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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

Research Projects: When students engage in research projects, they need time to gather information, synthesize their findings, and put together presentations or reports to share their findings. The depth and breadth of research can vary greatly among students, benefiting from a flexible timeline.

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Closing the Gap 2021

N2Y

Join the in‑depth pre‑conference workshops on Oct. n2y’s live mainstage presentation will focus on Polaris , the powerful new IEP development solution, setting the standard for effortless, effective collaboration throughout every stage of the IEP process: planning, writing, executing, and reporting.

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Why Technology in Classrooms Doesn’t Always Boost Education Results

The CoolCatTeacher

Here’s why: “The report suggested that “we have not yet become good enough at the kind of pedagogues that make the most of technology; that adding 21st century technologies to 20th century teaching practices will just dilute the effectiveness of teaching.”. I went to a recent professional development about differentiated instruction.

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TEACHER VOICE: Already affected by crisis in their own countries, refugee students are left behind in online learning

The Hechinger Report

Teachers must take care of children and elderly parents in their homes, as well as their own precarious health, and cannot be available in the same ways they are during “normal” times when they are reporting to school each day. These conditions combined are not conducive to teaching and learning. Together, what can’t we accomplish?

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The pandemic’s remote learning legacy: A lot worth keeping

The Hechinger Report

This story is a part of Learning from Lockdown , a series about education solutions in the pandemic, produced in partnership with the Education Labs at AL.com , the Dallas Morning News , Fresno Bee and Seattle Times partnered with The Christian Science Monitor , Hechinger Report and Solutions Journalism Network.

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The complete guide to independent math menus

The Cornerstone for Teachers

I do what I can to limit the time children are expected to sit and listen for long periods and try to encourage workshops where children can work at their own pace with autonomy and agency. I don’t always have the time to do this, but when I do, it is a valuable way to collect informal assessments for report cards and parent conferences.

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Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. Part 3: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Process. Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs.