Edsurge

MAY 1, 2017

Piedmont Elementary in Alabama, we decided to finally try it. We realized combining classes could help us integrate science and math standards, while team-teaching would allow us to differentiate instruction. Once the details were sorted, it was time to start learning. Here’s how we did it: How smath works. Scheduling.

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How To Differentiated Instruction Common Core Groups 134

EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2019

Not only has ongoing formative assessment and quality feedback been honed by teachers for years, it has also become recognized as a core element of personalized learning environments, as highlighted in Rhode Island’s Personalized Learning Whitepaper. Students learn to set goals, self-assess, monitor their progress over time.

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Strategy EdTech Resources Assessment 110

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Rogers Elementary fourth-grade teacher Sudhir Vasal created math lesson pathways so each child can progress at their own pace. Rogers Elementary School here set a three-alarm fire in the library. Philanthropists, state education officials, reform advocates — even charter school leaders — are examining personalized learning.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Early elementary school teachers commonly use lines, circles, or other basic shapes to represent quantities to be combined when teaching addition. Middle elementary school teachers typically introduce the concept of multiplication with arrays and equal groups. To many, the use of visuals is an elementary school practice.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 20, 2016

Welcome to a series that supports the use of technology in support of differentiated learning in and beyond the PBL classroom. Part 1: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Reading. Also, check out Newsela for Elementary and note there is a also a comparison of a free and paid version.

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Resources Tools Differentiated Instruction Learning 60

wwwatanabe

MARCH 15, 2012

This was our first year with iPads in the elementary classrooms, purchased with Title funding. They were completely engaged and paid more attention to their learning and why it was important. This would help them use time in context with their critical thinking skills, found in the Common Core and 21st century thinking.

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iPad Common Core Differentiated Instruction Examples 93

wwwatanabe

JUNE 26, 2012

As we wrap up our second year of Collaboration Coaching , we celebrate the success we''ve had with collaboration, learning with colleagues, and creating 21st century, student-centered classrooms. There was a noticeable difference in becoming a learning culture by the end of their first year together as a staff.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Mobile learning and BYOD (bring your own device) is making it easier students to learn, especially in the subject of Math. 50 Math Sites and Apps 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Learning Games for Kids - A great sites w/ lots of games for education.

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Common Core iPad Differentiated Instruction BYOD 28

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Plus, the available content was designed around how much time I’d spend teaching it versus what I actually needed to get students adept at learning the topic at hand. Khan Academy videos coupled with IXL exercises aligned to standards we were learning in class. Kiddom's Planner.

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Khan Academy Assessment Differentiated Instruction EdTech 60

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The reason for this as not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates. Code Kingdoms - One of my favorite sites for learning how to program (Javascript) by drag-n-dropping blocks of code (i.e Xtranormal) by typing a script.

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Android iPad Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction 28

Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. Learn about the many creative ways teachers can use Google Forms with their classes.

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wwwatanabe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

I frequently see people use the Internet to look up recipes, movie listings, and news; however, I still don''t see it as a natural source for engaging rigorous learning in the classroom. Those of us who are transitioning to Common Core standards know that text complexity will affect the rigor in our classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2017

It was authentic learning. Learning to code at such an early age not only increased my self-confidence but also fostered creativity, curiosity, self-directed learning and continued explorations of computer science. With apps and online lessons, we’re able to differentiate instruction for students by level and interest.

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Robotics Epson Differentiated Instruction Learning 79

techlearning

APRIL 10, 2018

Written by science educators at Carolina, Building Blocks of Science|3D was developed to explicitly meet the NGSS and align to the Common Core State Standards in Literacy and Math. The program can help elementary teachers fit science into busy school days. All 18 kits in the series are available now in English or Spanish.

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