EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. Each elementary school in the district has a makerspace within its resource center (and the fifth-to-eighth grade students have access through a related studies course), where all the robotics activities are happening. Integrate into the Wider Classroom.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Did you know that we offer over 50 Google for Education workshops and certification programs! From Google Educator and Admin certification programs to workshops featuring the latest in Google Workspace for Education tools and features, we have what you are looking for! Also know that our team at EdTechTeacher is always here for you.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 15, 2020

Imagine: a classroom where students are engaged in their learning. a classroom where students genuinely care about one another. a classroom where students discuss ideas and explore multiple perspectives. a classroom where inquiry is led by the students. Imagine: a classroom where students are engaged in their learning.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

” Our classrooms are composed of diverse groups of students with different skills, abilities, preferences, language proficiencies, and academic needs. Personalized Station Maps: Give each student a “map” of the classroom with their must-do stations highlighted or marked. The short answer is “no.”

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

Finally, learning online provides unparalleled flexibility when compared to traditional education methods like attending college classes or workshops. You can work at your own pace from anywhere with an internet connection, which is a great advantage to those with busy schedules or limited access to physical classrooms.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

To support current implementation and to provide insights to shape future implementation, Digital Promise examined teachers’ experiences with technology and professional learning through a series of case studies. To learn more about the case study in Puerto Rico, download the full report.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2017

In fact, this question has become the cornerstone of my personal educational philosophy, and a guiding principle for my team of high school social studies educators at Fairfax County Public Schools. If an adult walked into a classroom, would they feel like they time-traveled to their high school experience of the 20th and early 21st century?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

When I facilitate blended learning workshops, I ask participants to think about these three roles and identify the role they spend the most time and energy in. Despite a growing body of research on the power of feedback, it is easy to neglect in classrooms because teachers feel pressure to cover content. 77, 81–112. Valiandes, S.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Teachers are constantly engaging with others—students, parents, and colleagues—yet they are the only ones with a complete understanding of their classrooms and practices. I loved my colleagues on my social studies team; we shared resources and supported each other. As a result, being a teacher can be lonely. Why does it matter?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Changing the way calculus is taught, proponents argue, helps more students find math approachable and relevant, making them therefore more likely to succeed while studying it. But students in these classrooms confronted the problems they wanted to solve first, only getting the equations after the curiosity had set in.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 17, 2018

The post How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! How to Plan an AWESOME Book Study! Book studies are a great way to level up your professional learning! I get a lot of questions about different ways to run book studies for educators, how to choose a book, what tools to use, and how to keep your group engaged. I hope not.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

Whether you lead a district, organization, school, or classroom, you should always strive to get better. It was at this point that we planned longitudinal work over the course of the year, which included a book study using Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. Rubrics were everywhere and accessible in Google Classroom.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 27, 2017

In social studies classrooms around the world, teachers use documents and images as a daily part of their curriculum. While teaching high school history, I wanted to continually engage my students in this type of thinking and self-directed learning, allowing the student to become the historians in my classroom.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 17, 2018

Take it easy and slow, and focus on the enthusiasts among the staff complement, and work from there — perhaps by presenting your successes at staff meetings and other workshops to entice further interest. Lesson Study: Improving Teaching Does Improve Teachers : Evidence from Lesson Study. ISTE: Standards for Coaches.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. Additionally, they need to know what is expected when in synchronous and asynchronous sessions.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 23, 2022

I would like to bring practical and affordable PBL, STEM, and Standards Based Technology Workshops to your school of conference. A Classroom Lesson Never Taught : Welcome to my PBL Reflection… it really is a good read… but if you want the links right away… scroll down. Students were beginning to enter and fill the classroom.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2019

CPD opportunities for teachers might include: : Workshops, seminars and conferences. Formal study. Going back to study while teaching can not only be fulfilling, but add sought-after skills and qualifications to your CV. Despite this, one challenge for those considering further study is the delicate work and study balance.

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 5, 2017

"Equal parts how-to and shopping list," teacher Any Estersohn says Ruth Culham's Dream Wakers will help any middle grades ELA or social studies teacher add more Latino voices and mentor texts – especially in classrooms with a writer's workshop teaching approach.

