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eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading and Math

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eSpark earned Digital Promise’s Research-Based Product Certification in 2021. The free differentiation tool to help students level up and learn. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark. eSpark is simple and easy to use. Sign up now. Sign up for eSpark now.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

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Many of the topics below were part of that conversation, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL). As a result of this webinar and some research of my own, I compiled this list which I hope will serve as a quick menu for you and the teachers at your school to select summer professional development that will help you grow and learn.

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How to Start Class with Opening Questions

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Let's talk about some of your current research that's going to relate to student engagement, both face to face and online. And on the first one, it was really interesting, because what I did is I found out that 87% of my students either appreciated it or really appreciated it. Where did you start with your questions?

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5 Favorite Activities to End the School Year

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Many of these, educators would love to teach but “just don’t have time for “, even though they align well with broad goals of preparing students for college and career. Students login – no email required. It has eighteen units that blend tech knowledge into the real world. Teachers create a class account.

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New Podcast: Project-based Learning with A.I. and Improving Friendships

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Denying students the opportunity to use AI appropriately is denying them the opportunity to build a better future with all of us working together. Subscribe to the Show anywhere podcasts are found Research Quest Are you looking for engaging NGSS-aligned science lessons designed to improve critical thinking in your middle school students?