A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2014

Three was enough time dedicated to learning during my elementary years, but also ample time for play, exploration, competition, and leisure. These experiences definitely helped mold me into the adult I have become today. A recent story from an elementary school in Long Island, NY should make the dire predicament we are in very clear.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 17, 2020

It teaches how to organize your topics so that students can find their files, how to take attendance (and connect with students while you do), a discussion about due dates, and how to teach students to find files and respond.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

00:01:32 – 00:02:42 : Broadening the Definition of Math Dr. Lidia Gonzalez talks about how math is more than just numbers and equations; it's a study of patterns that applies to everyday life. ” 00:02:30:18 – 00:02:42:09 Dr. Lidia Gonzalez Yeah, definitely. 00:01:55:22 – 00:02:16:22 Dr. .”

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

I like the definition of gratitude and its benefits from Psychology Today : “Gratitude is an emotion expressing appreciation for what one has—as opposed to, say, a consumer-oriented emphasis on what one wants or needs—and is currently receiving a great deal of attention as a facet of positive psychology. Start by defining gratitude.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 14, 2020

I would definitely recommend this conference to any educator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I also enjoyed each presentation and walked away with practical strategies, engaging activities, and valuable resources for my elementary students. Below find my tweets of key ideas, examples, and resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

In particular, math teachers and elementary teachers will love the manipulatives that you can adapt for your own lessons. . So, definitely, build your library first so you have resources available. In a larger class, I would definitely have students split into 4 person groups. Build Your Lessons in Lumio. Now, the fun begins.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

During a coaching visit I observed Zaina Hussein , a 4th-grade teacher at Wells Elementary , use this with her students (see image below). Reflection in Teacher Education: Towards Definition and Implementation. Google Classroom) can be added as a means to not just review, but also reflect on prior learning. Hatton, N., &

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Here is a run down of the learning activities I did with my gifted elementary students to teach them about their brains: Introduction to the Brain. Cards were created that had parts of the brain images on one of the paired cards and the definitions on the other. Students were asked to read aloud the definitions when they match a pair.

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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. I understand and believe in value of learning through board games, and have incorporated them into my classrooms – both elementary and higher education – throughout my decades long teaching career.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 6, 2019

As you reflect on the two definitions above, what pathway would you prefer? A recent coaching visit with Corinth Elementary School placed me in a position to model all of the above. Here is the main difference between the two: Feedback - information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc.,

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The post Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Elementary Education appeared first on Waterford.org. . “Bilingualism, Biliteracy, and Learning to Read: Interactions Among Languages and Writing Systems.” ” Scientific Studies of Reading, 2005, 9(1), pp.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 15, 2022

Norwood Elementary School. Leadership Begins with Relationships 00;00;48;04 – 00;01;30;19 Chris Chappotin Part of this is definitely rooted in relationships. The power of those relationships has definitely been on display as we have needed high levels of trust to navigate the uncertain times, especially over the last two years.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Read on to learn more about the average attention span for elementary school students based on current research. What Is the Average Attention Span for Elementary Students? Students in older elementary grades will have longer attention spans than younger students. Strategies to Maintain Student Attention.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

NULAND: We're definitely seeing a bit of an uptick in requests related to computer science programming. When we did this research, we were looking to figure out what are best practices for creating a computer science program at the elementary level. . So, it is top of mind for district leaders. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 25, 2018

A few years ago, a group at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte received a grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that paid for notebooks and software for creating a professional development program for elementary school teachers. Ensure that the Technology Enhances Learning.

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Hapara

MAY 9, 2022

I am currently a fifth grade teacher and Digital Learning Coach at Oak Grove Elementary School in Lexington, South Carolina. Being in an elementary classroom, it is hard to help students understand how their digital habits affect themselves and others. The certification training definitely helped us understand the ins and outs of H?para

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2021

At the beginning of the 21st century, the definition of digital equity revolved around the provision of a digital device to every student. Elementary and middle school children can read the books or have them read aloud to them. TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of over 1100 elementary age ebooks. Listen and Read.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Media literacy’s simplest definition is “the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.”[3] The good news is that information is easier to come by than ever before—many students, even at an elementary age, have access to smartphones, the Internet, and a pervasive, never-ending flow of social media.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 3, 2020

Despite all of the daily chaos and what I was viewing as an epic fail of homeschooling, Lucas is definitely learning something. Carly Chillmon (Pre-K and Elementary School Parent): My kids are active, very active. DeLisha Sylvester (Pre-K and Elementary School Parent): I am the mother of two children who are six and a half years apart.

