User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

Some makerspace activities may be focusing on how to use the resources available and may not be connecting the activities to the curriculum or around a real world problem. Many of those same qualities are goals of the Common Core State Standards. Video Game Design with Elementary Learners.

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User Generated Education

JULY 5, 2018

What may look like an arts and crafts activity, or just a bunch of kids playing with Legos, is actually a way to teach about ancient Rome or how to write a persuasive essay. ( [link] ). Documenting Learning and Reflection: How will learners document and reflect on their learning?

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

But whether kindergarten is more like preschool or elementary school has long been an open question that leaves teachers caught in-between. Lisa Minicozzi was an elementary school principal before she went back to school for her doctorate in early childhood education. Kids should be actively engaged. They should be outside.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 7, 2016

HHMI BioInteractive – It really is through innovative science education programs that HHMI seeks to strengthen education in biology,and related sciences from elementary school to graduate studies and beyond. x 11″ PDF documents. Lessons are aligned to Common Core Standards and explore real life questions.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Learn how to use the iPad apps “Book Creator” and “Creative Book Builder” to create and share enhanced/multimedia eBooks using DropBox for free cloud storage/distribution. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)? Examine the question, "How can I integrate technology to meet the CCSS?"

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MindShift

MAY 25, 2016

Marna Wolak’s fifth grade students at Sanchez Elementary in San Francisco are gathered on the rug for a “number talk.” In San Francisco, many teachers are using the practice to help shift teaching practices towards the requirements of the Common Core State Standards. The problem for today deals with origami stars. .;

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wwwatanabe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Maybe it''s a matter of understanding what text complexity is really asking us, or how to create rigorous and deeper engaging tasks associated with the text. Those of us who are transitioning to Common Core standards know that text complexity will affect the rigor in our classrooms. What is Text Complexity?

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Woodard’s project is to create a DVD for educators, parents, and students about how and why to use social media in schools. When I first contacted her by email, Woodard explained: “We use social media daily to make connections (which is why I followed you) and to document our progress (particularly through blog, vlog, and podcast).

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

She was the new principal of the O’Keeffe School of Excellence, an elementary school on Chicago’s South Side that had been struggling for years. To help the teachers at O’Keeffe learn how to do inquiry-based teaching, she gave them training. So they fell back on what they remembered about how their teachers taught, says Bankhead.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 29, 2015

Math centers or workstations where kids are all involved in different activities are a fundamental part of many elementary classrooms. Once kids understand the basics of how to play, they really start focusing on the targeted math skills, determining patterns and strategies, and engaging in higher-level thinking during the discussions.

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Strategy Common Core Assessment Elementary 40

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 21, 2017

This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. Aligns to content area, instruction, and Common Core Next Generation Science Standards. They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. Vicki: Wow! We are not an add on.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Perfect for English language learners and struggling readers, CommonLit is a free digital library of ready-to-print leveled texts -- news articles, poems, short stories, and historical documents. You can filter through collections by grade level, Lexile level, theme, genre, literary device, and even Common Core State Standards addressed.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 6, 2016

Derrick Fields, 9, works on his assignment during a Spanish-language history lesson at Sherman Elementary School in San Diego, California. Last spring, Derrick Fields, 9, sat in his social studies classroom at Sherman Elementary School, learning about the creation of the telegraph. Photo: Lillian Mongeau. SAN DIEGO, Calif.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2016

Derrick Fields, 9, works on his assignment during a Spanish-language history lesson at Sherman Elementary School in San Diego, California. Last spring, Derrick Fields, 9, sat in his social studies classroom at Sherman Elementary School, learning about the creation of the telegraph. That’s a common situation. SAN DIEGO, Calif.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 28, 2021

While most states use the Common Core standards for math and English, there are no national social studies standards detailing which facts and historical figures students should study, and state standards vary widely. As the old adage goes, “What gets tested, gets taught.”. The substance of social studies.

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