User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it. Just remember that when using it with students, it should be as a shared doc meaning anyone with a link has editing permission.

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Game-Based Learning Classroom Social Media Learning 435

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Even Ancient Romans associated the concept of elementary school ( ludus ) with play ( ludere ). When learning is fun, students are more likely to be interested in what you’re teaching, be more relaxed during the class, and better retain information. Mixing education and entertainment in the classroom.

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Classroom Education EdTech Adaptive Learning 361

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Today Liberty Hill has Vivi installed throughout its three elementary schools. I think the students are more on task when you're among them,” she adds. Think about it: if a presenter stands on the stage and is just talking, it gets kind of boring. That's what the engagement of Vivi gives you.”

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Student Engagement Classroom Camtasia Laptops 107

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As many educators are teaching remotely or in hybrid environments, we need to have multiple options for our students to be able to create and express what they are learning. We should offer some options that promote creativity, student engagement, and student choice. Elementari.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 23, 2018

Recently, we interviewed three 5th grade teachers who shared more about the transformational role technology plays in student engagement at PWCS. Once students came up with a bridge they wanted to design, they then worked in groups and transformed their ideas into something tangible, something they could actually hold and test.

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Student Engagement Elementary Accessibility Laptops 49

Edsurge

APRIL 7, 2018

Based on what we had learned, we worked to create a simple and tailored interface for the app that would not only engage and delight this specific population of students, but also lower their stress and anxiety levels while working within the platform.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2024

From interactive simulations to online databases of primary sources, these tools offer educators a wide array of resources to enrich their curriculum and foster student learning. Social studies education serves as the cornerstone for cultivating informed and engaged citizens capable of understanding the complexities of the world around them.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

has 25 years in education as teacher, instructional coach, elementary/secondary principal and K-12 district administrator. She is currently the curriculum director in Saranac Community Schools, is an international educational consultant and presenter, and the author of two books, including her latest, Hacking Questions.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 20, 2020

Several years ago, some students in San Francisco Unified School District had the wrong idea about educational technology. They viewed technology as a “toy” or “free time,” Ben Klaus, principal of Jose Ortega Elementary, said during a virtual presentation at CoSN2020, the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking. “It

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Personalized Learning Blended Learning Learning Elementary 204

Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 29, 2019

Elementari is a wonderful new site for digital storytelling and project based learning. Educators are using this easy-to-use tool to have students create interactive digital stories, digital portfolios, presentations, and even choose-your-own-adventures. I highly recommend checking out Elementari by clicking here !!!

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Elementary Libraries Student Engagement Examples 28

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Using I Used to Think…Now I Think… at the Elementary Level Science Experiment: After conducting a simple science experiment, the teacher could ask students to reflect on their initial hypotheses and compare them with the outcomes.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Student-centered learning leads to quantitative and qualitative benefits , such as increased student engagement in learning and other school activities, higher academic achievement gains and stronger relationships between students and teachers. So, how do we put this all together?

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UDL EdTech Student Engagement Advocacy 167

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2020

Several years ago, some students in San Francisco Unified School District had the wrong idea about educational technology. They viewed technology as a “toy” or “free time,” Ben Klaus, principal of Jose Ortega Elementary, said during a virtual presentation at CoSN2020, the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking. “It

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Personalized Learning Blended Learning Learning Elementary 150

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2020

Several years ago, some students in San Francisco Unified School District had the wrong idea about educational technology. They viewed technology as a “toy” or “free time,” Ben Klaus, principal of Jose Ortega Elementary, said during a virtual presentation at CoSN2020, the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking. “It

Personalized Learning 150

Personalized Learning Blended Learning Learning Elementary 150

ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

With interactive whiteboards, students and teachers manipulate content directly on the surface of the screen. Student engagement increased and classroom collaboration was set to skyrocket. You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. “I just stand back, and the kids are engaged.

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Technology Classroom EdTech Training 256

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Education Galaxy provides online assessment, practice, and instruction in a highly engaging environment for students. Education Galaxy supports math, reading, language arts, and science at the elementary level (K-6). Education Galaxy’s programs are unique because they are built with student engagement in mind.

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Personalized Learning Education Learning Online Assessments 290

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. They can customize the teaching so as to match the specific requirements of each student individually. 5 New EdTech tools to watch. But it’s not the only field of application. Game-based learning.

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EdTech Gamification Tools Robotics 347

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

In Georgia’s Columbia County School District , for example, students in teacher Erica Cox’s class use Google Drawings and other G Suite apps to illustrate and create presentations. . School District , educators across multiple disciplines are using this program to build student engagement. . “It In the Beaverton (Ore.)

