eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It can give suggestions for how to write a college application essay for those who lack writing skills, too. The “ Public Libraries and Book Bans – Parent Perception Survey ” gathered insights from 1,527 parents and guardians with children under 18 in two surveys during October and November 2023.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2023

Generative AI in the Classroom with Steve Dembo Donnie Piercey, AI and Math Donnia Piercey @ mrpiercEy is sharing how to integrate AI into Math instruction and is hosting an upcoming seminar with the National Council of Math Teachers on a deep dive on AI in math instruction for elementary grades.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2020

We now have an enormous library of augmented and virtual reality resources specifically for education and my device is filled with folders and folders of apps, ranging from science to language arts to subjects across the curricular spectrum. Is it possible to have positive experiences for younger students on these devices? Absolutely!

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Consult experts when designing STEM courses and labs. For its part, St.

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Hapara

MAY 23, 2022

Many of us remember heading to the library to gather books and printed articles for our school projects. Libraries, of course, still hold a wealth of information, but now learners can go beyond the library walls. Let’s take a look at how students can safely search the internet. Monitoring.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. As you do, consider how to bring these types of interests into your classroom. Learn how to bring those in for students.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Those are just a few examples of how the coronavirus pandemic has transformed school buildings and inspired new “Covid classrooms” this fall, as illustrated by photographs and videos readers submitted to The Hechinger Report. You can find directions here for how to submit your images and videos. Credit: Eileen Wood.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Wright would come to mind as an example of how to do education right. In high school, I participated in Teacher Cadets , a program that allows high school students to explore the education field as a possible career, in part by having them go into local elementary and middle schools and by serving and observing in the field.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

Now serving Grades Pre-K through six, the administration and faculty of Duquesne Elementary, the district’s sole remaining school, are determined to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. professional learning and new learning experiences.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

And of course, using the latest tech helps prep students for the future in a variety of ways. This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. It’s faster and easier, of course, but it’s not that effective. The post 5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom appeared first on ViewSonic Library.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Summer Camp – Fun online courses that provide more hands-on, personalized learning through small group classes that are taught by experienced tutors. SplashLearn for Teachers and Schools – teachers can sign up for free and have access to the full SplashLearn content library. Splash Summer Camp Courses for Student Success.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2022

By Dr. Steve Albrecht I posted this Library 2.0 New attacks at an elementary school in Texas, a grocery store, and just recently, a factory in Maryland, show us this disturbing trend of mass shootings is continuing in the wrong direction. Social media postings and messages about our libraries or our employees need to be analyzed.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Of course, try telling that to a hungry kindergartener whose ham sandwich hit the cafeteria floor. Further, Johns Hopkins Medicine posits that, in addition to the estimated eight yearly colds elementary children are likely to get, they’re also prime candidates for the flu. Guest article by Stephen Lewis. No, really: Tell him.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

Dr. Kristen Mattson, author of Digital Citizenship in Action talks about how they’ve integrated digital citizenship into all of their courses at her school and how you can too. She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course. I’ve noticed news stories about schools adding financial literacy to the High School course load (yay!). Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 4, 2021

And that’s made me think: What if this is the perfect time to normalize outdoor learning and make it a permanent part of how we do school? Sponsored by Advancement Courses and The Teacher Career Coach Course. Image via Library of Congress. Listen to the audio below, . or subscribe in your podcast app. ?. Recap/Big Ideas.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 21, 2023

Parenting For Academic Success (and Parental Sanity) A Six-Week Summer "Bootcamp" Are you anxious that your child isn't living up to their potential, but you're not sure how to support them? Do you worry that your child fell behind during COVID, but you don't know how to help them catch up? This parent seminar is like no other.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 14, 2019

Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books ! Book and Web Tool Reviews – Get students to create short audio or video trailers of the books they read in class or from the library. End of the School Year Activities from Shelly Sanchez Terrell.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This subscription-based tuition model doesn’t limit the number of courses you can complete during each 12-week period, enrolling in up to two courses at once, for one flat tuition rate. We’ve used it that way for teachers but of course I think our focus should always be on student content creation. Student Lesson Plan Ideas.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 6, 2021

