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Math Problems that Unlock Student Thinking

The CoolCatTeacher

The “Open Middle” math problem format is NOT talking about middle school math, although it applies to middle, high school, elementary, and even college math just the same. Teachers can download a FREE K-12 standards-aligned lesson plan on car design that includes STEM concepts and art. However, math can be exciting.

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?A Playbook to Go Open: 5 Steps to Adopting OER

Edsurge

With few (if any) guidelines to identify and implement high-quality learning content, educators are in need of processes to guide digital content curation to both save time and maximize the impact of their efforts. Consider developing a rubric for educators to vet the resources they select, like this one from Knovation.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

Lachelle Brant) Creating Guidelines for Distance Education The Problem: Sometimes, the greatest solution stems from the greatest need. She has been both an elementary teacher, and currently serves as an education consultant in the Wyoming Department of Education. 2016 Wyoming Google Summit. We can be the example.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. – Mike Gorman ( [link] ). I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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Global Collaboration Week Begins - Find a Project and Connect!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The Global Education Conference Network believes in the power of connected, globally competent learners of all ages. The goal of this transdisciplinary unit is to develop a research-based global education curriculum that promotes healthy eating habits among children in elementary schools especially 3rd through 5th grade.

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The pandemic robbed thousands of New York City children of parents. Many aren’t getting the help they need

The Hechinger Report

In April 2020, as the death toll from COVID mounted across New York City, an elementary school teacher at P.S. 343, the Children’s Lab School, in Sunnyside, Queens, organized a virtual dance party to give her second-grade class some levity. Sign up here to get the latest stories from THE CITY delivered to you each morning.

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How teachers are helping students affected by deportations

The Hechinger Report

While teaching in the bilingual program at Armijo Elementary School in Albuquerque several years ago, Juan Ortega provided support to one of his fourth graders whose father was deported. Ortega is a dual-language teacher at Coronado Elementary now, but hopes to return to Armijo as principal one day Courtesy of Juan Ortega.