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Adobe EdTech iPad Elementary 223

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For the inaugural study tour, participating districts attended three webinars presented by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) that culminated in a meeting in Toronto, Ontario, on January 30–31. Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Salas, who attends Roosevelt Elementary School in San Leandro, California, is not alone in feeling the effects of heat on her schoolyard. Across the country, climbing temperatures have led schools to cancel classes and outdoor activities to protect students from the harmful effects of the heat. “We We can learn from a textbook.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 13, 2020

Teams of one or more students, along with a teacher or parent in a coordinator role, invent card games, board games, apps, and outdoor games that address one or more mathematical topics. Throughout the process, students develop critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration skills, and more. From the judges: "Wow! I loved this game.

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Elementary STEM Video Strategy 98

eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, June 2, 2022) — To keep students engaged in learning all summer long, Discovery Education and its Social Impact Partners are offering students and caregivers an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources they can use at home. The contest is open through June 17, 2022.

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STEM EdTech Education Learning 131

edWeb.net

AUGUST 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted school districts, students, staff, and families in unprecedented ways. In response to the learning loss, reduced instruction time, and low student engagement, the federal and state governmental agencies allocated ESSER I, II, and III funds to districts to utilize over the next two to three years.

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Differentiated Instruction Elementary Strategy Professional Learning 52

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 3, 2019

In most classrooms today, students are seen working together in small groups, perhaps in learning stations in the classroom, and taking a more active role in learning. After researching student engagement and motivation, mostly because I was having some challenges in my classroom two years ago, I decided to try new ideas.

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Collaborative Learning Classroom Learning Digital Citizenship 408

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Putting clear parameters on the AI-plagiarism conversation keeps the focus on the process of developing an idea into a completed paper or presentation. “At At PowerNotes, we believe that AI can be a powerful tool to supercharge research and writing,” said Wilson Tsu, founder of PowerNotes. “We

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Tools Microsoft Analysis Google 64

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Monica Williams remembers the late May day she and first grade teacher Lizette Gutierrez reconnected with the four young siblings from Cable Elementary. No teachers from the San Antonio elementary had heard from the children since schools closed abruptly in March due to the pandemic. We don’t have eyes on our students.

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Elementary Online Learning Report Laptops 143

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Yes, I’ve always been interested in seeing my students engaged, curious and creative. But the ultimate for me is to see how students with learning or social-emotional challenges respond to opportunities to engage with activities that include tools like Rigamajig. It’s reciprocal teaching between teachers and students.

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STEM Learning Student Engagement Tools 157

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

I love how my students can edit together but can also view live changes on their smartphones using a QR code demo that is still private just to them and me. Their site is full of every presentation, rubric, and even a full curricuulm to teach design thinking and app building. Go to cool cat teacher dot com forward slash.

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Strategy Course Smartphone How To 365

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2023

It covers a wide range of languages and uses a game-like format that keeps students engaged. Notability For older students, especially those in high school or college, Notability is a game-changer. It uses spaced repetition to help students learn more efficiently.

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iPad Khan Academy Video Accessibility 112

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Chronic absenteeism is on the rise this year at a time when it is critical that students are present, engaged, and participating in their learning. Sitting in an in-person classroom environment did not have the challenges presented in our remote learning environments where students sit at home in front of a computer screen.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 27, 2017

Computer Programming in the Elementary School (B313). STEAMing Ahead with Student Engagement and Critical Thinking (B315). Using Microsoft OneNote to Support ELL Students (B316). Presenting Live From Here, There, & Everywhere! The Principal’s Ultimate Tech Toolbelt For Change (B309). 12:15–1:15 pm.

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BYOD Adobe eBook Mobility 176

MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

For underserved students and rural communities, the impact is even greater. There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. We are all new at this, but keeping the connection with students is a must.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 22, 2017

To further explain this challenge, I showed a video of my gifted elementary students engaged in the challenge. Here is the slide deck from my presentation: Only the designer could touch the materials not the “client” who verbally described her desired design. Click to view slideshow.

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UDL Education STEM Video 155

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The authors combed the research literature for all the studies they could find on writing outside of English class and found 56 high-quality experiments involving more than 6,000 students from elementary to high school. At the same time, more writing assignments would also be welcome for writing’s sake.

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Study Analysis Elementary Report 145

Edsurge

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Getting to know my students beyond their academic capabilities and seeing them develop into well-rounded humans is a gift. I grew up surrounded by educators, and I always knew there was a special bond that develops between teachers and students.

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Meeting Elementary Policies Classroom 178

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2022

By addressing the different interests and specific needs of students, educators can enhance and improve student engagement. With higher engagement students will spend more time learning. We must involve students in the process and help them set realistic goals and follow through.

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Waterford

JANUARY 23, 2020

Using tech in class can prepare students to successfully enter the workforce after graduation.[4] 4] Even though the technology is likely to change from their early school years to the time they start their first career, teaching digital literacy in elementary school is a great way to get students started. Longer attention span.

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Technology Classroom Digital Citizenship Education 260