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This is great series to help students learn various techniques to help them be successful in school. Through their series of amusing and informative videos, students learn how to effectively take notes, retain information, active reading, and more. MORE
Most of the skills we need to do our jobs — the ability to complete tasks, collaborate with colleagues, circumvent obstacles, and plan for future assignments — are skills we learn at work, not before. But when employees learn by doing, they don’t always recognize when and how the learning is happening — and likewise do not consider the best ways to optimize their learning as they carry out tasks. The only learning that happens in this mindset is accidental learning. MORE
The way I learned how to assign these projects what was from my teacher preparation program. Through trial and error I learned how to give these projects and grade them effectively for understanding. And, I thought it would easily show me what they had learned. MORE
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I believe in and promote learning-by-doing and hands-on learning. I approach experiential learning from a cycle of learning which includes reflecting on and analysis of things done through learning-by-doing. MORE
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Lessons have shifted from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” with students using texts to make sense of unknown concepts. This variety of sources can leave middle and high school students confused about which techniques to use to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize what’s in front of them, as well as which reading to use for higher learning. The post Learning to Read to Learn appeared first on Digital Promise. MORE
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This week saw the release of the third in a series of personalized learning studies conducted by the RAND Foundation. The research analyzed implementation, survey, and efficacy data in a sample of schools that are part of the Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) portfolio, and compared that data to a national sample of schools. Advocates for and critics against personalized learning will inevitably interpret these findings in wildly different ways. MORE
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Teaching summer professional learning for teachers teacher summer learning ideas teacher summer readingOur lives as educators totally change in the summer, don’t they? During the school year: hustle and bustle. Teach. Grade. Answer emails. Go to meetings. Collapse into bed. Repeat. In the summer, though, the pace changes. Many of us are still busy. (I’ve I’ve been to SO many baseball and softball games already!) But it’s […]. MORE
It was about a year ago that I took the plunge and implemented personalized learning in my classroom. Under the guidance of and support from Kelly Freiheit at Education Elements, my traditional third grade classroom has evolved into a personalized learning classroom that has changed the way my students learn. Personalized Learning ClassroomsThat decision turned out to be one of the best I’ve made in my sixteen years as an educator. MORE
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But in this twisted time, young children starting public pre-K at the age of 4 are expected to learn through “rigorous instruction.”. Of course the benefits of active learning are apparent beyond the kindergarten sector. The question isn’t whether active learning techniques work.
User Generated Education
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One of those bright spots was being asked to read Carl Rogers, Freedom to Learn , which was published 1969 in an upper level Educational Psychology course. Its essence is meaning – “When such learning takes place, the element of meaning to the learner is built into the whole experience” (p.
Digital Promise
MARCH 26, 2018
Most of the skills we need to do our jobs — the ability to complete tasks, collaborate with colleagues, circumvent obstacles, and plan for future assignments — are skills we learn at work, not before. But when employees learn by doing, they don’t always recognize when and how the learning is happening — and likewise do not consider the best ways to optimize their learning as they carry out tasks. The only learning that happens in this mindset is accidental learning.
Digital Promise
MARCH 12, 2018
Lessons have shifted from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” with students using texts to make sense of unknown concepts. This variety of sources can leave middle and high school students confused about which techniques to use to comprehend, analyze, and synthesize what’s in front of them, as well as which reading to use for higher learning. The post Learning to Read to Learn appeared first on Digital Promise.
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Digital Promise
JULY 9, 2018
EcoLearn , a research group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is explicitly trying to cultivate these skills within the context of rich STEM learning. Learning for Transfer. With EcoXPT, students aren’t just receiving information; they’re in charge of their own learning.
Education Elements
APRIL 11, 2018
“You can’t buy personalized learning…” I read this statement by Richard Culatta recently and it really resonated with me because personalizing learning is about skilled teachers, not students working on computers for a large part of a day. Good teachers are a crucial element of personalized learning. Personalized Learning
Education Elements
MAY 16, 2018
In the three-plus years since introducing Personalized Learning (PL) in individual schools within a large public school system, the Imaginarium, Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) innovation lab, has been studying the conditions that help and hinder the implementation of PL at scale. Personalized Learning
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The partiality of the lecture format has been made visible by studies that compare it with a different style of instruction, called active learning. Where new learning models will thrive. Higher Education Learning and Teaching Mind Dump learning lectures teaching
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This June will mark one year since my coauthor Eric Sheninger and I released Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today with ASCD. – 40% off the Learning Transformed Course for your team.
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AUGUST 14, 2018
Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching. Digital Innovation in Learning Award Winner in “Sharing is Caring”.
Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Measuring your personalized learning journey is now easier than ever with the new Kiddom + Education Elements partnership. Personalized learning is a buzz phrase we hear often in education. Personalized Learning School Districts Classrooms
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The Principal of Change
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Consider how much deeper learning could be if “creation” was a non-negotiable in the learning for both us and our students. I believe that you will not only lessen the amount of work that you are doing, but it will create opportunities for deeper learning for your students.
Digital Promise
JUNE 18, 2018
The post Learning to Self Manage appeared first on Digital Promise. This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read the original version here. Never give up!” “Be Be determined.” “If If you dream it, you can achieve it.”
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 18, 2018
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that aides educators in designing lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners. DitchBook Twitter chat choice innovation learning styles student engagement student learning udl universal design for learning
TeachThought - Learn better.
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4 Principles Of Student-Centered Learning by TeachThought Staff A Definition of Student-Centered Learning In our view, student-centered learning is a process of learning that puts the needs of the students over the conveniences of planning, policy, and procedure.
