The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Classroom tricks: Some peeked at the teachers answer key, dated a smart student, or paid the smartest kid in class to do their homework. A student finished a coding exercise in 27 secondsa task that should have taken at least five minutes. Formative Assessment is in. Fast Answers, Slow Thinking 2 Something wasnt right.

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Tools Education Assessment Exercises 389

ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There are many benefits of technology in the classroom, so we’ve picked five of the most significant for this handy list. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. But for those who embrace it, the advantages are virtually limitless.

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Technology Classroom EdTech eBook 418

ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Step into a classroom buzzing with excitement and active participation, and you may just be in an active learning space. So, how can you bring this energy to your classroom design? Here are some key considerations to get you started: Understanding Your Space & Goals Take a moment to really look at your classroom.

Classroom 370

Classroom Flipped Classroom EdTech Learning 370

ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The flipped classroom approach is emerging as a popular option within academic institutions, but many high school teachers remain unaware of the best flipped classroom activities to turn to for the in-person lesson component. 5 Suitable Flipped Classroom Activities for High Schools. Case Studies.

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Flipped Classroom Classroom Case Study Study 369

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

The ability to think relevantly enables them to connect classroom learning with real-world applications, fostering deeper learning and cultivating critical life competencies such as problem-solving, adaptability, and creativity. Educators should ensure students have a firm grasp of essential information in the classroom before progressing.

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Exercises Assessment Knowledge Base Analysis 464

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

Responsible decision-making is the ability to assess a situation, understand the benefits and consequences of different responses, consider what is ethical and safe, and make kind and productive choices. Classroom management, promoting positive behaviors and reducing unproductive behaviors. What is responsible decision-making?

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Exercises Learning Strategy Groups 370

Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example: to explain concepts, demonstrate ideas, answer specific questions, and assess knowledge. Tip 1: Create Customized Exercise Programs Using ChatGPT’s flexibility, PE teachers may create complex, individualized training regimens that meet each student’s needs.

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Strategy Exercises Gamification Digital Citizenship 395

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

When it comes to blended learning, it is essential first to have an underlying understanding as to why this pedagogical strategy is valuable in the classroom. Here is my definition shared in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms that makes a distinction between instruction: Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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Blended Learning Strategy Exercises Assessment 491

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. The instruction is differentiated based on pre-assessment or diagnostic data.

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Classroom Groups Differentiated Instruction Analysis 394

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2019

New educational guidelines from ISTE stress the importance of contextualizing science, technology, engineering and math skills through everyday classroom activities. . STEM courses are a central component to K–12 learning , but incorporating STEM into the classroom can be difficult.

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Guidelines STEM EdTech Exercises 420

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 17, 2022

Have students complete interactive activities and exercises online. There are a number of websites that offer interactive activities and exercises for students to complete in order to prepare for their exams. His main mission is to make the classroom innovative and students motivated. –Image credit Deposit Photos.

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Technology Khan Academy Exercises LMS 392

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2013

To engage students in her classroom, Mrs. Chellani has utilized a variety of tools to help her develop an interactive, student-centered learning environment. Kanchan Chellani, currently a math teacher at New Milford High School , is a strong believer in making the learning process fun, interactive, and meaningful for students.

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Edmodo Adobe Case Study Flipped Classroom 307

Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices.

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Strategy Technology How To Robotics 288

Waterford

JANUARY 30, 2020

13] If you can teach your students how to recognize and regulate their emotions, they’ll be better prepared to focus and reach their potential both inside and outside the classroom. On a whole-class level, teaching your students to develop emotional intelligence can significantly improve your classroom environment.[3]

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Classroom Examples Training Elementary 317

EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

To learn more about how data is used and where analytics in the classroom is headed , EdTech sat down with Matthew Mugo Fields, executive vice president and general manager of supplemental and intervention solutions for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. . Students participating in some form of formative assessment connect with the lesson.

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Data EdTech Assessment Gamification 372

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. I still can’t believe how much time and focus there was on how to manage a classroom effectively. For example, lessons can be divided into short exercises (two to four minutes) on slightly different but related topics.

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Strategy Learning Analysis Exercises 363

Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Today I will put aside the complexities of migrating to a flipped , or tech-enabled classroom, and instead offer you a quick listicle of a bunch fun, useful, trendy and simple ways to bring tech to a classroom near you. 14 Quick ways to tech-up your classroom. Today is different. Book Creator.

Classroom 250

Classroom Mobility E-rate Game-Based Learning 250

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

I think educational leaders (I have been making my voice heard in a few venues, most recently this morning) need to begin to challenge these assessments due to the issues of inequality for all children. When will the powers that be consider the best way to assess learning of content? None of that can be assessed on a standardized test!

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Education Assessment Industry Microsoft 340

Neo LMS

MARCH 19, 2020

For instance, why not use 3D printing to teach geometry, why not have a drone in the classroom and show students how helicopters work, and why not use artificial intelligence to improve learning processes and assessment tools? Math can be more interesting for younger students if you bring a drone in the classroom. 3D printing.

