A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2021

There is always a great deal of focus on the why, how, and what in relation to standards, curriculum, and essential concepts when it comes to learning. Accomplishing this feat also requires educators to take into account when and where students learn. In this post, I am going to focus on where learning can and should happen.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 8, 2023

One of the best and most gratifying aspects of my job is getting into classrooms and providing feedback to leaders, who, in turn, help their teachers grow. Over the years, the state of Utah has provided me with a plethora of opportunities to work with schools on Personalized Competency-Based Learning ( PCBL ).

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2025

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, teacher retention and customized learning are at the forefront of discussions among educators and administrators. Walker serves as the assistant principal of teaching and learning at Carrollton High School.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

To best prepare students, we need to find opportunities for them to learn about STEM and can do so at any grade level or in any content area. When students experience STEM learning, there are many benefits beyond the skills they build in STEM. How to get started with STEM in your classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Time is of the essence to get it right so that all kids can benefit from a quality learning experience that pushes them to think while limiting learning loss and achievement gaps. Balance Remote learning does not mean piling on excessive amounts of work on our learners. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

There has always been technology in the classroom, even if it hasn’t always been welcome. Then see some common modern additions to the classroom ranging from computers to smartphones. Continue reading to learn everything you always wanted to know about technology in the classroom. . Types of Technology in the Classroom.

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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. Getting started with learning about Artificial Intelligence. And how can we get started today in our classrooms?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The events of the last nine months have launched the phrase “blended learning” into the mainstream. I worry that instead of articulating the value of a powerful blend of online and offline learning, teachers are receiving the message that they “must” adopt blended learning to meet the demands of the moment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Today's three guests are expert authors of the newly released The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Is it helpful? Should it be welcomed in schools?

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

I host a podcast called The Balance and wrote a book titled Balance with Blended Learning because I see teachers struggling with balance in every coaching and training session I facilitate. When we design learning experiences with balance in mind, the output of a lesson will feel more balanced too.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 29, 2021

While the education sector is not particularly known as an early adopter of modern technology, we have seen definite improvements in this respect. The pandemic has opened the doors to the use of IoT solutions in the classroom as a sign of evolution from the occasional usage of technology in our lessons. VR headsets. Pen scanners.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

With the shift to remote learning due to COVID-19, students and educators suddenly found themselves spending more time online than ever before. This new learning environment also placed a heightened focus on digital citizenship, which generally refers to how we use technology safely and responsibly.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. Classroom management isn’t something I have struggled with. That’s not to say that I haven’t had challenging students throughout my 16 years in the classroom, but their behavior is never an ongoing issue or distraction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Outline of: Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better Sponsor: Research Quest Introducing Tom Mullaney What is Figma? Click Here Sponsor Episode 804 - 10 Minute Teacher Podcast Fantastic Figjam Makes Brainstorming and Collaboration in the Classroom Better What is Figjam? What is Figjam?

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This cloud reflects the actions or physical manifestations of engagement, such as learning, interest, participation, focus, attention, and curiosity. I’ll be opening registration for cohort 2 of my Blended Learning Coaching Course in January! .” Below is the wordcloud created from their responses.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 15, 2021

With free financial literacy courses for high school and middle school, social-emotional learning, and digital literacy classes, today we highlight six ways you can help students learn real-world skills. We talked to educator Alyssa Lyons about how to bring real-world skills to your classroom with some powerful curriculum.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2022

They comprise the core of any meaningful learning experience and are at the heart of virtually every type of pedagogical approach. While the value of great questions is understood, it is also vital to examine the types that are being used regularly in the classroom. Typically, there is no definitive right or wrong response.

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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. From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Benefit #2: Accommodates Multiple Learning Styles.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In fact, interactive whiteboards have astonishing potential to make learning more engaging and effective in many surprising ways. Keep reading on to learn more about how interactive whiteboards are reshaping education or check out how ViewSonic is creating engaging spaces using all forms of EdTech. Interactive Whiteboards: A History.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 19, 2023

My focus is on both ChatGPT as well as the new Notion AI tool and the practical ways I'm using them in my everyday classroom activities. From budgets to banking to credit and savings, choose a topic and use it in your classroom with EVERFI’s free financial literacy lesson plans. Welcome to an extended episode focusing on AI!

