The Thinking Stick

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You integrate AI technology in your classroom, hoping to enhance student engagement and learning. However, you find yourself overwhelmed with the vast array of AI tools and unsure of how to effectively integrate them. Does this sound familiar?

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Neo LMS

MAY 24, 2022

Teachers are encouraged to promote collaboration in the classroom to achieve better learning outcomes. The consensus is that fostering student collaboration through group activities leads to more engaging and efficient learning. . Why student collaboration in the classroom matters.

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edWeb.net

JULY 19, 2022

From developing lesson plans, to performing administrative functions, to implementing creative strategies to spark student engagement and collaboration, today’s classroom teacher juggles more responsibility than ever and does so in less time than ever. Supporting Student-Centered Instruction.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

(May 9, 2018) – Oklahoma’s Edmond Public Schools (EPS) today announced it has chosen Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support the implementation of the district’s Digital Conversion Strategy.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

In this episode, Kasey interviews Mike Marotta, co-author of Inclusive Learning 365. Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 26, 2019

Technology can bring about new learning opportunities, support student engagement, help create a collaborative learning environment, and provide necessary and immediate feedback, among other digital age skills. So how does a teacher find new edtech products suitable for their classroom and determine their value?

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GoConqr

MARCH 17, 2020

There is growing pressure on teachers to implement distance learning and online learning strategies for their students in these difficult times. As we work together to bring the best in online collaboration and learning tools students around the world need to be able to continue with their school year.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 8, 2022

In its finest form, education is a path to prepare students to read, write, and speak with confidence. The conversation about how to achieve those outcomes for all students is much more complex. Therefore, effective instruction by teachers who understand the Science of Reading is crucial for student success.

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Reading By Example

MAY 2, 2016

All students attending free and high-achieving schools from preschool to college is certainly a beautiful ideal, but if these very institutions quash passion or inhibit relationship-building, then the loss to our nation may be greater than the gain. This is essential for our students of color and students living in poverty.

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Reading By Example

MAY 2, 2016

All students attending free and high-achieving schools from preschool to college is certainly a beautiful ideal, but if these very institutions quash passion or inhibit relationship-building, then the loss to our nation may be greater than the gain. This is essential for our students of color and students living in poverty.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

The post Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Dr. Monica Alicea, a Technology Training and Integration Specialist, about strategies and tools to engage students. This episode is sponsored by Lumio.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2021

. – June 23, 2021 – During the pandemic, schools rapidly adopted technology and flexible learning models so they could better support students. To help educators make the most of new teaching strategies and tools, MiEN Company has published “ A Guide to Creating Dynamic Active Learning Spaces.”.

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Kathy Schrock

APRIL 15, 2023

I especially disagreed with the section below because online tools should not be supplemental, but infused into the curriculum in a meaningful way to support teaching and learning. In today's digital age, classroom teachers can take advantage of a wide range of online tools to enhance the teaching and learning experience.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Incorporating Project-Based Learning (PBL) in your classroom is a transformative step towards an engaging, real-world educational experience for your students. Here, you can guide them on how to conduct ethical interviews, evaluate sources for credibility, and analyze data with a critical eye.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

The headings I use to organize my thinking come from Appendix A of Regie Routman’s excellent resource Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014). It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. This is an application of the collaborative learning cycle from the last post.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

The headings I use to organize my thinking come from Appendix A of Regie Routman’s excellent resource Read, Write, Lead: Breakthrough Strategies for Schoolwide Literacy Success (ASCD, 2014). It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. This is an application of the collaborative learning cycle from the last post.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. A theater professor can be inspired by an organic chemistry professor; an anatomy professor can share a strategy with an economics lecturer; and more. Both women found that the strategies help students produce their best work.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2022

There are so many ways to use it in the classroom and to improve learning. Lumio is a digital learning tool that will transform your lessons into active, collaborative learning experiences. Boost your student engagement on any devices wherever learning needs to happen. Click To Tweet. Teach Others.

