A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The failed legacy of NCLB should provide a stark reminder that pummeling students with standardized tests will not achieve the desired outcome. Image credit: [link] The motivation from this post came from a recent presentation I did on digital learning. Authentic Learning Change Digital Leadership education reform Learning'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2016

These webtools offer standard topical text that can be quickly personalized, saved for re-use in the future, and easily updated year-to-year to reflect changes in the curriculum and desired learning outcomes. Common Core Rubric Creator. You can use a standard format or the Common Core-aligned rubric tool.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 24, 2018

Supplies and summaries of labs, including outcomes and assessment tips. Common Core State Standards (See more on the Fire Forensics Site ). This Guide includes: Rubrics. Fire Lab Safety Instructions. Safety Data Sheets for each activity including PPEs (personal protective equipment). MS-PS3: Energy (MS-PS3-5). Cost: FREE.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

Pinpoint the learning objectives, starting with the desired outcome first. The first step to planning an effective lesson is to decide what skill you will teach using the Common Core or state standards specific to your content area and grade level. Will they write an essay, present a speech or create a project?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 30, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach math skills that’s tied to many national and international standards (like Common Core). Its format is colorful and engaging, music lively, and layout intuitive. The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive, and cover over 180 math topics.

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

You can assign groups to work on a Google doc, presentation or spreadsheet by clicking on the "Collaborations" tab inside your course. Are your students going to present in class? What are Outcomes ? Outcomes allow the administration and faculty to track mastery in a course. Have students upload themselves speaking.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

These indicators have become so embedded in the minds of those judging our schools and work that we, like everyone else, worked hard to focus only on initiatives that would hopefully produce favorable outcomes in those areas. If we were doing well we continued down the same path allowing the status quo to reign supreme.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2019

He recently authored Transforming Schools: Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment and Common Core Standards. A University of California, Berkeley graduate, Yvonne Armenta story demonstrates how PBL guides students toward a successful outcome.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2015

With a growing number of tools making their way into the classroom, entrepreneurs must recognize how scientific research can help them better understand students and improve outcomes. Results are presented in a learning profile of strengths and weaknesses along with recommendations of learning strategies and supports.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. The app is well-suited to the Common Core math class or schools that follow the Everyday Math program, offering a distinct difference in its approach to accomplishing traditional math functions.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

For example, the National Dropout Prevention Center conducted a year-long study of the Measuring Up program and its impact on student outcomes. What are Common Core keyboarding standards? Before you leave, here’s a slideshow of screenshots from Measuring Up: Click to view slideshow. What is Standards-based Grading?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 23, 2019

I will be at Alan November’s BLC19 in Boston (July) presenting workshops and sessions to support educators and students. Now, using advanced Google skills to find answers that create more questions fits the bill for common core skills. The added bonus of building important 21st-century skills is a natural outcome.

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More Verbs

AUGUST 1, 2015

Branding and Buzz includes naming the initiative, stating your case, communicating with your community and beyond, telling your stories, presenting your evidence, and dealing with controversy. Metrics primarily focused on Learning-centered outcomes (e.g. Digital content is a PDF of the Common Core.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 1, 2019

Each lesson is categorized according to its focus and includes the difficulty level, goals, vocabulary, materials required, activity stages, big ideas, age level, steps, and expected learning outcomes. There’s also a helpful Student Journal available so students can take notes, review, quiz themselves, and track their progress.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

They outlined key factors that can predict non-submission, using data students put into their Common App profiles coupled with community indicators from the American Community Survey administered by the U.S. Census Bureau and school features from the Common Core of Data maintained by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Today, a typical graduating student has presented his or her project work more than 100 times, many of them in front of community members, business professionals, and civic leaders. My co-facilitator and I encouraged them to “figure it out” and be ready to present something the next day.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Steve Rowley, CEO of Acumen Partners, with Michael Campbell, Vice President of Acumen Partners, presented the latest updates on ESSA in the webinar, “ Making Sense of ESSA: What You Need to Know ,” co-hosted by edWeb.net and MCH Strategic Data. Steve also addressed any confusion regarding the Common Core State Standards.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2018

This is a model that simply doesn’t lead to good learning outcomes. Connective uses of technology are for communication purposes, which range from gaining fluency with social media, to composing an essay or a presentation, to writing an email. Heuston : The standards have been raised. But still, it's going to take a lot of work.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2017

