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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

Mastery learning (also called competency-based learning) is being used in some classes and schools. Jon Bergmann, author of the Mastery Learning Handbook talks about how he uses mastery learning in his chemistry and physics classrooms. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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Tips for Designing an Online Lesson Using the 5 Es Instructional Model

Catlin Tucker

How can we keep them learning remotely? I have fielded multiple questions about the best ways to engage students and leverage online learning tools if schools close for a period of time. What happens if students have to stay home for days or even weeks? PrepOnlineLesson. PrepOnlineLesson. 5EsTemplate.

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Helping Kids Be Healthy and Whole While Learning from Home

The CoolCatTeacher

If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl – Bio as Submitted Dr. Kim Schonert-Reichl is an expert advisor for the WE organization’s WE Schools program, which is accessed by over 18,000 schools across North America – with a special emphasis on social and emotional learning and mental wellbeing.

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Hyperdocs & Self-Paced Learning

Catlin Tucker

I used Google Docs for my online directions because it was easy to mix text and images then share that document directly with students. By contrast, when teachers use an interactive Google Document with the lesson outline, directions, and links to online resources and videos, they allow students to move at their own pace through the lesson.

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TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work

EdTech Magazine

TCEA 2019: How One K–12 Principal Put Google Classroom to Work. Google Classroom has changed the game for teachers. Denise Neeb and Candace Tickle of the Lubbock Independent School District shared their success with Google Classroom at the annual Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition in San Antonio.

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The Balance with Catlin Tucker: Featuring Lisa Highfill

Catlin Tucker

In this episode of The Balance , I talk with Lisa Highfill , a mother, educator, instructional coach, and co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook. She is a Google Certified Innovator, YouTube Star Teacher, Merit Fellow, and Leading Edge Digital Educator. Can you imagine giving students agency in the way they demonstrate their learning?

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Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091

Shake Up Learning

The post Student Portfolios with Google Sites – SULS091 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Student portfolios with Google Sites is a no-brainer! Student Portfolios are the epitome of Dynamic Blended Learning and going beyond the due date because they are never “done.”. Watch this video to learn how!

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