A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 16, 2023

Innovative assessments The changing formats and contexts of assignments have necessitated a corresponding evolution in assessment methods. With the online environment's openness and the integration of game elements and real-time feedback, a wide range of assessment options have materialized.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Our decisions need to focus on helping students by designing assessments and ways to show what they have learned while also promoting voice and choice in learning. Some questions to consider when deciding on methods or tools can be: How can we promote more interactive and collaborative experiences for students?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

That means they need to be able to flex their metacognitive muscles by setting goals, tracking and monitoring their progress, reflecting on their learning, and assessing their own work. Lessons that encourage conversation and collaboration are more likely to be engaging for students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

As an educational leader, Dawn is passionate about providing educational opportunities to students and educators alike. Through Advancement Courses, she is proud to be a part of providing valuable resources to the world of education.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

We talked about building student agency into the various parts of the project to increase student engagement and motivation. We discussed strategies for collecting formative assessment data to ensure we knew what support students needed from us as they worked. interdisciplinaryproject.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 3, 2021

Think about the space you want to create for students to communicate and feel part of the learning community. They should be able to ask questions and find class resources whenever they need them. How do I assess students ? How can I promote collaboration between students at home and students in my classroom?

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Buying resources and tech for your school is a big responsibility and choosing the right equipment can be tricky. Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. Aim to keep students engaged.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

Effective communication is vital, as it ensures that all stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and students, are well-informed and engaged. Additionally, strategic planning and resource management are central to optimizing educational outcomes within budget constraints.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By encouraging students to decode unfamiliar words in context, educators enhance comprehension and prepare them for standardized assessments. Digital citizenship education is essential as students navigate online environments. Statistics show that a significant number of people engage with games regularly.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a recent study , students using personalized learning paths improved their test scores by 71%, compared to a 54% improvement with regular e-learning. By focusing on each student’s unique needs, personalized learning is a powerful way to help close achievement gaps. Some kids are zoning out, while others are racing ahead.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 3, 2024

can help transform traditional quizzes or tests into more engaging, game-like experiences. It will help mentors assess student level and understanding so the instruction may be tailored as the need arises. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. We don’t have to be the experts; we just need to know enough to get our students started exploring and creating with AI.

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Hapara

JANUARY 16, 2024

Read on for a full rundown of how it can help educators use technology to enhance student engagement. Hāpara Workspace Hāpara Workspace is a tool that brings together all of a lesson, project or unit’s learning resources and activities into one spot. It’s also simple to include student choice. What is the SAMR Model then?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Designing Blended Learning for Student Engagement and Achievement “By the end of the course, you will be able to design and implement meaningful blended learning experiences with objective-aligned assessments and activities that foster core 21st-century skills.”

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 24, 2020

Interviews with teachers, administrators, and other researchers showed us that “Look for” documents offer teachers and administrators a mutual starting point for collaborative visioning, self-assessment, and collective goal-setting for classroom practice. Read our White Paper: RPPforCS Resources for Projects.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2020

Edtech can reduce a school’s administrative burden through various systems and automated processes, and also improve the student learning experience through engaging learning materials, targeted support during the learning process, assessment of mastery and progress tracking. Better student engagement rates.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It also handles routine tasks like attendance, scheduling, and even powers chatbots to answer student questions, reducing administrative load. This not only lightens the burden for teachers but also helps schools allocate resources more effectively. Can you adjust lessons or assessments on the fly?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

