The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Learn More.

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Course Assessment Online Assessments Strategy 487

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Rogers Elementary fourth-grade teacher Sudhir Vasal created math lesson pathways so each child can progress at their own pace. Rogers Elementary School here set a three-alarm fire in the library. Related: Choosing personalized learning as a strategy for educational equity. Rogers Elementary Principal Lisa Lovato.

Personalized Learning 101

Personalized Learning Khan Academy Education Elementary 101

techlearning

JULY 2, 2018

Newman Crows Landing Unified School District (Calif.) – for individualizing instruction using real-time data from an engaging adaptive learning tool to boost elementary classroom performance.

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Education Dropout Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

An online Parent Academy – a digital extension of an already-existing initiative – was launched in Georgia’s Clayton County Public Schools last spring. Supported by federal funds, it coaches parents on topics like constructive study routines, how to monitor student progress, and new vocabulary specific to the digital classroom.

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Learning Accessibility Personalized Learning Digital Divide 142

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Galxyz - An innovative mobile app (Android/iOS) for Elementary Science that is COPPA compliant and aligned to Common Core Standards. Mystery Word Town - The excellent mobile (Android/iOS) app that uses Game Based Learning to help learn and spell words. * Be sure to check out JellyBean Writer too!!

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Android iPad Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction 28

The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2023

Studies have shown that computerized tutoring systems, where algorithms guide students through lessons tailored to their individual needs, can be effective when kids use them. The study was funded by both the Overdeck Family Foundation and Arnold Ventures; both foundations are among the many funders of The Hechinger Report.)

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Khan Academy Study Training Differentiated Instruction 109

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

Bryant, who teaches fourth and fifth grade Math at Ketcham Elementary Schoolin Washington, D.C., Bryant is one of many teachers across the country who are continuously refining, adapting, and modifying instructional approaches to better meet their students’ needs. 7 models of blended learning that were cropping up in schools.

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Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Case Study Personalized Learning 114