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The Pedagogy of Blended Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Eric Sheninger I remember back in 2012 when we began to implement blended learning strategies at my former high school. A great deal has changed since 2012 when it comes to blended learning. Herein lies the impetus of the work at Wells Elementary schoo l the past two years.

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The Pivotal Role Movement Plays in Learning

A Principal's Reflections

The best part is the conversations that I get to have with learners, especially at the elementary level. Downing Elementary School with principal Marcos Lopez as part of some broader work in Ector County ISD. 2012; Erwin, Fedewa, & Ahn, 2013; Browning et al., Case in point. As we entered, the lesson was about to conclude.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. In 2012, Sackstein tackled National Board Certification in an effort to reflect on her practice and grow as an educational English facilitator.

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3 simple ways to use interactive whiteboards in preschool classrooms

eSchool News

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. Researchers have observed greater collaboration among preschoolers when they use interactive whiteboards (IWBs) compared to traditional desktop computers (McManis, 2012, p. 2023, March 21).

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In elementary classrooms, demand grows for play-based learning

The Hechinger Report

But it wasn’t indoor recess — play is one of the ways students learn every day in O’Brien’s science and social studies class at Shidler Elementary School. Crystal O’Brien, center, plays with her third grade students during free play time in her classroom at Shidler Elementary School in Oklahoma City. This is an unbalanced force.

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K–12 Schools Work to Incorporate Computer Science into Curriculums

EdTech Magazine

To facilitate increased focus from educators, the International Society for Technology in Education updated its standards for computer science curricula in July of this year, the first time since 2012, EdScoop reports. Through the program, students can pursue projects ranging from data analytics to digital communications. .

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Rebuilding a School Community with Maker Learning

Digital Promise

In 2012, students in Grades 7-8 followed suit. Now serving Grades Pre-K through six, the administration and faculty of Duquesne Elementary, the district’s sole remaining school, are determined to provide each student with the best educational experience possible. professional learning and new learning experiences.