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4 Critical Characteristics of High-Quality Instructional Content

Edsurge

Many turn to standards-aligned digital resources for use in the classroom as an alternative to textbooks that are not directly aligned. Platforms that engage students, personalize their learning experiences and challenge them to work creatively, think critically and interact collaboratively are essential.

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Kialo Edu

Technology Tidbits

Kialo Edu is an excellent learning tool designed to facilitate classroom discussion and ignite critical thinking while providing platform for educators to make it easy to gauge student understanding and differentiate instruction.

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EdTech definitions every teacher should know: Part 2

Neo LMS

Best Online Definition – Hewlett Foundation : “The six Deeper Learning competencies: master core academic content, think critically and solve complex problems, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, learn how to learn, develop academic mindsets.”. However, definitions are not agreed upon.

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5 Strategies for Building Strong School Culture

N2Y

They also have the huge responsibility of planning comprehensive and differentiated instruction for a few dozen new students while working to maintain a healthy, safe classroom environment. Options in the classroom create a sense of empowerment. Classrooms. Provide Choice Whenever Possible. Teacher workspace.

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Engage Kinesthetic Learners With a Multisensory Approach to Teaching

N2Y

When done effectively, multisensory teaching and learning lead to deeper learning with greater retention of content and the ability to think about the material at a more complex level. In the classroom or at home, your kinesthetic learner may exhibit: Knee bouncing, foot tapping or pen clicking while sitting.

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Improve Differentiated Learning Through Ed Tech

Omega Notes

Differentiated learning, or DI, is often confused with individual instruction which, naturally, is nearly impossible for a college instructor with 50 students or more in a section. Rather, differentiated instruction is a way of expanding instruction methods to better meet student needs.

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Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160

Shake Up Learning

Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. Boost your student engagement on any devices wherever learning needs to happen. Returning to the Classroom with Technology. Monica explains how teachers can personalize learning through Lumio lessons.