Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2024

Let’s explore this, considering some innovative strategies and how they are transforming education as we understand it. These institutions typically adhere to a one-size-fits-all approach, offering a rigid curriculum that doesn’t necessarily cater to the diverse learning needs and styles of all students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 14, 2022

Virtual Reality is one of the hottest newish education strategies that keeps getting better. Educators can use virtual reality to bring learning into the real world and improve outcomes for students, assert Shannon Cox, superintendent, and Candice Sears, director of instructional services, both of Montgomery County Educational Service Center.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 11, 2021

Instructional design is a significant component as teachers need continuous feedback on how to implement the curriculum in innovative ways that result in improved outcomes. While instruction is important, it is only one of many aspects that need attention. However, the pedagogical leader doesn’t stop here.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In my coaching work, suggestions typically arise for ideas on implementing various personalized strategies effectively at the primary level (PreK – 1). At the same time, the teacher can pull small groups for targeted instruction or support.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2023

step-by-step instructions. assessment strategies. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. What’s included in each lesson plan: brief summary of project. Essential Question.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 5, 2023

It’s clear, easy to understand, comes with step-by-step instructions and even pictures, all designed to build your confidence as you bake. A similar truth applies to the adopted curriculum many teachers use. Yet, an adopted curriculum can often be a major obstacle to achieving this goal. baking enjoyable.

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Education Elements

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Picture this.You are a Principal conducting a classroom observation, witnessing a teacher skillfully utilize data to drive instruction, and form small groups tailored to individual student needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 8, 2021

Below is a quick summary of the RTI components: Tier 1 – Teacher provides research-based instruction to the entire class using extensive checks for understanding as a means of formative assessment. RTI has long been embraced as a strategy for students who either learn differently or have behavioral challenges that are stymying growth.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2023

Here are strategies to achieve this from the Ask a Tech Teacher crew: 5 Ways for Teachers to Streamline Their Workload It’s not easy being a teacher considering the amount of work you deal with every day. Learning models allow you to create instructional frameworks that allow you to accomplish your objectives in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 29, 2021

On the front lines of this endeavor are educators tasked with balancing mandated curriculum and testing with the responsibility to prepare students for college and careers. The former can result in perceived roadblocks to accomplishing the latter. In Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , I identified six dimensions of disruptive thinking.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In my experience as a teacher, instructional coach, district leader, and education researcher, it has been critical to foster spaces where adults can first reflect on their own identities, biases, and lived experiences. How do teachers talk about the ways they engage the intersectional identities of their students through the curriculum?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In addition to building relationships, successful implementation of relational learning requires thoughtful curriculum design and instructional strategies. The successful implementation of this approach involves a dual focus on curriculum design and the intentional cultivation of positive relationships.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 31, 2022

I have written extensively on the many ways to personalize learning , but like most things, there are always different lenses and strategies that can be used. This framework is a tool to examine curriculum, instruction, and assessment along the two dimensions of increasing cognition and student outcomes.

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Hapara

JANUARY 17, 2024

Using differentiation strategies in the classroom helps you meet learners where they are. Why is it important to use differentiated instruction in the classroom? When teachers successfully employ differentiation strategies in the classroom, academic achievement becomes accessible to more learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Teaching Strategies for Critical Thinking In ordеr to cultivatе critical thinking skills among middlе school studеnts, teachers must еmploy a multifacеtеd approach that engages childrеn intеllеctually and promotеs analytical thought. Onе effective strategy is thе intеgration of problem-solving activitiеs into thе curriculum.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Identifying the Needs of English Learners English learners (ELs) have unique needs requiring targeted instructional approaches to support their language acquisition and academic success. ELs need instruction tailored to their language proficiency level. ELs deserve access to the same content and curriculum as their peers.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 6, 2022

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Today’s tip: Rollback Windows Updates.

