A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

“ More blood means more energy and oxygen, which makes our brain perform better.” – Justin Rhodes Spending time in schools as a leadership and learning coach has been some of the most gratifying work I have done. Recently I was conducting learning walks in Edward K. Case in point. As we entered, the lesson was about to conclude.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Social-emotional learning is a growing need for schools across the United States. However, teachers do not always have the time, resources, and proper training needed to really help students develop sustainable coping skills. Like students, many administrators are returning in person to schools for the first time in months.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

But will it kill learning? The challenge isnt AI itselfits whether students can still think for themselves when the answers are always one click away. The only change is how fast students can find the answers without questioning if such a thing is really a good idea. We all know that we want authentic learning to occur.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

These consisted of sound classroom management, listing the learning objectives, and developing a lesson plan. For example, lessons can be divided into short exercises (two to four minutes) on slightly different but related topics. To me, instruction is what the adult does whereas learning is what the student does.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 20, 2023

AI is used in education to improve learning in multiple areas, including science, math, and languages. AI integration can make health and physical education more effective, entertaining, and personalized for teachers and students. A PE teacher might ask: “ChatGPT, can you provide a customized exercise program for a beginner?”

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

A playlist is a sequence of learning activities designed to move students toward a desired result. Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 11, 2022

NoRedInk is a website that helps students become better writers. It offers a wide variety of writing and grammar activities together with targeted exercises that help learners develop specific writing skills. This post originally appeared in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning ( www.educatorstechnology.com ).

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Students experience learning differently. Teachers will always have students who can’t finish tasks in due time, find it challenging to focus throughout a class, work slowly or inconsistently, or have difficulties following multi-step directions. Moreover, students may experience struggles or concerns that make them work slowly.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Closing the diverse learning divide Seventy-two percent of respondents believe their students would describe them as tech-savvy, and 70 percent feel equipped to effectively support all types of learners in the classroom, including those who are neurodivergent and those who need extra support to help them connect with their learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

“Teachers also acknowledged the critical ability to personalize learning for each student and to accommodate diverse learning needs through technology.” “Teachers also acknowledged the critical ability to personalize learning for each student and to accommodate diverse learning needs through technology.”

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 29, 2021

We had about 90 minutes total for the keynote session, and teams were created randomly to spark learning across different school systems. Instead of them sitting and listening to me for that time, they got a little exercise, laughed a lot, and had some amazing dialogues. A new adventure: Silver Lining for Learning.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

One thing about teaching that everyone learns sooner or later is that you can’t follow a cookie-cutter approach. While most students thrive in groups, others find it challenging to collaborate and come out of their shells. Get to know your students. Read more: How to give feedback to students in the online learning environment.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

Blended learning seamlessly weaves together online and in-person learning experiences to boost student engagement and meet the unique needs of a diverse class by providing flexible pathways through learning experiences.

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Neo LMS

JULY 28, 2020

He makes clear the importance of nature for learning when he says, We tend to block off many of our senses when we are staring at a screen. Our senses cannot learn when we are stressed , as found in research undertaken at the Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum. Read more: How learning shapes a student’s brain.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 15, 2021

You can teach your students some of the important skills they’ll need to succeed in business , including public speaking (an easy thing to do over video platforms), reading nonfiction texts, and utilizing project-based learning to simulate real-world situations. There are several hurdles to consider when it comes to online learning.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

Student creativity involves a combination of imagination, curiosity, and critical thinking skills, and has been linked to improved physical and mental health. By incorporating creativity into the classroom, students can gain a renewed enthusiasm for learning and develop skills for their future careers.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2024

Throughout this academic year, I facilitated a training session on social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies for educators at a high-needs elementary school. I remember several occasions when I discussed coping strategies with students, often suggesting techniques like breathing exercises, journaling, meditation or talking to someone.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

While in some cases, technology is used in powerful ways to support students in developing critical thinking and collaboration skills, and to develop a sense of agency, in other situations it is used in things like drill and practice exercises, test prep, and reading online content.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Why not find a solution to connect with students? Why not learn how to reach them ? This new routine of starting with the why moving through whats and hows was the strategy I’ve found successful ever since, based on Benjamin Franklin’s words: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I learn, involve me and I remember.”

