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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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The Challenges Educators Face

A Principal's Reflections

Technology, most specifically social media, has flattened the world. As much as this has been a game-changer for so many, we now have better access to research and evidence of improved student outcomes to really hone in on the types of changes that are needed in classrooms, schools, and districts across the world.

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Blended Instruction vs Blended Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Schools continue to make investments in technology to engage students better, improve outcomes, and prepare all learners for the new world of work. Based on what I have seen during my work in schools and through the sharing on social media, the majority of what educators are calling blended learning is blended instruction.

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#04: Simple Ways to Find Your Teaching Blindspots in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

True excellence is a mindset, a desire to serve, a belief that helping others leads to the best outcomes.” Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. Differentiated Instruction Webinar – ( [link] ).

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes. Does environmental education benefit environmental outcomes in children and adolescents?

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Meeting the Educational Challenges of COVID-19 Together

MIND Research Institute

This paper projected that students will return to school next year with “more variability in their academic skills,” and that “educators may need to consider ways to further differentiate instruction or provide opportunities for individualized learning.”. From good intentions to real outcomes: Equity by design in learning technologies.

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100+ Ways to Use a Chromebook in the Classroom – SULS033

Shake Up Learning

You will also see a summary overview, tips for success; some will have differentiated instruction strategies for English Language Learners and special accommodations. Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook !