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Using open educational resources to empower differentiated instruction

Hapara

Open educational resources, also known as OER, provide a great way to supplement curriculum to differentiate instruction and better meet each learner’s needs in your classroom. para built itself upon a robust pedagogical foundation that is designed to support differentiated instruction. So what does that mean?

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Texas State Board of Education Names Just Right Reader’s English and Spanish Literacy Resources as Approved Instructional Materials

eSchool News

FORT WORTH, Texas The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently named Just Right Readers decodable books for grades K-2 as approved instructional materials for both English and Spanish phonics. Instructional materials are also open to public review and feedback. Just Right Reader is now eligible for state funding.

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5 Simple Ways to Improve Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

Just In Time Resources. Many teachers love Teachers Pay Teachers while others frown on the resources because they prefer traditional textbook companies. ” They would take online instructional materials, but then involve peers and colleagues in a person submitting a demonstration of skill.

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When Universal Design Promotes Inclusion of All Students

Edsurge

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. By designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners, educators can help to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive for everyone.

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What Will Schools Do in the Fall? Here Are 4 Possible Scenarios

Edsurge

As they write, “none are perfect solutions—each has its own set of challenges and drawbacks and we recognize that each district is approaching this from different contexts, depending on levels of funding, resources and support up to now.” The likelihood of another outbreak is “relatively high,” so staff will need to move quickly.

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Competency-Based Learning Puts Students at the Center. It’s Perfect for Now.

Edsurge

But even with that assistance, families reported lack of adequate resources; my student Ismail’s family was issued only one device for seven siblings to share. Older students employed as essential workers, at grocery stores and warehouse distribution centers, lost significant learning time. Just as school terms were ending in the U.S.,

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4 ways online learning can lead to educational equity

eSchool News

Until all students are treated equally and given access to similar educational resources, we have little chance of achieving equality in K-12 schools. Ultimately, students must have the tools and resources they need not only to graduate, but to be prepared for post-high school success.