Chris Loper, one of the instructors for our upcoming course described below, has written an article for parents: " How to Succeed When School Returns to Normal." And please consider taking, or letting others know about, our Parenting for Academic Success Course described below! Kids didn’t get enough social interaction.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

Beyond the tricky technical and logistical issues involved -- not to mention equity and safety issues -- teachers are also trying to understand how to re-formulate their curriculum. Elementary Math and Science Khan Academy Kids. Elementary ELA and Social Studies Epic! Elementary Arts and Creativity Book Creator.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 2, 2023

During the edLeader Panel, “ Utilizing ESSER Funding to Implement PBL + STEM Initiatives ,” a panel of educational peers engaged in a lively discussion about how to best invest funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) in high-impact project-based learning (PBL) and STEM initiatives across the nation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

Wonder Workshop is a STEM-based interactive early learning experience that introduces coding to K-5 learners and provides everything teachers require to teach coding and robotics (see below under How to Use Dash in Your Classroom ). Plus, it includes a one-year subscription to Wonder’s Digital Activities Library for more project ideas.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In previous iterations of this course, we assigned deadlines. Another team created their own game testing protocol and got feedback from a local game library. Students must show how they used feedback to improve their design in the final presentation. Make space for students to truly work as a team. Interested in learning more?

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

September is National Library Card Signup Month. I’ve always dreamed that every student in our school would have a library card, but each year it seems to slip off my plate. This evolved into all of the 14 elementary schools signing up for a night to encourage families to visit the library.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Many suggestions have been made as to how to catch students up. Since I have a library of instructional videos and text documents for students to get the initial learning from, I have time-shifted myself and now students can learn the “next” thing asynchronously without my doing direct instruction to the whole class at the same time. .

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

Those who are proficient can take regular classes, and choose their electives and sometimes enter advanced-placement courses. Though many of these students may retest each year, parents note that their children fall further and further behind as they remain in remedial courses. Maribel Coreas, a parent in northern California.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices.

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Turning Learning On Its Head

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Many suggestions have been made as to how to catch students up. I really enjoyed this course this year. I will be keynoting this EdTechTeacher event along with other experts in the mastery learning movement, offering strands specific for STEM teachers, humanities teachers, elementary teachers, administrators & coaches.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 5, 2019

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. Of course, there is! You can ask experts. From there, students have been using time in class, and we’ve also partnered up with our media specialist.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2018

I’ve worked as an elementary and primary school teacher here in Finland for more than a decade, and spent five years as a vice principal as well. They’re things like learning how to learn, cultural competence, interaction and self-expression. In elementary schools, we don’t have templates for evaluation.

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techlearning

APRIL 19, 2018

Today’s forward-thinking educator is asking herself how to infuse coding, STEM, and STEAM into the classroom. How to spearhead effective STEM/STEAM initiatives was a hot topic during the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in Redwood City, California. How can we integrate STEM/STEAM ideas across all content areas?

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. 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. Video Game Design with Elementary Learners.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Intensive” doesn’t quite capture the dedication that these courses require. And neither is elementary-grade science. with teachers using its materials on a monthly basis in 20 percent of elementary schools. Elementary school is often a forgotten place but it’s the most critical.” million in revenues this year and $1.5

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Graphite Blog

AUGUST 24, 2021

How does copyright law apply to schools and classrooms? How can I find movies and videos that are appropriate for school? And of course, how can I help my students learn as much as possible from movies and videos? The short answer is that these are probably OK, too, but it depends on how you use them.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 29, 2021

The tool includes a vast library of activities to help students build relationships, foster empathy, and curiosity of other cultures, identify similarities and differences, practice respectful discussion, consider new perspectives, and think critically. By using visual and auditory cues, students gain a better grasp of time.

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