EdTech Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

A year or so into the pandemic, the Tennessee district had completed a detailed needs assessment that spanned every school and classroom. Now, through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, KCS was about to receive more than $114 million to spend on a wide range of learning improvement projects.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

There are right and wrong ways to work with our students and help them learn. We must be grounded in reality and equip ourselves with the knowledge of neuroscience, learning, and how we can best help kids move forward. 10 Ways to Move Forward: Learning Gaps, SEL, and Practical Tips to Take Your Classroom Further Post-Pandemic.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

I want students to know that their teachers are there to support them as they work because learning is a process and everyone needs feedback and help to improve. I want students to be intrinsically motivated to revisit and improve their work because they feel like active agents in the learning process.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. However, his formative assessments have a twist — students are all answering DIFFERENT math questions. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. Opening Graphic.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 26, 2014

It really puts into perspective why we make many of the decisions that we do at New Milford High School as to why we decided to implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative and don''t mandate the use of one specific tool to support learning. Let it support learning." The assessment and feedback pieces are also critical.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

In the last two blogs, I have focused on strategies teachers can use to 1) assess prior knowledge before a lesson and 2) check for understanding during a lesson. I’ve suggested that teachers build mechanisms into their lessons to collect formative assessment data. Learning Log/Blog. Sketchnotes. Exit Ticket. Tell Me How.

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Hapara

APRIL 8, 2025

One way they are transforming learning is through Hpara classroom management tools. Providing an equitable educational experience Supporting a diverse community Tmaki College is the original Manaiakalani Secondary School in New Zealand. He continues, We see the hours the kids are putting into their learning. Are you all right?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 13, 2021

Students might listen to podcasts for several reasons: to learn about a topic, practice listening skills, or analyze the anatomy of an audio program. But the truth is that many podcasts that appeal to adults can also be used in secondary classrooms. Read more: Podcasting in the classroom: The digital tool you should be using.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

PRNewswire/ — IXL, the award-winning personalized learning platform used by 16 million students, has been named a High Quality Evidence-Based Instructional Material for Early Literacy by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

The Resurgence of 3D Printers in Modern Learning Environments. A study by Macquarie University in Australia and educational technology company Makers Empire confirms what’s easy for educators to observe — 3D lessons engage students , enabling them to learn advanced concepts and skills. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/10/2019 - 09:56.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 30, 2017

When I send home the parent survey (via Google Form) at the start of the school year, I always ask parents if they are interested in lending their expertise and time to be on a panel or assess student work. I find it interesting that most teachers at the secondary level do not ask parents to come into the classroom to help out.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 20, 2020

In my most recent book, Balance with Blended Learning , I have a chapter dedicated to providing real-time feedback as students work. I encourage teachers to use blended learning models to create time and space in the classroom to give feedback on their students’ work as they work. 2 Video Comments with Screencastify.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

School leaders need to explain clearly to staff, teachers, parents and students why the technology they are adopting is important and how it is going to improve learning. . Create Compelling Learning Environments. MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out which blended learning program will best fit your classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea. Teachers can use this step to encourage students to assess the credibility of their evidence and select information that effectively strengthens their claims.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Actively Learn is a freemium online education platform that allows students to read a book (or some other document), make comments, answer questions posed by the teacher, and even collaborate with others. What is Actively Learn. Actively Learn is a high-functioning ereader for ELA, social studies, and science students in grades 2-12.

