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Increasing Student Participation During Zoom Synchronous Teaching Meetings

User Generated Education

To discuss a real life scenario or case study. This can be done in a jigsaw strategy whereby different groups are given different case studies. To create projects using some of the web tools such as Google Slides, webbing tools, or comics that I discuss later. Google Form. Shared Google Slides and Docs.

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Five digital citizenship activities everyone should know about

Hapara

Each video is aligned to learning standards and includes instructional resources such as viewing notes and handouts with questions learners can answer as they watch the video. You can also assign the videos directly to Google Classroom. Other resources include educator guides, background reading for learners and glossaries.

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10 ways to foster deeper learning in the classroom with technology

Hapara

Effectively incorporating technology tools such as Google G Suite, H?para They could design a science fair project or explain a mathematical process with a Google Slideshow presentation or conduct a debate over a controversial issue either in person or through a video recorded with iMovie or a Flipgrid to explain the process.

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Most English lessons on Teachers Pay Teachers and other sites are ‘mediocre’ or ‘not worth using,’ study finds

The Hechinger Report

Fordham Institute study reviewed popular English lessons on Teachers Pay Teachers and two other sites and found that most weren’t good. One of the most popular English lessons in the instructional marketplace Teachers Pay Teachers is a unit on how to teach William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” A Thomas B.

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

Are they in a Google doc or Google slide? How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies 8 Ways to Teach Financial Literacy FREE Webinar: 11 Reasons to Love Lumio How to Differentiate Instruction in Elementary Math Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “ sponsored podcast episode.”

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EdTech definitions every teacher should know: Part 2

Neo LMS

Unsurprisingly, Google is at the commercial forefront of deep learning, with a team they call “ Google Brain ”. Individualized Learning: Stay with me here: Individualized learning is a tool within the Differentiated learning toolbox. However, definitions are not agreed upon.

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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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