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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As this school year approaches an end and students start to plan on college life, the Ask a Tech Teacher team has suggestions on how to make that work well: Balancing Academics and Social Life in College College life is an exhilarating journey filled with learning, discovery, and growth. But, why is balance so crucial?

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MAY 14, 2024

It’s not just about ditching blackboards for tablets – education today is undergoing a paradigm shift in teaching methodologies. Adaptive & Individualized Curriculums Artificial intelligence and its power to analyze data and make decisions based on the findings is starting to permeate classrooms.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

STEM is the future of education, and schools that hope to be a part of it need to adopt a curriculum for these in-demand skills. Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. A free demo is available for interested schools.

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MAY 20, 2020

As we struggle with adapting our classes to remote learning, I know lots of teachers who are realizing that their normal approach isn’t suited for remote teaching. Here are thirteen accepted pedagogical teaching strategies with proven records of success. Whole Brain Teaching. DoK is not a taxonomy (like Bloom’s).

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ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2024

Whether something as commonplace as curriculum adoption in a district or as unique as a research hub, considering how parties might contribute to and benefit from their interactions in education initiatives will lead to more and higher-quality insights shared among participants. Guiding Principles for Building Feedback Loops 1.

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ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Just like that, she’s gone,” my friend said to me just a few weeks ago, devastated that her daughter’s second grade teacher — her favorite teacher — left before the school year ended. In eight states, teacher turnover rates are the highest they’ve been in five years, with schools serving families with high poverty rates being hit the hardest.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 28, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter This podcast with Jennifer Seravallo is dedicated to helping reading teachers improve their teaching methods by providing practical tips and in-depth insights into differentiated reading strategies. book that is new? So what are you waiting for?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

If you teach online, you know what I mean. The ease with which it differentiates for student needs, focuses on what’s important (which rarely is a due date), and provides much-needed flexibility has changed the way many of us teach our physical classes. Good online instructors are what we always wished teaching would be.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2024

In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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CoderZ

JULY 10, 2023

As educators, we eagerly anticipate the start of a new school year while using our summer break to recharge and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. In this article, we will explore how embracing flexibility and innovation can enhance your robotics and computer science classes.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

How to keep children safe online is the most popular question parents ask at my school. While they’re getting to that epiphany, here are ideas you can employ to support them on the way: Teach your children to use the internet. Don’t hope school teaches them. They may, or might teach them wrong.

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MARCH 21, 2023

The skills required to succeed in your post-High School life, be it college, a vocational training program, the military, or a job, are surprisingly similar. Being flexible and open to embracing change also helps graduates stay ahead of the curve in a competitive job market. Copyright ©2023 Askatechteacher.com– All rights reserved.

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Computer Science Teacher

JULY 19, 2022

For example As CS becomes more part of the system I expect teachers to have less freedom in what they teach and how they teach. In talking to a lot of teachers at CSTA 2022, I realized that most CS teachers have a lot of freedom in what they teach as CS and how they teach it. That is both exciting and scary.

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STEM Sport

JULY 28, 2022

Schools across the country are adding more science, technology, engineering, and math lessons to their curriculum. Charter schools are publicly funded and tuition-free education options for K-12 students. They do not follow the same rules and regulations as public or private schools. Funding for STEM Curriculum.

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ED Surge

MAY 1, 2024

The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. When building up edtech resources for any learning environment, whether it be a K-12 school district, institution of higher education or professional development, there is a lot to consider. Does it align with the curriculum?

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AUGUST 10, 2022

their flexibility. It teaches the basic skills needed for students to become a professional. Flexibility. A short course is very flexible because it is an online school where every student manages their time of study. Here’s a great article by the Ask a Tech Teacher crew discussing : why take one.

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STEM Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

In the constantly evolving education landscape, educators need to design effective STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) curricula that engage and inspire their middle school students. One powerful tool that can help achieve this is a STEM curriculum map.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

These changes have influenced personal habits, from shopping preferences to social norms, and have also impacted how individuals view their professional lives, with many now valuing flexibility over stability. Others may have age restrictions, while some are more flexible.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

The Goal of PDL In a phrase: … the goal of Purpose Driven Learning is NOT about a curriculum that lasts a year. Problems implementing Purpose Driven Learning Engaging PDL in your classroom is seen by some as teaching students what they want to learn at the expense of what they need to learn but this isn’t true.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

million students fail to graduate from high school. Fast forward to formal schooling. High School and up. High School+. GameMaker Studio 2 is best suited to teaching for a full unit or semester rather than a quick in-and-out as might be used for Hour of Code. High School+. GameMaker Studio 2. 4th-9th grade.

