Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Despite my familiarity with all of the ISTE Standards, I have found that I am thinking much more deeply about the ISTE Standards for Educators as I go through this process with my cohort (which I appreciate)… One of our activities asked us to reflect on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) guidelines. They can embed audio or video.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 3, 2022

As teachers move from a “teacher-lecturer” model of education to a “teacher-guide”, peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a select peer group–has become a popular education strategy. Lessons are given by young adults, your students’ peer group. –This post is sponsored by Tract.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 14, 2021

State-Level Policy and/or Guidelines : Policies supporting micro-credentials are in place at a state-wide level through legislation or the state’s Department of Education. States are continuing to develop policies and guidelines to support districts looking to leverage micro-credentials for professional learning.

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 24, 2023

They can institute clear guidelines for students on the appropriate use of their devices during class time. These guidelines may encompass specific times when devices are permitted or prohibited, as well as guidelines for their proper usage. Schools can adopt various strategies to decrease digital distractions in classrooms.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

Engaging in group writing exercises or participating in writing workshops not only facilitates the exchange of ideas and perspectives but also fosters an environment of constructive criticism and mutual support.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2022

Alamo Promise’s guidelines are relatively simple. While the program has received million-dollar donations from local groups, the biggest splashes came seven months apart recently when MacKenzie Scott and her husband Dan Jewett donated $20 million to Palo Alto College and $15 million to San Antonio College.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 19, 2020

teacher education Zoom meetings although they can be adapted for any age group and age level (3rd grade and up), and in training professionals. Whole Group Discussions. Whole group discussions should be just that – discussions. A favorite whole group activity I do is to have a group video viewing party.

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The Electric Educator

JULY 20, 2018

But what about group work? It takes a little bit more effort, but you CAN facilitate group work through Google Classroom. Create a new topic in Classroom to organize your group project 2. I created a Google Doc with the requirements and guidelines for the project. I have a smaller class so I only need three groups.

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Groups Google Classroom Guidelines 62

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

While many organizations differ in their recommendations, here are general guidelines you may find useful: Infants (0-18 months): Screen time is not recommended for infants, except video chatting with family or friends. Parents worry about the amount of time their children spend in front of screens. Co-viewing with parents is the best way.

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techlearning

JULY 24, 2018

But what about group work? It takes a little bit more effort, but you CAN facilitate group work through Google Classroom. Create a new topic in Classroom to organize your group project 2. I created a Google Doc with the requirements and guidelines for the project. I have a smaller class so I only need three groups.

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Groups Google Classroom Guidelines 49

eSchool News

APRIL 11, 2024

More than 40% of elementary school principals told RAND researchers that their school grouped kids based on their math levels, mostly within the classroom. But by middle school, nearly 70% of principals said they grouped students in math. We’re not giving a recommendation that nobody should be tracked,” Kaufman said.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 1, 2020

Guidelines for returning to school have been posted. Are special education students being considered in the return-to-school guidelines. Our first "Books Change Lives" reading group starts Monday, July 13th: Reading Globally, Thinking Reflectively, Acting Locally. starts a global reading group with weekly live Zoom meetings.

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NeverEndingSearch

JANUARY 28, 2016

Earlier this week, Marcia Mardis, Chair of AASL’s Standards & Guidelines Editorial Board shared an update on their work on our Standards project. The current AASL Standards & Guidelines Editorial Board has been actively engaged in research to inform their task of revising and remodeling (not tossing!)

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2020

The CDC has also released specific guidelines to help guide the reopening of schools and the subsequent re-entry of students. To that end, it is critical that all groups have a seat at the table to add input and suggestions to any plan being developed.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2020

The association’s new guidelines, titled “ Supporting Vulnerable Campus Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ” are intended to be a “roadmap” for helping colleges achieve “educational and health equity,” he added. Here are select highlights from the guidelines: Considerations to Support All Vulnerable Students.

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Edsurge

MAY 11, 2023

In the past few weeks, education groups, schools and colleges have teamed up to offer resources for educators and draft policy papers in response to the sudden rise of so-called generative AI tools, chatbots that can compose answers to questions that sound like they are written by a human.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 31, 2020

A poll conducted by USA Today sheds some light on what essential stakeholder groups are thinking. It goes without saying that this is an extremely important group and should be emphasized. When school does reopen will it be safe? Safety is at the top of everyone's mind. Opening schools back up requires a team effort.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 9, 2020

Similarly, we’ve heard edtech developers explain their many challenges trying to differentiate their product from others on the market with no clear guidelines or third party indicators. Must help students see incremental growth and learning, among several prioritized criteria.

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EdTech Guidelines Online Learning Personalized Learning 296

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Here’s what you do: After students sign up for your summer class, ask them to pick either among Tract’s many learning paths or from a group suggest by you that fits the summer school theme. Students can work individually or in groups as they dig into the topic and complete the project(s).

