7 strategies for students who struggle with executive functioning
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Executive functioning helps students get tasks done and work through their day. Here's how you can support students who struggle.
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Simulations as a Teaching Strategy
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They are fun for students, keep them engaged, and teach the foundational pieces of a lesson.
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STEM vs. STEAM: The importance of the Arts
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
We live in a world increasingly enhanced by and reliant upon advanced technology. It has a core presence in many areas of our lives and there are few industries not using it in some way.
Culturally Responsive Education: Evidence to Influence Practice
Digital Promise
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
“The educators who had the greatest impact on me as a youth recognized my personhood by actively developing a relationship with me, challenged their explicit and implicit biases in visible ways, and valued multiple perspectives within their classroom.” – Maima Chea Simmons, Black Girls’ Literacies.
Building the Foundation for a Modern K-12 Classroom
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K-12 looks different these days. But one thing remains the same: you need a reliable learning platform that serves as the foundation for teaching and learning––for all students, in a variety of learning experiences.
Playlists vs. Choice Boards: What is the difference?
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
This week, I received a comment to my blog asking: What do you feel is the biggest difference between playlists and choice boards? Would you say a playlist is more data-driven and a choice board gives more variety in learning modalities? These are great questions!
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Transitioning to a better solution: How one NJ district is switching to H?para for the benefit of all
Hapara
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Never has Jillian Raleigh seen such a wide variance in where her learners are socially, technology-wise and academically than now. Raleigh is a fourth grade teacher in Tabernacle, New Jersey, a small town considered a suburb of Philadelphia.
Model Teaching–How Today’s Educators Learn
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology).
Exploring Virtual Reality learning experiences in the classroom
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
With the start of a new year, it is always a great time to explore new ideas or try some new methods that may be a bit different from what we have traditionally done. I always think it is a great opportunity to stretch ourselves professionally, especially after a break or during the spring months.
What Is Color Gamut?
ViewSonic Education
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Colors vary in many different ways, in terms of hue, saturation, brightness, and gloss. What we perceive as ocean blue, mustard yellow, or Bordeaux red is caused by how light is reflected back to our eyes. However, each of us sees colors differently.
Increasing Equity and Access: A Canvas Case Study of Virtual Arkansas K-12
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Virtual Arkansas, a fully online school, had a mission to provide high-quality courses in rural and urban areas throughout the state. How would they simplify content creation while enhancing learning? Discover 3 key insights to transform your classrooms.
Teacher Engagement Part III: Social Engagement with Students
Catlin Tucker
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
How does a teacher’s relationship with their students impact their energy levels or exhaustion? How can a teacher build strong relationships with their students to make this work more enjoyable and rewarding?
The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity
A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
When it comes to leadership, there is no one right way or quick fix. Just like with learning, it's a process, not an event. Another given is that no matter where your practice lies, or that of your staff, there are always areas to improve.
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User Generated Education
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
As someone who, for years, has been using educational technology, I have said the often stated quote, Technology won’t replace teachers, but teachers who don’t use technology will be replaced.
#WorldReadAloudDay February 2
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
On Feb. 2, 2022, World Read Aloud Day celebrates the pure joy of oral reading with kids of all ages.
Unlock the Power of Formative Assessment
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Learn how a thoughtful formative assessment approach can help teachers understand where students are in their learning, inform instruction, and in turn, positively impact student learning outcomes. Get the guide today!
7 Digital tools for project-based learning
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Students have become more outspoken about the type of education they want. As a teacher, I constantly hear about their desire to learn by doing, see how things develop, contribute to and witness the results of their work.
5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
ViewSonic Education
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes.
Facing the Great Resignation? Support Instructional Coaches
Education Elements
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
A recent Forbes article said, “If the big challenge of 2021 was to get children back into the classroom, the challenge for 2022 is to keep teachers there.”
Leading With a Swiss Army Knife Approach
A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
How would one define great leadership? What are the characteristics of influential leaders? Each of these questions leads to various responses.
6 Tips for EdTech Evaluation by Adult Learning Institutions
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Many continuing adult education institutions have turned to technology used by higher ed with the following benefits: elevates teaching and learning, scales to address changes in staffing, enrollment and budget, and protects student and institutional data.
10 things you didn’t know you could do with Google Arts and Culture
Ditch That Textbook
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Google Arts and Culture is a massive collection of videos and images of cultural artifacts from over 2,000 museums around the world. But virtually visiting art exhibits is just one of the many things you can do with Google Arts and Culture.
14 Valentine Sites For Students
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Here are some fun Valentine sites to fill those few minutes betwixt and between lessons, projects, bathroom breaks, lunch, and everything else: Apps for Valentine’s Day. Drag-and-drop games. Google Drawings Magnetic Poetry from Ctrl Alt Achieve. Games and puzzles. Games and stories.
How to manage slow-working students in your classroom
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Students experience learning differently. Some may be able or willing to solve tasks on time, but others may struggle to do so.
Technology in the Classroom: The Complete Guide
ViewSonic Education
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Take a brief look at the history of technology’s uneasy relationship with education. Then see some common modern additions to the classroom ranging from computers to smartphones.
6 Strategies for Using Actionable Data to Impact Student Success
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Four tips for teaching in uncertain times
Hapara
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Strategic use of digital tools can help educators who are teaching during uncertain times by providing structure and space for effective learning.
Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension in Your Classroom
Waterford
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Want More Science of Reading? Check out our seven-part Science of Reading webinar series. Explore how the brain learns to read and get tips for effective, researched-based classroom instruction. Download previous recordings or register for our next session here. We’d love to see you there!
Strength in Vulnerability
A Principal's Reflections
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
“ Vulnerability is the core, the heart, the center, of meaningful human experiences.” - Brené Brown Change is hard. It is even more challenging to sustain. While there are many obstacles to individual or system growth, fear and comfort tend to lead the pack.
12 Websites for 3D Printing
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Here are popular 3D Printing resources teachers are using: 3D Bear. Cricut Machine –to cut materials. Create 3D Printing Designs. 3D Doodler Pen. MakerBot PrintShop. Onshape. SculptGL. Sketchup. Tinkercad –create your own 3D print designs. Download 3D Printing designs. GrabCad.
Keeping Students Safe and Productive on Devices
Speaker: Aaron Webb, Jamf
In our webinar, we’ll explore the full range of Jamf education products to protect students, including quick and easy tools for IT admins, powerful apps for teachers to ensure student safety anywhere, and parental engagement tools.
5 Must-have LMS reports for schools
Neo LMS
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
As a teacher or school administrator, you need to stay informed about many class and student-related aspects. Doing this in an old-fashioned manner by talking to each student or manually checking attendance sheets and grades can be extremely time-consuming. .
The Business Benefits of Video Conferencing
ViewSonic Education
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Video conferencing (VC) is a major part of doing business in the 21st century. It facilitates visual communication with clients and colleagues anywhere and anytime. Moreover, a video call can save energy, money, and reduce environmental impact in some surprising (but significant) ways.
How to engage learners with a combination of STEM and SEL
Hapara
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Blog series: Spotlighting SEL in the H?para-supported para-supported classroom. This blog series is designed to provide educators with examples from the classroom of how the H?para para Instructional Suite can be used to support social and emotional learning (SEL).
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