Best Laptops for Elementary and Secondary Students
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JANUARY 11, 2021
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What to do with all that graded work: A functional filing system for secondary teachers
The Cornerstone for Teachers
AUGUST 11, 2021
Over time, however, especially after the experience of participating in the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek , my wheels started turning about how I could apply Angela’s strategies to my own secondary classroom. This article is written by Truth for Teachers writer Leah Bouas.
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4 actions to drive an elementary school turnaround
eSchool News
JUNE 12, 2019
The opportunity had come up to serve as principal at Lake Park Elementary, a Title 1 school where just one quarter of students were proficient in literacy and the school was on the state’s list of the 300 lowest-performing schools—the need for an elementary school turnaround was clear. My hiring supervisor was quick to point out that I was already doing the same type of work over the past 19 years, primarily at the secondary level. Driving an elementary school turnaround.
It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech
A Principal's Reflections
DECEMBER 7, 2014
Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education. Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District. As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels.
Will new standards improve elementary science education?
The Hechinger Report
JULY 10, 2018
Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012. It’s one of three elementary school science curriculums Callahan is helping to pilot now that her district decided to re-commit to elementary science education.
What I Wish I’d Known about Co-Teaching ELs
MiddleWeb
MARCH 7, 2021
Veteran co-teachers may also find helpful tips if they move among elementary and secondary grades. Elements of Co-teaching The Unstoppable EL Teacher co-planning co-teachers elementary language specialist orientation scheduling secondary Tan Huynh Unstoppable EL TeacherLanguage specialist Tan Huynh offers co-teachers an orientation he never had, sharing what being a language specialist looks like at different levels and with various tasks.
Will New Standards Improve Elementary Science Education?
MindShift
JULY 10, 2018
Science could be considered the perfect elementary school subject. Most elementary school teachers have little scientific background and many say they feel unprepared to teach the subject well, according to a national survey of science and mathematics education conducted by a North Carolina research firm in 2012. It’s one of three elementary school science curriculums Callahan is helping to pilot now that her district decided to re-commit to elementary science education.
Planning for Elementary School Closures #CoronaVirus #CoVid19 #RemoteLearning
The Innovative Educator
MARCH 8, 2020
In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students? Schools being closed is nothing new. There are spring and winter breaks. There are snow days. There is summer vacation.
BombBomb is hands down the best way to upgrade your email game
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 11, 2021
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GeoGuessr- Build critical thinking skills with this map-based game
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 6, 2019
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Getting the Brain Ready to Learn Math
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 2, 2021
With over 20 years of experience in education, Liesl bridges her knowledge of how the brain best learns with her experience of teaching secondary math to create tangible strategies to support teachers and schools across the globe.
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Class Pad: Free digital scratch paper for the math classroom
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
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6 Ways to Help Kids Learn Real-World Skills
The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 15, 2021
So we have courses, everything from the elementary level where it really intertwines how financial wellness and social-emotional skills are intertwined. So I touched on it a little bit at the elementary level, but certainly important at all levels.
BombBomb is hands down the best way to upgrade your email game
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 11, 2021
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Photomath: Scan math problems for immediate step-by-step instructions
iLearn Technology
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
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We’ll provide the environment, your job is to flourish… Join us in February!
iLearn Technology
DECEMBER 28, 2017
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Be Internet Awesome: Tools to teach online safety
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
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DOGO News: current events and non-fiction for your classroom
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 2, 2018
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How We Express Ourselves: Making a Museum in a Box
iLearn Technology
MARCH 14, 2019
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Free Download: Learner Profile Survey
iLearn Technology
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
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Check123: Video Encyclopedia
iLearn Technology
MAY 8, 2017
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Literature-Map: Help students find new authors to fall in love with
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 5, 2017
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YouCubed: Think like a Mathematician
iLearn Technology
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
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Making & Science with Google
iLearn Technology
APRIL 10, 2017
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A conference about what is sacred in education: 5Sigma Edu Con
iLearn Technology
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
5Sigma Anastasis Academy Inquiry inspiration Maker Space Middle/High School Primary Elementary professional development Secondary Elementary Teacher Resources 5sigma inquiry pd student agencyThere are a lot of options for professional development. Hundreds of conferences, workshops, MOOCS, edcamps, professional journals, blogs, the list seriously goes on and on. If you’re like me, your inbox and mailbox have a pretty consistent stream of offerings.
Which One Doesn’t Belong? K-12 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
iLearn Technology
DECEMBER 7, 2016
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SAM Labs blocks put students in charge of creative learning
iLearn Technology
JULY 8, 2018
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Starting with Soil: Organic Exploration App
iLearn Technology
JULY 18, 2017
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Mathigon: engage, play, and explore math
iLearn Technology
JULY 11, 2017
Split your students into teams and send them on an epic math treasure hunt through your school (available in primary and secondary levels) where each of the clues leads them to another. What it is: Today I was working on our inquiry block framework for the 2017/2018 school year and, as often happens with inquiry, fell down a wonderful rabbit hole that led me to this site. Mathigon is a fantastic *newish* math site (it’s still being built and added to) that brings textbooks to life.
Adobe Spark: Easily create and share videos, images, and newsletters
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 2, 2017
Anastasis Academy Create inspiration Interactive Whiteboard Maker Space Middle/High School Primary Elementary Secondary Elementary Subject Teacher Resources video web tools Web2.0 What it is: Adobe Spark is a collection of fantastic (free!) creative tools available online or as an app download. Create social graphics that are stunning and easy to share (you know the kind: flyers, memes, posters, ads). The example above took under 2min to create and share!
Professional Development reinvented! #edchat #coed #C4C15
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 8, 2015
Anastasis Academy education reform For Teachers inspiration Middle/High School Primary Elementary professional development Secondary Elementary Teacher Resources conference education pd reinvented Over the years, I’ve been privileged to meet and know all kinds of wonderful people. Rod Berger ( Core of Education ) is one such person. Rod is a great encourager, connector, and amplifier in education. If you aren’t familiar with Rod and his work, you should be!
DragonBox Math Apps: Teaching students to think like mathematicians
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
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Wednesday Inspiration
iLearn Technology
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
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Swift Playground: Apple’s free app that teaches kids to code!
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
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My Simple Show: Create your own explainer videos for free!
iLearn Technology
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
What it is: My Simple Show Video Creator lets students easily create professional level “explainer” videos. The finished product looks just like a Common Craft video, so cool! The step-by-step tool helps students think about storyline and the flow of explaining a concept. How to integrate My Simple Show into the classroom: My Simple Show is a fantastic option for digital storytelling. Students begin by choosing to write their own script, or by uploading a Power Point presentation.
How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 10, 2021
She has made the Bammy Awards finals for Secondary High School Educator in 2014 and for blogging in 2015. Administrators All Subjects Elementary Grades 1-5 (Ages 6-10) High School Grades 9-12 (Ages 13-18) How to Guides.
Using Agency to Empower Students: What is Sacred in Education? #5Sigma
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 19, 2017
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The Letter Project: Spreading good to girls through handwritten letters
iLearn Technology
JANUARY 30, 2017
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Building Student Agency: Multiple Intelligence Strengths
iLearn Technology
DECEMBER 8, 2016
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Flipgrid for every classroom
iLearn Technology
APRIL 23, 2018
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