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Games or Worksheets: Is there really a question about the choice?

User Generated Education

What I quickly discovered about my students was that many were lacking in foundational skills in ELA and in math. I don’t like worksheets. I didn’t like them when I was an elementary student and don’t know too many elementary students who say, “I love doing worksheets.”

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EdTech Hidden Gems of 2015

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Extrasolar is a free alternate-reality game (ARG) that uses an authentic context to build valuable skills and offers ample opportunity for extension activities in science or ELA classrooms. It also doesn't sacrifice functionality with its myriad of opportunities to maximize learning, collaboration, and organization.

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How to help struggling young readers

The Hechinger Report

Taveras showed flashcards with the words “OUT” and “SO” spelled in large block letters. Gimme an O, gimme a U, gimme a T! Gimme an O, gimme a U, gimme a T! The extra attention helps children deepen their grasp of specific letters and sounds. I wanted a new pet. A pet that could fly. So I got out a net. What’s that spell?”

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22 classroom systems that make my teaching easier

The Cornerstone for Teachers

My name is Deanna Roberts and I’m a third grade ELA/SS teacher in Ohio. I don’t go in early. I won’t have to change Chromebook labels every year! The procedure is that you can use the hall pass if the teacher isn’t talking, and during work time, as long as we are not taking a test. Huge timesaver!

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Beginning the School Year with “Who I Am” Projects

User Generated Education

To begin, students bring an old but sentimental t-shirt to class. You might bring the first book you could read by yourself, a letter that you like to read over and over, a special recipe, a favorite trading card, etc. Common Core State Standards – ELA. Activity Descriptions. Kahoot Selfie. Standards Address.

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How to Prepare Students in the Early Years to Read at Grade Level

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Taveras showed flashcards with the words “OUT” and “SO” spelled in large block letters. Gimme an O, gimme a U, gimme a T! Gimme an O, gimme a U, gimme a T! The extra attention helps children deepen their grasp of specific letters and sounds. I wanted a new pet. A pet that could fly. So I got out a net. What’s that spell?”

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6 Stand-alone Lesson Plans for Subs

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Even if the sub is knowledgeable in the subject matter, s/he doesn’t have intimate knowledge of what this particular student group knows about software, websites, problem solving, and more, which can be scaffolded for the current lesson. They shouldn’t expect the sub to answer how-to questions. Khan Academy.