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ViewSonic Education

MAY 13, 2019

Active learning is a teaching method that works wonders. Think about some things you’ve learned. But it was through the process of actually changing that tire that you truly learned the skills. When you did that, you were engaged in active learning. When you did that, you were engaged in active learning.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

It’s exciting to see so many teachers trying this blended learning model and creating opportunities for small group instruction, real-time feedback, collaboration, and differentiated learning. This goes for secondary students too! If I grade something, it is an assessment. 2) Switch up your groups! 10) Mix it up!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

I found that students were happy using the technology, but some would rather complete work pen to paper or do an assessment/project without the technology. . After a year of blended instruction, or a combination of face-to-face learning and online learning, schools are questioning the amount of time students spend in front of screens.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 17, 2018

When I lead blended learning workshops or work as a 1:1 blended learning coach, I field a lot of questions about the design of station rotation lessons. These are just a few of the concerns I hear when I work with secondary teachers on the Station Rotation Model. That is not the case. The Station Rotation Model is flexible.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 25, 2021

[To celebrate our upcoming book, Leadership for Deeper Learning , I am publishing an excerpt each day for a week before its release. We interviewed leaders at 30 different ‘deeper learning’ schools around the world in 2019 and 2020. As you might imagine, we saw some fantastic leading, teaching, and learning.

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Ed Tech from the Ground Up

JUNE 27, 2016

Instead, creating effective personalized learning solutions is just the first step. And that means navigating the debate between segmentation and collaboration that dominates secondary education today. Going Back to School to Learn About Blended Learning. Five Formative Assessment Tools Recommended by Teacher Experts.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). Throughout the school year, I have been assisting them with digital pedagogy as it relates to blended learning and the use of flex spaces.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

Studies show that a family’s engagement has a direct positive impact on a child’s learning success. When families are engaged in their children’s school lives, students have the home support they need to develop a lifelong love of learning. Graduate from high school and attend post-secondary education[2]. Wairimu, M.J.,

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2023

(CAE), a leader in designing innovative performance tasks for measurement and instruction of higher order skills, today announced the immediate availability of its College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+) through a non-exclusive partnership with Pearson [FTSE: PSON.L], the world’s leading learning company.

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Insight Education Group

MARCH 30, 2022

Schools are realizing the very real presence of Secondary Trauma Stress (STS). Secondary Trauma Stress or compassion fatigue is defined by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network as the “emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another. Professional development opportunities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With the current stresses and concerns about generative AI, turning to the vision of a variety of science fiction authors seems a reasonable tool for educators in both secondary and higher education classrooms. A great potential starting place is Asimov’s I, Robot (1950).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In early 2017, organizations that have focused on digital learning came together to better leverage their strengths and capacities for a common goal: improving student success. The first goal was to create an environmental scan of the digital learning environment in higher education with a focus on adaptive technology.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 8, 2021

What we’ve learned working with institutions for over two decades is that plagiarism isn’t just an issue of cheating. However, educators have many solutions can do to overcome these hurdles: Teaching the key values of integrity and referring to them throughout the year, especially during/around the assessment period.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

If that isn't bad enough, UNESCO found that more than half of children and adolescents were not even learning worldwide. Furthermore, in September 2020, UNICEF reported that 1 billion children worldwide aren't learning at all. Once you learn to read, you will be forever free. What will you do with your learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

The discussion was based on the research of primary and secondary documents and was quite creative. Moreover, I have learned more from my teaching colleagues on Twitter than in any professional development sessions I attended. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

Because I love playing with tech and sharing! ;-) Certainly, after I use this technique today, another stormy day in South Georgia, I'll ponder and share with you what I learn and how I'll change. What are some common Mac skills that students should learn? So, here we go. What if I write prompts for the students to secure feedback?

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

This 3-part blog series , featuring guest authors from The Learning Accelerator and MA DESE OET , highlights the importance of centering equity in edtech selection. In this third post, the author describes lessons learned while leading a cohort of diverse schools and districts through a process of strengthening their edtech systems.

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Digital Promise

MAY 14, 2019

The results of large-scale tests may be used by schools or policy-makers to make important decisions such as grouping students by ability or assessing how well schools are doing. Across Canada, researchers and educators have documented the need to transform how the provinces assess literacy and consider more innovative designs.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn steps K–12 IT leaders can take to prevent phishing attacks. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn why focusing on human error is key to protecting sensitive information. When issues occur, use them as learning opportunities. Do you have a secondary network connection? Do you have the proper firewall?

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