Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 3, 2024

STEM education–Science, technology, engineering, and math–sounds intimidating, but is actually one of the most satisfying learning experiences students can participate in. They try to find new activities, games, toys, tools, or anything that can engage students and help them learn without struggling.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A mind map is a visual representation of information and ideas that helps organize and connect various concepts, making it easier for individuals and groups to understand, remember, and communicate complex topics. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. While a one-size-fits-all approach either worked for us or we just managed to get by, our connected world has shined a light on shifts that can be made to maximize students' time in class. Herein lies why I outlined the three main points above.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

There are many strategies at the disposal of a teacher to help students learn. Learning targets provide valuable clarity on expectations. Why did we learn this and what will I be able to do when I’ve finished this lesson? What idea, topic, or subject is important for me to learn and understand so that I can do this?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Writing deepens learning and positively impacts academic performance, improves our students’ ability to establish and maintain relationships, and helps students manage their complex emotions. The lack of focus on writing in education is baffling, given the positive impacts of writing on learning.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

In the book, Blended Learning in Action , my co-authors (Tiffany Wycoff and Jason Green) and I created the PAACC Hallmarks of Effective Practice as a guide to ensure that blended learning puts students at the center of learning and helps them to develop future-ready skills. Get a free copy at [link]. Get a free copy at [link].

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The events of the last nine months have launched the phrase “blended learning” into the mainstream. I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

I have a theory as to why this is sometimes the case. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. What often results is little personal connection to the concepts or a feeling that there is no alignment with one’s specific role. Learning is a process, not an event or day.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

During this time of social isolation and remote learning, these video conferencing tools are lifesavers. They make it possible for teachers to maintain a human connection with their students and guide their learning from a distance. These online sessions are an excellent way to continue teaching and connecting with learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. Students learn about early ceramics as well as how to understand history and how it relates to science, as well. Why Choose ResearchQuest? So why wait?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

We often see a great deal of investment in an array of ideas, strategies, and solutions with the goal of improving learning for all kids. It provides a baseline as to what has been found to really work when it comes to student learning and improving culture. I am all for anything that can benefit all students.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

Being prepared means access to various resources, including methods and tools to help students build social emotional learning (SEL) skills. For educators just getting started with SEL and looking for more information, I recommend exploring CASEL , the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, and their materials.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

“ We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” – John Dewey The quote above from Dewey has always resonated with me, especially when I am outside doing yardwork in Texas. I always learned to wear long-sleeved shirts and observe my surroundings to spot their nests. Some of them actually bite.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2022

As a leader, have you ever been so excited about a new initiative or innovative idea only to learn that some of your staff weren’t as equally thrilled? However, this was an invaluable learning experience for me, which helped when I tried to lead other change initiatives. Early in my career, this was more the norm than the exception.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2023

This blog post will explain exactly what a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is, how it works, and why some people prefer using it for their digital security needs. VPN stands for virtual private network, and you can think of it as a middleman between you and any possible connections that you will make with your devices. What is a VPN?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 19, 2023

Every Earth Day (April 22, 2023 this year–see our previous article on Earth Day Class Activities ) someone in your school, maybe the parent group, raises the question of WHY NOT a paperless classroom? Really, though: Why not? You can find her resources at Structured Learning. quick methods like texting are fine.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2022

But what if the answer is a question that helps create social connections? He also will share why his students said they turned off their cameras in zoom.) Last year when I needed to take a college CEU course, I chose Advancement Courses and learned so much about teaching computer science in the classroom. Anderson, T., &

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Classroom management tools are useful for teachers to create an organized, productive, and conducive learning environment. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Never stop learning! Listen to Why Kids Can’t Focus and What to Do About It with Dr. James Lang. Related Information: 5 Ideas to Connect Your Classroom. Lang writes a monthly column on teaching and learning for The Chronicle of Higher Education ; his work has been appearing in the Chronicle since 1999.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Why is understanding teacher engagement important? This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. I love that the word connection is the largest word in this cloud. ” Below is the wordcloud created from their responses.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 12, 2021