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STEM Robotics Education Assessment 348

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

It provides teachers with invaluable formative assessment data, allowing them to informally assess student understanding and identify misconceptions, gaps, and areas that need additional instruction and support. Review and Customize: Review and customize the chatbot’s suggestions to meet your classroom context and student needs.

Assessment 380

Assessment Social Media Exercises Analysis 380

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? One way to begin is by utilizing a scoring system to single out the standards that align to the chief priorities in your classroom. So, how do we even begin to tackle this mess?

Assessment 117

Assessment Classroom How To Exercises 117

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 7, 2024

Maybe it's a call to eat healthier, exercise more, or finally tackle that neglected hobby. For small shifts to practice to impact the great culture, there needs to be continuity across grade levels, classrooms, and schools in relation to the shared vision, goals, and focus areas. Take a moment to recognize their growth.

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Social Media Exercises Professional Learning Assessment 401

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The program adapts to the student’s learning pace as they progress and can provide enrichment exercises enabling students to move ahead of the class for concepts simple to them. How does game based learning and programs like SplashLearn address the unique needs of the remote classroom? GBL and Remote Teaching.

Game-Based Learning 452

Game-Based Learning Learning Common Core Digital Citizenship 452

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

As students work through the playlist, teachers can gather formative assessment data to identify those who might benefit most from one-on-one attention. Language Practice: Engage students in conversation practice, pronunciation exercises, or grammar activities.

Blended Learning 479

Blended Learning Differentiated Instruction Groups Strategy 479

Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Keeping that focus in a busy classroom environment is not easy, especially in a digital environment where the internet competes for learners attention. Dr. Robin Wisniewski, the author of Promoting Student Attention , recently joined us for an insightful webinar full of strategies to improve attention in the classroom.

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Gamification Personalized Learning Strategy EdTech 130

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Despite being incredibly busy, each classroom teacher, building administrator, and district-level leader in this group joined with the noble goal of creating practical resources for fellow educators struggling through the transition to emergency remote learning. You lived and led through this experience yourselves.

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LMS Learning Groups Exercises 406

Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In today’s K-12 education ecosystem, most classroom management tools have moved online. The first ‘lite’ option that most educators think of is Google Classroom. If you have an LMS you love, Google Classroom often won’t work well with it because it isn’t well-aligned with industry standards.

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Moodle Google Classroom LMS 195

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It’s about building lifelong friendships, networking, developing social skills, and discovering who you are outside of the classroom. Adequate sleep, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and mindfulness practices can significantly impact your academic performance and social interactions.

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Digital Citizenship Study Strategy Exercises 447

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2023

How can teachers determine their power standards and assess student mastery in a way that’s both fun and effective? One way to begin is by utilizing a scoring system to single out the standards that align to the chief priorities in your classroom. So, how do we even begin to tackle this mess?

Assessment 101

Assessment Classroom How To Exercises 101

Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

That means we shouldn’t just use edtech to replace worksheets, run “drill and kill” exercises, or crunch assessment performance numbers. To better understand how using technology can create equity in schools, we’ll outline how technology creates more equitable situations in the classroom.

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Accessibility Technology E-rate Data 336

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2012

To date, these statistics are: 140 million+ lessons delivered, 500 million+ exercises done, and 6+ million unique visits per month. The Khan Academy site now contains over 3000 videos mapped to the Common Core and associated assessments that allow learners to practice and reinforce skills acquired through the videos.

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Khan Academy Flipped Classroom Digital Divide Common Core 286

Digital Promise

AUGUST 26, 2021

“You have these beautiful experiences that we do in different modalities in the classroom, but now they’re up on the walls. The teacher, library media tech, or counselor can be involved with reflection exercises, which are really where the rubber meets the road—as kids make connections between who they are and who they want to become.”.

Education 421

Education Libraries Blended Learning Exercises 421

Neo LMS

AUGUST 20, 2020

Read more: Why an LMS is a great tool for an EFL flipped classroom. The number of students who attend an online lecture is not limited by how big a classroom or lecture hall is — anyone who can view the recorded lecture can be the educator’s student.

Online Learning 370

Online Learning Learning Education Flipped Classroom 370

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2017

To help achieve an ROI we increased the number of formal observations and evaluations, collected learning artifacts (lesson plans, assessments, student work, etc.) They have also been completing job-embedded tasks after these sessions and completed a reflective questionnaire as part of ICLE’s Digital Practice Assessment (DPA) process.

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Learning Outcomes Assessment Advocacy 255

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2017

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogy—the tech topics most important to your teaching—as well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Flip the classroom. Be creative.

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Differentiated Instruction BYOD Common Core Digital Citizenship 195

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

It was an unanticipated scheduling issue that challenged Dr. Bruce Robertson to completely redesign a classroom course to fit an online/in-class hybrid format—in just two weeks. In its stead, he was offered a 150-seat classroom on campus. At the end of the day, students assess how they did and adjust accordingly.

Classroom 155

Classroom Exercises Gamification Course 155

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

Thanks to the efforts of many devoted professionals and the financial support of more, there are a wide variety of free/inexpensive sources for books that students can use for classroom activities as well as pleasure. In school subscriptions, quizzes are available to assess student basic comprehension skills. Open Library.

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Libraries Mobility eBook Tablets 459