eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Key points: Literacy is critical for students–and elementary years are a pivotal time These online tools help students develop essential literacy skills See related article: How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction For more news on literacy, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Fall is the best time of year in Montana.

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Hapara

JANUARY 13, 2025

In her upper elementary classroom, educator Kristine Nannini noticed that disorganized students not only had trouble focusing on their own learning but often distracted classmates. Highlights allows teachers to differentiate instruction in several different ways. Educators see distraction play out with their learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

She is the author of the book “Bad at Math? Why did you write the book? How to Differentiate Instruction in Elementary Math eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading. Dismantling harmful beliefs that hinder equitable mathematics education” published by Corwin Press.

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Hapara

APRIL 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Read on for digital citizenship activities you can use in elementary, middle school or high school. Download the free e-book 3.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Episode 388 Digital Resources Mentioned: EVERFI and WORD Force , amazing reading games for reading literacy Wixie one of Debbie's favorite tech tools for young learners Book Creator – students can write their own ebooks. So tell us a little bit about your journey. Related Episodes Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 21, 2023

His book, Teach From Your Best Self: A Guide to Thriving in the Classroom , will be released by Routledge in August 2023. So the book, “Teach for Your Best Self,” offers a roadmap and an entryway into how we can start looking at education both for ourselves as well as system-wise to make it a sustainable profession for people.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

For instance, in an elementary science class, a teacher designing a unit focused on ecosystems can empower students by allowing them to choose an ecosystem they are genuinely interested in exploring. Students can choose a book or story that appeals to their interests or curiosity.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Anastasis Academy Classroom Management Interactive book Knowledge (remember) Language Arts Math Phonics Primary Elementary Secondary Elementary Software Understand (describe, explain) adaptive android curriculum differentiate individualized moby max mobymax personalized tablet technology win'

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Thirty-nine percent of the books children access through the program are opened for the first time outside of school hours, and books have been accessed over 71,718,216 times since the inception of the program in 2012, equating to over 336 million minutes spent reading.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

In addition, many also post homework assignments, calendars of events, book lists, field trip itineraries, and so forth. Using a blog hits many important curriculum areas, such as differentiating instruction as well as meeting many Common Core Standards (see here & here for examples).

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction. If you’re looking for a way to start integrating technology into an early elementary classroom, Hāpara has a digital citizenship course for grades K-2 with activities for each grade level. Another project Heather supported was with the fifth grade team.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Supporting a diverse population of learners Joliet District 86 includes fifteen elementary schools, four junior high schools, one early childhood center and one alternative school, serving over 9,600 learners. Veronica Hatch, a fifth grade educator at Isaac Singleton Elementary School agrees. Marshall Elementary School.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

They come from sources such as the Michigan Open Book Project, Core Knowledge, CK-12, OpenStax and OER Commons. You can also share specific texts with individual students or small groups to differentiate instruction and personalize learning. The Michigan Open Book Project created this digital textbook for kindergarteners.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As the visual arts teacher at an elementary school in Brooklyn, N.Y., I teach art via a program called Teaching for Artistic Behavior, which values student choice and agency and aligns perfectly with trauma-informed instruction. Finding ways to differentiate instruction is just as important.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In elementary school, the classroom teacher often serves that function. We worked with an elementary school that had multi-grade wings for long-term personalization. Within the classroom, personalized instruction has increased in popularity. This allows you to customize instruction to the particular needs of individual students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. Leave a review on iTunes to enter today’s contest for the Makerbot Replicator Mini+ and Billy’s book! Get a 45-day free trial of SmartLab Game-Based Learning Software.

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Buncee

JUNE 11, 2021

This year, in the midst of our Exhibition journey focusing on wildlife conservation, my students were inspired to create haikus after listening to the book Animal Ark. My students immediately began crafting their haikus after listening to the book. Meet the Author. Follow Barbie’s class on Twitter!

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Math mystery puzzles An elementary educator in Texas created interactive math activities for learners. You can also share it with a single learner, a group or the entire class for differentiated instruction. How do you learn how to use Google Sheets?

