A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The journey of learning is a unique and intricate process, with each learner embarking on their own distinctive path towards success. One of the key factors that drive the individuality of learning paths is the inherent uniqueness of each person's cognitive and emotional makeup. In a study conducted by Means et al.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 22, 2023

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Like many topics in education, the debate between “Active Learning” and “Passive Learning” relies more on philosophy than science and uses the word “learning” when what is actually being discussed is teaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2022

For over two years, many schools, parents, students, and teachers have struggled with how to teach remotely, and then–when can we go back to in-person learning. For hundreds of years, that’s how it’s been done, but done right, remote learning is a winner. Creative Options for Remote Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2023

Do you like being told or directed to do something a certain way even though you know it doesn’t align with your innate strengths, interests, or learning preference? Choice matters when it comes to learning if that is the ultimate goal. They are also more likely to see the relevance of their learning to their own lives and interests.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2023

The rapid shift to virtual learning was a necessity and, like always, educators rose to the occasion like they always do even though training in this area didn’t really exist at scale. A few years later, we are beginning to get an idea of the most pressing issue at hand, which is learning recovery.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Transform Your Classroom with Project-Based Learning and the Scientific Method We all know that hands-on exploration is the best way to engage students in the scientific method. Students learn about early ceramics as well as how to understand history and how it relates to science, as well. Research Quest sponsored this blog post.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

So many important lessons were learned during the pandemic that can be used to not only improve our practice but also to pave the way for a brighter future. One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. Breakout Rooms The social aspect of learning should never be undervalued.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Part II: Transitioning from Whole Group to Small Group to Achieve Equity in Education The first blog in this series, “ Time Efficiency vs. Equity in Education ,” explored two major barriers teachers face when shifting from whole group, teacher-led, teacher-paced model to student-centered blended learning models.

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

So, how do we design and facilitate learning experiences to remove barriers and allow all students to succeed? How can we leverage technology to provide meaningful choices within a learning experience and create the time and space needed to work with individual students or small groups of learners? Second, technology is here to stay.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that is based on a scientific understanding of how people learn. The goal of UDL is to design “barrier-free, instructionally rich learning environments and lessons that provide access to all students” (Nelson, 2). Engagement. Self-Regulation.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 19, 2023

A thriving culture views technology as a seamless component that can enhance learning in a multitude of ways. This is only a glimpse of how digital learning can complement current school practices while also demonstrating the value of learning to students. Otherwise, isolated instances of success will be the only outcome.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 25, 2023

When People Fail: Will The Integrity Gap Cause a Learning Gap? Ethical students will be able to learn better and faster than ever. There will be a new divide — the learning and performance divide created between those who have integrity and those who do not. It will help them with homework, for sure. And so are we.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark Now that we are fans of the Science of Learning, we thought we would take a look and see if there was some type of magic bullet, something that could increase the overall effect of the Science of Learning – something that could raise the bar and make what we know through the Science of Learning even more effective.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 28, 2023

What barriers make designing for deeper learning in schools challenging? In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, educators face numerous challenges when designing instruction that promotes deeper learning for all students. How can teachers weave social-emotional learning (SEL) skills into the fabric of their lessons?

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The start of the school year is an exciting time for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools community, as schools are rolling out devices to students. For the 31 Cohort 10 schools that are just beginning their Verizon Innovative Learning journey, rollout is the beginning of new learning opportunities. We had a great time.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 24, 2022

Were you consistently empowered to think critically and apply what you had learned in authentic ways to solve real-world problems? Now think about the conditions where students today learn and live. There is no better way to teach this life-long lesson than getting kids into the learning pit for productive struggle.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In my last blog, I focused on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of representation. I described how blended and online learning can help educators provide opportunities for students to perceived and engage with information presented in multiple modalities. Action and Expression. Physical Action. Executive Functions.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Yet, it seemed wrong to pretend the year didn’t happen or that I learned nothing from it. When it comes to connecting with your colleagues, I’ve seen teams of teachers commit to a book study as a way to connect and learn. 2 Providing a one-size-fits-all experience doesn’t work in any learning landscape.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2023

Humans crave a deep connection when it comes to learning something new, especially if they initially don't see any value in what's being taught or facilitated. In the absence of authentic meaning there is a tendency to disconnect or go off task, putting the learning experience at hand in jeopardy of not being successful.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

While grades enforce learning in schools, there is too much stress on “getting an A” and not enough focus on actually learning. But what does it really mean to learn? The problem with this approach to learning is the fact that it simply does not prioritize setting kids up for success in the real world. Familiar, right?

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Ditch That Textbook

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They […] The post Personalize learning with Explore Boards appeared first on Ditch That Textbook. It's good that everyone reads the same baseline text. They all get the same foundation, that same core content.But your students aren't all the same.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 13, 2022

As mobile learning becomes more and more popular, so does the potential for distraction in the classroom. More and more teachers are experimenting with ways to integrate mobile learning into their lesson plans. Continue reading to learn how mobile learning can benefit education in and out of the classroom. . Learn more >.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The post 3 Tips from Teachers on Helping Students Learn About Global Issues appeared first on Digital Promise.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 22, 2022

The machine learning activities I describe below are part of their larger Artificial Intelligence elective. Introduction to Machine Learning Via Videos. This project uses Google’s Teachable Machine (images), the Machine Learning for Kids website, and Scratch 3.0 Machine Learning with Marshmallows and Tiny Sorter.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The post This Cross-Sector Group Will Support the Future of Maker Learning in Southwestern Pennsylvania appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Ditch That Textbook

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This post is sponsored by MicrosoftAs the capabilities of artificial intelligence continue to grow, educators are learning new ways that AI can support teaching and learning.Microsoft has released some great free options that teachers can start using right away.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Digital Promise has designed learning pathways to explicitly connect classroom learning to attributes districts identified through Portrait of Graduate

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Why is personalized learning becoming increasingly desirable in K-12? If you are curious about what personalized learning can offer your students, here are the answers to important questions you may be asking. What exactly is personalized learning?

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post Digital Promise Launches FutureLab to Investigate Transformative Approaches to Teaching and Learning appeared first on Digital Promise.

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Education Elements

MAY 9, 2023

More than three years after the onset of the global COVID-19 health pandemic, researchers are only beginning to scratch the surface of understanding how acute the long-term effects of the shuttering of schools and a shift to virtual and hybrid learning environments are having on students.

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