A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

It took some self-reflection and honest feedback from my students to move away from being the sage on the stage and more of a facilitator of learning. Differentiated instruction and cooperative learning strategies became embedded in some form during each lesson. After all, I was a science teacher, and the fit was natural.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

From traditional classroom learning methods like lectures and textbooks to innovative technologies such as interactive whiteboards and educational apps, these tools aim to facilitate effective learning experiences and foster student growth. What are some examples of teaching techniques?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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Hapara

MAY 20, 2022

In order to prepare students to become successful future global citizens, they need to engage in deeper learning. This form of education helps teach students the critical collaboration and analytical skills they will need to succeed in the future workplace and society. Have learners create digital products to demonstrate learning.

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

This means that there are more concepts, terms, and trends in education that teachers need to be aware of - but how do you keep track of them all? Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! MOOC refers to a massive online open course, a type of distance learning.

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100mentors

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This post is part of a 6-part series highlighting how we, as IB teachers, can bring Approaches to Teaching to our classroom and challenge learners to engage in Approaches to Learning. Connecting Approaches to Teaching with Approaches to Learning. Acknowledge your learners as individuals through differentiated instruction.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 21, 2017

“Will a flipped classroom work in your subject and grade level? ” In The Flipped Class: Is Flipping for Everyone? hosts Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams demonstrate basic ways subject-area educators can apply the flipped classroom model to their teaching practice. Is Flipping for Everyone?

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100mentors

OCTOBER 29, 2019

This post is part of a 6-part series highlighting how we, as IB teachers, can bring Approaches to Teaching to our classroom and challenge students to engage in Approaches to Learning. Acknowledge your students as individual learners through differentiated instruction. Differentiation” doesn’t refer to special education.

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Edutopia

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Joe Hirsch Flipped Classroom After making 100 videos, a veteran flipped learning educator reflects on what he's learned: keep it simple, employ differentiated instruction tools, and respect students' schedules. Photo credit: Brad Flickinger via flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

This means that there are more concepts, terms, and trends in education that teachers need to be aware of - but how do you keep track of them all? Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! MOOC refers to a massive online open course, a type of distance learning.

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Trends MOOC Differentiated Instruction Gamification 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Classroom learning and management all begin with relationships, and SEL can guide the relationship and community building process. Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Many schools are now realizing they do not have the tools in place so kids can continue to learn while schools are closed. Socrates personalized learning for the students so they are progressing automatically, and provides teachers with tools to monitor progress and assign topics.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

A "Flipped Classroom" is a classroom that uses class time to do activities/lessons (guided by the teacher) and "homework" time (at home) for guided instruction (usually through video). For an excellent info-graphic on what a "Flipped Classroom" is click here. This list is in alphabetical order.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 5, 2017

There seems to be a limitless supply of online education content. But often, these offerings are too basic, a lite version of a paid program that isn’t terribly robust, confusing, or created by people who don’t really understand how to blend technology and education. Educational applications. How to get started.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 16, 2020

My advice: pick one or two “go-to” tools ASAP that are easy for you and your students to use both within the classroom and remotely to start off and quickly become familiar with then continue using consistently throughout the year no matter where teaching and learning end up taking place. Go to Boomwriter.com and start your free trial.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 11, 2020

As with almost everything technology-based, remote teaching and learning has been on a steady increase in recent years. Answer Pad - Is a free visual and student based response system that educators use to blend learning and flip classrooms in real-time on browser based devices.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 11, 2014

Answerables is a wonderful new innovative site/game that is perfect for Game Based Learning (or more accurate Game Based Learning meets Learning Management System). What makes this so great for education that is the safe/COPPA compliant environment that Answerables provides. Answerables provides windows (i.e.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 23, 2014

GoClass is a excellent free all-in-one solution for Mobile Learning or the mobile (1:1) classroom. This is an innovative way to integrate technology into the classroom by using their free app on their mobile devices. This is a great way to flip a class and differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Students can then view the video on their mobile device, answer the questions, and gauge their learning. This is also a great way for educators to assess student''s learning and differentiate instruction. For my Pinterest board on a Flipped Classroom click here. For more info check out Edshelf.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 16, 2019

Answer Pad - A fantastic Student Response System that lets educators seamlessly assess students, differentiate instruction, and turn their classroom paperless. Answerables - An innovative cross between Learning Management System and Game Based Learning that can be integrated into any curriculum to teach any subject.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 25, 2014

EDpuzzle is vastly becoming one of the premiere web tools around for learning in the classroom. It is being used to flip a classroom or lesson, Project Based Learning, and even for differentiating instruction. For my Pinterest board on Flipping a Classroom click here.

