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Finding the Right Technology for Early Elementary Classrooms

Edsurge

I can still vividly recall the chaotic scene of introducing iPads into Kindergarten classrooms. Look for apps and programs that cover key concepts and skills taught in early elementary grades, such as phonics , early literacy , basic math skills and foundational science concepts. What’s the Kindergarten version of the Hunger Games?

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Does ‘Flipped Learning’ Work? A New Analysis Dives Into the Research

Edsurge

So a group of professors recently performed a meta-analysis to try to assess how well flipped learning is working. The far-reaching meta-analysis considered flipped learning experiments done in elementary schools, high schools and colleges, with the bulk of the studies in the higher ed setting.

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A Chess Class for Elementary Students (with a DIY micro:bit -Driven Chess Clock)

User Generated Education

Each week a master math teacher from Math Amigos comes to my GT classroom for an hour to present conceptual math problems. Playing chess requires a lot of “if-then” logical analysis and “what-if” scenarios, all necessary ingredients for developing logical and critical thinking. I asked her if she’d like to lead a chess class.

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Benefits of Using Board Games in the Classroom

User Generated Education

Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. The kids could remain on Google Meet while they played and discussed multiplayer games such as Among Us, Fortnite Creative mode (I couldn’t ethically agree to violent games in a classroom setting), Roblox, and Rocket League. As a kid growing up, I loved board games.

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Differentiating in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

I love visiting classrooms around the country to not only support but to see educators in action. Recently I visited the district where I met with each school to visit classrooms and see how they were progressing with personalized learning. Little did I know that my visit to Red Cliffs Elementary was going to blow my socks off.

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Discovery Museum Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Hands-On Science in Elementary School Classrooms

eSchool News

Traveling Science Workshops (TSW) are state curriculum-aligned, small group, in-classroom workshops that use simple, everyday materials and a hands-on approach to allow students to be scientists: exploring, observing, asking questions, and sharing discoveries. MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software.

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Unleashing Metacognition: The Power of See, Think, Wonder

Catlin Tucker

See, Think, Wonder Thinking Routine “I see, I think, I wonder” is a simple yet versatile thinking routine that can be used in elementary and secondary classrooms. Using See, Think, Wonder at the Elementary Level Science Exploration: Use this routine during nature walks or while exploring the schoolyard.

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