eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We had added additional phonemic awareness instruction into kindergarten and first grade classrooms, but we knew we still needed to make improvements to our district literacy program to better support our students. We were primarily using a reading workshop and balanced literacy model to teach reading.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

This is a smart and insightful look into what projection device might make the most sense classrooms. Over the last ten years, smart boards have become mainstays in K-12 classrooms. Many educators believe this interactive whiteboard technology enhances classroom learning with increased student engagement and focus.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 6, 2019

In his BETT talk , Joel Hellermark, founder of Sana technologies of Sweden, and all-round AI-prodigy, (not to be ageist but at 22, his approach, clear insight and success is quite astounding), defines machine learning via neural networks using a simple comparison: Deep Blue versus AlphaGo. AI in the classroom: Are we there yet?

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EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 21, 2018

American poet and etymologist John Ciardi once remarked, “The classroom should be an entrance into the world.” Contemporary classrooms (from elementary school to graduate school) are structured similar to a manufacturing line and typically produce students who are full of information. Instead, it should use simple rules to guide it.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

There is a professor that lectures in front of the classroom, which usually has fixed furniture. The reason is simple: universities need to change from traditional to more innovative classrooms if they want to stay relevant. In other words, HE is moving towards active learning classrooms (ALCs). This is how we do it, right?

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

While it can be hard to keep up with every trend in educational technology, the mindset you have when it comes to classroom tech matters just as much as which ones you use. So, why and how should you use technology in your classroom? What Is the Proper Role of Technology in the Classroom?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 10, 2023

Until a colleague mentioned the inquiry-based classroom, where teaching’s goal was not the solution to a problem but the path followed. It’s what you’d hoped to do long ago when you started–but how do you turn a traditional entrenched classroom into one that’s inquiry-based? Flip the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The goal of promoting meaning-making in the classroom is to develop independent learners who can think critically, solve problems, and apply their knowledge. Create An Analogy: Encourage students to make a comparison or create an analogy.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Classroom attendance can be tracked over time, as can the various students who volunteer answers during a discussion. This data can then be uploaded to the cloud and, using virtual assistants, comparisons can be made with other similar classes, lessons, or schools. Final Thoughts.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

” I wrote a blog about the difference , but here is a quick comparison that might help. Many behavior issues in the classroom arise from students feeling either left behind or unchallenged. I’ve trained many teachers who use choice boards and ask, “What’s the difference between a choice board and a playlist?”

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2017

Prepare to have your mind shift about how we sit in classrooms today! I’ve included a comparison matrix with features to help you figure out what system is best for you. Getting Rid of Cemetery Style Steating in the Classroom with Bill Selak. VICKI: Happy Wonderful Classroom Wednesday. Recording starts 0:00:00].

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 30, 2018

Introducing game design into the classroom can encapsulate all the benefits of working with technology, while preparing students for a future in an industry that is fast growing. It can be as in-depth, with comparisons and historical analysis, or as basic as you wish. Designing a prototype.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Does the study design provide a compelling comparison group? It is essential to understand the comparison group (sometimes called the control group) because the strength of a research claim hinges on the extent to which there is a plausible comparison group. Who did the research? It is important to follow the money.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 9, 2019

That understanding allows teachers and administrators to apply evidence-based teaching and learning strategies flexibly in the classroom. How Learning Science Happens Cognitive psychologists interested in the science of learning use the laboratory-to-classroom model to conduct research (Weinstein & Sumeracki, 2019).

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EdTech4Beginners

MAY 8, 2017

In spite of the fact that online education has been massively developing over the last decade, we cannot deny the fact that the majority of teaching still takes place in a traditional classroom. To create a “good blend” to simply add computers to the classroom is not enough. There is also a shift in the roles of a teacher and students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 30, 2017

Build a better classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In this blog post, I’m going to share three things: Comparison with Other Apps – How does Bloomz compare to other tools? See a full comparison of every feature. See how it can help you have a better classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 12, 2020

Why did they decide to go into a profession with low pay and a perceived stigma that pales in comparison to other career paths? Why do they shun criticism from those who have never taught in a classroom or worked in a school? For the love of kids, that’s why. These are just a few questions that have been answered in recent weeks.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Key points: To improve student engagement, strive to create a positive learning environment Offer multiple means of engagement using technology inspired by UDL such as voice/screen capture or different ways to present a project While schools have largely returned to normal classroom instruction, some ripple effects of the pandemic remain.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 9, 2023

As a former classroom teacher and current educational researcher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformation of teaching tools from traditional methods to digital innovation. Tablets in classrooms can help students develop digital literacy skills early on. Familiarity with technology is vital for many modern careers.

