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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

3 – Social Media Tools in Teaching – Using Them the Right Way I’ve seen social media used in ways that aren’t very safe or effective. For example, when teachers post their video conferencing links publicly on social media, they are unknowingly allowing unwanted attendees to enter their online classrooms.

Course 491
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Farewell, 2020: Lessons Learned

Catlin Tucker

It also provided friends and family with an update on my life in a pre-social media world. As an advocate of blended learning, my focus is on helping teachers design and facilitate learning experiences that are differentiated for specific groups of students and personalized for individual learners. This is not new.

Learning 544
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Professional Learning Communities: Using the 5Es to Give Teachers Agency and Maximize Productivity

Catlin Tucker

They may conduct online research, talk to colleagues, join a Twitter chat, connect with experts on social media, and/or commit to a book study. The goal is to learn as much as they can! Explain: Time to Share Your Learning. Elaborate: Apply Your Learning. Looking for a summer read?

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10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

I typically like to schedule my class capstone projects at a time when administrators can watch the presentations and we can celebrate the learning. Product display is also a great time to take pictures to share on social media and publicly celebrate learning with public displays and student-created bulletin boards.

Learning 485
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Would You Rather: Transfer and Apply

Catlin Tucker

Option 1 Science: Design a new experiment to test a scientific hypothesis Science: Write a research paper on an environmental issue Math: Solve a set of problems and explain your solutions in a video tutorial Math: Develop a math game that helps others learn about a mathematical concept or process English : Write an essay analyzing the symbolism in (..)

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Learning in the Digital Age

eSchool News

In an era of information abundance, students use digital tools and online networks to connect with diverse sources of information, experts, and peers, shaping their own learning networks. In the digital age, this translates to incorporating varied digital media, adaptive technologies, and customizable learning pathways.