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Classroom Digital Citizenship Guidelines Groups 300

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 26, 2023

By following the guidelines for Purpose Driven Learning, teachers avoid the biggest pitfall in many lesson plans — that they are theoretic without meaning in the real world. But they do provide a necessary foundation without which the goals of your particular group can’t be met. In-place curriculum.

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ProfHacker

AUGUST 24, 2016

What do you get when you ask members of a Games Research Group to each commit to 30 minutes of scholarly writing a day? The ideas of daily writing goals and writing groups are not new. Many group members added their own Easter egg formulas and scripts to surprise others as they entered their time and wrote comments on the spreadsheet.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Each state’s department of education may have guidelines, frameworks, and resources for implementing the science of reading. Not all students and classrooms are the same, and what works for one group may not work for another. This includes research, webinars, and other content to guide implementation.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

Since ChatGPT was released in November 2022 and exploded into public discourse, the emergence of generative AI tools has been met with both excitement and concern, across virtually every industry, ideology and age group. Panelists raised concerns as well: What are the ethical guidelines? What source data is being used?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 5, 2015

So obviously the group isn’t secret in the sense that no one knows about it. But there’s a setting for Facebook groups called “secret,” which means no one outside the group can read what’s posted there. If you love to inspire other teachers, this is the group for you! See you in the group!

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The past few months have shown us the true extent of the flexibility and resilience of our model as we plan for students to return after summer break, both virtually and eventually in small groups on campus, as well as design wraparound supports across a variety of formats. Limited exposure by assigning 1-2 teachers for each learning group.

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Blended Learning Guidelines Groups STEM 211

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Despite a 3% decline in the absenteeism rate in the past school years, Boston Public Schools is still dealing with the fact that marginalized groups face disproportionately higher rates. She underscored the importance of Tier 1 prevention, emphasizing communication, clear guidelines, and fostering positive relationships.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 29, 2019

Feeling part of a group is an excellent motivator in language learning, so the integrated collaboration tools are great at engaging all students in informal discussions about language, culture, assignments, projects and portfolios etc. Read more: 7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance.

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Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

Next, she plans small-group reading and math sessions. In an effort to provide more definitive answers, districts, schools and a handful of states have begun issuing guidelines on shaping the school day into something both manageable and productive for students. Variable Guidelines Still, some things are a given, Rice says.

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Guidelines Online Learning Digital Divide Study 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Be sure to preview them to see if they suit your children or student group. The video’s only seven minutes long, easily shown to a group. You can find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles that offer advice, resources, and more from parents and experts. You can explore by age-group or pick the most popular resources.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 5, 2020

Imagine a group of students gathering outside in a large grassy area. Planting flowers, bug hunting, and weather watching are all activities that can be done using social distancing guidelines and are acceptable during quarantine. The weather breaks. The sun is shining. Nature is in full bloom.

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STEM Guidelines Groups Video 144

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Go to www.ToyotaDreamCarUSA.com/CoolCat to download artwork guidelines, an entry form, official rules, and the lesson plan today. He travels across the country delivering keynotes, full-day workshops, and small group professional development to teachers and administrators.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Be sure to preview them to see if they suit your children or student group. The video’s only seven minutes long, easily shown to a group. You can find age-specific guidelines, videos, and articles that offer advice, resources, and more from parents and experts. You can explore by age-group or pick the most popular resources.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), first published on 9 May 1999 by the Worldwide Consortium (W3C), are part of a series of Web Accessibility Initiatives (WAI). were published in February 2008 by WCAG Samurai, a group of web developers autonomous of W3C.Web 2.0 Four New Guidelines under Level AA.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 6, 2020

How can we create that close connection between teachers and a group of students who learn online? During online lectures, you’re usually faced with a group and you can’t exactly establish contact with them, one by one. How to adapt teacher-student rapport while teaching online. But you can talk to the camera.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Step 3: Utilize interactive curriculum and instruction Elementary-age students have shorter attention spans, which is why it’s vital to provide them with group learning time, like a live lesson, as well as individual time. The sky’s the limit.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

All of the ISTE groups have phenomenal educators. One of the things that the Facebook group shared was MIT's new AI and CS community for educators. Having that support of the whole group on the ISTE platform, connecting with other groups and team leaders, and especially having Steven Jones as our coach helped me a lot.

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Classroom Education STEM Guidelines 212

Neo LMS

JULY 13, 2021

This way, teachers can observe the evolution of students’ contributions even if they work in pairs or groups. Read more: 7 digital portfolio guidelines for outstanding learning performance. Students can also use this tool to research certain topics and create digital portfolios.

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