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Iterating Toward Openness

AUGUST 31, 2022

They are essentially media comparison studies or, to be more precise, license comparison studies. It should surprise no one that media comparison studies find no significant difference in student learning. ” This is a theme in media comparison studies that has been repeated in the literature for decades.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

There is no denying the significant improvement in grade-level performance when schools and districts implement ST Math in classrooms. This allows comparisons across years, exams, and states. But despite the proven success of ST Math, districts and schools may ultimately decide to stop using it. The answer: a resounding YES. (

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Grade 4 - Multiplication as Comparison. Comparison Bridge Estimation. Comparison Bridge. Comparison Bridge Symbolic. Use estimation to solve multiplicative or additive comparison problems. Differentiate between multiplicative and additive comparisons to get JiJi across the bridge.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Given these facts, it seems like a paradox, then, that students with special needs relating to conditions such as autism (ASD), ADHD, dyslexia, Down’s Syndrome, and hearing difficulties can often feel left behind in a classroom environment in comparison to their peers.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The good news is school and state leaders can leverage CK12’s free and easy-to-understand data to better navigate the market when negotiating new internet contracts — giving them the information they need to obtain better rates for their budgets and better connectivity for their classrooms.” Key points: U.S. org website.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

Through interesting, relatable scenarios and real-life simulations around topics like financial literacy and social-emotional learning, teachers can easily bring the real world into their classrooms. In this post, I’ll share some ideas that you can bring to your classroom immediately. I plan on using this in my classroom this year.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 13, 2021

Read more: Podcasting in the classroom: The digital tool you should be using. But the truth is that many podcasts that appeal to adults can also be used in secondary classrooms. You can read comparisons of some of the top contenders here. For students from elementary to high school, We Are Teachers offer suggestions.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Every year teachers wonder what this group of kids will be like, how much time they will have to spend on classroom procedures before the students understand their expectations, how to freshen up certain lesson plans, wondering if students will test well and progress well in the curriculum.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Well-used, television has traditionally been important in the classroom. Educational shows can be a great asset to a classroom, no matter what age the children are. Television in the classroom is a great help for younger students. There is probably an educational show for every classroom subject in high school.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

These data show that post-pandemic recovery is still an uphill battle for millions of students nationwide, reinforcing the challenges our educators face in the classroom every day.” By comparison, students in Grades 1 and 2 have suffered more pronounced declines with less evidence of recovery, with average scale scores decreasing by 4.3

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Check out this comparison: Uses in Education. Here are some examples of how teachers are using this intelligent, nimble PDF: paper-free classroom –eliminate the need to print PDFs before filling them out. How does this differ from traditional PDFs? Try them now, for free.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Empatico is a free platform, targeted to students aged 7-11, that helps classrooms connect in powerful ways. In this article, I’ll give you a review of the product, give you some classroom examples, and help you get started. All opinions are my own.

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The Jose Vilson

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

.” Mayor Eric Adams prioritized phonics over the controversial “balanced literacy,” a theory developed by Lucy Calkins and implemented across the city and the country in thousands of classrooms over the last three decades. Reading, however, is not the same as literacy.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Addressing and Closing Learning Gaps Many people are saying that the summer learning loss will pale in comparison to what educators will see when kids return to school. There might very well be limits on how many people can be in a classroom or building at one time, and rooms have to be reorganized to keep kids and adults six feet apart.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

There’s been a lot of ink spilled over what’s been framed as a national shortage of teachers , including fears of a coronavirus-related mass exodus from classrooms that never quite materialized. Alabama, by comparison, had about 41 vacancies per 10,000 students, or about seven vacancies per 100 teachers in the state.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 29, 2019

Seesaw and Google Classroom are both sleek platforms for organizing student work. While Google Classroom is great for streamlining the management of classes, assignments, grades, and parent communication, Seesaw shines as a digital portfolio tool that incorporates teacher, parent, and student feedback. Google Classroom.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2023

Royal welcomes the comparisons. “We She argues that the focus of reform efforts should be on providing a consistently high quality of education, no matter which students are in the classroom. There's so many things that small children are expected to be resilient [about] and to just figure it out.”

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