User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

During Spring, 2022, a student in my gifted education program suggested that they build a paper city. It ended up being amazing (for more about this see Building a Sustainable City and Class Example of a Sustainable City ). Of course, I went a little crazy as my elementary students just finished their sustainable city model.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How are you doing, educators? Today will be a refreshing encouragement for educators everywhere. Today, I interviewed Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and host of the Teacher Burnout Podcast and the Less Stressed Principal Podcast.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. Open Badges in Elementary School. And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school.

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The Jose Vilson

OCTOBER 10, 2022

So at the end of season 1 of Abbott Elementary when we see the protagonist Ms. For America, Abbott Elementary has offered a plethora of laughs and moments of cringe. Some (like Mr. Eddie, for example) even feel too close to you (read: me). Yet, for 22 minutes or so at a time, Abbott gives educators the gift of mirrors.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I was personally excited as this was a true example of my penchant for student voice and choice (for more about this see my blog post, Today’s Education Should Be About Giving Learners Voice and Choice ). It is being offered to the 4th to 6th graders as a 45 minute class each week. About a dozen students expressed interest.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. Online learning has become a growing trend among K-12 students, including elementary students. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Toy Theatre is a platform that offers a wide variety of educational games tailored specifically for K-3 students. It offers a fun and educational platform for language arts development. Art games Toy Theater offers creative and educational art activities for elementary-aged students.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 12, 2022

I have the privilege of teaching my gifted elementary students at two Title 1 schools for multiple years. Each year I have special thematic days for which the students get very excited, e.g., Halloween and Day of the Dead “Wars,” Valentines Day, Book Celebrations, and Pi Day.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JULY 25, 2023

Ice breaker activities for elementary students is the topic of our post today! As a former teacher and a current educator, I’ve always been passionate about creating an environment that encourages children to open up and build strong bonds with each other. The group then has to guess which one is the lie.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This year’s 4th most-read story focuses on creating an online elementary program. Elementary education is the foundation for early learning, providing students with the skills and community they need for future success in school and life. But it doesn’t have to be. The sky’s the limit.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others. The teacher was able to push out real-world examples to students through H?para

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. The benefits of esports are well documented.

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SplashLearn

MAY 30, 2022

These educational goal examples can help you set actionable target for yourself and your students. The post Best Educational Goal Examples that Matter for Students & Teachers first appeared on SplashLearn. Check them out now to elevate your classroom learning efforts!

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). However, over the last two years, students of all ages have experienced widespread disruption and uncertainty in their education experience. Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Vicki: Steve, do you find that there are teachers that think that kids can’t really understand these concepts — like elementary kids really understanding XY coordinates? Vicki: Steve, you’ve given us one example of a seventh grade girl. And its free! Listen Now.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

An integrated STEAM education also puts students on the path to success with higher test scores, stronger attendance records, better disciplinary records, and increased engagement and graduation rates. Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education?

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 10, 2024

Then, somewhere around early elementary school, learning and play officially become separated for life. Let them play But in recent years, educators have begun to rethink this separation. education appeared first on The Hechinger Report. Everywhere we turn, there’s something fun to do and something new to learn.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

An example we are living with is the change in understanding of how the coronavirus is spread. Related: The worrying state of science education. We must make certain that all students see themselves as scientists, and that all students in all grades receive a robust, culturally relevant science education.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2024

While educators are leaving the field at unprecedented rates , many districts are scrambling to meet the needs of all their students. Understanding the Prevalence of Trauma Among Black Women Educators When I look back over my journey as a Black educator, there were many unforgettable, challenging moments.

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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). Elementary Math. Here are two examples. Writing Prompts.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

During Spring, 2022, a student in my gifted education program suggested that they build a paper city. It ended up being amazing (for more about this see Building a Sustainable City and Class Example of a Sustainable City ). Of course, I went a little crazy given that my elementary students just finished their sustainable city model.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Abbott Elementary is a television series about a fictional elementary school in Philadelphia. After watching the entire season twice , I’d love to share 8 great things about Abbott Elementary. Abbott Elementary was created by and stars Philly-native Quinta Brunson. 4: Positively centers Black educators. “We

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 4, 2017

A student example blogging as “the blue bunny” and learning point of view. Rayna Freedman @rlfreedm has been teaching for 17 years at the Jordan/Jackson Elementary school and has been blogging with students in the 4th and 5th grade. Link to student blog: [link]. Link to teacher blog: [link]. Google Docs. Google Classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 2, 2018

Elementary Math can be exciting. 5 Ideas to level up Elementary Math with Technology. Vicki: Today we’re talking with Kelly Gary, a first-grade teacher in Pennsylvania, about five ideas for improving elementary math with technology. Vicki: As we finish up, give our elementary teachers a pep talk about making math exciting.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 31, 2019

I have the privilege of teaching my gifted elementary students for multiple years. At my one school, I have them in class for a full day each week, and each year I have special thematic days for which the students get very excited, e.g., Halloween and Day of the Dead “Wars,” Valentines Day, Book Celebrations, and Pi Day.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior post , educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. George is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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The Thinking Stick

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My special guest is Terry Kearnes [link] Terry Kearnes, an elementary education teacher based in Vietnam, joins us as a guest on the podcast. He has successfully incorporated AI tools into his lessons, using them for generating examples, lesson planning, and supporting vocabulary development.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Great educational games get students to think critically, create, and experiment with new ideas. The problem is, a lot of games that claim to be educational are little more than dressed-up quizzes that challenge students to recall facts, faster and faster. Bad educational games are basically digital worksheets.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 12, 2020

Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Brianna, has some general observations about STEM education in 2020: Stem Education in 2020. ” The world’s workforce lacked a lot of science specialists, that is why STEM education became more popular. So, what is STEM education? Early Childhood STEM Education.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Over the course of many years, my work with Wells Elementary School provided a foundation that I pull from to this very day. With station rotation or centers as it is often referred to at the elementary level, the overreaching goal is to use valuable class time more effectively.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 2, 2017

I absolutely love all of the new robotics toys that have been coming out for elementary age learners. I have been using them for my summer maker camp, with my gifted education classes, and for my upcoming Saturday morning program. Teacher’s guide can be downloaded: quirkbot-educators-guide-v0-9. It is waterproof, too.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

3 Fun Ways to Use Tech in the Classroom in the Run-Up to Summer Summer is right around the corner and as a teacher, you might be in search of creative ways to leverage technology to ensure your classroom remains an entertaining, engaging and educational space. Another fantastic example is Lightbot. Fear not, we’ve got you covered!

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

While educators can leverage many high-agency strategies, choice might be the most essential element of personalization because it allows students to take ownership of their own learning in so many different ways. Below you can see a few examples. Leverage your best resource, which is other educators invested in the work.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Back in May, I wrote about Lumio and how it makes review and practice easy but now I'd like to share 11 Reasons Why Educators Love Lumio with some fellow educators who are putting Lumio at the center of their instruction. Powerful manipulatives for phonics, math and more (Elementary and kindergarten teachers will love this).

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