EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2018

How to Implement Library Makerspaces in STEM Programs. For Laura Fleming, library media specialist at New Milford High School in New Jersey, a library makerspace is a unique learning environment that encourages tinkering, play and open-ended exploration for all. Understand the Needs of Students in a Library Makerspace Project.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

From individual state awards to American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards (YMA), they truly celebrate excellence in content. For example, four of the 10 top-selling elementary school books are part of The Baby-Sitters Club , I Survived , and Dog Man series. Mysteries are hot right now for elementary and upper elementary.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

There are many resources available for students in all grade levels from elementary school through Higher Ed that will help them develop a greater awareness and build their knowledge of managing finances and everything related to long-term planning. What is a good example of Financial Literacy Education?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2019

Sixth-graders get acquainted with the Sphero at the library during lunch or after school. At Nathaniel Morton Elementary in Plymouth, Mass., for example, robotics education begins when kids start their schooling, says Technology Integration Specialist Carmella Hughes. These efforts can’t start too early. . by Dan Tynan.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 24, 2024

For example, when preparing a project, a fifth grader will do the research using the internet, collaborate with classmates on Google, write the report with a web-based tool, share it using digital tools, and then use those learned skills in other classes. Why does it matter? American industry thrives on workers educated in just this manner.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. Here’s one example of how 3D Bear can be used for a real world conversation. You could have a classroom design challenge, for example, where students suggest repositioning the furniture. But you’re not limited by these libraries.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you are wondering how it works in practice, here’s a good example: Duolingo is a free mobile app that helps students to learn foreign languages. The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. Digital libraries. They are patient and unbiased. Conclusion.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

For example, if you’ve played peekaboo with a baby, you know the surprise is what makes them laugh. Hypnotic conditions: Are they present in the elementary classroom? I taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I'm just going to use Laurie as an example. 2019, June 14). Medium; Age of Awareness.

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Waterford

MAY 20, 2024

Many of the elementary end-of-year activities shared are available in both English and Spanish. The Best End-of-Year Learning Activities for Elementary Students Hold a picture book show and tell Invite students to bring their favorite picture books they’ve read this year and share them with the class.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

In elementary classrooms, the most effective model of blended learning is called the station rotation model. Some lower elementary educators may be hesitant to throw students onto a device and let them independently navigate technology tools. Further benefits of digital content libraries can be found here. 2024, August 23).

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Edsurge

APRIL 14, 2020

The largest library in the world contains more than 168 million items, with materials in some 470 languages, and is located in Washington, D.C. The Library of Congress, situated right behind the U.S. Then the library makes that source material available and easily accessible to all. Know anyone who might be a good fit?

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2018

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. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how library grants are helping K–12 schools boost computer science programs! So, it is top of mind for district leaders. Photo courtesy of Hanover research.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

For example, teaching phonological awareness skills will help students recognize that words are made up of specific sounds that correspond to letters. For example, teachers could stock their classroom library with books in their first language or connect multilingual learners with other students who speak the same language.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. 5- Create a Library of Maker Materials Make it easy to tinker and invent with a rich library of resources and materials. This helps students understand who would use those materials.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 24, 2020

In normal times when students come to my classroom (I provide pull-out services for gifted elementary level kids), I get them doing hands-on activities within minutes of entering into my classroom. Here is an example rebus puzzle – see if you can guess it: My students generate their own and do a screen share.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2018

She’s helped the students find books in the library, and she has also helped them learn some ways to navigate ways to share their knowledge through Google Slides or Wixie. Then they even started to go the library and find books for their friends. Lindsey: Our library media specialist knows more about this. Give me an example.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 27, 2019

It is these examples that we can use to form the foundation as to where we eventually want to move towards. Giant-sized Scrabble board on a wall in the library for kids to play the game. There are many isolated pockets of excellence that all of us see or experience. Drunk-driving vehicle simulators that are used in PE/Health.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 7, 2019

For example, reference articles can be kept open and visible as students write a paper. Elementary school students have the least access to personal devices, at 71%. Integrating workstations into the school library is a popular approach. These diverse spaces are often known as the “ library commons.”