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GoConqr

MARCH 6, 2017

Studying abroad is a unique experience that every student should try , as it brings numerous advantages, from mastering languages to improving your personal skills. Study in groups. Studying in another country is the perfect opportunity to learn or improve a language. This is all before worrying about your actual course.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ways to Use Skype in Your Classroom Skype, with its video conferencing capabilities, can be a powerful tool in the classroom. It’s like having a magic portal that can connect your students to the world outside their classroom walls. Cultural Exchange Programs Connect with a classroom in another part of the world.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

Once a novelty in many classrooms and makerspaces, 3D printers are again flourishing as valuable classroom tools thanks to advanced technology , lower costs and more products and services geared toward K–12 education. . How Teachers and Students Use 3D Printing in Today’s Classrooms. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/10/2019 - 09:56.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 26, 2016

According to a survey conducted by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, 78 percent of surveyed teachers use games in the classroom. Much like books, apps, movies and music, games have proven to be valuable tools for teachers, and it turns out, many teachers are using them.

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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. He would rather read, study bugs or work on his computer instead of playing with friends. Transforming The Classroom to Support Innovative Introverts. Create Student-Centered Classrooms.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In fact, two of the three main factors in good calculus teaching, according to a study from the Mathematical Association of America , center on those relationships, not actual math content. The first is “classroom interactions that acknowledge students” by listening carefully to their questions and making sure they understand concepts.

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EdTech4Beginners

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Prospective students should prepare to adapt to a virtual classroom setting, where interactions happen through screens and learning materials are predominantly digital. Building a Strong Support Network While studying online, it’s vital to establish a support network. Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in the field.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

In many cases, the act of being “developed” comes in a variety of standard types such as workshops, mandated PD days, presentations, conferences, book studies, or keynotes. Through a review of 35 studies, we found seven widely shared features of effective professional development.

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Digital Promise

JULY 14, 2020

Three years ago, as part of the Dynamic Learning Project pilot (DLP) , we set out to better understand how teacher coaching could move us closer to bridging the digital use divide in the classroom. Nearly 2,000 teachers, 149 coaches, 165 principals, five mentors (coaches’ coaches), and more than 1,600 students participated in this study.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For example, because open materials can be readily modified, research studies can compare adapted lessons to their off-the-shelf counterparts to examine the effectiveness of the adaptations. Further, research studies can guide districts to strengthen their implementation of the curriculum materials.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The post The Teacher’s Guide to Professional Book Studies – SULS031 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Book studies can be a great way for teachers to grow, connect, and learn together. Teacher book studies can be impactful. Level up your professional learning with effective book studies! Click To Tweet.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 7, 2017

What follows are the general guidelines I use to plan and structure my professional development workshops. I use these workshops as a reference in this discussion. Models Best Classroom Practices. My weekend math workshops were offered to elementary teachers in a specific school district as a voluntary opportunity.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

According to a recent Pew survey , just 61 percent of those surveyed thought K–12 schools were properly teaching reading, writing and math, and only 25 percent thought schools were giving STEM classes enough time in the classroom. Google Offers Digital Skills Workshops and Coaches.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2020

Back when we were in classrooms, The Workshop Model was a critical component of my pedagogy. In the Workshop Model, classes begin with brief mini-lessons, where the teacher models a strategy or introduces a problem- or inquiry-based task. Meanwhile, teachers deliver individualized feedback and support to students.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 30, 2019

To address this, Digital Promise has led workshops with hundreds of teachers from all academic disciplines to introduce them to computational thinking practices. We would also love to hear how you see these key concepts come into play in your own work and how you are integrating computational thinking in your district, school, or classroom.

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The Jose Vilson

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Later that night, I started to think about the workshops I’d like to attend the next day. When I was a full-time classroom teacher, I took advantage of the opportunity to learn from and listen to others. They serve as a larger umbrella under a given topic (math, social studies, the future, etc.)

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The Thinking Stick

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Here we go: It is the goal of our classroom to commit to the following three things: A) B) C). We as a classroom will respect the following three things. And if you have participated in any of the workshops with Shifting Schools , you’ve already heard me preach the benefits of scaffolding an activity like this. A) B) C).

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Also, a big thank you to the over 400 that attended my workshops and sessions. While I was at FETC I ran into Jon Bergmann who is best known for his work on the Flipped Classroom. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? Check out my Booking Page.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

I’ll be sharing my 50+ ways to use technology in the classroom updated with new tools and tips for the challenges of teaching in 2021. So my keynote of 50+ Ways to Use Technology in Your Classroom shows at 4 pm on their schedule and is at 10 am in EST on February 4 — but there are recordings!) . Lessons from Extreme Economies.

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