Sun.Jul 26, 2020

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Preparation for What Comes Next

A Principal's Reflections

It is a stressful time for everyone. COVID-19 cases are increasing in many places, and social distancing measures are being extended. Through it all, there is anxiety and fear as it pertains to what comes next. Will kids go back to school or continue to learn remotely? How will safety be ensured for all people in a building? What will be the impact of budget cuts?

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Google Classroom: Do NOT Use Quiz Assignment

Teacher Tech

In Google Classroom on the Classwork tab you can create assignments. One of the choices is “Quiz Assignment.” DO NOT USE THIS! It is an Assignment with a blank Google Form What is the difference between assignment and “Quiz assignment”? They are both assignments. You can edit, score, and reuse. Quiz assignment adds a blank […].

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Here Is Another Collaborative Tool to Enhance Your Remote Teaching

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Creately is another great tool we are adding to our distance education resources. Creately provides you with a visual collaborative space where you and your colleagues can sketch out concepts,read more.

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Book Spotlight: Power Up Blended Learning

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Digital learning coaching has been weighing heavily on my mind. I don't think it is controversial to say that last spring has taught all educators the importance of blended learning, so whether it's help in integrating the tools or the actual best practice pedagogy, digital learning coaches are more important than ever for schools and districts. Kentucky's Digital Learning Coaches had their first official conference last month (virtual of course).

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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Staging ‘Story in a Bag’ in Your Room or Online

MiddleWeb

Get kids engaged in narrative writing using Story in a Bag. ELA consultant Lynne Dorfman shows how this hands-on activity enlivens in-class and distance learning as it helps students build their writing fluency and encourages them to learn problem solving on the spot.

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OPINION: Martin Luther King Jr.’s sister had it right when she ensured countless teachers of color got the training they need to give students the support they deserve

The Hechinger Report

There’s not a single person in this country who doesn’t know the name of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and, more importantly, everyone knows how he contributed to civil rights in this country. Far fewer people know this name: Christine King Farris. Farris is the older sister of Dr. King, a former professor of education, and someone who made her share of civil rights contributions as well.