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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

See, Think, Wonder Thinking Routine “I see, I think, I wonder” is a simple yet versatile thinking routine that can be used in elementary and secondary classrooms. This critical thinking process encourages them to draw inferences, identify patterns, and make informed interpretations.

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3 Websites Where You Can Find Complex Informational Texts

Catlin Tucker

As many teachers shift to the Common Core Standards, they are attempting to incorporate more complex texts and more informational/nonfiction texts into their curriculum. Many teachers are discovering that there are a range of websites that offer informational texts available at various Lexile levels.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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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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Design a Choose Your Own Adventure Learning Experience

Catlin Tucker

I’d like to propose using a creative strategy to free the teacher from needing to be “on” presenting information or orchestrating the lesson. For example, an elementary teacher may want to focus on a specific season or weather pattern while a secondary teacher might focus on cell division or energy sustainability.

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What to do when you lose a digital document

Ask a Tech Teacher

If they don’t even have that much information, look down this page under “When did you create the file?” Elementary-age students rarely know the file name. extension]. In this case, * is a general search term and replaces the file name. ” for help. What’s the file name?

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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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