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From digital citizenship to digital leadership in a South Carolina elementary school

Hapara

I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others. The certification training definitely helped us understand the ins and outs of H?para

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Using Buncee for Motivation, Engagement, and Retention

Buncee

I love having students use Buncee to visualize and illustrate core content vocabulary words and definitions. These students had “Bunceed” their key vocabulary and definitions for many of our units, with great results. Recently, I reached out to some former students that were in my fifth grade class two years ago.

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8 Ways to Engage Readers with Readlee’s AI Reading Teacher Support

The CoolCatTeacher

Teachers can look at the individual assignment and (in Readlee Pro) get even more advanced analytics for providing feedback and differentiating instructions. When students struggle with reading, they often struggle with even receiving feedback from teachers, so teacher audio feedback is definitely a best practice. .

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A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

Edsurge

One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” This workbook will expand your definition of online curriculum; highlight student and teacher needs and views of implementations; and provide opportunities to help you identify your goals. partner with us.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 30(1), 118-137.

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Innovation Study Tours Explore Equity in Diverse Settings

Digital Promise

The school visit demonstrated how they integrate culturally relevant pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and varied assessments to highlight Black brilliance in mathematics. Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning. Dr. Baron Davis.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This could involve using differentiated instruction, incorporating multicultural education, or employing a range of assessment methods. But culture is an elusive concept and mandates a definition here. Adaptive teaching: Reflective practice of two elementary teachers’ visions and adaptations during literacy instruction.

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