A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. 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.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

History class: By the end of class, students will be able to explain how technological advancements during WWI affected soldiers, as evidenced by creating a main claim and supporting that claim with primary and secondary source documents. First, start planning with what you ultimately want your students to know.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

If you work in education in 2020, you are making tough decisions about how to best reach and teach your learners in the midst of a global pandemic. There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Through their new startup, Engageli , they want to replicate the social feeling of being in a classroom, layered with live data about student engagement, on a browser-based tool that they hope to sell to colleges and universities. million seed round for Engageli. But they are not done with higher education yet.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 9, 2022

She mentioned one teacher who posted students’ questions on a classroom wall and then would refer to the questions when lessons or classroom discussions overlapped with them. Integrating Resources with Student Inquiry. And many students can now use collaborative tools to facilitate their work with classmates on inquiry projects.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

These improvements make it easier for educators to find, build, and deliver compelling lessons that capture students’ attention and drive deeper student engagement no matter the subject.? . More ready-to-use tools to assess student outcomes and address learning gaps.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

You can also direct students to special accommodations and differentiate for students. See also How to Differentiate Assignments in Google Classroom.). Self-directed and self-paced learning can also be helpful for secondary students or students who need less support. Student Engagement.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

Recent research has shown that SEL increases high school graduation rates, and post-secondary enrollment and graduation rates, as well as employment rates and wages. SEL also decreases behavioral issues, dropout rates, drug use, and teen pregnancy, so the advantages of including it in elementary and secondary classes are clear.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

You are feeling confident that, after 20 minutes or so of prep time, students will engage in a lively discussion on the theme of regional identities in the post-Civil War era where they acknowledge one another’s contributions, weave in conflicting viewpoints and dig deeper into the source material to arrive at new conclusions.

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edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

According to Matt Renwick, Author and Principal of Mineral Point Unified School District, WI, in a recent edWebinar , complex authentic student learning experiences require complex assignments that not only demonstrate content knowledge but should also gauge enthusiasm, communication skills and habits of mind. About the Presenter.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

A critical topic for schools, communities, and most importantly, our students, is what teachers do in the classroom to nurture ALL students, create a sense of belonging, and keep educational standards high. The CRT competencies defined by the presenters include reflecting on our cultural lens and potential biases in that lens.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The engineering process involves several steps, though, from asking questions to determining if what the students built solves the problem. Keith calls it a creative process, where even the youngest students engage in problem solving and asking themselves, “what if?”. About the Presenter. Designs fail.”.

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Learning STEM Advocacy Secondary 42

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. How do we hold their attention, develop their abilities, and engage them in the online forum? She is a seasoned presenter at Educational Conferences worldwide.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. How do we hold their attention, develop their abilities, and engage them in the online forum? She is a seasoned presenter at Educational Conferences worldwide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We have several sessions each day, with 152 presentations, 156 curated recordings, and (lots) more coming ( that could include you! ). MORE ABOUT THE EMERGENCY HOME LEARNING SUMMIT: Whether by circumstance or choice, learning at home is now the reality for more students than ever. Check them out! hours a day. (UCA)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

World Savvy programs provide support at three critical levels to deeply integrate global competence into teaching, learning, and culture: student engagement, teacher capacity, and school and district leadership support. He has presented at many conferences in North America, Asia, and Europe. Department of Education.

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MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

One district employee was smiling about how there were elementary and secondary teachers connecting and sharing: “Where else do you see this?” The session on grant writing, for example, was a dud because everyone there wanted to learn how to write them and nobody knew where to start. HOW TO DO A SMALL UNCONFERENCE.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2017

My job is to make sure that the tech use is meaningful and purposeful - when used correctly technology can help enhance and transform my lessons, provide real-world activities, and increase student engagement. We all strive to develop students with the skills necessary to be successful after high school graduation.

