User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Teaches Flexibility and How to Stay Calm Under Pressure. Greater Awareness of the Consequences of Ones Actions. Research suggests that children playing chess are more likely to understand the consequences of their actions.

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Cool Cat Teacher

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I'm so grateful for those who are flexible enough to fill in with limited notice. Elementary teachers have a different format and prompts below that they can use and refine. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Substitute teachers, like teachers, are heroes.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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ED Surge

APRIL 18, 2023

At the K-12 level, there’s been a push to create more flexibility in the school day for “immersive experiences,” like internships and hands-on projects, from players such as XQ Institute, the nonprofit supported by Emerson Collective that since 2015 has poured millions of dollars into efforts across the country to “rethink high school.”

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Top 10 Sciencekits

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Be Flexible - As a STEM teacher, you may find yourself working long hours. This means you need to be flexible enough to adapt to different schedules. For example, if you're planning to travel during the summer months, you might want to look for a job closer to home so you can spend more time with family.

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ED Surge

MAY 9, 2022

Students returned to their school buildings, we had months of lower COVID rates and some of kids’ favorite learning strategies—like group projects, stations and flexible seating—came back. In many ways it was. In other ways, this school year was harder. Earlier this year, America’s pediatricians and the U.S.

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ED Surge

APRIL 10, 2024

If we don't get in front of this now with a nimble, flexible, guideline policy or strategy as a collective whole, it's gonna continue to change.” It's doing everything for everyone and anyone that's interested,” he says. “By By the time we get a handle on the one-, three-, five-year plan, it's changing right underneath our noses.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

They’re providing additional flexibility, assigning and grading less homework in light of the pandemic. Giving Students Choices Because independent schools have more flexibility, some were able to take a more innovative approach, says Denise Pope, a professor of education at Stanford University and co-founder of Challenge Success.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 21, 2022

It combines the district’s preschool and transitional kindergarten programs and will be housed in flexible buildings designed around outdoor zones with a variety of play and gathering spaces. This is a major shift as the district’s existing preschool program is typically served from one portable classroom at several elementary school sites.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Magnet Elementary School , is excited about the prospect of redesigning traditional approaches to assessment and instruction. Here, the former elementary classroom teacher and math teacher advisor shares her thoughts on personalizing learning for individuals’ needs—and her school’s preferred platform for doing just that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 6, 2021

It is flexible and easy to learn, so the educator can monitor learner activities. Edusight – Edusight is an app that allows elementary educators to collect and monitor accurate data about their learners. ClassMate Gradebook – This grading and class management program is designed for all education levels.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2023

Now, district leaders say it offers flexibility, convenience and opportunities to maximize instructional time when forces such as extreme weather or illness threaten schools’ ability to operate in person. “It It makes a lot of sense for districts to build in those contingency plans for remote instruction, to be more flexible and nimble.”

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

Though there are a number of strong language programs across the country, a 2016 report published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences showed evidence of declines in foreign language course offerings in elementary schools and middle schools over the years.

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2022

For example, embracing edtech over the past two-and-a-half years has made interactions with parents more flexible, said Alena Zachery-Ross, superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan. Superintendents at the panel noted some of those successes.

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Cool Cat Teacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I love their courses because they are flexible, with up to 6 months to complete, and you can receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or continuing education units that meet your state requirements. I did have a season where I put all of my planning into Notion and it is a very flexible tool.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Elementary Math. Easy to get started, flexible plans, relevant teaching topics–Model Teaching is an excellent choice for great teachers. Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms. Student-led Classroom Management. Writing Prompts. Blended Learning. Transforming Traditional Classroom Lessons to Online Learning.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Interviews with elementary classroom teachers spanning a variety of settings and grade levels revealed that these resilient educators utilized a common strategy: they practiced gratitude in their everyday lives. I felt less dread on Monday mornings because I was bolstered by my appreciation of my company’s flexible scheduling.

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STEM Education Works

MAY 17, 2022

Elementary library. Elementary science. Elementary art. Elementary English language arts. But I think what I learned most is to be flexible and patient. Greater flexibility for change, learning not to sweat the small stuff, and learned to respect and value my personal time”. “I I am a bit more flexible.”. “I

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The Maker Mom

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Children all around the world are beginning to learn about STEM at a younger age, and the basics begin as early as elementary school. Elementary to middle and high schools of all sizes can benefit from the addition of STEM curriculums at every grade from K-12.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

Are you ready to explore the exciting world of STEM with your elementary students? Today, we're diving into a unique challenge that not only introduces students to the dynamic game of field hockey but also encourages them to blend creativity with scientific principles to craft their very own tabletop hockey game.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly. Incorporating children’s literature into STEM or STEAM learning is a great approach at the elementary level. Check out the STEM Teachers Club Membership to access all of these useful elementary materials. So, Which One?

