EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The big, once-in-a-lifetime Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund bonanza is now officially over, and that loss could be particularly tough for K–12 students and teachers who rely on educational technology. It’s not all bad news.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 28, 2020

On the other side of this tension are secondary teachers with 150+ students. Most secondary teachers are still employing a teacher-centric approach to their jobs. I wrote this book primarily for secondary teachers. I would encourage teachers reading this book to try one strategy at a time. I certainly didn’t.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

has 25 years in education as teacher, instructional coach, elementary/secondary principal and K-12 district administrator. Connie spends most of her year facilitating classroom observations in a collaborative setting so teachers can learn from one another as they implement new strategies with students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2021

With over 20 years of experience in education, Liesl bridges her knowledge of how the brain best learns with her experience of teaching secondary math to create tangible strategies to support teachers and schools across the globe. She has been published in ASCD’s Educational Leadership journal.

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Waterford

JULY 7, 2022

It’s one of the best strategies to create a positive learning environment for all students. Graduate from high school and attend post-secondary education[2]. Family partnerships formed during elementary school years build a strong foundation for future student success and continued engagement.[6] Sheldon, S. B., & Jung, S.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

When I work with secondary teachers, I often hear the statement that “station rotation is an elementary model.” Just because many of us at the secondary level were not taught how to design lessons this way does not mean it is only beneficial for younger learners. The Benefits of the Station Rotation Model.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Claim-Evidence-Question Thinking Routine The Claim-Evidence-Question thinking routine is an instructional strategy designed to promote critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and active engagement among students.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2024

Here is where station rotation can be an invaluable asset as a data-enhanced teaching strategy to close learning gaps by maximizing the time available in class. Don't feel like you must include an adaptive learning tool in a rotation, especially if you don't have access to these at the secondary level.

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Waterford

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Then, we’ll provide a few strategies for improving your cultural competency and even a starter list of diverse books to include in your classroom library or curriculum. For students from underrepresented backgrounds, culturally responsive teaching strategies can help them feel more comfortable in the classroom and improve school success.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 23, 2020

41-45; elementary). 45-50; secondary). Participants in this book study will leave with a deeper understanding of the 4 Shifts lesson redesign protocol and numerous tips and strategies for success in their schools. Here is what our schedule will look like: Tuesday, August 4 – Chapters 1 & 2. Click here to register!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2021

, The Power of Questioning: Opening up the World of Student Inquiry , Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School , Hacking Homework: 10 Strategies that Inspire Learning Outside the Classroom and most recently Peer Feedback in the Classroom: Empowering Students to be the Experts.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I did all of this twice, the first week with elementary educators and the second week with secondary teachers (so 8 days total). On Wednesday, we talked about some organizational strategies, leadership behaviors, and coaching techniques – again, more of an instructional leadership focus than just a pedagogical focus.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Data also shows an increase in chronic absenteeism resulting from anxiety, most notably at the secondary levels. A strategy wall at Richmond Street Elementary School to help students develop their emotional intelligence skills. Dr. Alice Lee Principal, Richmond Street Elementary School. Next Steps for our District.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This podcast will explore Debbie’s key strategies for teaching digital literacy skills to our youngest students. Debbie empowers educators with practical strategies, innovative ideas, and insightful guidance for leveraging technology to amplify student success. A lot of what I see is for secondary school.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2023

Metacognition, often referred to as “thinking about thinking,” is a cognitive skill that empowers learners to reflect on their thought processes, learning strategies, and understanding of a concept or subject. Have students observe plants, insects, or other natural phenomena.

