The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2018

Some elementary classrooms are using self-directed badges for competency acquisition by students. On April 26, celebrate PowerofEcon on Twitter with Discovery Education, CME Group, and their Econ Essentials Program. Open Badges in Elementary School. And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

In this session, we’ll share where we are now, emotional trauma and learning, how effective distance learning compares to face to face learning, how to take your class online, accessibility and equity, assessment, and project-based learning. She received her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Ball State University.

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Online Learning Learning Elementary Course 490

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 20, 2022

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 519

Waterford

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In this article, you’ll learn more about why phonics skills are so important for literacy development, then discover helpful strategies for teaching elementary students—with five free downloadable teacher resources from Waterford.org! The post How to Teach Phonics and Decoding Skills to Elementary Students appeared first on Waterford.org.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Housed in the dining room for ease of access by all, the copper and cream books with gold trim were a staple resource for my brothers and me when we had to do any research for school work. Virtually any student today can access knowledge and information. They certainly do, especially at the lower elementary level.

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Accessibility Elementary System Groups 473

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. While my students engaged in student-centered learning at the online and offline stations, I enjoyed the dedicated time to work with a small group of learners at my teacher-led station. Students can be grouped flexibly (e.g.,

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Blended Learning Secondary Chromebook Groups 539

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

To be honest, these groups are not in my traditional wheelhouse, but I saw it as a learning opportunity to branch out and expand my level of knowledge. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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EdTech Tools Khan Academy Educreations 539

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Leaders had been broken up into four different cohorts (elementary, middle, high school, and district supervisors). During a previous session, I assigned each leader some meaningful homework, which consisted of bringing an artifact to share with the group that showed growth in the area. The interactive classroom can be accessed HERE.

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Google Social Media Examples Accessibility 545

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

So we have courses, everything from the elementary level where it really intertwines how financial wellness and social-emotional skills are intertwined. We look at that middle school age group. So I touched on it a little bit at the elementary level, but certainly important at all levels. But financial literacy is our flagship.

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Learning Course Elementary Resources 531

EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2018

Educational research group Pearson reports that there’s increasing awareness and recognition among teachers and administrators that traditional parent-teacher conferences yield limited results , particularly for traditionally marginalized student populations. Make Information Easy to Access With the Cloud. by Curtiss Strietelmeier.

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Tools Pearson Social Media Conference 419

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Computer science has a wider footprint in schools than ever before, but there are differences when it comes to who has access to computer courses and who’s enrolling. While about 95 percent of students in Silver State have access to computer science, the report states that only 3.5 I like the challenge.”

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Accessibility Advocacy Report Elementary 208

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In California, students at Chula Vista Elementary School District’s Salt Creek Elementary improved their scores by 137 percent over the state average on California’s performance exams in the first year of introducing a blended learning program. . MORE FROM EDTECH: How to keep accessibility in mind for the modern K–12 classroom.

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Technology Blended Learning Tablets Elementary 389

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Usually, that meant desktop computers, iPads, and laptops, either in small groups or 1:1. Good intentions to give all students access to the world’s knowledge were derailed by the cost of the websites and webtools that made that happen. Access this catalog via the website. Access this collection via the website.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 413

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Snow Horse Elementary was not one of them. I was pleasantly surprised to hear only a day later that these same teachers requested me to come back to Snow Horse Elementary while I was still in town to see what they had accomplished. Voice was honored through the effective use of Nearpod during a whole-group lesson.

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Personalized Learning Learning iPad Groups 463

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 19, 2023

Open Library Open Library is a curated list of over 20 million books (and growing) that are available worldwide to all age groups whether from the public domain or under copyright protections. Once you find a book, you access a scanned version (if available, say from Project Gutenberg) or purchase it at a linked bookstore.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 9, 2020

Note: This doesn’t discuss the policy issues involving meals, access, and equity but is meant to get you started and prepared. Join the Facebook group Temporary School Closure Support – many helpful conversations are in there. Take the course, Designing for Online Learning which is free. Today it is free.

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Resources Adobe Social Media Blended Learning 546

TeacherCast

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you oversaw your very own elementary school? For Benita Grant , her dream came true six years ago when she became the Principal of Fickett Elementary School , a K-5 elementary school in the Atlanta Public School District located in Southwest Atlanta. The Game Room.

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Elementary Microsoft Game-Based Learning Chromebook 167

Edsurge

AUGUST 8, 2024

Creating “universal” access to high-quality pre-K will require a massive, long-term public investment (as much as $33 billion, according to NIEER). In the near term, states can increase access by leveraging the existing infrastructure for providing pre-K in the home-based programs that already serve many rural families.

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Accessibility Policies Strategy Report 191

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Allow Users to Access Content at Their Convenienve. The freedom to access class content anytime, anywhere, on any device , is very appealing for both administrators and teachers. . And don’t overlook the Topics tool , which lets you label and group posts in Classwork. . Organize Student and Faculty Resources. by Denise Neeb.