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wwwatanabe

JULY 10, 2014

One of my favorite conferences is ISTE Unplugged / Hack Education. What is appealing to me about Hack Education is the small group setting that fosters deep discussions, and the organic nature of the conversations that are completely based on the group''s expertise and ability to ask probing questions. How do you reclaim learning?

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Gaggle Speaks

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Many school districts purchase a Learning Management System (LMS) to create, deliver and manage learning. Rediscover these tips, tricks, guides and other resources dedicated to effectively implementing a Learning Management System. Here are three components to consider for your learning space when using an LMS.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

GoClass is a fantastic educational tool (site/app) that allows educators to share their lessons in mobile environment. GoClass uses the formula of Show, Explain, and Ask to teach and reinforce learning. GoClass uses the formula of Show, Explain, and Ask to teach and reinforce learning. flipped classroom mobile learning'

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 22, 2014

GoClass is a excellent mobile learning solution that is redefining classrooms worldwide. This fantastic simple to use combo web tool/mobile app (Android/iOS) allows educators to create and manage student accounts, while sending them engaging lessons to complete on their mobile device. flipped classroom mobile learning'

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

For a conference named after “blended learning,” many attendees were surprised to learn that they did not agree on what the term meant. I was talking to a colleague who was using blended and personalized learning the same way,” says Dance. “I Product pitches are sidelined as design and practice conversations come centerfold.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 16, 2014

This free site allows educators to "flip" their classroom by creating lessons that students can then view at home and then response to. The way this works is educators create a class and lesson(s) (i.e. This is a great way to engage and assess students learning as well as differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 8, 2014

EDpuzzle is a free learning tool for educators being used in classrooms around the world to take a video and "make it their own" by editing a video, adding narration, and even adding questions/poll/quiz. W/ the educational portals students can join a class via a unique code (i.e. flipped classroom'

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 22, 2020

Don't forget EDpuzzle can be used for any subject and curriculum and makes it easy for educators to assess student learning and differentiate instruction. Also, a user can now cut multiple sections of their video, as well as add audio to their notes and create shorter voiceovers. Below is a brief demo.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

Nearly ten years ago, I started my career in education as a math teacher at a new alternative high school serving over-age, under-credited youth in New York City. If we, the educators, were going to serve our students well, we were going to have to get pedagogically creative.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 3, 2015

GoClass the wonderful educational tool for mobile learning and flipping a classroom has just had a major redesign. These new icons and drop downs is very user friendly, as well as the ability to generate detailed reports to help differentiate instruction. flipped classroom mobile learning'

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 18, 2017

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student's test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Educators can even create their own content and best of all assess student progress through detailed reports. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 20, 2015

GoClass the wonderful educational tool for mobile learning and flipping a classroom has just had a major redesign. These new icons and drop downs is very user friendly, as well as the ability to generate detailed reports to help differentiate instruction. flipped classroom mobile learning'

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 2, 2015

EDpuzzle is vastly becoming one of the premiere web/iOS tools around for learning in the classroom. It is being used to flip a classroom or lesson, Project Based Learning, grading/assessing, and even for differentiating instruction. For my Pinterest board on Flipping a Classroom click here.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 16, 2016

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student's test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Educators can even create their own content and best of all assess student progress through detailed reports. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 4, 2012

We''re going to talk about the "flipped classroom," and drill down on one of my concerns about this model: the regular use in public discussion of phrases like "finding the best lecture on." While I appreciate the incredible opportunities to learn from the amazing diversity of video recordings from teachers (and students!)

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Welcome to the fourth post in a series designed to support the use of technology for differentiated learning… in and beyond the PBL classroom. STEM Workshop – If you are at Pete and C in Hershey, Pennsylvania check out the STAR Educator Discovery Preconference Workshop.

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