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10 Ideas for Primary ELA Stations

A Principal's Reflections

At the same time, the teacher can pull small groups for targeted instruction or support. Recently, I was asked by some Kindergarten teachers at Howell Elementary School in Tennessee during one-on-one coaching sessions about ELA-specific stations that would be great for young learners.

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It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

Our goal is the purposeful integration of technology to support or enhance learning. We not only want students engaged, but also want to see evidence of learning aligned to high standards as well as the development and application of essential skill sets. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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5 Ways to mix education and entertainment in the classroom

Neo LMS

Teachers who make learning come alive will always find a way to make their lessons captivating. Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). Divide your class into groups and assign responsibilities such as research, design, creation, and presentation. Next-level collaboration.

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Reimagining Student Supports in a Year of Distance Instruction

Digital Promise

Still, teachers are tirelessly putting in their best effort to make distance learning work for their students. Teachers are changing the nature of the partnerships that schools typically have with students’ families. Teachers are relying on parents to foster consistent home learning environments.

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What if personalized learning was less about me and more about us?

The Hechinger Report

The project typifies the mix of personalized and social learning that’s been a mainstay for 25 years at King, a founding member of a school network called EL Education. But there’s no common definition yet for what personalized learning actually is.”. The Casco Bay Crews also have online (teacher-monitored) chat groups.

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Using Micro-credentials for Personalized Professional Development

Digital Promise

As schools identify necessary actions within the network schools’ Theory of Action plans, educators who have learning needs in those areas (such as student engagement, assessment literacy, collaborative coaching, etc.) Personalized PD strengthens both individual and group skills. Learn more about our work.

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How to Teach Better: Master Reading Differentiation Strategies

The CoolCatTeacher

With built-in student differentiation and support, every student gets a personalized learning experience designed for their unique needs. Teaching Writing in Small Groups A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences. Jennifer's Podcast: To the Classroom Conversations with Researchers and Educators. Book and the 2.0

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