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1st Grade digital PBL: Does it work?

Neo LMS

In my previous blog on the subject , we explored some of the better online resources for the elementary school teacher hoping to blend their elementary school classroom. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. Why is digital PBL so rare in foundational and elementary phases? Why is that, indeed?

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How to Use the Dual Capacity-Building Framework to Strengthen Family Empowerment

Waterford

5] This means that the framework is best used as a guideline for responding to individual school or district needs. Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School. Treating the framework as a set of strict rules may be limiting and not fit your organization’s unique circumstances as well.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

During the first month of school, send an introduction letter to parents with class guidelines and information about the upcoming year.[12] Avoid using educational jargon, which can confuse parents who aren’t as familiar with elementary teaching terms.[7]. National Association of Elementary School Principals. Markström, A.

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7 Great NonProfits Changing the Face of Professional Learning

Tom Murray

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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The Value of Usage Data as the First Step in Edtech Research

edWeb.net

It shows where a comparison study might be feasible. For instance, in one case study shared by the presenters, a teacher communication tool had an unusual pattern. In the final case study, a program used widely across California showed achievement gains. It shows patterns of usage across multiple metrics.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Student-Centered and Teacher-Centered Classroom Management: A Case Study of Three Elementary Teachers. Classroom Management Problems and Solutions: A few basic guidelines for classroom management can improve student behavior and reduce stress on the music educator. The Elementary School Journal, 59(1), 158–.

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Global Collaboration Week Begins - Find a Project and Connect!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

It outlines innovative and interdisciplinary projects using social interaction media; offers creative strategies for producing media with elementary students and developing global education projects integrating media and health skills. For example, students may present case studies on education systems around the world.