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Eduprotocols Field Guide: Elementary Edition

Catlin Tucker

I work with so many early elementary teachers eager to add instructional strategies to their teacher toolbelts. I also field a lot of questions from elementary teachers who are curious about how they can integrate technology into their lessons in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way. I jumped at the chance!

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AI Guidelines for K-12 Aim to Bring Order to the ‘Wild West’

Edsurge

So how much work would it take to come up with guidelines to help educators manage the challenges of using generative AI tools for their work? If we don't get in front of this now with a nimble, flexible, guideline policy or strategy as a collective whole, it's gonna continue to change.” In Michigan, it was a team effort.

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Kids’ Computer Posture Explored

Ask a Tech Teacher

Written by “Karen Weaver a 3rd grade elementary school teacher and author of the upcoming children’s book “The Magic Pencil”, it covers all the basics. This guideline has the back straight, making a right angle to the thighs. I think you’ll enjoy it: Good Sitting Posture in Front of the Computer Explored.

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K–12 Schools Work to Incorporate Computer Science into Curriculums

EdTech Magazine

The new guidelines encourage teachers to move beyond a lecture-style pedagogy to teach computer science, and instead find creative ways to show students how computational thinking can be used in vastly different ways across a wide spectrum of topics.

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Report details uneven AI use among teachers, principals

eSchool News

Yes No Yes, but with careful guidelines set by teachers Δ One-quarter of ELA, math, and science teachers used AI tools for instructional planning or teaching in the 20232024 school year. For instance, close to 40 percent of ELA or science teachers said they use AI, compared to 20 percent of general elementary education or math teachers.

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How to Choose the Right Online Tutor for Your Child

Ask a Tech Teacher

Age Group Familiarity : Select someone experienced with teaching children in your child’s age group, as pedagogy varies significantly between elementary and high school levels. Subject Proficiency : Ensure the tutor specializes in the specific subject your child needs help with, whether it’s math and science, or language and arts.

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Design Thinking Process and UDL Planning Tool for STEM, STEAM, Maker Education

User Generated Education

UDL has reordered the principles and guidelines, to begin with, Multiple Means of Engagement, the Why of Learning that compliments how the Design Thinking Process involves learners in identifying an authentic problem or challenge. Additional Resources referenced from Jackie’s blog: Introducing Design Thinking to Elementary Learners.

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