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Reading By Example

DECEMBER 24, 2015

This is a follow up to a previous post about our school’s collective efforts to increase student engagement in reading, especially in their dispositions around talking about and sharing their reading lives. Specifically, they felt that students needed more structure. “Hey, I have a quote for you.”

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Common Core Elementary Assessment Secondary 28

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

in Secondary Education from Ball State University. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She led the design of ELA, social studies, and SEL curricula to support learners of all abilities.

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Online Learning Learning Elementary Course 545

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s the invisible thread that weaves together student engagement, academic success, and the overall harmony of the classroom environment. This routine helps students to understand what is expected of them and reduces anxiety or confusion about daily activities. American Secondary Education, 41(3), 21–33.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

We''ve had 750 actual practitioner presentations since we started GlobalEdCon, all of which were recorded and are still available for free on the website to watch or listen to at any time. We also really hope that you will consider presenting. There is still time to submit your presentation proposals. Please join us!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. AI's ability to provide instantaneous, tailored feedback can revolutionize how educators evaluate and enhance academic performance.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 3, 2019

From chalkboards to digital whiteboards (including ViewSonic’s ViewBoard ) and from notebooks to tablets, it has become clear that the very fabric of education has had to adapt to the times in order to keep students engaged and properly learning. Dr. Neelam Parmar is a Director of E-learning for Primary & Secondary Schools.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 15, 2020

We camp out for quite a while on the topic of interpersonal barriers, because there’s a powerful approach there which can be used to re-engage a reluctant learner. Robyn explains how to uncover students’ primary will driver: purpose, mastery, autonomy, and belonging/connection. What will they be able to do differently?”

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 2, 2022

At the beginning of March, I had the fortunate opportunity to attend and present at the KySTE conference in Louisville -- the first time the conference was back in person since the pandemic started. (I The presenter was Roslyn Manning -- more with her in a moment! in Secondary Education Language Arts. and the tool was Verso.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 11, 2021

Since our switch from in-person to virtual and from copies to Chromebooks last year, these 7 digital tools have enabled me to facilitate accommodations , empower student engagement , and streamline assessment. This lesson procedure is intended for secondary students grades 7-12 but could be applicable to younger students as well.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

You can also promote media balance by making sure students are actively using the technology as opposed to passively consuming media. One way to do this is by encouraging students to learn how to use digital creation tools. Being able to modify how students are seated enables a greater variety of tech-based activities.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

It was exciting to see how the addition of a single device enabled my students to drive their learning and engage in meaningful student-centered learning activities. I customized my instruction, examples, models, and scaffolds for the students sitting in front of me. The Benefits of the Station Rotation Model.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Sign up now: [link] Whether by circumstance or choice, learning at home is now the reality for more students than ever. This free event is for everyone interested in helping students to learn, because we're having what may be one of the most important conversations about learning in the history of the world. hours a day.

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MindShift

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

He presents himself as an expert, not in education, but in innovation, and is the author of What School Could Be, which features teachers talking about the promise of education. “If it’s giving students more voice, helping them find their own talents in distinct ways, that’s better.”

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Integrating technology does not automatically improve student engagement or learning. ?MYTH MYTH #2: Lessons should be as creative and fun as possible to increase engagement. TRUTHS: Engaging kids is different from ensuring they’re having fun. Sometimes, the most efficient way to learn is to just teach it.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

How do attendance issues factor into this? Because I’m thinking about teachers, particularly at the secondary level, who are trying to assess kids who have barely turned in any work. And then present a clear how. We need to think about how to best serve kids. Articulate the why.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

If you haven''t been a volunteer moderator before, there''s nothing quite like the camaraderie and the excitement that develops jumping in and out of session rooms and helping presenters and participants have a great experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Education and student well-being are stretched thin, and lingering learning gaps, exacerbated by the pandemic, present hurdles for all students–especially underrepresented students groups who were already at a disadvantage. And phonics—and all foundational reading skills—are very important.

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