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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. So for example, actually I had a big AHA when writing the book.

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Microsoft Education Resources

Educational Technology Guy

Microsoft in Education Blog Microsoft Educator Community Microsoft Education Products 50 Ways to Use Office 365 for Education Accessibility with Technology Teacher Training Packs for MS Tools Microsoft Education Site for Educators Training and PD Site Lesson Plans Courses and Resources Microsoft in the Classroom Learning Path Microsoft Innovative Educator (..)

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Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

Shake Up Learning

The post Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Student Portfolios are the epitome of Dynamic Blended Learning and going beyond the due date because they are never “done.”. Thank you to the Blended Learning with Google contributors for sharing your expertise!

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound?

The CoolCatTeacher

You can't go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending in volume two of the COVID 19 handbook from the U.S. Nancy: So let me share this example that I utilize and that Doug utilizes, let's say I'm a science teacher. And such we must do as James Arthur Sherman's book Rejection said.

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One surprising barrier to college success: Dense higher education lingo

The Hechinger Report

University administrators and officials across the country continue to produce instructions and forms — from handbooks and guides to syllabuses, websites and policies about everything from academic honesty to sexual harassment — that are puzzles of almost comically complex words and pedantic phrases. But how can schools fix the problem?

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Pandemic May (Finally) Push Online Education Into Teacher Prep Programs

Edsurge

For proof, check out the “ Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning.” There’s a lot left to learn about how to teach kids and teens online, the handbook acknowledges. Indeed, developing “a teaching force skilled in online and blended instruction” is one of the recommendations in the U.S.

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Adventures in Hyperdocs – SULS0118

Shake Up Learning

As Sarah was stepping out of the classroom and into her new role, she spent time looking for ways to help teachers incorporate technology that would provide engaging and effective learning. This is when she discovered the Hyperdoc Handbook , which introduced her to a new engaging way to package lessons. . Defining Hyperdocs.

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