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2022

For example, children who begin to recognize the alphabet at a young age are more likely to pick up vocabulary words and learn to spell early on.[4] Whether you’re a PreK teacher or a parent, you can help children build essential pre-reading skills before they start elementary school.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

In Georgia’s Columbia County School District , for example, students in teacher Erica Cox’s class use Google Drawings and other G Suite apps to illustrate and create presentations. . Try out new digital tools. Explore offerings in the Google App Hub for educators or features in Google Classroom, Calendar and other G Suite apps.

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Hapara

APRIL 11, 2022

For example, educators and learners may not have access to the materials they need in their school or where they live. For example, on OER sites, educators can find different lesson plans for the same learning goal to help them differentiate instruction. Lower elementary math: 2.NBT.B.7 Library of Congress NYC travel poster.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

If you use my link to sign up for Edpuzzle , you’ll gain access to a curated library of 50,000 free videos to use with your school. In the resume example shown below, you can see that I pulled in a video from the web. In this example, I’ve paused the video and added a comment about the numbering system that my students already know.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. The benefits of esports are well documented.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In Port Orford, Oregon, it’s a quick walk from the elementary and middle school building to the town library—the two buildings are right down the street from each other. The town’s library system stepped in to assist the district in buying books, organizing the collection, and other management tasks.

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Waterford

MARCH 31, 2020

Social Skills Activities for Elementary Students with Autism. If you’re reading a picture book about Cinderella, for example, you could ask how they would feel if they had two evil stepsisters who were mean to them. You can use this as a tactile art activity if you’d like or as a science activity for elementary students.

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Waterford

JUNE 9, 2020

For example, if you’re going to study the Civil Rights movement, you could assign The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis. You never know what new favorites you might find for your classroom library. The Alligator in the Library. Involve parents in completing the summer reading lists.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2017

An example math lesson in Paul’s classroom. Listen to Micki Uppena talk about creating a student centered library where kids love to learn. Paul Solarz has been teaching fifth grade at Westgate Elementary School in Arlington Heights, since 1999. How a student-centered classroom flows. A different philosophy of teaching.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2018

She is a high school library media center director in Illinois and author of the book Digital Citizenship in Action published through ISTE. An exciting example: privacy and security. So let me give you a quick example. Vicki: And digital citizenship is something that concerns all of us in all of our examples.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Experience tells us there are three key features that, taken together, contribute to successful SEL and whole-child outcomes in elementary and middle school. The post 3 Tips for Easily Implementing Social-Emotional Learning – by John Gamba appeared first on ViewSonic Library. That’s the bad news. The good news?

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

The YWP also helps K–12 educators facilitate NaNoWriMo in schools, libraries, and community centers around the world. Since I work with 3rd through 6th graders, I use the one for elementary students. Example Character Description and Artistic Creation. Posting a description and image of their character onto Kidblog.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It is particularly popular in elementary schools, often filled with fun and educational activities centered around the number 100. This might become the core of an end-of-school (or back-to-school) Wish List for your class library. This could include counting 100 objects, creating art projects with 100 items, or writing 100 words.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. We began taking our mobile lab to schools, churches, libraries, and other non-profit sites. “Typing by the Numbers”. Dr. Bill Morgan, Ph.D.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Leaders in the "Digital Age" share their vision, learn with other educators, start conversations, lead by example, encourage innovative practices, integrate technology, are transparent, and leverage the power of Web 2.0 Principals can even create a Prezi for their faculty meetings (one of our elementary principals does this).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Kids learn by example. Elementary School Students. Create a show about kindness and present it to elementary schools (e.g. Go to the library and thank the librarian if s/he helps you with something. Set up a Little Free Library at your school or neighborhood. Why is it important? Do a chore without being reminded.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

As I’ve discussed before, I offer electives to my 4th-6th grade GT students (see Offering Electives to Elementary Students ). air, trust, biodiversity, climate regulation, our collective future, water, libraries, public health, heritage sites, top soil, etc.). They chose paper engineering. A few started making city structures.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. The UDL Guidelines provide a deep dive into each of the principles to checkpoints that provide resources, examples, and research. Video Game Design with Elementary Learners. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D.

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Waterford

MAY 11, 2020

Children of low-income families, for example, are more likely to lose more knowledge over the summer than children from wealthy families.[1] 6] You could, for example, give low-income students a few books to take home. Children who visit the library often can develop their love of learning over the summer.[1]. Green, A.M.,

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