Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Through a large-scale, multi-year, federal project focusing on early literacy, we were able to gather feedback from educators on how instruction has been going this school year. That was the biggest lesson learned, really emphasizing to parents that assessment is to drive instruction.”.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in elementary education, Hensons career spans multiple grade levels and roles across Texas: teacher, instructional coach, principal and associate superintendent in various districts. This work doesnt stop with early childhood education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 1, 2023

00:03:46 – 00:05:45 : Real-world Examples and Mindset Dr. Lidia Gonzalez and Vicki Davis discuss the importance of a growth mindset and using real-world examples to make math relatable. Get some real-world examples. ” When they say that, what should we do? You said apply. What is the most productive way to do that?

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

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). Many teachers use the blogs for such things as an outlet for student free-writes.

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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

APRIL 19, 2020

For example, when teachers post their video conferencing links publicly on social media, they are unknowingly allowing unwanted attendees to enter their online classrooms. As you create lessons, you’ll want to decide how you will differentiate instruction. You’ll even want to start with a Wow.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

This is not to say that a teacher using a variety of tools as part of daily instruction isn’t effective, but this is not blended learning. Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) is one of the best examples I have seen when it comes to effective blended learning at school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Click Here to Learn More This week's guest Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He's Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, Director of Get Your Lead On.

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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.

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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. Differentiate between grade levels. Be open to one-on-one conversations.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One of my favorites is from Kate Wagner, principal of Red Mill Elementary, who says, “ We are no longer teaching to the middle.” 4) Blog—Five Steps to Differentiated Instruction In this blog, we take a deep dive into differentiated instruction by laying out five steps to get you started. partner with us.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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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. For example, students who have mastered the basic concepts could be given more challenging real-world word problems.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For example, Heather’s team at Buffalo Trail Public Schools used robotics and coding to teach the learning outcomes. Groups can be based on interest or ability to differentiate instruction. When technology is used in this way, educators become guides as students explore and dive deep into the curriculum.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The beginning of this process required interrupting personal and systemic biases and adopting intentional language––for example, shifting from describing students as “marginalized” or “at risk” to “underserved,” because the onus is placed on school officials, educators, and decision-makers to move the needle.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s gold for differentiating instruction, especially if you’re dealing with a mixed-ability classroom. Art games Toy Theater offers creative and educational art activities for elementary-aged students. Music Games Toy Theater provides a platform for elementary-aged students to engage in interactive music games.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2017

Piedmont Elementary in Alabama, we decided to finally try it. We realized combining classes could help us integrate science and math standards, while team-teaching would allow us to differentiate instruction. A few examples to wet your whistle Smath rethinks traditional class structures. Co-teaching.

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User Generated Education

JULY 24, 2017

I work part-time with elementary learners – with gifted learners during the school year and teaching maker education camps during the summer. For example, many of the learning activities I do with my students require the use of scissors, tape, putting together things. Teaching for mastery ).

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Adaptive GBL platforms can help by doing the heavy lifting, handling instructional planning, delivery, and data collection in mixed ability classrooms. Adaptive GBL platforms can help by doing the heavy lifting, handling instructional planning, delivery, and data collection in mixed ability classrooms.

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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. The 9 Traits of Critical Thinking and trauma-informed instruction go hand in hand.

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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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EdTechTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2023

Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. In all, ChatGPT can provide explanations and feedback in multiple ways, adapting to different learning styles, and enabling differentiated instruction. Sign up for our AI Cohort.

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Hapara

MAY 12, 2022

You can also share specific texts with individual students or small groups to differentiate instruction and personalize learning. Third grade language arts – “Native American Stories” This elementary digital textbook has ten 80-minute lessons, which can be broken up to fit shorter class sessions.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Joli’s example is a Halloween activity, but she details the steps for creating your own fill-in story. 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.

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 15, 2012

This was our first year with iPads in the elementary classrooms, purchased with Title funding. Here were some of the examples I''ve seen in the classrooms recently: 1. Previewing nonfiction text in Title I using ShowMe app Below was an example of how they were being used in Title I with Shelly Brossman.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2017

It’s no secret that 21st century teachers and school administrators are under enormous pressure to differentiate instruction to enhance learning for all students, regardless of ability or their innate interest in the material. Classroom technology also makes it easier than ever to differentiate lessons appropriately.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Additionally, using concrete examples through visual aids and hands-on activities ensures that abstract concepts are made tangible and relatable thereby enhancing understanding and retention. In elementary education, incorporating hands-on activities, promoting group work, and using visual aids are crucial for effective learning.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2019

Here are 6 examples demonstrating how emerging educational technologies can help us amplify assessment strategies and gain a deeper understanding of our students. Tool: iReady (Adaptive Math/ELA Assessment & Instruction). Data from iReady helps differentiate instruction in Math. Educator Strategies: .

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

And when we walked in and saw that one of the Allendale Six were implemented with fidelity—students doing research on technology, peer collaboration, differentiating instruction to meet students' needs—we celebrated with gift cards donated by local businesses and teacher of the month awards. How did you support your teachers?

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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 Hechinger Report

JANUARY 30, 2019

This past semester I had the opportunity to observe two elementary classrooms using technology in new and exciting ways. One was a fifth-grade class at Whelan Elementary School in North Providence, Rhode Island, that had just agreed to begin a commercial personalized learning program. The differences in these two classrooms were stark.

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Hapara

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

You can start teaching these skills in elementary and continue developing social and emotional skills for high school students. Start by labeling your own emotions to give learners a clear example. Plus, you can differentiate instruction for groups. The following strategies and activities span grade levels.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2024

For example, the Shaywitz DyslexiaScreen (Yale) is a survey that asks teachers to make judgments on how often they think a student displays problems in their language behaviors such as oral expression. Teachers have to interpret screening results manually, one student at a time, to differentiate instruction. Nov 20, 2023).

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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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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. For example, Machado noticed that one student had decaying teeth. Stephanie Holcombe, an ELL teacher at Henry C.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

They do this by preparing a curriculum that includes helping students develop critical thinking skills, academic knowledge, and a set of habits that Summit leaders say will help students become successful For example, they supporting students seeking challenges and help them learn persistence. To do that involves far more than technology.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

A student at Belmont-Cragin Elementary School. Both types of education, for example, require significant resources and trained staff — but often don’t get either. Lee Elementary, a Pre-K-8 school on Chicago’s southwest side. “I Credit: Sarah Gonser for The Hechinger Report. But there are plenty of reasons to be cautious.

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