We need to build in mechanisms into our lessons to collect formative assessment data. In my previous post, I focused on strategies teachers can use before a lesson to assess prior knowledge. Below are strategies I have used during my lessons to learn about what my students know or can do. Poll the Class with Mentimeter.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Depending on the number (and age) of students, access to training and technologies, as well as on various other resources, it can take between a few weeks and up to a year. Thankfully, educators are resourceful and students resilient. Here’s how it can help: Centralize all learning resources.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding Our Students’ Needs When I work with teachers to design learning experiences that strive to meet students where they are in their individual learning journeys, the first item on the agenda is pre-assessments. Before diving into the unit, he administers a pre-assessment to his diverse class of 30 students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Vocabulary Development: “Speak like a Geek” allows students to teach and learn domain-specific terms. Collaboration: Students can work in groups while ensuring individual accountability. Efficient Research Skills: Students learn to conduct quick research, enhancing their ability to gather relevant information efficiently.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is important both for learners and teachers. It helps them find a balance between frontal lessons and individual study, interaction and reflection, formal evaluation and self-assessment. . Today’s educational technology makes it easier to support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond it.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Personalized Learning: AI allows educational content and instruction to be tailored to individual students’ abilities, needs and interests. This promotes better student engagement and accelerated learning. This helps students move through material at their own pace, whether faster or slower.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

During a session at FETC 2024, Tom Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, dove into just what, exactly, makes for the effective use of edtech in supporting student engagement. Simply incorporating a device into the classroom doesn’t mean students will automatically engage with their learning. “A

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Complex Problem Solving: Tasks that involve higher-order thinking and problem-solving, such as math word problems, scientific experiments, or coding projects, often require different amounts of time for students to analyze, understand, and solve. This flexible approach helps to ensure that all students get what they need to be successful.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

Those living farther away from their school district may not be able to access the same resources or may be more likely to miss days of school because of their living situations, with states like North Carolina and Maine seeing a significant rise in absenteeism in rural students.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Educators want assessments to be instructionally useful and provide data they can use to help students learn, but not all assessments do that. So what do instructionally useful assessments look like? Designing instructionally useful assessments does not have to be difficult.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Assess Learning and Stay Organized. To help students stay better organized, Halla recommends using Remind101 to remind students of upcoming assignments. Halla also uses polleverywhere.com to assess learning. Students only need a QR code for the learning process to begin. myViewBoard.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 26, 2021

Even if it’s for sharing learning resources! In asynchronous learning, the largest objective is student engagement. That’s why it’s good to lay out your intentions so all students can understand the final goals and, most importantly, why they should try to engage in the first place. Set clear goals.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Instead of allowing these fears to stop us from leaning on technology to transfer some information, we should focus on how we can best support students in developing the skills to engage deeply with media. Provide different texts or media for each group to keep the activity engaging and tailored to various interests or learning levels.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 10, 2019

The project-based lessons include STEM concepts such as coding and 3D design and provide instructors with resources such as poster templates, 3D print files and step-by-step guides. In addition to corporate resources, higher learning institutions are partnering with K–12 schools to offer resources and training. by Erika Gimbel.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Animoto facilitates the production of videos out of photos, clips, and music using templates and existing resources or imported ones. The app allows students to use their creative potential and maximize it through additional tools. Animoto helps students develop 21st-century skills as it can be integrated with PBL activities. .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2024

The Importance of Community in Education A sense of belonging enhances student engagement, improves academic performance, and supports mental health. In virtual settings, where students might otherwise feel disconnected, building community becomes even more critical. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 5, 2022

LMSs allow teachers to create classes and share them with students. These systems also provide assessments, feedback and reporting tools, as well as automation and gamification, among many other features. They provide additional content based on each student’s activity and interests. LXP-related features.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Moore have organized the self-assessment tool into three sections: The context and design of your course. Jenks stressed that “the most important thing is thinking about the syllabus from a student’s perspective.” Part of being able to consider the students’ perspectives is knowing who is taking your classes.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Counting the number of raised student hands to measure student engagement? There’s a lot more to understanding the engagement of a strong classroom, according to professional learning expert Jim Knight. Student engagement can take many forms. Are students doing the task presented to them?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It’s online assessment, practice, and instruction for K-6 students with a tagline: Curiously fun, amazingly effective, refreshingly affordable. Education Galaxy provides online assessment, practice, and instruction in a highly engaging environment for students. I give new webtools about two minutes.

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