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Research Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads

The CoolCatTeacher

Based in San Diego, Dr. Rhoads talks about how to integrate instructional strategies, have a teacher toolbox, how to show teachers technology, using Google Jamboard to brainstorm, how to observe and model online teaching for teachers. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me.

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Top edtech tools for digital differentiation

Neo LMS

Read more: Implementing differentiated instruction: the good and the bad. It’s helpful to leverage technology for these because most online tools will automatically grade and give data reports. Educators familiar with Google may use Google Forms for this purpose. Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels.

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Increasing Student Participation During Zoom Synchronous Teaching Meetings

User Generated Education

In this case, I inform the Breakout Groups to decide on a spokesperson or two to report to the whole group. To create projects using some of the web tools such as Google Slides, webbing tools, or comics that I discuss later. Google Form. Google Forms can be used for student surveys and polling. Breakout Groups.

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How Remote PD is Helping This District Get Back to School

Edsurge

We had to balance providing teachers time to prepare for 100 percent online instruction with the need to provide PD pertaining to specific areas like SEL, differentiated instruction and technology integration. OTIS really helped our teachers meet our district’s goals in using technology to deliver high quality instruction.

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GoGuardian Launches Pear Deck Learning, a Comprehensive Ecosystem of Innovative Learning Tools

eSchool News

Pear Deck Learning enables educators to assess progress, deliver real-time feedback, offer personalized instruction and practice, and foster inclusive and engaging learning experiences for every learner through: Pear Assessment – A versatile assessment tool, already supporting more than 6.5 million students.

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ASCD's #Empower18 Conference Report

techlearning

These opportunities encouraged participants to take a deep dive into educational topics and try tools like laptops, 3D printers, exploratory equipment like Google cardboards, and other interactive tools and programs. The conversations in these presentations centered on impactful instruction and the magnitude of digital options.

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17 things to know about K-12 OER textbooks

Hapara

You can differentiate instruction with K-12 OER textbooks. It’s essential then for educators to provide differentiation so students stay engaged and can succeed. With easy access to OER options online, differentiated instruction doesn’t have to be complicated.

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