In “ The Public School in an Age of Choice: How to Compete for the Win ,” Kevin Baird, Chairman of the Board at the nonprofit Center for College & Career Readiness, presented the issues traditional public schools currently face in retaining students and staff, and solutions leading to higher retention and student success.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The arcade-style math app for kids is designed for Grade K-5 with ordinary skill presets aligned with Common Core State Standards. The kids’ math activities and books cover the Common Core Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. The math app is customizable to your kid’s skill level.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 9, 2017

About the Presenter. For more than 20 years he has served schools, districts, state and national education offices as an expert in the use of technology to achieve college and career ready outcomes along with implementation of change models to drive sustainable, enhanced learning outcomes. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Teachers across MSD agree that technology presents a new path for meeting diverse student needs. As teachers across MSD have embraced blended learning, student outcomes have been promising, particularly at the elementary school level. For district leaders, the investment in technology is a necessary step towards improving equity.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 12, 2018

If a math program with a common core aligned curriculum allows teachers to assign content for students to practice online and track their progress toward mastery, that data should be mapped to the results of math assessments to gauge its effectiveness.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2016

Even though Ramirez is only in second grade, she’s already learning skills that hopefully will come in handy when she starts taking New York’s Common Core-aligned assessment tests next year. Gundersen is on one side of a sharp divide within the special education community that the Common Core has brought to the fore.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 28, 2014

We invite you to join our network at OZeLive.com and consider presenting and/or attending any of the strands for this event. Deadlines The inaugural OZeLive - Ed Tech Down Under online conference, February 22nd and 23rd Upcoming deadlines: Presentation proposals are being accepted between now and February 15th, 2014.

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 3, 2015

With the arrival of Common Core, a notable change in English Language Arts is the increased emphasis on genre-specific writing beginning in kindergarten and increasing in sophistication each year. Leveraging that interest, my students build Google presentations on the animal of their choice for a grade-level-wide assembly.

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Connecting 2 the World

APRIL 29, 2016

My colleague, Diane Crosley, an instructor in Natural Sciences at Spring Arbor University, and I gave a presentation at the Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching and Learning in Traverse City, MI last October (2015) entitled, "Bridging the skills gap: Preparing Higher Education students for the 21st century workplace."

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Our second annual School Leadership Summit is this week, and we hope you will consider joining us for some or many of the 60+ free online presentations and keynote addresses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 27, 2021

These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. Appraise technology to support teaching and achieve Common Core Standards. Explain how differentiating content and presentation engages a greater proportion of learners.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 26, 2016

I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Now, using advanced Google skills to find answers that create more questions fits the bill for common core skills. The added bonus of building import21st-centurytury skills is a natural outcome. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 1, 2014

Please visit the new conference website at [link] and we hope that you''ll consider attending and/or presenting just one month from now on May 1st! Next up will be one hour of Inspire Presentations, and the fun and fast-paced Technology Smackdown before the closing ceremony at 1pm EDT. Library 2.014 Call for Proposals Now Open.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 3, 2018

A showcase portfolio is a place for students to present artifacts that show mastery of standards or skills. These standards could be content standards such as Common Core or NGSS. The following are some examples that highlight presenting evidence for standards: Hannah’s Physics Portfolio. Student Showcase Portfolio.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 22, 2021

These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. Appraise technology to support teaching and achieve Common Core Standards. Explain how differentiating content and presentation engages a greater proportion of learners.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 6, 2016

Related: Will the new Common Core SAT close the privilege gap? Educators say that colleges aren’t following Common Core, but acknowledge that current math reforms in both higher education and K-12 are based on research showing that students can thrive in “engaging” learning environments. Photo: Karen Shakerdge.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 27, 2021

These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Write Source, IB, Common Core, or other popular language arts curricula. Appraise technology to support teaching and achieve Common Core Standards. Explain how differentiating content and presentation engages a greater proportion of learners.

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Digital Citizenship Common Core Wiki Personal Learning Network 373

Fractus Learning

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

The Common Core Standards (though bearing various names across the country’s state lines), offer a tool with the power to reinstate civility and return courtesy to the natural act of talk through the teaching of Speaking and Listening Standards. But how can civil discourse be the outcome amidst a backdrop of non-examples?

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

But at Edmondson, the focus on building relationships is grounded in research showing that trusting relationships with families can improve learning outcomes. Malik said it felt like she was presenting information for a stamp of approval rather than having a dialogue.

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