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Formative Assessment is Key to Being Responsive

Catlin Tucker

Observations with a Checklist: Simply observing our students at work can provide valuable insights into their behaviors, interactions, and level of understanding during classroom activities. For example, suppose small groups of students are discussing a text they’ve read, a video they watched, or a podcast they listened to.

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8 Important Generative AI Use Cases in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Let's look at what is happening and a classroom application where there is one. I'll also share stories from my classroom and how we're using AI if it applies. This blog post includes eight use cases of Generative AI impacting classrooms and schools now. Perspectives as a classroom teacher.

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Cultivating Independent and Collaborative Meaning-Making

Catlin Tucker

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. How are they connected or related to one another?

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Your classroom does not have to be Pinterest-worthy: Stay reflective on the WHY & avoid comparison

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is the time of year when classroom set-up photos are everywhere. I don’t even have a classroom anymore, and looking at room arrangements on Pinterest and Instagram still makes me feel like I can’t possibly measure up. Does it make you look lazy or like you don’t care if your classroom isn’t this amazing?

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

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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Jamboard Transition Resources for Teachers

EdTechTeacher

Jamboard Information and Transition Resources Jamboard Announcement blog / Workspace updates blog Preparing for Jamboard to wind down How Admins can identify which users in their domain have active Jam files How users can download their Jam files Using Google Slides as a Jamboard alternative Alternative #1: Figma (FigJam) 5 Reasons to Use FigJam This (..)

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What Is Technology Integration in The Classroom?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this post, I delve into the concept of technology integration in education, contrasting it with the random use of technology in the classroom.