What are you good at and why? The same can be said with perceived weaknesses that act as a limit on their capacity to learn. STEAM activities Kids crave purposeful work grounded in interdisciplinary connections. I am sure a list of things comes to mind. Now think about how this list of items plays out in your daily life.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Furthermore, as I add another feedback mechanism into my classroom, I find that my students are advancing and learning much faster than ever before. AI (except Perplexity, perhaps) is pretty terrible at accurate content; however, it is often great at helping connect content that is already known and verified by the students.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Collaboration in schools is essential and a big component of learning. Why building stronger school-community partnerships is worthwhile. That’s why it makes no sense to keep classrooms closed when it comes to creating school-community partnerships. That is not the end of it, not even close. Enhancing PBL.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 16, 2021

Robert Brodo shared this in relation to Kodak: Challenging the status quo is defined as asking “why” and then identifying new and better ways of doing things. As frustrating as this might be, it is easy to see why this is the case, and it isn’t just because of high standardized test scores. Success breeds success.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Let’s look into these things, talk about why they’re important, and show you how to use them to help you make a choice. Understanding the Limitations of Rankings It’s important to understand why scores shouldn’t be your only concern before we get into the other factors.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Naturally, this posed some challenges for many teachers, especially those who weren’t used to using edtech tools such as a learning management system (LMS ) or a video conferencing platform to deliver educational content. At the same time, technology is a vehicle for innovation, effective learning, and student empowerment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2020

Neuroscience and a Student's Need to Move From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Have you ever wondered why kids never stop moving? That’s why I’m excited to highlight the WE Schools Program , made possible by The Allstate Foundation.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

How will we help our employees, students, and families understand the connections with our other work? What additional support structures, leadership behaviors, professional learning, expectations, timelines, deadlines, financial and time resources, personnel, monitoring mechanisms, etc. What will that work look like (and why)?

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

I always wonder why that is the case. While this approach may work with students who are intrinsically motivated to learn history, it's difficult to get through topics like the Pan-Slavic movement in the mid-19th century with uninterested 14-year-olds. A crucial question regarding the sinking of the Lusitania is why.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

Why are our practices effective or not? During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). How can we improve? Where do we go from here?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

With the onset of the pandemic, new ideas began to percolate as remote and hybrid learning quickly became the norm. On a personal note, her message about why and how the template was used provided validation for why I blog consistently in an attempt to share valuable information. They can answer or say pass.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Previously, we discussed why building school-community partnerships is important and how it benefits students and teachers alike. . In a nutshell, the most significant advantage is providing real-life examples, so students have a better idea of what they are learning. First off, where are the learning partners? .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2021

Taylor shares how schools can better connect with parents From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Others want to make it stronger as they transition to a different form of learning. Learn How to Partner With Parents with JT Taylor. JT’s motto is simple: “Know Your Why!”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

So, why not rest and do it early. PD Connection. If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. PD Connection. Personal interests engage students in learning. Learn how to bring those in for students. PD Connection. PD Connection.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 5, 2023

See Offering Electives to Elementary Students for more about why and how I offer electives to them. Connecting School Standards to Gardening Resources A school garden (however large or small) provides a meaningful context in which students can apply new academic concepts and skills. They joyfully selected gardening as one of them.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

para Instructional Suite can be used to support social and emotional learning (SEL). What their teacher and I later realized was that we needed to engage them with both STEM and SEL (social and emotional learning). Why learners weren’t initially emotionally motivated . Reworking the STEM activity with SEL. para Workspace.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2024

It’s a chatbot called “Ed” — an animated talking sun — which he described as: “our nation’s very first AI-powered learning-acceleration platform.” As at many schools these days, students spend much of their learning time on a laptop or an iPad, and they use a variety of tech tools as they move through the school day.

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