The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

Using a blog hits many important curriculum areas, such as differentiating instruction as well as meeting many Common Core Standards (see here & here for examples). Many teachers use the blogs for such things as an outlet for student free-writes.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Through a large-scale, multi-year, federal project focusing on early literacy, we were able to gather feedback from educators on how instruction has been going this school year. That was the biggest lesson learned, really emphasizing to parents that assessment is to drive instruction.”.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2017

It’s no secret that 21st century teachers and school administrators are under enormous pressure to differentiate instruction to enhance learning for all students, regardless of ability or their innate interest in the material. Technology: The Key Ingredient in Successful Learning Centers. Enter classroom learning centers.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

In many cases, but not all, technology is a catalyst to facilitate the personalization of the learning environment. This is not to say that a teacher using a variety of tools as part of daily instruction isn’t effective, but this is not blended learning. Ownership of learning requires a more personal approach.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For example, it can figure out what each student needs help with and give them special lessons just for them. I thought asking ChatGPT to supply some real world examples for all of us might be a great way to show you the power of AI while also providing you some educational possibilities. Give four real world examples for each.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

For example, when teachers post their video conferencing links publicly on social media, they are unknowingly allowing unwanted attendees to enter their online classrooms. 5 – Technology and Students with Special Needs Students with special needs can thrive if you know how to use the tools to help them succeed.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2017

Piedmont Elementary in Alabama, we decided to finally try it. We realized combining classes could help us integrate science and math standards, while team-teaching would allow us to differentiate instruction. Technology was also providing a surplus of real-time data we still weren’t sure how to best use. Co-teaching.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The beginning of this process required interrupting personal and systemic biases and adopting intentional language––for example, shifting from describing students as “marginalized” or “at risk” to “underserved,” because the onus is placed on school officials, educators, and decision-makers to move the needle.

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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. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Everything was then placed into Google Drive.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2019

As educators across the nation have adopted these high impact assessment strategies, there has been considerable advancement in educational technologies that help amplify the effectiveness of these practices. Tool: iReady (Adaptive Math/ELA Assessment & Instruction). Data from iReady helps differentiate instruction in Math.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 30, 2019

This past semester I had the opportunity to observe two elementary classrooms using technology in new and exciting ways. One was a fifth-grade class at Whelan Elementary School in North Providence, Rhode Island, that had just agreed to begin a commercial personalized learning program.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

McGrath is a K-5 ELL teacher at West View Elementary School, a small inner-city school in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Valdez is a kindergarten teacher at Minnie Mars Jamieson Elementary at Chicago Public Schools. For example, Machado noticed that one student had decaying teeth. Stephanie Holcombe, an ELL teacher at Henry C.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

She also shares choice board examples and product ideas. Find ideas and examples in this episode. Carol Ann Tomlinson, a guru in differentiation, defines this component for us: “…at its core, differentiated instruction means addressing ways in which students vary as learners.” Choice Board Examples.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

And when we walked in and saw that one of the Allendale Six were implemented with fidelity—students doing research on technology, peer collaboration, differentiating instruction to meet students' needs—we celebrated with gift cards donated by local businesses and teacher of the month awards. How did you support your teachers?

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Adaptive GBL platforms can help by doing the heavy lifting, handling instructional planning, delivery, and data collection in mixed ability classrooms. Adaptive GBL platforms can help by doing the heavy lifting, handling instructional planning, delivery, and data collection in mixed ability classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This is intervention time at Vitovsky Elementary, where nearly 60 percent of students come from low-income backgrounds and a quarter are learning English. A “sound wall” at Vitovsky Elementary features different speech sounds, breaking up vowels and consonants. Becki Krsnak, Midlothian’s director of curriculum and instruction.

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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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eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

Students need more than just practice to learn a skill, so direct instruction is front-and-center in the curriculum. Each eSpark Quest includes at least two engaging instructional videos which provide direct instruction through songs, cartoons, worked examples, and more. The Elementary School Journal, 108(2), 115–130.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

We have so many great opportunities in our area, including Exxon Mobil, Lamar University, and Lamar Institute of Technology right in our own backyard. In the past couple of years, we have also implemented a scripted data-driven instruction (DDI) protocol to guide conversations that we hold in our professional learning communities (PLCs).

