The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

Today’s guest researcher, Dr. Michael Rousell, studies the neuroscience of surprise and has some interesting points for educators and presenters. For example, if you’ve played peekaboo with a baby, you know the surprise is what makes them laugh. Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? 2019, June 14).

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2022

For example, children who begin to recognize the alphabet at a young age are more likely to pick up vocabulary words and learn to spell early on.[4] Whether you’re a PreK teacher or a parent, you can help children build essential pre-reading skills before they start elementary school. Scientific Studies of Reading, 2005, 9, pp.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 5, 2018

In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses including a course for history / social studies teachers. 5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons. Tool #2: TimelineJS.

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Buncee

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Click here to see an example. Click here for an example. For example, I never knew that one of my students loved to draw, so I now have some ideas of books to suggest to him when he needs some new titles. This is an example of a student’s Buncee in progress. Click here for an example. Interest Surveys.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you are wondering how it works in practice, here’s a good example: Duolingo is a free mobile app that helps students to learn foreign languages. The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. Digital libraries. They are patient and unbiased. Conclusion.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

For example, educators and learners may not have access to the materials they need in their school or where they live. For example, on OER sites, educators can find different lesson plans for the same learning goal to help them differentiate instruction. Lower elementary math: 2.NBT.B.7 Library of Congress NYC travel poster.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For example, the College Board reports that in 2022, Harvard received applications from 61,220 students – the highest-ever number of applicants, but only accepted 1,214, the elite university’s lowest acceptance rate. 91% of parents and guardians say that they trust public librarians and 86% find school librarians trustworthy.

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

That way, students learn to study and think critically about many different topics. For example, if you’re going to study the Civil Rights movement, you could assign The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. You never know what new favorites you might find for your classroom library.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Plenty of students find social studies lessons a bit dull. Eager to build a career out of his interest in social studies, he thought about museum curation, archival work and practicing law. Wright would come to mind as an example of how to do education right. history class and had always enjoyed my social studies classes.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 27, 2024

But play and exploration are also critical for learning, and parents and educators need more examples of the many different places where learning happens, whether on screen, off screen or some hybrid of the two. This study and others provide clear evidence that children can learn when people read storybooks to them online.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Finally, in order to prevent maker education in becoming the educational flavor of the month, administrators, educators, and libraries need to not be seduced by these high tech tools. There are so many avenues for acquiring materials for the classroom or library seeking to be at least a part-time makerspace. Scavenged Materials.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Let’s take a closer look at STEAM education: What is an example of STEAM education? Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. And these are just a few STEM and STEAM education examples. What is the value of STEAM education?

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

Recent research highlights the value of video: A study conducted through the U.S. Department of Education looked at video-based coaching in about 100 elementary schools. A group of kindergarten teachers can plan together, for example, but all have different results in the classroom.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

Learners will study geography and contributions of both civilizations, while also reading poems and folktales. Third grade language arts – “Native American Stories” This elementary digital textbook has ten 80-minute lessons, which can be broken up to fit shorter class sessions. .

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Currently, few studies have looked deeply into the benefits of flexible classroom design. Harbor Beach High School in Michigan updated its library with easily configurable desks that enable collaboration for groups of any size. After Kelly Almer, an elementary school teacher for Littleton (Colo.) Photo: Nick Hagen.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities. Picture books for early elementary students: Drawn Together by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat.

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Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

Students learn best when they study real ballot initiatives during an election year or work with journalism professors to write their own editorials for the local paper. With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Our Student Library Advisory Board collaborated to create advertisements about our library as the heart of the school. Students used peer feedback to create graphics and videos showcasing the many ways the library has impacted them. See more great examples of classroom projects coming to life with Adobe Spark.

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Waterford

APRIL 6, 2021

Then, discover kid-friendly books and activities about music that are perfect for elementary classrooms. One study found that children who participated in musical activities had higher overall academic grades than those who did not.[2]. Read on to learn more about the emotional and academic benefits of musical education.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. For example, we study diseases of the human body in seventh grade. One landmark study of 85 teachers in 170 classrooms showed IWB’s impact on student achievement. In his study, this amounted to an overall 31% gain. Reinforcing instruction.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2022

As the start of the school year kicks off across the country, elementary school teachers work hour upon hour to create welcoming, joyous spaces for learning. As a school librarian serving more than 500 elementary students each year, I hear kids complain about these reading logs and calendars all the time. Let Kids Choose S.R.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Last spring, when the odds seemed far longer, Bob Cousineau, a social studies teacher at Pennridge High School, predicted that whatever happened in his embattled district would become a national “case study” one way or another. Bob Cousineau teaches social studies at Pennridge High School, in Pennsylvania.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

A study published by Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences found that students’ learning outcomes significantly improve when teachers use differentiated content that responds to a student’s learning preferences.[5] Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. What is Differentiated Instruction?

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If you’re looking for elementary or middle school materials, this is a great place to start. For example, under “Math” you’ll find digital textbooks covering algebra, pre-calculus and calculus. The foundation offers textbooks for grades K-12, and you can search by math, science, language arts, social studies and even photography.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

I’m also limited by my experience as a secondary teacher; these conversations have less controversy in lower elementary, though discussions about appropriateness do surface more commonly in the upper elementary/middle school transition. Maybe you think removing upsetting books from school libraries is the best thing for your child.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

Children of low-income families, for example, are more likely to lose more knowledge over the summer than children from wealthy families.[1] 6] You could, for example, give low-income students a few books to take home. Children who visit the library often can develop their love of learning over the summer.[1]. Green, A.M.,

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. Elementary school students have the least access to personal devices, at 71%. Integrating workstations into the school library is a popular approach. These diverse spaces are often known as the “ library commons.”

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User Generated Education

JUNE 9, 2019

One of the elementary schools where I work is going to implement maker education this coming school year. The Learning Policy institute examined rigorous studies that have demonstrated a positive link between teacher professional development, teaching practices, and student outcomes. An Example.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. Epic app (free) works on multiple platforms - https://www.getepic.com/ students have individualized e-book libraries based on their interests. For example, they can take pictures of the homework board in the classroom.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

A recent study from Hanover research has identified the key aspects of computer science in K–12, including what technology to use and when, as well as some of the concerns around current practices in schools. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how library grants are helping K–12 schools boost computer science programs! by Eli Zimmerman.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In Fairfax County, Virginia, thousands of middle school students experience what most of their peers leave behind in elementary school — recess. For example, the modeling clay and other crafts were used as part of a stop-motion animation project in his classroom. Related: Study: Boosting soft skills is better than raising test scores.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

The Kajeet Homework Gap Grant program is but one example among many of what we can do together to create complete digital equity – and maximize opportunities for success – for all of our students.”. To learn more about the Kajeet Homework Gap Grant program, visit [link].

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 29, 2020

Are sequential and upon completion provide a complete set of knowledge applicable to a career or higher education study pathway. All rivers flow to the same “ocean” which is a learner who is prepared for one of 2 things: Further specialized study . Define both horizontal and vertical parameters for progress in each study area.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2018

The two-story building also includes a makerspace and comfortable chairs in the library, a large courtyard with a covered patio that can serve as an outdoor class­room, and an Innovation Station that houses a computer lab, 3D printers, a video and audio production ­studio and a workshop where students build things.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 7, 2022

Our first Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022. Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. Please also join this Library 2.0

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. My graduate studies focused on integrating technology across the curriculum. We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends. Lindsey: Our library media specialist knows more about this. Give me an example.

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