ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

Using video for learning in the classroom has been around for decades, but with the growth of digital technology in recent years, the range of opportunities is now greater than ever before. These days, video resources are readily available online, and teachers can make use of them in a much more integrated way.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Video conferencing (VC) is a major part of doing business in the 21st century. Moreover, a video call can save energy, money, and reduce environmental impact in some surprising (but significant) ways. Video conferencing in previous years has been limited by high costs and network latency. Growing Demand for Video Conferencing .

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As remote and hybrid learning models become more common and necessary, the popularity of dedicated video conferencing monitors is also increasing. However, many educators, as well as students and their parents, are still unaware of some of the potential benefits of investing in a monitor with the core video conferencing features built in.

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Neo LMS

JULY 8, 2021

It goes without saying that blended classrooms also use instructional videos a lot. As such, instructional videos do more than simply convey information, they are useful teaching tools that replace traditional lectures. On the flip side, teachers often don’t have the expertise to create these videos.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Here are some key benefits: Increased Engagement : The use of videos, animations, and interactive elements can capture the attention of students who might struggle with traditional learning methods. Start by using digital tools like video conferencing platforms, which allow students to connect and interact in real-time.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2025

I auditioned to be a part of the Ravinia Scholars , joining a group of teenage musicians from high schools all over Chicago. At our school, we define affinity groups as: A peer network where individuals come together because they have an aspect of their identity in common. They are shaped and molded by the adults around them.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 24, 2025

Pitch conclusions to the group (on Project Pitch Day). If you’d like a video of this, check this one out: For a complete Lesson plan, click here Copyright 2025 askatechteacher.com All rights reserved. Write another paragraph about what student already knows on the topic and what s/he needs to learn.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students learned from home. As teachers transitioned back into classrooms, many abandoned video in favor of live instruction.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 2, 2020

Teachers can hyperlink the individual words to videos so students can listen to the teacher sound out the word and define it. Group 4-6 students on a shared Google Slide presentation. Dedicate time during a virtual conferencing session for the groups to share their work. 2 Virtual Jigsaw Activity with Google Slides.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Spend time working directly with small groups of students. Tips for using the station rotation model in a concurrent classroom: “Rotate” or transition groups of students from activity to activity on a set schedule. Not sure how to structure your small group instruction? Differentiate learning (e.g., Here are five strategies!

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 24, 2020

As teachers prepare for a new school year, many are brushing up on their video production skills. Teachers know there will be times when they will need to lean on videos to allow students to access information asynchronously. Video has several benefits in a blended or online course.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 31, 2025

When students engage through polls, storytelling, games, or group activities, the focus shifts from teacher to taskgiving them space to think, speak, move, and truly connect with what theyre learning. These apps let you create personalized challengescomplete with your own questions, clues, and contentfor solo play or group competition.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 9, 2020

Teachers can ask students to complete these online asynchronously then share them during face-to-face sessions (blended) or in video conferencing sessions (online). The classic fishbowl activity splits the class into two groups. Prior to the video conference, the teacher will split the students into two groups–group A and group B.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Instead of spending precious class time transferring information live for the whole group in the form of a lecture or mini-lesson, which presents myriad barriers (e.g., auditory processing, attention deficit, lack of background knowledge or vocabulary, absences), teachers record video instruction and assign those videos for homework.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 23, 2024

I am excited to announce the launch of a new video series on YouTube called “Virtual Coaching.” That’s the goal of my new video series, “Virtual Coaching.” I hope these videos will be valuable as you strive to design and facilitate engaging, effective, and equitable learning experiences.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Teachers juggling the concurrent classroom with some students physically attending class and others joining remotely via video conferencing are trying to balance the demands of teaching in two learning landscapes simultaneously. admitting students into a video conferencing session and taking attendance). Present-Pause-Discuss.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2022

The Flipped Classroom Model: Using Video Strategically. If teachers plan to say the same thing the same way, demonstrate the same process, or provide the same model for all students, I encourage them to use the flipped classroom model and make a video. A video can also make instruction more accessible.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 30, 2025

Divide the class into groups so the project can be completed in one class period. For a video of the book, check this out: Math From the very first day of school, have your students track the number of days theyve been in school in anticipation of the 100th day, marking the days in ten bundles, paving the way to counting by tens and ones.

