The Hechinger Report

APRIL 29, 2024

More than 75 percent of elementary school math teachers said they used their school’s recommended materials, but fewer than 50 percent of high school math teachers said they did. On average, 30 percent of their students were English learners, but some teachers had zero English learners and others had all English learners in their classrooms.

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Instructional Materials Survey Elementary Report 145

Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2021

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. It seems simple. In fact, sometimes it seems like a far off and impossible dream.

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Instructional Materials Professional Learning Education Classroom 332

techlearning

MARCH 14, 2022

Tech & Learning Innovative Leader Awards (Dallas): Best Example of Sustainable Classrooms

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Instructional Materials Examples Classroom Learning 108

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

As schools think about making learning accessible for all students, it is important to consider how instructional materials allow students to interact with information. Traditional textbooks or workbooks provide limited means of interacting with information.

Blended Learning 546

Blended Learning UDL Learning Guidelines 546

Educational Technology Guy

MAY 20, 2015

Mentoring Minds is an educational publishing company that develops K-12 instructional materials to help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. The company's main goal is to provide materials that help students increase their critical analysis and reasoning skills, along with problem solving skills.

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Instructional Materials Common Core Analysis Company 100

eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

These instructional materials have been incredibly valuable to the state’s educational system. CONCORD, NH (March 3, 2022) — In less than eight months, more than 215,000 digital resources have been used by New Hampshire educators, students and families through Discovery Education’s innovative learning platform.

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Instructional Materials EdTech Resources System 98

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

BOSTON – Adaptive learning company HMH today announced HMH Performance Suite –a first-of-its-kind teaching and learning solution that integrates assessment, Tier 1 curriculum and instruction to harmonize K-12 classroom teaching practices on a single platform.

Assessment 102

Assessment Adaptive Learning Instructional Materials Differentiated Instruction 102

Digital Promise

JULY 13, 2021

For example, a product that disseminates instructional materials may be considered successful based on usage data, whereas a product focused on learning interventions or direct instruction may require assessment data evidence to determine success.

EdTech 334

EdTech Learning Instructional Materials Data 334

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Tablets are the number one choice for classroom learning, as they are somewhere in the middle ground between the reliability of laptops and the mobility of smartphones. Challenges of adopting mobile learning in the classroom. What makes them particularly appealing to students is the fact that they can access learning apps on tablets.

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Mobile Learning Mobility Classroom Tablets 183

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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Differentiated Instruction Strategy Guidelines Instructional Materials 124

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

STEM 114

STEM Elementary Instructional Materials Trends 114

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 5, 2019

3 Challenges of Digital Design for K–12 Classrooms. Teachers spend seven or more hours per week, or 250 hours per year , creating or finding instructional materials for the general classroom, said Clark. What we want to do is transform the instructional core.”.

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Twitter Instructional Materials Blended Learning Conference 330

Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Home may be the new classroom, but instructional approaches are slower to change. Zoom took the number one spot in mentions by teachers in 2020, at 60 percent, displacing 2018’s top mention, Google Classroom. Perhaps to be expected, apps that enable creating a virtual classroom were popular.

EdTech 188

EdTech LMS Survey Classroom 188

MiddleWeb

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Few things are more important to Cheryl Mizerny than creating a classroom environment that honors all of her multicultural students. She looks at beliefs, the visual environment, instructional materials, and teaching choices for ways to support everyone's learning.

Classroom 110

Classroom Instructional Materials Learning 110

ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

But amid a rush of new and emerging classroom solutions promising gains in student mental health and well-being, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not all K-12 SEL solutions are created equal. Yet just 22 percent said they felt “very prepared” to teach SEL in classrooms. 1 Social-Emotional Learning Must be Relatable for Students.

Learning 448

Learning Outcomes Exercises Survey 448

Edsurge

OCTOBER 14, 2019

We’ve all seen (or even been) that woefully disorganized student: always turning in late assignments, arriving to class empty-handed or misplacing instructional materials. Teachers have little time to plan or communicate with peers about what is going on in their classrooms. In April of 2019, H?para

How To 167

How To Classroom Instructional Materials Laptops 167

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) classroom setups are very common nowadays, but there are a few aspects to consider before implementing them. I’d like to address here internet-readiness because for BYOD classrooms to be sustainable, schools must have a reliable internet source. Sounds easy. They must know how to teach with technology.

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BYOD Classroom Khan Academy Policies 150

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 1, 2019

However, I do question a great deal of what I see being used in classrooms across the country. Here is where educators have to be critical observers and consumers when something is purchased to support or enhance the curriculum in the classroom. Image Credit Now I am not saying there aren’t sound resources available on the site.

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Assessment Instructional Materials Resources Examples 302

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 19, 2017

In fact, it has been so successful, O-G is being mainstreamed into the general education classroom, as a way to unlock the power of reading for more students. Encouraged by Dr. Orton, she compiled and published instructional materials which provided the foundation for what became known as the Orton-Gillingham Method.

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Training Study Digital Citizenship Instructional Materials 268

Tom Murray

JUNE 21, 2017

In classrooms where teachers view themselves as the key disseminators of information, content is primarily derived from a static textbook, and information isn’t meant to be consumed until a particular point during a larger scope and sequence. These students have come to expect high-quality content—on demand, anytime, and anywhere.