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Analysis Elementary Case Study Secondary 325

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Using I Used to Think…Now I Think… at the Elementary Level Science Experiment: After conducting a simple science experiment, the teacher could ask students to reflect on their initial hypotheses and compare them with the outcomes. This helps students become aware of different strategies and their evolving problem-solving skills.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Using Connect, Extend, Challenge at the Elementary Level Story Time Reflection Connect: After reading a story, ask students to relate a character or situation to something from their own lives. Extend: Discuss how rules or strategies might change if the game were played in a different environment (e.g.,

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Waterford

JULY 6, 2020

Then, discover a few strategies for improving parent empowerment in your school. 8] Additionally, one study found that when parents are involved in schools, their children are more likely to graduate from high school and attend post-secondary education.[9]. Strategies for Strong Parent and Family Engagement. State of Michigan.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. The benefits of esports are well documented.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 14, 2017

There’s videos out there so that you can see what this actually looks like in a classroom, whether it’s early childhood, middle childhood, if it’s secondary. 08:47 Vicki: So remarkable teachers, we all have an important strategy to understand and that is thinking routines. A Challenge to teach them to think.

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Waterford

JULY 24, 2020

In this article, we’ll go over what differentiated instruction is and how using this learning strategy can provide your students with the resources they need to succeed. Differentiated instruction is an educational strategy in which teachers adapt their instruction to meet the needs of their class. What is Differentiated Instruction?

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2023

The team then decided to apply the strategies from the “Implementation” section of the edtech systems guide, focusing on clear communication with stakeholders (caregivers, teachers, admins) and providing ongoing support and training opportunities for staff.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2024

One effective strategy to achieve this is by utilizing remaining ESSER III funds to integrate comprehensive and captivating digital courses into the curriculum. 30, school districts nationwide face the challenge of optimizing these resources to address pressing educational needs.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

As an English as an additional language (EAL) support teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, I co-teach in four early elementary classrooms, supporting multilingual students who are developing their academic proficiency in English. But we took it one step at a time. It started with coffee.

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eSchool News

JUNE 25, 2021

To ensure short-term relief funds have a long-term impact, here are three key strategies district and school leaders can utilize. Strategy #1: Understand how the funding works and consider its intention. Not surprisingly, COVID-19 relief legislation is complex. percent in the ARP Act).

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Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2023

Typically, we tend to associate SEL programs with elementary-aged students. According to a nationally representative RAND report published in 2020, elementary teachers reported higher levels of school support for SEL than secondary teachers did. This tracks with what the research shows.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Bessborough Drive Elementary and Middle School is a dynamic neighborhood school that uses technology predominately to redefine learning. This proximity offers students with many opportunities for cooperative learning and for a smoother, more successful transition from elementary to secondary school for those who choose to attend DMCI.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

With 2025 barely in its infancy, educators are looking to new technologies and strategies to meet the needs of students. AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Dr. Angela Peery has been an educator 31 years and has served as a secondary English teacher, secondary administrator, instructional coach, turnaround specialist, curriculum developer, and consultant. So that’s why we wrote out book, which include strategies and digital tools that can support vocabulary learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2017

This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. There’s videos out there so that you can see what this actually looks like in a classroom, whether it’s early childhood, middle childhood, if it’s secondary.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 9th most-read story focuses on instructional strategies for better student engagement.

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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. When students have a voice in their education, they become more engaged and invested in the process.

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Waterford

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Then, we’ll share strategies you can use to help your students develop phonological awareness skills—with free rhyming books for classroom read-alouds! Phonological Awareness: Activity Ideas for Elementary Students. Massachusett Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. What Is Phonological Awareness?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Perhaps it’s this confusion over the meaning of assessment that has resulted in so many teacher resources being limited to task-oriented strategies. I-can statements, self-diagnostic charts and rubrics, and clearly defined processes such as student-led conferences can be useful, but task-oriented strategies alone won’t do the trick.

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Waterford

MARCH 4, 2021

Then, discover a few strategies implementing the framework and boosting family partnerships in schools. 12] It is designed to recognize and address these challenges with specific strategies, like asset-based mindsets, that can lead to school environments that champion families as co-creators and where everyone is welcome. Wilkins, J.,

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 12, 2016

This week I had the pleasure of training a group of elementary teachers on blended learning strategies. One of the strategies we discussed with the potential to weave these three areas of focus together is a choice board. As a group, they wanted to focus on: Differentiation. Student choice. Assessment.

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