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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

Metacognition, often referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is a cognitive skill that empowers learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of a concept or subject. They can record what they see, what they think might be happening, and questions they wonder about the environment.

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Education Galaxy–Personalized Learning That’s Fun

Ask a Tech Teacher

I give new webtools about two minutes. Stipulating that I haven’t yet used this one, here’s what teachers say about Education Galaxy that kept me reading: “…95% of my students passed the state test and I feel I owe it to Education Galaxy.” By then, I’m ready to read on or move on. Is it Effective?

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1st Grade digital PBL: Does it work?

Neo LMS

Project-based learning , as we have often examined in this blog, is a powerful way to not only impart information, by exploration, but has the added advantage of stimulating and developing a range of other skills and habits such as communication, creativity, curiosity, confidence and collaboration. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study.

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7 Ideas for Student Genius Hour and Passion Projects

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Genius hour and passion projects are transformational. Now, I strive to have personal interest projects for just about everything. However, the secret to preventing uniformity and spark creativity, I’ve found, is in the pitch process. It’s time.

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Implementing Effective MTSS Programs for Student Success

edWeb.net

The conversation had two parts: a practical case study from the Owensboro Public Schools (KY) covering what a successful MTSS intervention looks like, followed by a breakdown of how to replicate a successful implementation of this type of program in your district. But, when delivered poorly, even the best SEL lesson will flop.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role. It’s about creating an inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and where their cultural perspectives are seen as assets rather than barriers. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al.,

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One Teacher’s Year Inside the World’s Largest Library

Edsurge

The Teacher-in-Residence program is about 20 years old, and it invites one U.S. This interview was conducted at the library back in February, before the COVID-19 outbreak restricted in-person meetings, and when it was still conceivable to think and talk about things other than the global pandemic. Know anyone who might be a good fit?

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