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Flipped Classroom: Engaging Students with EdPuzzle

Catlin Tucker

The flipped classroom model is a blended learning strategy I use to present my vocabulary , writing, and grammar instruction online. One thing I emphasize when I lead professional development for teachers is the importance of flipping and engaging. A newer tool I’m excited to use with students come fall is EDpuzzle.

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Autonomy Breeds Change

A Principal's Reflections

tools, and develop their own Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Throughout the year they met to develop extensive binders to compile resources related to text complexity as outlined by the Common Core Standards. 21st Century Education Change educational technology Flipped Classroom Innovation New Milford High School teachers'

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10 Reasons to Screencast in Your Class and 7 Best-in-class Tools

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With Common Core’s emphasis on understanding and explaining tasks, screencasts are a great way for both students and teachers to share the required steps in completing a math problem, collaborate on close reading, or pursue any other literacy activity. Provide video evidence of class activities in a flipped classroom.

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How to Find Great Learning Resources for Your Students During School Closures

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While you're ultimately going to know which tools are best for you and your students, we're here to provide inspiration and support. Getting Ready for Virtual Learning Best Tools for Virtual and Distance Learning : Kick-start your school closure plan with this focused selection of tools for great virtual learning experiences.

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Top 10 Reasons to Sign Up for Summer Learning with Ask a Tech Teacher

Ask a Tech Teacher

This 18-hour course provides participants with first-hand experience leveraging technology as a strategic tool when teaching academic topics. In this way, teachers will be able to select the strategic tech tool appropriate for audience, task, and purpose in their own teaching. Also, teachers will embed web tools (i.e.,

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Edit and Share Videos Like a Rock Star

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Today, done well, they become real teaching tools that use optics to communicate ideas, unpack granular concepts, and connect students to information. For many teachers, though, there’s the rub: How do they use this tool to agilely and effectively deliver content? More on videos as a classroom tool: How to teach with videos.

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10 Space Websites That Will Launch Your Class Study

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From there, it’s intuitive to use with many of the same browsing tools students are used to from other programs. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. 100,000 Stars is programmed by space enthusiasts at Google.

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