Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In-class, students have easy access to the teacher and each other. Online, students have a higher degree of agency, autonomy, and flexibility, but they may feel isolated or disconnected. Record video directions for each station to reduce questions and confusion. Allow students to self-pace through the instructional video.

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Classroom Learning Software 545

Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

Read on to learn more about some ways you can incorporate comics into your lessons to help boost student engagement and comprehension and how to create Google Slides comics. Ideas for incorporating student-created Google Slides comics in the classroom. para Workspace. Sign up for a demo to learn why. Request a demo.

Student Engagement 258

Student Engagement Google Hapara Guidelines 258

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. I had so many people ask for the video. Here is the video and infographic to help you. Advancement Courses sponsored this webinar.

Online Learning 545

Online Learning Learning Elementary Course 545

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Teachers are always looking for new strategies or digital tools that will help students better retain the content and promote student engagement and meaningful learning. I’m always adding to my growing list of ideas to try out with my own students. Read more: How to create accessible e-learning design.

Learning 536

Learning Tools Video Classroom 536

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The why driving my shift to blended learning has always been a desire to increase student engagement. I want students to want to be in our classrooms–physical or virtual. Videos put students in control of the pace at which they consume and process information. They can pause, rewind, or rewatch a video.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning Flipped Classroom Learning Online Learning 546

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

And almost every conversation I have with educators regardless of whether they are classroom teachers, instructional specialists or administrators is around student engagement. All of them are asking, with some urgency, about how we can boost student engagement under these difficult and fluctuating circumstances.

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Student Engagement Learning Exercises Video 218

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Some questions to consider when deciding on methods or tools can be: How can we promote more interactive and collaborative experiences for students? Which tools assist us by providing access to real-time feedback? What are some ways to promote more student choice in learning? 5 Ways edtech helps students demonstrate learning.

EdTech 544

EdTech Learning Game-Based Learning Assessment 544

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

Organize and edit all of the documents your students will need and decide what you will use as evidence of learning (e.g., written responses, videos, observations, presentations). Create a slide deck with hyperlinks and student instructions for each station. Courses on Sale for Back-to-School!

UDL 521

UDL Blended Learning LMS Online Learning 521

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 1, 2020

If you regularly engage students in discussions about the reading, videos, or current events, leverage your LMS’s functionality to create that experience online. I recommend that teachers get a week ahead of their students in terms of the design and delivery of course materials.

LMS 546

LMS Microsoft Online Learning Software 546

Neo LMS

AUGUST 10, 2021

As educators have seen, especially during this past school year, it has become increasingly important to focus on the mental health and wellness of our students. Finding balance and making time to focus on our own self-care is essential so that we can model this for our students. 6 Ways to focus on SEL. All in all.

Classroom 534

Classroom Game-Based Learning LMS Microsoft 534

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Improved collaboration Similar to how social media has redefined the notion of community, digital tools are also changing the dynamic between students and teachers, affecting how they interact and collaborate. Instant Access Once connected to the Internet, the opportunities to access information and resources are limitless.

Assessment 518

Assessment Social Media Analysis Tools 518

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Teachers can hyperlink the individual words to videos so students can listen to the teacher sound out the word and define it. If teachers want students to identify new vocabulary words, they can create a Padlet Wall for new vocabulary that students can add to throughout a unit. #2 ElemChoiceBoard. #5

Elementary 546

Elementary Strategy Groups Video 546

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As many educators are teaching remotely or in hybrid environments, we need to have multiple options for our students to be able to create and express what they are learning. We should offer some options that promote creativity, student engagement, and student choice. Read more: Teaching SEL skills in online education.

Tools 535

Tools Learning Elementary Adobe 535

Neo LMS

JUNE 3, 2021

Doing this when we have students in multiple locations can be challenging, which is why it is important to have a few versatile tools in our toolkit and to always expect the unexpected by having a backup plan or two. How do I assess students ? Nearpod also has an Immersive Reader, which is great for accessibility.

How To 470

How To Assessment Video Social Media 470

Neo LMS

OCTOBER 14, 2021

With so much use of technology, especially during the past school year, we need to make sure that we are helping students to build digital citizenship skills in our classrooms. Helping students learn to safely navigate what has become a highly digital world is something that we are all responsible for. Common Sense Education.

Digital Citizenship 544

Digital Citizenship Resources Internet Safety Classroom 544

Neo LMS

AUGUST 12, 2021

Read more: How to give feedback to students in the online learning environment. 6 Digital tools for giving feedback to students. Students’ learning curve is directly linked to the type of feedback they receive. The online feedback can be in written, audio, or video format. Screencastify.

Tools 480

Tools Video LMS EdTech 480

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 28, 2023

For example, you can insert images, graphics, links, and videos to provide additional context, explanations, or examples that can help students better understand the content covered in the playlist. Slide decks, in particular, offer a visually engaging way to present the content, making it more accessible and interesting for students.

Blended Learning 511

Blended Learning UDL System Examples 511

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

I wanted students to collaborate, communicate, and create at that online station using the devices as a tool. They conducted research, investigated topics, and accessed online texts, resources, and tools. Then teachers can use their precious time with students on higher-value interactions. Offline Station: Student Agency.

