Waterford

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Explore how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Then, you’ll learn several practical and research-based strategies to help your students build reading comprehension skills. 1] With strong reading comprehension, reading becomes a lifelong tool for learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

Do you like being told or directed to do something a certain way even though you know it doesn’t align with your innate strengths, interests, or learning preference? Choice matters when it comes to learning if that is the ultimate goal. They are also more likely to see the relevance of their learning to their own lives and interests.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 12, 2024

While I enjoy keynoting and facilitating workshops, it is through a coaching lens that I get to see how teachers and administrators are implementing innovative learning strategies with fidelity. No matter where I go, I get the same message from educators on their desire for practical strategies.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. eSpark is free forever for teachers.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. ” ( Young Kids Need to Learn About Social Entrepreneurship ). .” ” ( Young Kids Need to Learn About Social Entrepreneurship ).

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 17, 2024

In the wake of the Tustin hangar fires, Heritage Elementary students and educators faced a myriad of challenges. Despite displacement and disruption, the collective resolve of students, faculty, and local supporters propelled education forward and ensured that learning prevailed. I was just really filled with hope,” said Smith.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

They need practical strategies that are not just effective but also can be developed in a reasonable amount of time. To achieve this goal, we must first examine the foundational elements that lead to successful teaching and learning, whether the environment is remote or hybrid. Educators desperately want and need support.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Since I know how much my learners love Among Us , I did an internet search for its use in classroom settings. Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it. You will need to make a copy if you want to use it as is or adapt it.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. Social learning works. We have to think about what will work in our classrooms and with our students. Beyond the classroom space.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Read on to learn more about the support that multilingual learners and their families need and how you can provide it in your school. Educators whose first language is English sometimes exhibit a bias while teaching multi-language learning students, whether intentionally or subconsciously. What is Biliteracy?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Fear not, we’ve got you covered! Let’s dive in!

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Welcome to today's episode, where I will bridge the gap between AI in my classroom and your ears! If you've been following my blog, you know I want to bring practical, innovative teaching strategies to life. It's all real and all right now.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: Why should schools care about diversity in the classroom? Schools embrace diversity in the classroom when they acknowledge these differences by prioritizing inclusivity. These can include different ways of learning and processing information, different languages and different cultures.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 6, 2018

This series has told the stories of some of the grant recipients of the Next Generation Learning Challenges program, describing schools that have taken seriously the need to adapt, modify and in some cases entirely reinvent learning modes, and teaching models using technology as a basis. Next Generation Learning: Elementary School.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

When Dr. Novak and I started writing our new book, Shift Writing into the Classroom, we anticipated that teachers outside of English Language Arts would take one look at the title and assume that the book was not intended for them. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 25, 2020

When teachers introduce tasks or assignments in the classroom, they often provide both text and verbal directions. Teachers working with younger learners who may not be strong readers or teachers who are introducing a complicated or multistep assignment will want to explore strategies for providing audio or video directions.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2024

One night per week, I teach preservice elementary school teachers who serve as paraprofessionals at K-12 schools in Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama and California through Reach University. As Boaler asserts, “Everyone can learn math to high levels. The first key component is a focus on a mathematical mindset. Mistakes are valuable.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This quote is a great reminder that if we can get students curious and motivated to learn, we can set them up for a lifelong love of learning. And as a teacher, you have the power to help them find that passion for learning while they are young. Extrinsic motivation, however, is learning because of external factors.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Teachers are designing learning experiences for a range of learning landscapes. And a growing number of teachers who began the year online are now shifting to the concurrent classroom where they are juggling the demands of teaching students both in class and online simultaneously. Others are teaching entirely online.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Classrooms in the United States are more diverse—culturally and linguistically—than ever before.[15] Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2020

Over the past couple of months, I have written extensively on the topic of remote learning. As I continually work with more and more districts and schools on an ongoing basis, ideas keep percolating in my mind as to the pedagogically-sound strategies that educators can use now. The key, however, is balance.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2021

I love visiting classrooms around the country to not only support but to see educators in action. In my opinion, I learn just as much, if not more, from them as they hopefully do from me. Recently I visited the district where I met with each school to visit classrooms and see how they were progressing with personalized learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. Do you want your program to be fully online?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Blended learning is something that is near and dear to my heart. 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.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2020

In order to prepare, we need to consider how this experience may have changed our students: How have elementary learners grown through this experience, and how do we as educators adapt to meet their new needs? Expecting and Encouraging Independent, Self-Directed Learning. As we know, every student has a different home life.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. I started bringing them back again this year after remote learning due to the COVID pandemic. I understood this was a problem throughout our time doing remote learning from March, 2020 through the end of the 2021 school year.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2021

Currently, I am the Gifted and Talented Specialist for River Trail Elementary in Upstate South Carolina. Over the last few months, I’ve connected with colleagues from my past to collect actionable strategies teachers can use to support greater diversity in the classroom and in their lessons, along with more inclusive learning environments.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 13, 2019

More important than the learning that transpires in our classrooms is the learning we inspire beyond our classroom walls. One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. Free Virtual Learning Environments.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 25, 2023

Ice breaker activities for elementary students is the topic of our post today! I firmly believe that the foundation of a great learning experience is rooted in the connections we form , not just with the material we are learning, but also with each other. This can help them familiarize themselves with the classroom setup.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 20, 2022

How can teachers develop a practice of creativity and stay inspired in their classrooms? During a recent webinar, HP Teaching Fellows Brent Christensen , Vickie Morgado , Teena Hine , and Amanda Brace shared tips for igniting creativity in their teaching and learning practice. The first is the shift from consumption to creation.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Today Karen Voglesang @NBCTchr teaches children to use thinking routines in her classroom. After participating in Harvard’s Project Zero , she is applying and using the methods in classrooms and with teachers. Learn some thinking routines and how to apply these valuable techniques in your classroom. Listen Now.

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The Thinking Stick

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You integrate AI technology in your classroom, hoping to enhance student engagement and learning. But imagine a different approach—one where the power of AI is harnessed to create a balanced and effective learning environment. Terry’s interest in AI was sparked by its potential to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

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Waterford

MARCH 10, 2022

Download sessions here to explore how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Then, discover helpful strategies for teaching these communication skills in the classroom. Plus, get five free writing activities for your classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

We need more strategies than fist to five or thumbs up thumbs down. Teacher Mike Roberts give five strategies that can help us with formative assessment AND classroom management. 5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management. But these are also strategies that help with classroom management.

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