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Google Classroom Blended Learning Microsoft 344

Waterford

MAY 20, 2024

Many of the elementary end-of-year activities shared are available in both English and Spanish. The Best End-of-Year Learning Activities for Elementary Students Hold a picture book show and tell Invite students to bring their favorite picture books they’ve read this year and share them with the class.

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Elementary STEM eBook Libraries 147

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

The opportunity now presents itself to personalize by ability grouping and a differentiated process. Nicki Slaugh and I shared the following in Personalize : With station rotation–or centers, as they are often referred to at the elementary level–the overarching goal is to use valuable class time more effectively.

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Data Differentiated Instruction Adaptive Learning Secondary 360

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2022

Today, elementary students are taking longer to transition back into school routines, she says, and among older students, fighting and self harm have increased. At a school in East Oakland where Seneca conducted a screening of 200 fourth graders for a new trauma support group, Detterman expected to register a handful of participants.

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Groups Training Elementary Trends 160

Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2019

To ensure access to high-quality educational experiences at the high school level, students enrolled in Grades 9-12 were provided tuition to attend one of two neighboring high schools. Just down the hall, another group of students are showcasing their self-portraits created using wood-burning tools and slabs of wood.

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Maker Movement Robotics Learning Elementary 323

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

And while the increase in states requiring computer science education is encouraging, millions of students still lack the access necessary to learn, and most states have yet to make it a graduation requirement. Eleven states now require students to earn credit in computer science to graduate from high school.

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Accessibility Advocacy Education Policies 137

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

The best bet for schools adopting AI is to define how these solutions can drive positive outcomes before allowing them access to student data. Recent Pew Research data shows that 95 percent of teens have access to a smartphone and 45 percent are online “almost constantly.” How K–12 Schools Are Using AI Tools Now.

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Education EdTech Data Outcomes 415

Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

There are many resources available for students in all grade levels from elementary school through Higher Ed that will help them develop a greater awareness and build their knowledge of managing finances and everything related to long-term planning. Through its interactive platform, there are activities for three different age groups.

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Elementary Course Gamification Libraries 382

Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

For example, educators and learners may not have access to the materials they need in their school or where they live. Transitioning to OER, though, narrows the divide of access and creates equitable learning opportunities. Lower elementary math: 2.NBT.B.7 Upper elementary through middle school science: Build a Satellite.

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OER Differentiated Instruction Hapara Assessment 289

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 10, 2023

Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in!

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Classroom Elementary Robotics Digital Citizenship 318

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

My vision was to increase access and equity in a science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum for elementary students. In a focused group, you can work through issues that arise with minimal impact. Additionally, ISTE addresses Common Core math standards in geometry and measurement across K–12.

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Social Media Common Core Training Elementary 339

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

In this session, we’ll share where we are now, emotional trauma and learning, how effective distance learning compares to face-to-face learning, how to take your class online, accessibility and equity, assessment, and project-based learning. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in Iowa.

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Learning Course Elementary Secondary 372

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BECOME AN INSIDER: Sign up access to exclusive EdTech videos, whitepapers and articles. Consider the work of Aurora Public Schools , which serves more than 60 area schools and was recently recognized as a leader in education by nonprofit group Colorado Succeeds. Here, accessibility matters. Who has access to this technology?

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Digital Badges Classroom STEM Outcomes 297

eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. Diversity, inclusion, and access do not happen accidentally.

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Elementary STEM Digital Citizenship Video 133

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2024

Age Group Familiarity : Select someone experienced with teaching children in your child’s age group, as pedagogy varies significantly between elementary and high school levels. Accessibility : Aim to work with tutors that can accommodate online sessions, rather than purely providing in-person assistance.

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How To Digital Citizenship Case Study Guidelines 366

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) is one of the best examples I have seen when it comes to effective blended learning at school. Each 'village' is one of my reading groups that are grouped by reading/skill level. Here’s how it works. The barrel in the back is a work in progress.

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Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Personalized Learning Strategy 310

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2023

I bet “Abbott Elementary” character Janine Teagues will not stay in the teaching profession that long. I am an educator in West Philadelphia, blocks away from the fictional school in the TV show “Abbott Elementary.” Last year, I sat down to help a student group. Abbott Elementary” is popular because it is palatable.

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Elementary Social Media Case Study Report 134

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2020

Age group: Middle school. Age group: middle and high school. Age group: Upper elementary, middle and high school. Players pick their NFL team and the opponent, the level of difficulty, skill level, their age-group, and the length of play. Age group: high school. Age group: Upper elementary.

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Common Core Groups Mobility Elementary 281

Neo LMS

JULY 19, 2022

But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. This article will look at the importance of having access to technology today and the top tech tools every student should have whether they are learning at home or in the classroom. .

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Tools EdTech Gamification Accessibility 342