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ED Surge

MAY 30, 2023

It started off as a way to bring high-impact tutoring to elementary school students in northeast Washington, D.C. Across the spring, summer and fall semesters of 2022, 50 tutors worked with 116 elementary students. They need flexibility and affordability, as well as overlaps between their jobs and their coursework.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

Grade 3 CoderZ Adventure: Trailblazers introduces elementary students to the basics of computing and robotics through a gamified environment in which students program a robot to explore virtual worlds. In addition, all courses include TEKS-aligned ELAR and Mathematics extensions. Below are examples of courses for grades 3-6.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

Flexible furniture for collaborating, planning, and sharing ideas were an important part of the makerspace design in one of the elementary schools that I served. In my book, STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom I share the idea of the “Ss”; space, storage, and stuff.

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PCS Edventures

MAY 15, 2023

Pairing a flexible learning environment with subject exposure increases learning retention in a manner that’s so invigorating campers won’t even realize they’re learning. Author: Marissa Rosol As a 4th-grade elementary teacher and instructional coach, Marissa believes hands-on learning is the key to student engagement.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 4, 2023

Figjam is a cool, flexible, fun, collaborative space for student projects, presentations, and collaborations. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter What is Figjam? 00;03;28;22 – 00;03;45;07 Tom Mullaney It's a little simpler.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Elementary-aged learners are capable of providing computers with instructions to achieve a specific outcome through code! why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school? We know our littlest learners can code, but why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school?

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STEM Discovery Education

AUGUST 30, 2022

But these also needed to be accomplished with social distancing and the flexibility of virtual learning for students in quarantine. . Melinda McCleskey, M.Ed , is a Gifted and Talented (TAG) teacher for Galvez Primary, Lake Elementary, and Bullion Primary in Louisiana, as well as a valued member of our DEN Community. About the Author.

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Science and Steamteam

JUNE 27, 2023

In my last couple of years of teaching, when I was STEM Lab Coordinator, “coding” was starting to emerge in elementary schools. When we built our STEM programs in elementary and middle schools, we had to sort through many materials to see what would best meet the needs of students. This includes coding and robotics.

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PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Instructors should also take advantage of the flexibility built into each lesson by providing additional support or opportunities for further exploration. Flexibility in Thinking: We’ve seen how failure can drive exploration, but that’s not the case for everyone. This is better known as developing a flexible mindset.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Do you want this to be a permanent fixture on your wall or do you want something that offers more flexibility and movement? If liquid nails sound intimidating and permanent is not the route for you, then you might consider something that offers a little more flexibility. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 10, 2022

Start by creating a flexible layout. This style container fits the flexible layout configuration thanks to its rolling design. Thanks to STEAM’s flexible, cross-curricular structure, you can teach several subjects in less time! How you design your learning environment should be purposeful and conducive to self-directed learning.

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STEM Sport

JULY 28, 2022

One unique aspect of charter schools is they have greater flexibility for educators when building curriculum plans for their students. This flexibility allows them to emphasize certain curriculum areas for their entire school or certain grade bands. They do not follow the same rules and regulations as public or private schools.

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ED Surge

JULY 18, 2022

Entsminger, an elementary school principal outside of Chicago, says his district was not able to serve nearly as many children as usual with its summer program this year, and the reason boils down to staffing. They’re having to be more flexible.” If you have a program model, and no teachers want to work it, maybe change your model.”.

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PCS Edventures

JUNE 7, 2023

Adaptability and Creativity: STEAM prepares learners for the rapidly-changing demands of the modern workforce, where adaptability and flexibility are seemingly a requirement. In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, creativity is a valuable skill that prepares learners to be adaptable and flexible in their future careers.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

But depending, it's really very, very flexible activity. So once again, you could use this in elementary for just literally like working on times tables, but you can also have like your own set of questions, like we talked about with quiz, trade. So if you only have five minutes, you can do it for five minutes. So here's how it works.

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Flexible Learning: Each program includes 12 engaging 1-hour lessons, allowing you to adapt the pace to your schedule. Seamless Implementation Limited resources, budgets or staff expertise shouldn't hold back summer learning. That's why we're confident our support can be invaluable for camps facing these challenges. Need longer sessions?

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