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Ideas for Project-Based Learning at the Elementary Level

EdTechTeacher

This post includes updated content from a previous blog post on Tom Driscoll EDU. In February, I had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. – Provide guidelines, but also be flexible in accommodating students’ unique needs and settings.

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Kids’ Computer Posture Explored

Ask a Tech Teacher

Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. This guideline has the back straight, making a right angle to the thighs. I think you’ll enjoy it: Good Sitting Posture in Front of the Computer Explored.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

Final Reflection: Learners reflect on the process in a way that works best for them – blogs, photo essays, video recording, podcast, sketchnotes, illustrated ebook. The UDL Guidelines provide a deep dive into each of the principles to checkpoints that provide resources, examples, and research.

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Math Problems that Unlock Student Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

Robert Kaplinsky, Open Middle Math pioneer, talks about effective math teaching From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Filled with dread, some math teachers have a problem. Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today.

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Device Rollout in the Age of COVID-19

Digital Promise

We followed CDC and Jefferson County Public Schools safety guidelines in all aspects of our rollout.”. Many students came with their parents, and they were so excited to receive a shiny new iPad,” said DeAnza Baker, principal at Sunset Vista Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona, which begins its first year in the program.

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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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The Surprising Science of Life Changing Moments

The CoolCatTeacher

Michael Rousell, PhD talks about his research into life change From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Have you ever had a moment when your life changed? Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today.