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Attention is at the heart of every successful learning experience. If youre helping guide your school or districts learning environment, understanding how attention works can make a real difference. There are three primary types of attention that impact student learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I started my robotics journey with a lesson for the first- and second-grade enrichment classes, working with two to three robots so that students were working in teams. We did a fairy tale exercise in which teams of students programmed their robot to act like a little pig running away from the Big Bad Wolf.

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Edsurge

MAY 25, 2020

With some schools already announcing they will not reopen normally in the fall, and many others considering their options , educators are hoping to take advantage of the summer to improve on this spring’s sink-or-swim plunge into distance learning. For many, the recent leap to remote instruction felt rushed, chaotic and disorganized.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It can facilitate immersive learning environments , allowing educators to craft virtual classrooms or historical settings so that students engage in interactive and captivating lessons. Experiential learning is enhanced , offering a safe platform for hands-on activities like science experiments. So, that’s what I did.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 11, 2024

Brian is the creator of the Homework Hacks Course , designed to equip students aged 13 to 20 with research-backed homework hacks and independent learning strategies. We can help our children learn! When people ask me my favorite App-building tool, I always say MAD-Learn. Mad Learn Free Trial.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Instead, we must create learning environments that foster creativity and adaptability–key traits that will help students thrive in an increasingly complex and tech-driven world. Hands-on STEM learning is key to this evolution. It’s no longer enough to teach technical skills in isolation. The imperative for Industry 5.0

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eSchool News

AUGUST 15, 2022

Recently, my colleagues and I attended a summer camp where we introduced students to some fantastic STEM activities. Kids learned how to create their own lava lamps out of everyday kitchen materials. Play is an essential part of learning and growth. Playing downhill alludes to having a playful attitude toward life and learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The report, Students as Meaning Makers: Why Academic Solutions Aren’t Enough , underscores an increasingly critical need to ensure students find positivity and meaning in their learning. Recent data shows student engagement and connection are at an all-time low.

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myViewBoard

MAY 21, 2020

While modern technology has helped to make this possible, it is important to take steps to ensure students are actually engaged with virtual lessons and taking an active interest in their own learning. Keep reading to learn some of the ways to keep students engaged in a virtual classroom.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. When students completed a project, they created a summative piece tied to the curriculum.

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Waterford

MAY 3, 2021

Half are appropriate for in-person and hybrid classrooms depending on local guidelines, and half are great for distance learning classrooms. 25 Field Day Games for Elementary School Students. a game that can let younger students practice the math skills they’ve learned this year. Having a field day soon?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Ross Cooper, co-author of Hacking PBL , helps us get motivated to think about project based learning differently. Get Motivated to Do Project based Learning the Right Way. How do we hack project base learning? So, Ross, what’s new and different, and how can we hack Project Based Learning? Book Creator for Chrome.

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

8 International Literacy Day activities for students. International Literacy Day 2022 focuses on “Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces.” It’s very likely that most Literacy Day activities will take place in the digital space, as it offers many tools and resources for student engagement. . Writing a reflective journal.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The sudden shift to online or hybrid learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has created plenty of challenges for students, schools, and parents. Chief among those is determining how to support students with special educational needs. But how can schools and families follow an IEP when learning moves online?

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2022

Some instructors are so taken by active learning working so effectively that they expect to continue offering courses online, even when the pandemic restrictions completely lift and things are fully back in person. Learning design is a discipline,” she says.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 20, 2020

With any interactive or active form of learning, so much of how a class goes depends on the students. Peter Newbury , director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at University of British Columbia Okanagan, recalls such a time for him. “A The students were so engaged in discussions, I had no authority.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 7, 2021

As we’ve said in a previous article, emergency remote teaching enforced by the Covid-19 pandemic is not synonymous with online learning. Online learning comes with a different type of pedagogy that should address content, teaching methods, and student/teacher relationships. How pets found their place in the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 1, 2014

We are learning about our world through these media, and we are drawn to them because of their quality, color, and creativity. It only makes sense, then, that our students are attracted to the same things. As Eric has mentioned before, you can’t teach in black and white, when they’re learning in color.

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