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SEL Skills Are More Vital Than Ever. Here’s How to Choose the Right Tools.

Edsurge

This is all to say that we are living in a deeply stressful time where we are literally drawing the map of how to move forward. We cannot expect the kids to learn a new skill until the grown-ups have a good handle on how to model it! In this case, prioritize tools that offer well-designed professional development.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively? And how much is too much? Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones.

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Excellent Free STEM Strategies from TGR Foundation and Discovery

The CoolCatTeacher

Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school. Every STEM educator should take a look at these resources and integrate them into their blended or online learning environment. How can we ensure STEM is more than just a buzzword?

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Geo-Inquiry in Project Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

This Wonderful Classroom Wednesday melds together PBL, inquiry-based learning, Geography, Science, and Social Entrepreneurship into a fascinating approach that teachers will want to understand. This is particularly useful for teachers of elementary-age children.). This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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5 Strategies for Coaching Instructional Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

As an international consultant, Sherry draws from her rich experience at various levels of public education–teaching elementary school, being an administrator in a high school of 1,300 students, working as a state consultant, and creating and facilitating virtual courses. This company has no impact on the editorial content of the show.

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Why experts say now is the time to assess your district’s edtech use

eSchool News

Key points: Very soon, districts must closely examine the edtech they use and compare it with budget realities How to ensure edtech ROI? I want our top 10 products to be those products that we invest in: We invest money, we invest time, we invest in professional learning.

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Palm Trees and Professional Learning

Buncee

His keynote was full of laughter and advice on how to stay positive in education. You are more than a tool and a company. This year is her 3rd year as a campus coach, and she is so happy to be at our newest elementary school, Keenan Elementary. And then he got on a FaceTime call with my twin sister, Dyann !