A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

With this stark reality in place, changes in schools and instruction are definitely needed to better meet the needs of all learners. Now don’t get me wrong, significant progress has been made over the years with the work of Carol Ann Tomlinson regarding differentiated instruction.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Today, I’m amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. Today, I'm amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. Our scores turned around.” partner with us.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In the current installment, we will see how a cluster of specific thinking skills, that are put forward by both the IBO and contemporary educational research, can surface through differentiated teaching. Acknowledge your learners as individuals through differentiated instruction.

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

In a recent article, Canadian researchers identified the greatest challenges to implementing effective differentiated instruction in the classroom. Topping the list were teacher workload , lack of time , the perceived complexity and difficulty of differentiating , and the increasingly diverse needs of individual students 1.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In the current installment, we will see how a cluster of specific thinking skills, that are put forward by both the IBO and contemporary educational research, can surface through differentiated teaching. Acknowledge your students as individual learners through differentiated instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 4, 2020

What sets WordsTool apart from other flashcard creators is the mass amounts of robust features, such as the ability to add: the word, definition, image, pronunciation (audio), translation, and more. Best of all, the educational portal allows teachers to track and monitor student progress making it easy to differentiate instruction.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Unfortunately, this isn't the case: Tools designed specifically for English-language learners are few and far between (though there are definitely some out there). Lots of online tools have built-in features to support differentiated instruction for a variety of learners. These ELL-centric tools run the gamut.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2017

Personalized learning seems to be one of the buzziest of the buzzwords in the edu-jargon grab bag and yet its exact definition is rather elusive. Oftentimes I find that the definition falls somewhere along a continuum. It seems to mean different things to different people. Personalized Learning as Authentic Passion-Based Learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Renaissance , a global leader in student-centered, pre-K–12 personalized practice and assessment, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nearpod , a leader in teacher-facilitated instructional delivery, to unlock an unparalleled level of student insights. “In For more information, visit www.renaissance.com. About Nearpod.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

Michele Williams-George, an education consultant and researcher, claimed there were 25 words people inaccurately used interchangeably with the term, such as differentiated instruction and flipped classroom. Her goal is to reach the students that struggle the most—their success or failure is her evidence of the school model’s efficacy.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

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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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 24, 2020

What sets WordsTool apart from other flashcard creators is the mass amounts of robust features, such as the ability to add: the word, definition, image, pronunciation (audio), translation, and more. Best of all, the educational portal allows teachers to track and monitor student progress making it easy to differentiate instruction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2015

Materials enable differentiated instruction, student practice, and teacher evaluation of progress. If these resources are available to your district, or if you have the opportunity to explore them further, I definitely recommend checking them out. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Unfortunately, this isn't the case: Tools designed specifically for English-language learners are few and far between (though there are definitely some out there). Lots of online tools have built-in features to support differentiated instruction for a variety of learners. These ELL-centric tools run the gamut.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Unfortunately, this isn't the case: Tools designed specifically for English-language learners are few and far between (though there are definitely some out there). Lots of online tools have built-in features to support differentiated instruction for a variety of learners. These ELL-centric tools run the gamut.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 11, 2023

Tiered Instruction and Interventions : Tier 1 : At this level, teachers implement high-quality, evidence-based general instruction for all students. Teachers use differentiated instruction strategies to cater to diverse learners. Definition of MTSS, California Department of Education 2. References 1.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, acquired the Company in 2018 and will remain a major shareholder. Blackstone’s investment is a continuation of the firm’s high-conviction thematic focus on the fast-growing education technology industry. About Renaissance.

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techieMusings

JUNE 21, 2023

FRAYER MODEL The Frayer Model is a graphic organizer designed to help students “better understand new and important concepts by listing examples, non-examples, facts, and definitions.” To differentiate instruction, students who are finding the task challenging can reference their book and copy an example directly.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

Technology is present in kids’ worlds now more than ever before. para, our digital citizenship consisted of walking around and monitoring students’ technology use in class. Students come to us having already formed technology habits and it is difficult for them to switch to healthier ones. Where we started .

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

That’s a problem, says John Reyes, director of educational technology for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The lack of precision about what the term means—whether it’s about tailoring instruction for individual students or the technology that enables it—leads to confusion and inappropriate assumptions. “As

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

While definitions of SEL can vary, key elements include self-awareness and social awareness, relationship skills, self-management, and responsible decision making. She is an extreme technology enthusiast and believes integrating technology into the classroom aids in engaging students and preparing them for college and career readiness.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Free Technology for Teachers: Google Expeditions is Possibly Coming to a School Near You. 10 Questioning Strategies to Differentiate Instruction | Minds in Bloom. Laura Poinier’s post has some easy-to-do strategies that can help you start differentiating NOW. Resources You Can Use in the Classroom. Share this one!

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. by Terry Heick and TeachThought Staff.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Follow education technology-reform projects, and you’ll find mixed academic outcomes and expensive consultants. If you are giving a school a technology that they cannot use—or it is not really going to make a difference in reading scores or school performance—then it is not the right input, not the right system.

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

I would even go as far to say that there are definite times assessments should not be in the grade book. Paperless - There are definite pros and cons to being paperless but I'm going to share the pros in this. Automated grading gives the teacher the opportunity for students to have a better sense of their knowledge along the way.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Welcome to the third post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Today, students have choices when it comes to their education; technology has enabled new school models and a growing number of students are finding success through personalized pathways. Immediate data visualization is a powerful tool that enables truly personalized interaction and differentiated instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

00:01:32 – 00:02:42 : Broadening the Definition of Math Dr. Lidia Gonzalez talks about how math is more than just numbers and equations; it's a study of patterns that applies to everyday life. Lidia Gonzalez That it's socially acceptable to say one is bad at math is definitely one thing we have to work on.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Any classroom teacher will tell you the importance of differentiating instruction and materials for students' diverse needs. The definition of "easy" will depend on the target age. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr. Is it easy to operate?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2017

And there are definitely times when you do not. we seek to differentiate instruction to provide scaffolding for all of our 21st century learners”). As facilitators, we often keep a few things in mind: When do we need divergent thinking? There are a couple of risks to playing it safe and familiar.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In the next columns, they’ll add a definition, any Greek or Latin roots and a picture that represents the word. Something to keep in mind is that when learners look up definitions in dictionaries, they often don’t understand the definitions. How do you learn how to use Google Sheets?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

And there are definitely times when you do not. we seek to differentiate instruction to provide scaffolding for all of our 21st century learners”). As facilitators, we often keep a few things in mind: When do we need divergent thinking? There are a couple of risks to playing it safe and familiar.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Teachers are no strangers to differentiating instruction for their students, and neither are instructional coaches and digital learning facilitators. As the facilitator of those new experiences, I felt as though the approach I was developing in my mind was definitely the path less traveled.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2016

I have often wondered what John Dewey would do in today’s educational setting with our vast amount of knowledge from research and our rapid growth of technology. I plan on providing sessions that integrate PBL with STEM, Makers, Differentiated Instruction, Inquiry, Deeper Learning, and Technology Integration.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Differentiated instruction cannot come with standardized assessments, or am I way off here? This would be far more interesting to mark, but definitely takes more time than marking a content-based, straightforward response which may be why it isn’t as common a practice as it could be.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 6, 2016

I plan on providing sessions that integrate PBL with STEM, Makers, Differentiated Instruction, Inquiry, Deeper Learning, and Technology Integration. In today’s technology rush, make sure to not get caught up in the digital shine. This conference will be filled with amazing speakers and workshops.

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