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JUNE 20, 2023

Learning time involves engaging with educational tools or resources such as e-books, instructional videos, or applications focused on teaching new skills or concepts. This encourages healthy habits and helps establish boundaries while permitting some flexibility.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Another example of teaching remotely arrives when schools struggle with the unusually high number of snow days. So many, in fact, that they were either going to have to extend the school year or lose funding. Here are some ideas: I teach online classes so my transition is well-established by now.

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MAY 24, 2017

K-6 math curriculum (with a separate program for pre-K) is versatile, easy-to-use, and nicely differentiated for varied learning and teaching strategies. Teaching materials include an abundance of resources, professional development, videos, and help. More math resources: 10 Articles on Using Tech to Teach Math.

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STEM Sport

MAY 30, 2023

This quickly changing landscape emphasizes the need for innovative STEM curricula that teaches students the importance of adaptability, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. These innovative curriculum models provide a dynamic and engaging learning environment that goes beyond traditional textbook-based instruction.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 19, 2020

My inbox–probably yours, too–is flooded with suggestions, how-tos, and don’t-do’s, on teaching online as a strategy for dealing with Covid-19. I’ve taught many years in both environments and love online teaching because it is flexible, diversified, self-directed, and self-paced. 7 Ways to Keep Teaching.

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MAY 25, 2022

The possibility to find the copied text and its exact source is worth a lot for many HigherEd teachers because their students use various and complex sources, unlike the high-school learners. . Low flexibility is another major disadvantage. The price is considerably lower, while flexibility is higher.

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JULY 31, 2019

as we discuss Back to School Tips! A general transcript: What would you say the purpose of Back-to-School Night is? . It’s a way of easing everyone back into the education journey after a long summer break and is arguably one of the most impactful days in the school year. Teachers demonstrate their teaching style.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 15, 2023

And most of the time, I’ve found that moments outside of school, maybe something that happened at home the night before or on their way to school earlier in the morning, are contributing to student behavior in class. Before the pandemic, my school created nurturing learning environments where students and staff could be themselves.

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ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

In schools, creativity can be harder to imagine in core subject areas like math and easier to associate with humanities and arts. Building in more creativity comes down to student agency—teaching students to find their voice. How flexible were the classrooms before the pandemic?

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It is challenging to include those characteristics in classes when you are concurrently trying to achieve school goals, comply with curriculum timelines, juggle parent concerns, and blend your lessons with those of colleagues. Teach students to look at classmates while speaking. This is where mindfulness becomes important.

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The benefits of online schools for gifted students are worth considering for those outpacing their classmates in traditional schools. Students can access classes they wouldn’t be able to otherwise in a traditional school setting and satisfy their intellectual cravings.

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

That means many traditional teaching tools are no longer the best choice for the new norms. The free JotForm Tables addresses the ongoing need teachers and schools have for easy-to-understand, easy-to-customize data to help with decision-making. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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AUGUST 6, 2021

BigSIS – BigSIS is a cloud-based, customizable student information system, providing solutions to private schools across the United States and Canada. This app supports K-12 schools through colleges. It is flexible and easy to learn, so the educator can monitor learner activities.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

This article is for recent graduates, either from high school or college, ready to look for a first job. You should highlight the top skills a particular employer needs, including flexibility, communications and management. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 25 years. –image credit Deposit Photo.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 27, 2023

This shortage has impacted many areas of our schools’ day-to-day practices, and is now impacting how teachers learn. A New Barrier Emerges Our suburban Missouri school district serves around 16,500 students. Our district’s curriculum team includes a variety of members with roles designed to support teachers to work through these areas.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Increasingly, educators and school administrators are recognizing the value collaboration brings to both learning environments and professional settings. It encourages a deep understanding of the topic since it requires a deeper understanding of a concept to teach it.

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ED Surge

APRIL 21, 2023

The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic exacerbated this phenomenon, impacting teaching and learning for all students, especially students from underserved communities. Black and Latino students living in poverty have been systemically affected by factors not related to their families but rather their schools.

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