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 31, 2022

Currently, Monica serves four elementary schools in her district. Providing whole class instruction, small groups, assign differentiated instruction, collaborative work, or individual practice. in Elementary Education from Georgia State University. To conclude the lesson, teachers can assign formative assessments.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Rogers Elementary fourth-grade teacher Sudhir Vasal created math lesson pathways so each child can progress at their own pace. Rogers Elementary School here set a three-alarm fire in the library. Rogers Elementary Principal Lisa Lovato. Differentiated instruction was conceived in the 1950s. What can that look like?

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

But for others, the teacher is still central to the picture, using technology as a means to support differentiated instruction. School leaders hope that the support and understandings shared by people they view as experts will help teachers learn how to perfect personalized-learning instruction. Graphic credit: Jenny Abamu.

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iLearn Technology

APRIL 13, 2015

One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson. link] Students can create stories and turn them into a book. link] A storybook site that celebrates reading and books. |Kelly Tenkely|. Visual-Spatial.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today, during parent-teacher conferences, a parent approached me and asked, “Did you used to teach at Meramec Elementary School?” When I graduated with my master’s degree in education, there was a popular book that urged teachers not to smile for the first days of school. I remember being so frustrated and ready to quit.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

McGrath is a K-5 ELL teacher at West View Elementary School, a small inner-city school in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Valdez is a kindergarten teacher at Minnie Mars Jamieson Elementary at Chicago Public Schools. I have given my students over 10,000 books.” The two runners-up are Timothy McGrath and Virginia Valdez.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Download the free e-book Strategies and activities to promote social and emotional skills So how can you promote social and emotional development in your classroom? You can start teaching these skills in elementary and continue developing social and emotional skills for high school students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2023

Today, during parent-teacher conferences, a parent approached me and asked, “Did you used to teach at Meramec Elementary School?” When I graduated with my master’s degree in education, there was a popular book that urged teachers not to smile for the first days of school. I remember being so frustrated and ready to quit.

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wwwatanabe

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Teachers and librarians shouldn''t tell students not to read a book if it''s above their reading level because the student might be highly motivated to read that text regardless of it being "above" their reading level and therefore might be highly successful with reading it. I read that book in college!

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

Carol Ann Tomlinson, a guru in differentiation, defines this component for us: “…at its core, differentiated instruction means addressing ways in which students vary as learners.” Kim Mattina curated a digital book in Book Creator with several templates to choose from. The Book of Templates.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

- Discovery Education´s Digital Resources and Comprehensive Professional Development System to Create Authentic STEM Teaching and Learning Environments for Elementary Students- Silver Spring, Md. Those resources include: Discovery Education’s award-winning Science Techbook.

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N2Y

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The elementary student this was designed for loves the solar system! I appreciate that there is an option to pin symbols so they can be easily accessed and placed into the different products like schedules, books, games, flashcards, and much more. Can you share an example of a lesson that your pre?service Claire Garrett.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Catlin has written several books on the subject of Blended Learning , and she has been sharing many ideas to support teachers during this time of remote and hybrid learning. Catlin has shared many blended learning models in her books and blog posts. This model is NOT just for elementary! Blended Learning Models to Try Now.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

This could involve using differentiated instruction, incorporating multicultural education, or employing a range of assessment methods. Adaptive teaching: Reflective practice of two elementary teachers’ visions and adaptations during literacy instruction. Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And, there are group book reads designed to build a common vocabulary that will lead to common understandings about topics such as race and equity. Jay is an accomplished author, having co-authored 17 books, including the award-winning and best-selling Understanding by Design series with Grant Wiggins. See his books here.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 24, 2023

And if you’re keen on exploring further, I have another post filled with carefully selected classroom management books. These books provide deeper dives into various strategies, philosophies, and real-world applications, reinforcing the research-based approaches I’m sharing here. The Elementary School Journal, 59(1), 158–.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 20, 2016

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page. I am now just about booked through the end of March and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Look for contact information at the Booking Site.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 21, 2021

Then follow up with differentiated instructional activities. Grades 2-12: This site, developed by the University of Texas at Austin, has CCSS-aligned downloadable performance tasks for elementary through high school including rubrics and student work samples. Note: The free version only supports one assignment per week.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Booking Info – It is time to think about your school or conference needs. Check out my Booking Page. I am now booked through the end of March, and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Look for contact information at the Booking Site. Part 4: Tech Resources and Tools for Differentiated Learning … Writing Engagement.

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