eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Students arrive in classrooms with different backgrounds, abilities, interests, and ways of learning. From AI-powered assessment platforms that adjust to student responses to collaborative tools that facilitate peer learning, technology gives educators powerful options for differentiating instruction across their entire classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Research-Based Strategies for Distance Learning with Dr. Matthew Rhoads Dr. Matthew Rhoads is teaching at a distance and coaching other teachers to improve their teaching as well. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me. I hope you’ll check out Planboard now!

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Maybe the 45-minute commute had a little to do with it, but the main culprit was how I used available time in the classroom. Since I was not very open to risks and convinced that the most critical aspect of my job was to get through the curriculum, my sole focus was on direct instruction. Each night I came home exhausted.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 2, 2025

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, something I discuss at great length in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms. Learning pathways, differentiated instruction, and MTSS/ RTI practices ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or learning differences.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

.” This is a sentiment I’ve heard repeatedly from teachers navigating the demands of the concurrent classroom. As I’ve said in previous blog posts, teaching in a concurrent classroom is the most challenging teaching assignment I can imagine. ” Essentially, this is a two-station rotation.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Why Would a Teacher Use the Flipped Classroom Model? First, let’s establish the value of the flipped classroom in case you have never used this blended learning model. The flipped classroom was designed to invert the traditional approach to instruction and practice/application.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. In this blog post, you’ll discover ten topics that can help you improve your online or blended classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Research around the pedagogy of effective blended learning will help you understand how to effectively combine your physical classroom and your online classroom. Learn How 2.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. I still can’t believe how much time and focus there was on how to manage a classroom effectively. For more strategies on how to improve feedback click HERE.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

Most teachers dedicate significant time and energy to their instructor role, explaining complex concepts and processes and modeling specific strategies and skills. Despite a growing body of research on the power of feedback, it is easy to neglect in classrooms because teachers feel pressure to cover content.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

In today’s educational landscape, the emphasis on inclusion and creating the least restrictive environments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) has significantly reshaped classroom dynamics. Teacher 1: Differentiated Instruction Station At this station, students are grouped by their reading comprehension levels.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2020

Teachers are questioning how the instructional strategies they have used in the past will work if students are coming to school on a modified schedule or if they are learning online. It makes differentiating instruction more manageable. Setting Up Your Classroom for a Station Rotation in the Era of Social Distancing.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2020

For example, most teachers use flexible grouping strategies in the classroom based on the objectives of a lesson. They may provide whole group instruction, work with small groups, and conference with individual students. Whole Group Sessions Connect learners online Build community (e.g.,

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Past posts have explored blended strategies like station rotation and choice boards , which make learning more personal in remote and hybrid environments. List tasks in a learning management system (Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom) and use a Google Sheet for students to color in once a task has been completed.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Unfortunately, with most children still not back in the classroom and a second wave upon us, schools, students, and educators must be ready for the further impact that this will have. The pivotal role of edtech in the hybrid classroom. Here are a few reasons why: It facilitates differentiated instruction.

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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 7, 2023

In a recent article, Canadian researchers identified the greatest challenges to implementing effective differentiated instruction in the classroom. Topping the list were teacher workload , lack of time , the perceived complexity and difficulty of differentiating , and the increasingly diverse needs of individual students 1.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 24, 2021

As teachers navigate online learning, hybrid schedules, or the demands of the concurrent classroom, I’ve recommended the station rotation model. I know this recommendation may seem odd given that most teachers are not in classrooms daily with students, or if they are, there are strict social distancing protocols in place.