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myViewBoard

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The concept of hybrid learning is still relatively new and teachers are still very much in the process of getting to grips with it – which is why tips for hybrid teaching can be so useful. Encourage Collaborative Learning. Read on for further information, including four tips that can help you with hybrid teaching.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 5, 2022

That’s how I came up with these five strategies and routines that help me cultivate a safe and welcoming classroom for secondary students. These strategies are relatively low-prep (although some may require a bit of prep to set up at first before automating) and have been effective for my students in grades 7-12.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

As teachers embrace their new roles as designers, instructors, and facilitators of online learning, many are grappling the details associated with teaching remotely. It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed.

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Educator Innovator

MAY 12, 2014

TeachDoNow is a free, collaborative learning experience offered by KQED this summer in partnership with Educator Innovator and the National Writing Project. Schedule: Week 1: July 7 — What are the best strategies for accessing professional learning online? By Matt Williams, Educational Technologist, KQED.

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Omega Notes

DECEMBER 12, 2019

It does require significant preparation on the part of the teacher and the students and it can be hard to encourage, let alone assess, student participation and performance. In addition, the ability to use non-print resources may also allow faculty to develop more dynamic case study materials, boosting student engagement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Omega Notes

DECEMBER 12, 2019

It does require significant preparation on the part of the teacher and the students and it can be hard to encourage, let alone assess, student participation and performance. In addition, the ability to use non-print resources may also allow faculty to develop more dynamic case study materials, boosting student engagement.

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Omega Notes

DECEMBER 12, 2019

It does require significant preparation on the part of the teacher and the students and it can be hard to encourage, let alone assess, student participation and performance. In addition, the ability to use non-print resources may also allow faculty to develop more dynamic case study materials, boosting student engagement.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

And a lot of their focus was on making sure that they listened to their students, teachers, families and their community in an authentic way. And there was a big focus on how to make the curriculum speak to students while allowing them to express their own interests, desires and passions.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The technology provides a safe learning environment for students where they can express themselves and share outcomes. For example, Nidy produced how-to videos to help educators use Schoology for setting up quizzes, assignments, etc. Communication and Parent Engagement. Teacher Support and Professional Development.

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Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

In these environments, you’re not going to see a classroom where students are listening to the teacher’s voice as he or she presents information from the textbook. Instead, you’ll see students engaged in a task and solving a problem. The room is noisy since the students are discussing, solving, and testing ideas.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

It's a ton of fun, you'll be doing some good, and you'll have the undying gratitude of the conference organizers! Sanny Zuiderveld, co-founder Global Classrooms - Teresa Kramarz, Assistant Professor Middle School General Music.A

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 20, 2024

2010) describe UDL as “a framework that helps teachers match research-based instructional methods with students’ specific strengths and challenges” (p. It’s an approach that benefits both teachers and students, catering to diverse learning styles and enhancing the overall educational experience.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

An Apple Distinguished Educator, her work focuses on helping core subject teachers authentically embed current and emerging technologies in the classroom to create a global and collaborative learning environment. Please join us! See you online!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2017

These digital professional learning communities allow teacher candidates to receive support from a peer prospective, but they also allow teacher candidates to view content, pedagogy, and management strategies in diverse classroom settings. The Boom of Real and Virtual Creation. By Kathy Schrock, Wilkes University.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Students, in turn, have benefited from increased access to information, personalized learning experiences, and opportunities for collaboration. How technology has impacted students’ education Technology has had a transformative impact on K-12 education. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Faye Miller, University of Canberra/Human Constellation - Digital Research Consultancy How Online Tutoring Programs have Developed Global Citizens , Kasey Beck, President, Invictus Institute HOW TO COMBINE MEDIA ARTS AND EXCHANGES IN GLOBAL LEARNING. Dr. Beate W. Dr Bob Robert Zenhausern. and abroad.

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