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Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 23, 2021

If the phrase “concurrent classroom” is unfamiliar, it’s when teachers have a group of students in the physical classroom and a group joining simultaneously online via video conferencing. On Thursday night, I presented a 30-minute webinar with AJ Juliani for educators focused on the concurrent classroom.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 24, 2020

This inequality of attention is not a teacher shortcoming but rather a natural product of having a group of students in the physical classroom with the teacher while other students attend class online. Whole group direct instruction is ineffective. First, I want to identify a few of the challenges I observe in concurrent classrooms.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 20, 2020

As teachers navigate an online learning landscape, the station rotation model is flexible enough to allow teachers to break the class into smaller groups and rotate them through a series of learning activities. The teacher-led station in a virtual station rotation is synchronous, offering students a differentiated, small-group experience.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

If they do not have to spend as much time transferring information to the entire class that might be presented in an article, video, or podcast, it frees the teacher to invest finite time and energy on high-impact instructional strategies. What if kids don’t watch the video?

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 1, 2021

Even though collecting informal data may be more challenging online or in a concurrent classroom composed of a group of students in class and another group online simultaneously, it’s critical that teachers understand where students are and what they need to continue making progress.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

Video and Infographic From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teachers are moving from face to face classrooms to online classrooms quickly. I had so many people ask for the video. Here is the video and infographic to help you. Advancement Courses sponsored this webinar.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 18, 2023

Among these is the flipped classroom model , a strategy that leverages video instruction to mitigate potential obstacles that make it challenging for students to access information presented live. When information is transferred using video instead of live instruction, students gain control over their learning experience.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

Sort and Justify : Group concepts, data, or characters into categories and explain the logic behind each choice. Engaging Activities for Social Learners Collaborate with purpose : Small group projects, partner tasks, and collaborative writing work well- especially with real-time collaborative tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Word.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

“I wish I could just focus on one group of students at a time.” Many of the teachers in my life who are teaching two groups of students simultaneously–one group in the classroom and one group online–are exhausted, frustrated, and not feeling particularly effective.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 5, 2021

The station rotation model is a great way to introduce your class expectations to a new group of students while simultaneously building relationships and developing your class community. The groups cycle through the six stations twice in two weeks. written responses, videos, observations, presentations).

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 21, 2021

Do they work better on their own, with a partner, or in a group? surveys, video recordings) to aid your understanding of your students? #2 Too often, teachers rely exclusively on the teacher-led, whole group model because that is what they were taught in teacher training programs. How do they enjoy engaging with information?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In this post, I’ll review a collection of the technology tools teachers can use to engage groups of learners online. Requiring students to produce something tangible provides the teacher with informal data about how the group performed and creates urgency around the work. Zoom or Google Meet Breakout Rooms. for a unit or text.

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Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 29, 2021

While my students engaged in student-centered learning at the online and offline stations, I enjoyed the dedicated time to work with a small group of learners at my teacher-led station. I felt more effective and engaged working with a small group of students. Students can be grouped flexibly (e.g.,

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Once teachers have data about student ability and/or interests, this can inform the content you select and the small groups that you may create within your class. Some districts have tools for grouping based on academic ability. One way to differentiate the process is to alter the assignments for each group.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 11, 2021

Whole group direct instruction is often used to transfer information. Listenwise), an online article, or a video on biodiversity. The benefit of these formats is that students have a higher degree of control over the experience as compared to a whole group presentation. They can find a podcast (e.g.,

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As schools prepare to accommodate more in-person learning, many are opting for a hybrid schedule that divides the student body into two groups that will alternate days on campus to keep numbers lower in classrooms and allow for social distancing. The rest of the week is divided between the two groups of students.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Videos and games. When possible, videos are better to assign during asynchronous time, but it may be tempting to take some pressure off by showing a video to your class during whole-class instruction. In these cases, make sure the video is less than 10 minutes long, and add closed captions. Less synchronous screen time.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 4, 2020

I am fielding questions about how to set up online courses , design online lessons , and offer small group instruction and support via video conferencing. Document their work as they complete the task (take pictures, record videos, sketch images, draw models, and/or take notes). What did they learn?

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

In a workshop last week, I was guiding a group through the process of designing a choice board. Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one. I love choice boards, but I know they take time to create. Would You Rather?

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