Education Elements
JANUARY 24, 2018
It was about a year ago that I took the plunge and implemented personalized learning in my classroom. Under the guidance of and support from Kelly Freiheit at Education Elements, my traditional third grade classroom has evolved into a personalized learning classroom that has changed the way my students learn. Personalized Learning ClassroomsThat decision turned out to be one of the best I’ve made in my sixteen years as an educator.
User Generated Education
NOVEMBER 19, 2017
I also believe one of the roles of an educator, in the context of maker education, is to scaffold learning experiences so the end result is students becoming self-determined learning. pI often read via social media about the importance of student centered, student-driven instruction.
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OCTOBER 20, 2017
This is great series to help students learn various techniques to help them be successful in school. Through their series of amusing and informative videos, students learn how to effectively take notes, retain information, active reading, and more.
Ditch That Textbook
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
When learning is addictive, kids want to come back for more. DTT podcast #DitchPod creative teaching edtech HyperDoc HyperDocs making learning addictive student voiceBut how do we create lessons that keep kids engaged and excited? In this week’s episodes of the Ditch that Textbook podcast we get a one-two punch of practical advice, tips, and resources from two amazing educators. Brian Romero Smith Sr. shares his advice and […].
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 15, 2018
Legends of Learning has amazing game based science experiences for students in 3-8 aligning with Next Generation Science and select state standards. And thanks to Legends of Learning for sponsoring science week this week on the 10-Minute Teacher.
TeacherCast
MAY 23, 2016
The post 8 E-Learning Trends Changing The Learning Landscape appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. As technology advances and the disadvantages are dealt with, elearning is becoming ever more competitive.
WizIQ Education & Technology
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Education & Technology Online Education Teaching Online Teaching Trends and Best Practices benefits of blended learning Blended Learning blended learning challenges
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 19, 2016
In the midst of surviving swimming practices, working part-time at Burger King and trying to navigate all of my other classes, I was required to learn the Calvin Cycle, start to finish. (It Teaching brain research cognitive science effortful learning learning strategies make it stick
The Principal of Change
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Every time I work with a school district, I hope that they learn from me because I learn from them. Recently, in Del Mar Schools, Laura Spencer shared their idea of “personalization” of learning.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 7, 2018
Game-based learning might not be what you think. On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of Game-Based Learning In Action: How an Expert Affinity Group Teaches with Games , talks about how to use games in the classroom effectively. Game-Based Learning in Action.
Digital Promise
AUGUST 15, 2018
What does learning look like? How does a five-year-old learn? And… if a child had never seen or heard of a school, what would his or her learning experiences be as they move from age four to age 18? What does it sound like? What does it feel like? A 13-year-old? A 17-year-old?
Education Elements
APRIL 25, 2018
In Harrisburg we have been implementing personalized learning for a little over 5 years. In our 5 years of implementation we have learned a ton and have started to create a solid roll out plan: Personalized Learning Classrooms
The Web20Classroom
OCTOBER 28, 2017
The most effective blended learning model that literacy classrooms can utilize to meet the needs of all readers is the “Rotation Model” in which online engagement is embedded within a range of face-to-face forms of instruction. It is a time for students to take ownership in their own learning.
Ditch That Textbook
AUGUST 31, 2018
Blended learning provides a combination of in-person, face-to-face activities and digital learning. By leveraging the power of technology tools and resources, a blended learning classroom allows for more individualized instruction. What does a blended learning classroom look like? And what activities are best for a blended learning classroom?
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 25, 2018
Whether it’s through professional development training, online courses (check out information on the NEW Tech to Learn course below) or tackling that pile of […]. DitchBook Twitter chat edtech education educational technology motivation online learning professional development
Ditch That Textbook
MAY 9, 2018
Teaching summer professional learning for teachers teacher summer learning ideas teacher summer readingOur lives as educators totally change in the summer, don’t they? During the school year: hustle and bustle. Teach. Grade. Answer emails. Go to meetings. Collapse into bed. Repeat. In the summer, though, the pace changes. Many of us are still busy. (I’ve I’ve been to SO many baseball and softball games already!) But it’s […].
User Generated Education
MAY 23, 2016
Watch children, youth, and even adults when they are immersed in learning something of interest of them, and you will see often complete engagement and personal joy. It can be as simple as replicating real life learning in more formal schools. In real life, learners learn through.
Digital Promise
JULY 11, 2018
Teachers and students explored this question in the Learning Studios design challenge, Thriving Together. Resiliency is one of the things that I really want to help my students with,” said Trevor Hlushko, a Learning Studio teacher at W.H. Blog Educators Global Maker Learning
Education Elements
JUNE 7, 2017
In year one of being a personalized learning school, I have had many reflective moments like this at Trailside Middle School. Students engage in selecting their pathway for learning, collaborating, questioning, and self-assessing all day long. Teachers have assumed the role of facilitator and students are owners of their learning. Personalized Learning Blended Learning Education Education Elements School Districts communications
TeachThought - Learn better.
AUGUST 22, 2017
The post 7 Dimensions Of Learning To Learn appeared first on TeachThought. Learning
EdTech4Beginners
AUGUST 4, 2016
Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching strategy in which students acquire knowledge by working over a longer period of time on a project. Assigning learning goals. Pupils are engaged and motivated in their learning because they are self-driven.
The Web20Classroom
MARCH 11, 2017
The way I learned how to assign these projects what was from my teacher preparation program. Through trial and error I learned how to give these projects and grade them effectively for understanding. And, I thought it would easily show me what they had learned.
Education Elements
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
As one of today’s most promising models for learning, blended learning is growing rapidly across the country. But what is blended learning, and how can educators use it to improve student outcomes? In a blended learning environment, students learn through a combination of online instruction – with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace – and instruction in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home.
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