Blended Learning 539

Blended Learning Secondary Chromebook Groups 539

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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Broadband Mobility Survey EdTech 337

Hapara

JANUARY 16, 2024

Read on for a full rundown of how it can help educators use technology to enhance student engagement. Examples : Students could create a video depicting their narrative. Explore how to vet edtech tools to ensure they promote access for every kind of learner. What is the SAMR Model then? Who created the SAMR Model?

Student Engagement 173

Student Engagement EdTech Examples Google 173

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 3, 2021

The move to remote learning, then a hybrid model , and frequent back-and-forth changes necessitated the need for timely and accessible information. Over time the emphasis shifted to getting messages to families that student engagement had become a critical issue as the pandemic raged on, even with the approval of two vaccines.

Strategy 492

Strategy Social Media LMS Facebook 492

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 30, 2014

Image credit: [link] As part of our Academies program, students engage in authentic learning activities outside the school day in the form of field trips or special projects. For this particular activity students had to read Out of Our Minds: Learning to Be Creative by Ken Robinson. Once her video began everyone was floored.

Adobe 419

Adobe Tablets Video Software 419

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

“The content presented in this blog is the result of my creative imagination and not intended for use, reproduction, or incorporation into any artificial intelligence training or machine learning systems without prior written consent from the author.” ” Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Resources Classroom iPad iPhone 400

Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Second, teaching students how to engage with media in a meaningful way can free teachers from the front of the room. What if kids don’t watch the video? In addition to those questions, teachers may not want students staring at a screen all class period (legitimate concern!).

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Strategy Video Data Groups 416

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

These powerful handheld devices not only enable access to the Internet and a universe of educational apps, but their fast speeds and vast processing power make them essential tools, particularly for engineering and science students. EdX , for example, brings over 2,000 classes from the world’s top universities to students’ smartphones.

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Smartphone Mobile Learning Mobility Khan Academy 448

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 25, 2020

Learn how to use the amazing Immersive Reader that makes learning accessible to all. Featured activities with templates that are easy to copy and distribute to students, such as the Hugs for Heroes digital greetings. Live webinars with ideas on how to engage students and parents.

STEM 370

STEM Resources Learning Software 370

Neo LMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

Granted, the notion of “fun” may differ a lot from one individual to the other, but still, it is important to consider that spicing up education with a little bit of fun – that is, including entertainment into the educational process – may improve students’ engagement and their learning outcomes. Learning quests to spark curiosity.

EdTech 394

EdTech Khan Academy Classroom Gamification 394

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency. What: Student agency is the students’ ability to make key decisions in the learning experience. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated by a lack of student engagement and motivation. text, video, audio recordings). Consuming new information (e.g.,

Blended Learning 545

Blended Learning Groups UDL Learning 545

Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

A big issue for many teachers was a general lack of student engagement online. I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. Online Fishbowl.

Learning 546

Learning Groups Google Strategy 546

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Teachers learn so much from listening to their students engaging in conversation or observing them as they work through a problem or task. Asynchronous Online Discussions Engage students in a video-based (FlipGrid) or text-based (LMS) discussion designed to share their prior knowledge on a topic.

Assessment 545

Assessment Data Learning Groups 545

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As we look ahead to teaching and learning post-pandemic, finding ways to put the joy back into learning will be crucial to help boost student engagement and motivation. Besides ensuring continuous access to education, edtech tools can support educators in achieving just that. Video classes. Video is everywhere.

Classroom 361

Classroom Education EdTech Adaptive Learning 361

Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2023

He also pointed out that many existing nonprofits and philanthropic organizations already aim to improve college completion rates and open college access, leaving him to ask, “What’s unique about these guys?” “They had an opportunity to do more with that big investment than just perpetuate themselves.”

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Accessibility MOOC Coursera Kaplan 198

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

—Katharine Meyer As residential colleges grapple with decisions about whether and how to continue offering online and hybrid courses , they may benefit from taking a look at student-engagement practices commonly used by their online-only counterparts. It is delivering information to students when they need it, in a timely fashion.”

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Student Engagement Course System Groups 193

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. This instant accessibility promotes a love for reading via formats such as audiobooks and interactive texts.

Tools 389

Tools Gamification eBook Software 389

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

In a flipped classroom, students watch lectures and other lesson content on video. Afterward, during the actual class time, students work on problems with their teacher’s help. When video conferencing with your students, your engagement time is more limited, and therefore more valuable.

Course 395

Course ePortfolio UDL Gamification 395

Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

Choose one or two versatile tools that will promote student choice and empower them to move from content consumers to creators. . Students can develop vital technology and digital citizenship skills as they learn to create multimedia presentations to demonstrate learning. Here are three ideas using digital tools: Interactive lessons.

Future Ready 532

Future Ready Tools Digital Citizenship Libraries 532

ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Smart Classrooms have become popular because they provide a flexible, self-paced learning environment; one that levels the playing field for students by making education more accessible to all types of learners. Likewise, the students themselves had similar options for deciding how and where video files could be posted.

LMS 370

LMS Moodle Software Blackboard 370