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2020

In addition to providing a rigorous, standards-based curriculum to children in the program, it was also important to the former governor and his wife that the tutoring be held in person, as they felt the college students could be good role models and possible mentors to the elementary-age students. It’s definitely sparked something in her.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

Family partnerships formed during elementary school years build a strong foundation for future student success and continued engagement.[6] Parent Involvement and Children’s Academic and Social Development in Elementary School.” 6] When students receive more support, classrooms with engaged families perform better as a whole.[7].

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figma, definitely start with Figjam. Start Beginners with Google JamBoard I could see trying Figjam with elementary, but I want them to be very, very versed in collaborative whiteboarding first, and I would definitely start collaboratively posting with elementary in Jamboard. We could talk more about that.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2024

Today, I interviewed Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and host of the Teacher Burnout Podcast and the Less Stressed Principal Podcast. Subscribe to the Show This week's guest Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and seasoned educator life coach, brings 14 years of invaluable experience in education. Oh my goodness.

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The Web20Classroom

OCTOBER 10, 2017

On the surface it might look like it's only middle and high school but they have an elementary section that is perfect for our little learners. Definitely worth it. 8 Math and Science Simulation Resources For Any Classroom PHET Interactive Simulations [link] -The mother of all simulators. They also have apps for Apple and Android.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This is just as true for the elementary classroom as it is for the lecture hall. That makes it a definite win for the students. Not only do students feel motivated and energized by technology in the classroom, but they also participate in active learning, a most worthy educational goal. Benefit #3: Encourages Collaboration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Leslie Swanson-Anaya @InspiredLeslie elementary teacher of the year for Texas region 15 has ideas for awesome technology stations. And we forgot to mention that you’re actually an Elementary Teacher of the Year in Texas for Region 15, so these are elementary kids doing these really cool projects. Vicki: Oh, fun! OK, what else?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 21, 2018

At Slackwood Elementary School in New Jersey, AI assistants helped bolster first-grade students, a majority of whom were struggling to achieve high test scores in science, technology, engineering and math courses. SIGN UP: Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! AI Solutions Drive Higher STEM Test Scores.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. For another, they’re high-definition displays. Stunning, High Definition Visuals – Even in Well-lit Rooms. Inputs include HDMI for connecting to high-definition content sources, plus USB, DVI, and VGA ports. In Praise of The Interactive Whiteboard.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 26, 2020

I was really inspired and created my very own Bitmoji virtual school field trip to Disney World with some of our elementary teachers. The map was created with a template provided by Amanda Sandoval ( @HistorySandavol ), who I definitely recommend following, because she shares so many amazing free Google Slides templates.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 14, 2020

I would definitely recommend this conference to any educator in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I also enjoyed each presentation and walked away with practical strategies, engaging activities, and valuable resources for my elementary students. Below find my tweets of key ideas, examples, and resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 27, 2018

Eric: You could definitely use these with your elementary students without a doubt. The idea is that since the words that I chose are the Dolch words, the first about hundred or so are those words — those are definitely words that students are learning in K-1-2. Vicki: What age do you think these are perfect for?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It works pretty well for higher elementary and middle schools particularly, as in that video does. I'm definitely going to dig into that video. If you visit that, right on the homepage, there's an animated video that is me talking and then some very clever person is animating. Vicki Davis (08:49) Mm-hmm. Go to the learningpit.org.

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Waterford

JANUARY 30, 2020

First, a brief definition of emotional intelligence: it is the ability to have awareness of and manage your feelings. Five-Minute Mindfulness Meditation : This age-appropriate meditation teaches elementary students how to clear their minds and focus on the present. The Elementary School Journal, 2007, 108(2), pp. Pianta, R.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

Teachers are definitely trying, but they are just trying to do what they have always done with new technology. So, when I look at that, I think every elementary, middle and high school should have an esports team. . The industry for competitive gaming is absolutely bonkers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 30, 2018

And so focusing on that — yes, you definitely get burnt out. But it definitely helps you when you think about, “Okay, what am I doing this for? So being able to do that can definitely liven up your classroom to help ignite that creative aspect. So educators, creativity is definitely a part of being remarkable.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 3, 2018

My own elementary education was fraught with anxiety resulting in genuine school phobia while enduring eight years of parochial school in the late ’60s. However, I am most definite of one thing. If I couldn’t find anyone to cajole or coerce, I would line up any available dolls or stuffed animals to fill in as my captive audience.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 9, 2019

In my previous post we explored the origins and definitions of digital humanities and covered a few examples of how the techniques are being applied in higher education. There are a number of analogue printables aides online that will help elementary school teachers bring a new dimension to story-time.

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