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Waterford

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In connection with the Science of Reading Virtual Summit , Waterford is sharing an article series exploring the science behind how students learn to read and what administrators can do to guide school and classroom strategies. Then, find strategies for turning training sessions into daily practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Since I was not very open to risks and convinced that the most critical aspect of my job was to get through the curriculum, my sole focus was on direct instruction. Now my time was spent creating PowerPoint presentations for direct instruction. Keep direct instruction or the mini-lesson between ten to fifteen minutes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research-Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads Dr. Matthew Rhoads is teaching at a distance and coaching other teachers to improve their teaching as well. My school uses Planboard with Chalk.com ’s curriculum planning tool.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, we both passionately believe in the power of writing across the curriculum and want writing to be a cornerstone of every subject area. We decided to write a book to provide every teacher with the strategies and tools to confidently pull all parts of the writing process into the classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

How do we stagger the two groups’ progress through the curriculum to avoid creating an online and offline version of every lesson? Cohort A will be half a week ahead of cohort B in terms of the content and curriculum. Use the 5Es Instructional Model to Design for the Asynchronous Time. Let’s begin with an analogy.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 3, 2024

Simultaneously, choice boards free teachers to focus their time and attention on working with individual students or small-group instruction, providing more personalized support or challenge. Ensure these activities cater to diverse learning preferences, interests, and strengths by incorporating a range of engagement strategies.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2024

In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The article’s about 1000 words and well worth the read: Simulations as a Teaching Strategy – Everything You Need to Know. This is why gamification and wider simulation strategies hold huge value in educational facilities across the globe. What is a Simulation? What are the Advantages of Simulation in Teaching?

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 19, 2021

While this is important, it is also critical to embrace a practice strategy to identify, monitor, and support kids dealing with social and emotional issues impacting their learning and that of their peers. Teachers and administrators are in need of practical strategies that can be easily implemented daily and across the curriculum.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

Research around differentiated instruction confirms this is true. If you can adapt your instruction to reflect your students’ needs and learning preferences, you can make class time more effective and help students become more engaged. What is Differentiated Instruction? Sounds familiar?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

In my previous post, I wrote about the permanency of technology in the instructional setting for educators. With a focus on the social-emotional component of instruction, he utilized a master Google Slide deck coupled with one of the Eduprotocols skills such as Number Mania or Iron Chef and the content he was covering.

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Technology Digital Citizenship LMS Strategy 269

Catlin Tucker

JULY 19, 2020

Lesson 1: Design Your Course Syllabus Lesson 2: Set Up Your Virtual Classroom Lesson 3: Curriculum Mapping for First Semester Lesson 4: Helping Students Get (and Stay) Organized. Lesson 1: Explore the Building Blocks of a Blended/Online Lesson Lesson 2: Formative Assessment Strategies Lesson 3: Differentiation Lesson 4: Student Agency.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

When facilitating Tier 1 instruction , look to impart relevance during the opening minutes through a well-designed anticipatory set. Constructive feedback helps learners understand their strengths and areas for improvement, allowing them to adjust their strategies and take initiative in their learning journey.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 11, 2024

the questions / tasks you enter into an AI chatbot) can generative such a wide variety of quality instructional strategies, project ideas and more. “The Bloom’s Prompt” A teacher favorite is what I call the “Bloom’s Prompt.” Then, enter the prompt into your AI tool of choice (Ex. ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot).

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Computational thinking is an innovative approach to teaching that redesigns the STEM and ELA curriculums on a new framework. The website offers guidelines, plans, activities, and strategies for successful use in the classroom. Teachers can watch tutorials, print coding cards, and visit the Ideas Page for extra resources.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Recently, a teacher posted a comment to my blog lamenting that direct instruction consumed much of the class period. I understand the pressure teachers feel to cover the standards and move through their curriculum. Whole group direct instruction is often used to transfer information. This is not unusual.

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UDL Blended Learning Learning Assessment 545

Waterford

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

But, how do we know what strategies will work best? Staying up-to-date on the research behind how children learn to read can help you make informed decisions about classroom instruction. Director of Curriculum at Waterford.org, Julie Christensen, Ed.M, These ideas can shape the way you plan instruction. a passing fad?,

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How To Strategy Examples Assessment 278

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2022

step-by-step instructions. assessment strategies. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. What’s included in each lesson plan: brief summary of project. Essential Question.

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Common Core Digital Citizenship EdTech Resources 356

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Gain insight into the strategies administrators are using to meet the changing needs of teen students. Obstacles with such strategy in the classroom setting Picture it – a high school of the future, where every student has a tailored learning experience to fit their unique needs and interests. Sounds nice, right?

Personalized Learning 365

Personalized Learning Learning Adaptive Learning Gamification 365

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Research by Vygotsky (1978) highlights the importance of adapting instruction to a student's individual needs, emphasizing the role of scaffolding and guidance. A personalized learning path enables students to progress through the curriculum at a pace that suits their capabilities and preferences, fostering a sense of autonomy and motivation.

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