Survey 279

Survey Instructional Materials Social Media Study 279

eSchool News

MAY 22, 2020

Set up a command central for instruction materials. We have to give kudos to our K-12 curriculum and instruction specialists, who came together to form the best group of educational professionals we’ve ever worked with. Here’s how we did it: 1.

Instructional Materials 137

Instructional Materials Learning Classroom STEM 137

EdTech4Beginners

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The utilization of YouTube videos in the classroom may be beneficial for instructors and entertaining for students. YouTube has more instructional videos than the LC. In many STEM classrooms, teachers are having trouble providing their pupils with the same kind of hands-on experience that used to be accessible in person.

Classroom 162

Classroom Khan Academy Smartphone Video 162

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

Coming back from GAETC 2015, I realized that I had been to the conference before but my classroom was unchanged. I would steadily learn about those things until I integrated them into my classroom. If, however, the instructional coach makes a beeline to the principal, let’s see what could happen. Just three, no more.

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Edcamps Game-Based Learning Conference Video 370

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

When combined with other sources, one estimate places this figure as high as $10 billion annually, with $200 million of that spent on digital instructional materials. Highly fragmented, these organizations often serve small numbers of learners and have very limited budgets for instructional materials.

Education 225

Education Instructional Materials Company Mobility 225

Hapara

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Listen to an audio version of this post: Digital resources are expanding the limits of today’s K-12 classrooms. Yet for districts and schools to prepare each and every learner to thrive in a technology-driven world, there must be equitable use of technology in the classroom.

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Strategy Technology Classroom Accessibility 147

EdTechTeacher

APRIL 9, 2015

Google & Web Tools in the Student-Centered Classroom. The Chromebook Classroom. The post Convert PDFs to Google Docs to Differentiate Instructional Materials – From Brenda Doucette appeared first on EdTechTeacher. Come learn more with us this summer! Differentiating with Technology. Google Apps & iPads.

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Differentiated Instruction Instructional Materials Google Adobe 60

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

But no matter how the conversation starts, the students — nearly half of whom are Black, Asian, Hispanic or multiracial — often come back to complaints about the lack of diversity in our school’s textbooks and educational materials. They want more diverse classroom experiences. “I She is a 2023-24 Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellow.

Classroom 139

Classroom Instructional Materials Secondary Policies 139

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Designed in collaboration with educators and aligned with the CASEL framework, The Edge is the first curriculum to meet educators’ demands for high-quality instructional materials for SEL and life-skills readiness.

Instructional Materials 98

Instructional Materials Social Media Meeting Outcomes 98

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In fact, some of the most powerful learning in my middle school science classroom has happened when I’ve pretended to NOT know the “right answer.” They bring rich life experiences to the classroom, and OpenSciEd enables them to talk about those experiences and knowledge more so than any other curriculum I’ve used.

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OER Classroom LMS Instructional Materials 129

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design engaging, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the best opportunity to succeed.

Instructional Materials 98

Instructional Materials Company Learning Education 98

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2018

Here are four classroom-ready practices that I have developed while teaching English and designing reading curriculum; I’ve found them to be essential in stoking students’ reading engagement. No advancement in classroom technology or instructional materials will ever have the impact of a passionate, empowered teacher.

Classroom 124

Classroom Instructional Materials Learning Outcomes 124

Ascend Math

JUNE 1, 2017

“As a Gates Foundation exec puts it: “ Research tells us that high-quality, aligned instructional material is important in helping teachers support their students in mastering the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to be college and career ready.” ” THE Journal.

Technology 159

Technology Instructional Materials Blackboard Assessment 159

Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2024

Imagine Learning EL Education aligns with the concept of high-quality instructional materials (HQIMs). The Science of Reading : Imagine Learning's core, supplemental and intervention products that bridge the gap between pedagogy and classroom instruction. It has] really helped us in closing that achievement gap.”

How To 169

How To Instructional Materials Guidelines Blended Learning 169

Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2018

In schools across the United States, the presence of English learners in mainstream classrooms is commonplace. But do ordinary classroom teachers have the knowledge and abilities to support these learners? A safe, welcoming classroom environment with minimal anxiety about performing in a second language is essential for ELs to learn.

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Instructional Materials Survey Strategy Accessibility 202

eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

When you think of racism in our classrooms and schools, what immediately comes to your mind? The data shows over and over that we are missing the mark completely in our effort to build equitable, anti-racist classrooms. For example: which voices are represented during decision-making processes and in our instructional materials?

STEM 107

STEM Classroom Gamification Instructional Materials 107

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2024

When Marc Watkins heads back into the classroom this fall to teach a digital media studies course, he plans to make clear to students how he’s now using AI behind the scenes in preparing for classes. At colleges and universities, there's a culture of professors grabbing materials from the web without always citing them.

Education 217

Education Instructional Materials Policies Company 217

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As such, OpenSciEd has several unique benefits relative to typical, commercially produced instructional materials. As an open educational resource, OpenSciEd is under an open license for people to use, remix, and share.

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Instructional Materials Outcomes STEM Resources 223