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Getting Started with Project-Based Learning in the Elementary Classroom [Download]

Edsurge

Can elementary students effectively complete research projects? When it comes to meeting the complex demands of today’s educational system, Project-Based Learning (PBL) has much to offer—especially at the elementary level. Download Getting Started with Project-Based Learning. The answer, thankfully, is a resounding yes!

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It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

We not only want students engaged, but also want to see evidence of learning aligned to high standards as well as the development and application of essential skill sets. Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District.

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6 Digital storytelling tools for hybrid learning environments

Neo LMS

As many educators are teaching remotely or in hybrid environments, we need to have multiple options for our students to be able to create and express what they are learning. We should offer some options that promote creativity, student engagement, and student choice. Elementari.

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Creating Problems to Improve Student Engagement

Gradelink

KEY STRATEGIES: IMPROVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT. As a class, we investigate the price of various items, and from that, we can create a linear model that represents situations my students are already involved in. When students saw their own ideas in the problems, they were able to connect equations to their real lives.

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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely

Edsurge

Today, the district’s new screen mirroring and classroom engagement hardware—which is only slightly bigger than a cellphone—is mounted on walls, not ceilings. It sits in 50 high school classrooms, 22 elementary classrooms, and two district conference rooms. The technology is used daily to support the high school’s 1:1 laptop program.

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A Simple Lesson Structure for Fostering Student Engagement #engaginglitminds

Reading By Example

This lesson can be an introduction to a poetry unit for elementary students. Whenever the lesson ends, either in a couple days or many days, allow students to share their work with a peer, discussing strengths and asking questions. Encourage students to submit their essays as op-eds for a newspaper. Primary Level.

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Purposeful play helps kids learn–here’s how to integrate it

eSchool News

Once you see students engaged and learning through play, it clicks and the question goes from how to how do we add more?” At the same time, 45 percent of teachers say ready-to-use or downloadable lesson plans would persuade them to incorporate more play. said Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, U.S. for LEGO Education.

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