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

SEL also decreases behavioral issues, dropout rates, drug use, and teen pregnancy, so the advantages of including it in elementary and secondary classes are clear. 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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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2016

Classrooms and libraries are taking on a new look and purpose now that mobile technology allows a freedom of instruction and learning that was not possible a few years ago. Over the last five years, our district's library staff has worked hard to redesign the elementary, middle, and high school libraries.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

After a moment of disruption – of major disruption – the conditions are ripe for accelerating innovation,” says Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education. “We Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education. We are in that moment now in education.”.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Students discussed the relevance of Arthur Miller’s play “The Crucible” to the McCarthy hearings and to current competing fears of terrorism and technological surveillance. So, the district started by replacing separate gifted classes in elementary school with individualized, project-based “talent” classes for all students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

00:03:46 – 00:05:45 : Real-world Examples and Mindset Dr. Lidia Gonzalez and Vicki Davis discuss the importance of a growth mindset and using real-world examples to make math relatable. Get some real-world examples. It's okay to not be good at it. 00:01:10:15 – 00:01:32:07 Vicki Davis Right. You said apply.

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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. For example, one middle school teacher said, "I would like professional development to be customized and personalized to what I teach.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning aims to lean on technology to do what it does well–information transfer–and free teachers to do what they do well–support individual and small groups of students as they progress toward firm standards-aligned goals. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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wwwatanabe

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had the privilege of visiting two schools that infused technology in the classroom seamlessly. Instead of being wowed, I got consistent active student engagement with seamless technology integration in every classroom. The teachers were masters at differentiated instruction with technology.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Fill-in story Technology Integration Specialist Joli Boucher created a super fun Google Sheets fill-in story activity. Joli’s example is a Halloween activity, but she details the steps for creating your own fill-in story. Math mystery puzzles An elementary educator in Texas created interactive math activities for learners.

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wwwatanabe

JUNE 26, 2012

The Collaboration Coach training presents an opportunity for Apache Junction Unified School District teachers to explore coaching as an effective model for providing ongoing professional learning with classroom teachers focused on 21st century learning, Common Core, technology integration, and best teaching practices.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

One solution is to begin teaching with technology. Integrating technology into the classroom, changes the classroom dynamic. Whether it’s the lack of resources and support or whether it’s due to other reasons altogether, our guide will help demonstrate how to get started on incorporating technology in the K12 classroom.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. However, what does that look like for early elementary grades (K-3)? Examine the question, "How can I integrate technology to meet the CCSS?" The opening keynote speaker was Kevin Honeycutt.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

Their school is committed to organization-wide change to effectively infuse technology into the curriculum and they are truly forward-thinking in their approach; the school has already implemented many innovative teaching practices and spaces. Arts and Applied Technology. Physical Education.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 26, 2018

During the roundtable, we’ll move past “differentiation” as a buzzword and talk about what’s happening in real classrooms. Each roundtable member will share how they differentiate instruction, and then move into how we can make differentiation more scalable. EDI lesson designs, and creating learning progressions.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

Google Forms are really my favorite tech tool,” said Brent Coley, principal of Alta Murrieta Elementary School (Calif.), Differentiate Instruction with Homework Feedback Forms. For teachers with large classes, differentiating instruction for each student can be quite difficult, but Google Forms can provide a big assist.

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techieMusings

MAY 19, 2016

Their school is committed to organization-wide change to effectively infuse technology into the curriculum and they are truly forward-thinking in their approach; the school has already implemented many innovative teaching practices and spaces. Arts and Applied Technology. Physical Education.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Digital Differentiation offers teachers and students many ways to reach all learners. “ …at its core, differentiated instruction means addressing ways in which students vary as learners. Below is an example of a Novel Unit Tic-Tac-Toe menu that I created as a summative project. Follow him @TommySpall.

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