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Hapara

JANUARY 17, 2024

Using differentiation strategies in the classroom helps you meet learners where they are. Why is it important to use differentiated instruction in the classroom? When teachers successfully employ differentiation strategies in the classroom, academic achievement becomes accessible to more learners.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

Thanks to the pervasiveness of easy-to-use and free web-based tools, most teachers have one or more computers in the classroom with internet access. Because of this, educators have come to expect students to participate actively in the learning process and transfer their knowledge from the classroom to life. Why does it matter?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

The opportunity now presents itself to personalize by ability grouping and a differentiated process. Here is where station rotation can be an invaluable asset as a data-enhanced teaching strategy to close learning gaps by maximizing the time available in class. Data or evidence is essential when using rotations.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 4, 2020

Here is an interesting visual we designed based on Marcus Guido’s article “20 Differentiated Instruction Strategies and Examples”. The visual contains ideas and tips on how to personalize.read more

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Parents, teachers and administrators have had an overwhelmingly positive response to the effective use of digital tools in the classroom. Classrooms with digital tools allow ­students to collaborate in groups to ­problem-solve, which is a critical skill needed in college and in the modern workforce. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Blended learning is one of many strategies that can add a level of personalization while also making the experience a bit more personal with the right conditions. Based on what I have seen during my work in schools and through the sharing on social media, the majority of what educators are calling blended learning is blended instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

.” Reason #2: Free Teachers to Work with Individual and Small Groups of Students The playlist model allows teachers to delegate the delivery of basic information to videos and other multimedia resources, freeing them to concentrate on personalized and differentiated instruction.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For more news on scaffolds for ELLs, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As schools continue to serve an increasingly diverse student body, many educators face the challenge of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-rich classrooms. Effective scaffolds for ELLs by content area 1.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 15, 2021

Strategies introduced range from conventional tools such as quick writes, online websites, and visual writing to unconventional approaches such as Twitter novels, comics, and Google Earth lit trips. By the time educators finish this class, they will be ready to implement many new writing tools in their classroom. What You Get.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Students come into our classrooms with different life experiences, prior knowledge, and language proficiencies. Once teachers have pre-assessment data, it’s time to design differentiated students-centered lessons! “Differentiation means tailoring instruction to meet individual needs.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

I attribute this success to our pre-pandemic strategy — we already had a blended learning system in place that helped us accommodate remote education. Differentiated instruction. Differentiated instruction is a must for them. Differentiated instruction is a must for them.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

When he worked at the middle school level, Coley said his staff had a lot of issues with students sticking gum on classroom furniture. Differentiate Instruction with Homework Feedback Forms. Differentiate Instruction with Homework Feedback Forms. CDW VV2 Strategy. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 18, 2019

As educators, we innately know that our students bring different learner profiles to our classrooms. Differentiated instruction is a method by which we can tackle this challenge and find new ways to help our students. The post Differentiating Instruction with Technology appeared first on EdTechTeacher.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 26, 2019

Educators now have access anytime from anywhere to people, ideas, resources, strategies, and feedback. Effective strategies to remind adults we are preparing kids for the future not the adults for the future The mental health of students. Feeling genuinely supported in taking risks and being innovative in the classroom.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Here are the main benefits of using microlearning in the online classroom: Microlearning is learner-centric. Adding microlearning in the virtual classroom is actually a big step towards the learner-centered approach to education. in your classroom. Read more: Implementing differentiated instruction: the good and the bad.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 30, 2023

Teachers can incorporate instructional strategies that scaffold content, such as visuals, graphic organizers, and word banks, to facilitate comprehension and engagement. Recognizing and valuing their diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences fosters a sense of belonging and enhances engagement in the classroom.

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Digital Promise

JULY 29, 2019

The Differentiating Instruction to Support Refugee Students micro-credential aims to build differentiation strategies along content, process, product, and learning environment to promote the highest levels of learning for all students in a classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This includes in-person and tech-enabled learning that is specifically focused on strengthening culturally responsive teaching, differentiated instruction, and inclusive practices. These conversations aim to identify effective teaching strategies, areas for improvement, and innovative instructional approaches.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

School leaders have been asking teachers to differentiate instruction for the better part of two decades. When employed as part of a comprehensive educational strategy, the effective use of technology provides tools, resources, data, and supportive systems that increase teaching opportunities and promote efficiency.

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