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Neo LMS

MAY 6, 2021

I have long believed that spring presents an excellent time for educators to explore new ideas and try some new digital tools in the classroom. It did not require a board to project the questions, and students were able to collaborate and build their teamwork skills as they played the game and passed the time on the bus, learning!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

With increases in technology and adapting to both remote and hybrid learning , we have seen them become nimble while embracing innovative pathways to create a more equitable learning experience. There were definitely excellent practices taking place in classrooms across the globe. Now don't get me wrong.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

I definitely liked the thrill of winning but equally so interacting with my friends while we played the games. Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. I started bringing them back again this year after remote learning due to the COVID pandemic. As a kid growing up, I loved board games.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. Here are five ways to integrate gamification into your classroom, using tools like Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Blooket. This choice element gets students invested in the activity.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 18, 2022

Video-assisted learning is a growing strategic teaching approach in many modern classrooms. This article will give you the information you need to make sure you can implement video-assisted learning successfully and continue forward with good judgement for a variety of students and different situations.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Online learning has become a prevalent part of the educational landscape. It enables learning to continue when distancing is a necessity. However, for students living with neurodivergent traits, e-learning can be problematic. Learning difficulties like dyslexia form part of this definition, too.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 9, 2022

What is blended learning? But blended learning actually encompasses multiple pedagogies and learning methods, some of which you probably already experienced or used. But blended learning actually encompasses multiple pedagogies and learning methods, some of which you probably already experienced or used.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As schools across the country are still deciding on how to safely return to school, I have been slowly working through some new ideas, trying to plan around what may be a year full of transitions into and out of our classrooms. 5 Ideas for anywhere learning. Read more: Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this episode, Jesse Lubinsky, a former classroom teacher and education evangelist for Adobe, shares 10 awesome free ways that teachers can use Adobe Express in their classrooms. – Vicki, your podcast host and friendly fellow classroom teacher.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress, many classrooms remain online in some capacity. Now is a particularly helpful time to consider implementing blended or hybrid learning, two strategies that allow for independent or remote learning. What Are Blended Learning and Hybrid Learning? As for the differences?

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Neo LMS

APRIL 16, 2020

As the new coronavirus becomes an increasingly integral aspect of daily life, the onset of an extended remote learning platform looms near. While the remote learning format may be a temporary solution, whether the recent pandemic will necessitate ongoing learning from home is ultimately uncertain. Make it personal.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Not long ago, mobile devices were considered perfect for any past-time activity, and had no place in the classroom. But when students are allowed to bring their own devices to school, these can become valuable learning tools. Top 3 myths about BYOD in the classroom. Adopting BYOD in schools seems like a win-win situation.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 17, 2021

Hybrid learning continues to be on the minds of schools and districts. Either they are beginning to get ready to shift from remote learning, or challenges have arisen after meticulously planning for a smooth rollout. Like virtually every district and school, educators were experiencing some challenges with hybrid learning.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 30, 2020

English teachers using StudySync have a wealth of online resources they can use to keep students learning remotely. Teachers using StudySync can use the Access Prior Knowledge Activities in the First Read Lessons to engage students in asynchronous online discussions using Google Classroom or a learning management system, like Schoology.

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Hapara

APRIL 8, 2025

One way they are transforming learning is through Hpara classroom management tools. For Tmaki College , Hpara provides a path to equitable and learner-centered education while helping educators manage their digital classroom. To support their digital learning mission, the school operates a lease-to-own system for Chromebooks.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

For several years, Buncee has been one of my favorite creation tools; both for personal use and for classroom instruction. Now, Buncee’s recent integration with Microsoft’s Immersive Reader makes the platform even more accessible for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities to learn 21st-Century Skills and express themselves.

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