Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. It’s definitely not a perfect marriage, but we have come a long way in a short time.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 8, 2017

Erin Mote and Eric Tucker lead Brooklyn Lab Schools , a group of charter schools in downtown Brooklyn, and are focused on building systems that support an expanded definition of student success. Brooklyn Lab views personalization as a commitment to tailoring learning experiences that meet the individual needs and interests of students.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 9, 2022

I shared the following definition in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Personalization constitutes pedagogical approaches that ensure all learners get what they need when and where they need it to succeed. To achieve this goal, they need to be granted more autonomy in the classroom and beyond.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress, many classrooms remain online in some capacity. We’ve put together a quick primer on what blended and hybrid learning strategies are and why they might have a place in your classroom. Hybrid learning is a classroom strategy that includes both online and in-person instruction.[7]

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2019

Respondents viewed an inability to evaluate student progress toward meeting certain types of goals as a significant problem. Figure 2 shows a few examples from respondents who identified flipped classroom as the initiative they were trying. So, what changed for these educators?

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

From grade school to higher education, Smart Classrooms have become a mainstay of the modern educational environment. For the uninitiated, Smart Classrooms are digitally equipped learning spaces that come tailored with an array of teaching and educational resources, most of which are dependent on some form of digital technology.

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

MARCH 16, 2023

Last week, I posted this article with thoughts for organizing and running effective meetings. I also said that I could do a whole blog post on "hybrid" meetings where some participants are in person and other remote. In this post I want to share four more rules for handling hybrid meetings. Well, here you are.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

As I transitioned from the principalship to supporting districts and schools, I learned that blended learning was a powerful pedagogical strategy that could unleash students' potential while meeting their diverse needs. Hence, the definition I created a few years back: Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 2, 2020

One of the most effective ways to supercharge your students’ ability to learn, connect, and grow, all while managing your own workload, is to establish a routine in your classroom. But many classrooms look different this year. When creating routines for your virtual classroom, aim for consistency and clarity.

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Waterford

JANUARY 30, 2020

13] If you can teach your students how to recognize and regulate their emotions, they’ll be better prepared to focus and reach their potential both inside and outside the classroom. First, a brief definition of emotional intelligence: it is the ability to have awareness of and manage your feelings. What is Emotional Intelligence?

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2024

How can decision-makers know if a product meets learning standards and drives student achievement without a shared definition of what makes a product usable, valuable and effective? The Teacher Ready Evaluation Tool provides educators and edtech decision-makers a standardized way to evaluate an edtech product’s classroom usability.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

Even with all of these challenges, opportunities have arisen to take education in a different and better direction to create a new normal that better meets learners' needs. There were definitely excellent practices taking place in classrooms across the globe. Teachers have risen to the occasion like never before.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment. I want students to want to be in our classrooms–physical or virtual. The Flipped Classroom Model.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

By offering more choices in terms of digital tools for student engagement, we can better meet specific student interests and needs. It has been a favorite for five years in my classroom. It has definitely boosted student engagement through the power of choice. Read more: How to set up a classroom gamification level system.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

Now, this is not to say that it's not happening, but in over thousands of different classroom visits, I have only seen it a handful of times. My week-long visit there was a follow-up from 2019, where hundreds of classroom walk-throughs were conducted with a focus on improving digital pedagogy.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2023

In fact, I think that this definition of leadership is outdated and limiting. The definition and perception of leadership need to change. This could include strategic planning, getting in classrooms, providing feedback, or building relationships with key stakeholders. The word "leader" is often paired with "follower."

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Classrooms, the breeding grounds for future thinkers and innovators, can sometimes become arenas of boredom and disengagement. Recognizing the gravity of this challenge, educators have sought effective strategies to combat classroom boredom. It caters to the digital natives in the classroom. Boredom, as Vogel-Walcutt et al.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

By definition, ambient light is light that is already present in a scene before any additional lighting is added. Suggested ANSI Lumens for Smaller Settings To start, for smaller settings such as a meeting room or classroom , 3000-3999 ANSI lumens is ideal.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

While these are definitely important, a rapidly changing world requires the cultivation of disruptive thinkers who have the competence to replace conventional ideas with innovative solutions to authentic problems. Hence the need to create learning environments that not only challenge all learners to think but also meet individual needs.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

