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Kindergarten Kindness Superheroes and the DNA of Kindergarteners

The CoolCatTeacher

She also shares how she surveys student’s DNA (dreams, needs, and abilities) and a touching story about the impact this has on the classroom. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here! Read my review.) Listen Now.

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The 4Cs: How esports promotes student development

eSchool News

4 tips for creating an elementary esports program For more news on esports, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub I first started trying to get an esports program at my school in 2011. In our survey, students reported that the number one thing they learn in esports is good sportsmanship.

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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

Edsurge

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

Free Virtual Learning Environments. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students. Moodle is an open source learning management system you install on your own server. The free version allows teachers to set up 10 classes managed by 2 teachers.

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Guest Post: Reimagine What Learning Looks Like in a Classroom

Digital Promise

In order to prepare, we need to consider how this experience may have changed our students: How have elementary learners grown through this experience, and how do we as educators adapt to meet their new needs? Expecting and Encouraging Independent, Self-Directed Learning. A Chance to Reimagine Learning for Our Students.

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

Free Virtual Learning Environments. Seesaw is the student engagement platform and digital portfolio tool I use with my elementary students. Moodle is an open source learning management system you install on your own server. The free version allows teachers to set up 10 classes managed by 2 teachers.

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Top School & District Innovator Awardees 2019

EdNews Daily

The Learning Counsel, a leading education research institute and news media hub, announced this year’s National Digital Transition Survey Award winners at its 2019 National Gathering held in Dallas, TX. Four different categories of proficiency were celebrated in the National Digital Transition Survey Awards.

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