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Differentiating Instruction in Kindergarten and Elementary Grades with Laura Robb

The CoolCatTeacher

Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. EXTENDED EPISODE - Episode #791- The 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Differentiating Reading Instruction in Kindergarten through Elementary Laura Robb, Reading Expert. Robb is a keynote and featured speaker at conferences and leads workshops all over the country and in Canada.

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Project Based Learning at the Elementary Level: Nine Inspiring Examples

EdTechTeacher

I recently had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. We capped off our PBL workshop by designing project sketches that the teachers would implement later this school year. Social Studies, ELA, Science. Social Studies. By Tom Driscoll ( @TomDriscollEDU ).

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Ideas for Project-Based Learning at the Elementary Level

EdTechTeacher

In February, I had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. As part of the PBL workshop, teachers designed project sketches. Social Studies, ELA, Science. Social Studies. This post includes updated content from a previous blog post on Tom Driscoll EDU.

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PROOF POINTS: Inside the perplexing study that’s inspired colleges to drop remedial math

The Hechinger Report

The early results of her randomized control trial were so extraordinary that her study influenced not only CUNY in 2016 but also California lawmakers in 2017 to start phasing out remedial education in their state. Most importantly, it studied math, often an insurmountable requirement for many students to complete their college degrees.

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6 Ways to Improve Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

In many cases, the act of being “developed” comes in a variety of standard types such as workshops, mandated PD days, presentations, conferences, book studies, or keynotes. Through a review of 35 studies, we found seven widely shared features of effective professional development. I am so glad she did, as it was a huge success.

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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. Wonder Workshop, Sphero, Ozobots — they all have lesson ideas on their web pages. to teach kindergarteners the basics of coding. “It I use Twitter a lot.

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Qualities of Effective Educator Professional Development

User Generated Education

What follows are the general guidelines I use to plan and structure my professional development workshops. Recently, I facilitated two weekends of math instruction for elementary teachers. I use these workshops as a reference in this discussion. I heard lots of laughter during my workshops. Active and Hands-On.

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