While educators are leaving the field at unprecedented rates , many districts are scrambling to meet the needs of all their students. I discovered that having a love for children isn’t always enough to keep someone in the classroom or even the school building. Navigating school spaces is a journey and students’ needs are ever changing.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2023

After three years of facing heightened stress since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic — not just the safety worries, but also the political frays that have followed — it’s no wonder that some teachers are leaving the stormy seas of classroom instruction in search of calmer waters. She has since been promoted to client success manager. “It

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ViewSonic Education

JUNE 20, 2019

Quick Take: Learn how teachers are using educational videos effectively in their classrooms: - Current use of educational videos. From our recent whitepaper Video-Assisted Learning Insights: The Struggle for Teachers to Access Video Content , we have found that an incredible 96% of teachers surveyed are using videos in their classrooms.

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Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2018

Because these different definitions of student success abound, Stout says conversations with an academic advisor that “span beyond just building a schedule” are important. However, she believes that colleges should design in a way that meets their institutional goals. “I So they’re not designing absent the student voice.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

In preparing students for the essential skills they need for the future, we have different methods and digital tools that we can bring into our classroom space. Educators might wonder how to build SEL activities into the classroom and whether it takes a lot of time. Read more: Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As schools across the country are still deciding on how to safely return to school, I have been slowly working through some new ideas, trying to plan around what may be a year full of transitions into and out of our classrooms. Here are five ideas to get started with: Meet the teacher. Meet the students. Where to start?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

MEET MY NEW PODCAST: The 10-minute Teacher Show-- for Remarkable but Busy Teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s show will help settle the dust and bring clarity to iPads in the elementary classroom. TRANSCRIPT #01: Awesome Apps for iPads in the Elementary Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 24, 2018

Josh Eby shares how he uses inquiry-based learning in his history classroom. He also discusses how he’s become a better teacher after returning to the classroom after 12 years in administration and why it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made. Inquiry-Based Learning in the History Classroom. Enhanced Transcript.

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2022

Recently, lawmakers in Iowa penned a bill that, if passed, would have required cameras in every K-12 classroom in the state. It’s hard not to feel personally targeted by these efforts, and I question the motivations behind them, when they do far more to turn the classroom into a political battlefield than any teacher could.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Quite often, in the classroom or the boardroom, introverts are forgotten, especially when the loudest person always runs the show. Set up meetings to chat with your child’s teacher to explain unique concerns and necessary accommodations. Transforming The Classroom to Support Innovative Introverts. Spread Awareness.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

I am assuming it has something to do with meeting kids where they are at. Comments observed by Education Week showed that some teachers were riled up by the idea that their union was propagating what they saw as a tech-focused classroom, replacing teachers with computers. The diversity of opinions might surprise you. Michelle Colbert.

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EdTech4Beginners

JUNE 20, 2018

Thanks to this website, however, you get all types of educational content from National Geographic that safe to be shown in the classroom. It’s a great website for students at all levels; you just need to find the right video to show in the classroom. Discovery Education. Essay Geeks. PBS Learning Media. Google Hangouts. Khan Academy.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Back in my school days classrooms were pretty standard: double desks with a small built-in space for your backpack, the teacher’s desk at the front, a blackboard, a country map, two or three hanging pots with leafy green plants and a waste basket. From bolted desks to wheels and flexibility. I doubt they know how lucky they are.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 23, 2020

It’s not only helpful for school board meetings, but it can also transform the way educators teach students every day. School administrators don’t have to only react to parents’ requests for meetings. Plus, not everything has to be discussed face to face – those meetings can be reserved for specific situations.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 29, 2022

You ensure long-lasting results by having a clear view of what you want to achieve in your classroom. We will walk you through the definition of these objectives, their advantages, and how to set and track them within a learning management system (LMS ). . The definition of good grades is vague and subjective.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

The person doing the work in a classroom is the person doing the learning. ” This definition is grounded in a constructivist perspective that positions the student at the center of learning. They also help students to view one another as valuable resources in the classroom.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 1, 2012

While there you could definitely sense several themes with the participants, sessions, and vendors. But overall the biggest topic that people wanted to talk about was Flipping the classroom. Then this allows for more depth, remediation, and/or extension in the classroom. Faculty meetings. Not enough time for PLC meetings?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Infusing classroom discussions with philosophical questions can significantly elevate the depth of thinking among students. While incorporating philosophical questions may take some prep work and a solid understanding of classroom dynamics, the payoff is immense. This is a realm where the senses meet the intellect.

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