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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

In a series of blogs, I’ll be exploring each thinking routine and providing suggestions for how teachers across grade levels can harness the power of these thinking routines with students. This critical thinking process encourages them to draw inferences, identify patterns, and make informed interpretations.

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Teach Students to Track How Many Words They Read Per Minute Using Voice Typing and Google Forms

Catlin Tucker

As elementary students learn how to read, teachers administer reading fluency tests and listen to students read passages. In a coaching session with a second-grade teacher, I suggested we try using Voice Typing in Google Documents to help students track how many words they read in a minute.

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The Power of Claim-Evidence-Question

Catlin Tucker

Teachers can use this step to encourage students to assess the credibility of their evidence and select information that effectively strengthens their claims. These questions might explore nuances, seek further information, or address potential counterarguments.

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What to do when you lose a digital document

Ask a Tech Teacher

There’s a learning curve to knowing where to save, how to do that correctly, and then ultimately how to retrieve it. Most kids learn how to properly save/retrieve digital files by suffering a painful experience. Let them experience the thrill of critically thinking through how to solve this problem successfully.

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Using Feedback to Create a Culture of Excellence

A Principal's Reflections

On a typical day when I visit classrooms with principals in my partner districts across the country, both the building and district leaders receive a 1000-to-5000-word document laden with practical feedback. I have always done this because I know that timely information has been critical to my professional growth.

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Keyboarding Basics Part 1

Ask a Tech Teacher

Many studies have documented the benefits of proper typing technique (McKay, 1998; Owston, 1997; Bartholome, 1996; Bieman, 1996; Hoot, 1986). Better attitude toward writing—less frustration looking for keys; more satisfying entering information. Is elementary school too early—or too late? Zeitz, 2008. Improved creative thought.

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15 Real-World Lessons You Can Teach Kids NOW

The CoolCatTeacher

I like how each of these courses aligns with national and state standards. If a topic is of interest to you or your school, you can download standards-alignment documents to help find a fit. The unit concludes with a lesson about insurance and how it helps students manage risk. Grade level: elementary grades.

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