eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

myView Literacy © 2025 is a core English Language Arts (ELA) program for grades K-5 that empowers teachers and transforms students. Authored by Marian Small and co-authored by Graham Fletcher, the blended, easy-to-use three-part instructional design emphasizes student teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative learning environment.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2023

In a secondary English language arts class, rather than assigning a single text to the entire class, teachers can provide a curated list of books or short stories, each highlighting different themes or literary styles. Some might opt for the rainforest, while others may be captivated by the desert or ocean ecosystems.

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Teach Hub

MAY 24, 2024

In today’s technology-driven classrooms , art remains an important component of student development. Despite often being the first to be cut from the curriculum in some schools, dismissed as a luxury, or merely a source of fridge-worthy projects, art education holds profound benefits. Art can also promote empathy.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We felt strongly about introducing our students to technology in the classroom. And one tool helping him on this journey is GoGuardian’s classroom management software, which his district adopted in 2018 as part of their one-to-one initiative. Davis is committed to helping his teachers reach higher levels of tech integration.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Isaacs teaches a video game design course, which seems ideal for trying out Classcraft’s classroom management platform, which can turn classes into a live action video game or a scholastic version of Dungeons and Dragons. Educators have uploaded quests to teach history, art and even taxes and budgeting.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Reinforcing positive behavior through innovative activities Dont be afraid to try new things! For example, during our annual kickoff event at the beginning of the school year, we integrate engaging, hands-on activities that teach core values in a way students find meaningful.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Moreover, virtual classrooms often utilize a variety of technological tools that enhance interactivity and collaboration. Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Cost-effectiveness is another critical advantage.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2024

Mindful Coloring or Art Engaging in mindful coloring or art projects allows students to express themselves creatively while staying present at the moment. Providing coloring materials and encouraging artistic expression can be a relaxing and constructive activity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

Some call Classcraft a classroom management tool but really, it’s more about injecting excitement in your teaching and touching on the important social-emotional learning that sometimes gets forgotten. You can blend Classcraft activities into your existing lesson plans or use those available on the website.

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Cassie Stephens

JULY 30, 2024

If you tap the link, I've got a video with more detail on these from how they are made to how I use them in my art room. Ideas on how these banners can be used in your art room: * So.you could go the route that you see above if you are feeling brave enough to bust out paint.on Back to School Banners ! No time to create these?

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2024

New York University Stern School of Business social psychologist and New York City public school parent Jonathan Haidt’s book “Anxious Generation” made the New York Times bestseller list, and grassroots activism is gaining traction across the country, led by New York City-based groups like Moms Against Media Addiction.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

.” PreK On My Way supports social-emotional learning and language development by providing educators with an equitable, developmentally-appropriate model for early learning, with evidence-based assessments and daily read-alouds, structured for large groups, small group activities, and independent learning centers.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2025

I had earned my masters in the art of teaching elementary education. I was hired and became a school librarian but I thought I wanted to make a bigger impact by becoming a classroom teacher. And that's really, I think, what most teachers struggle with, because if you can't manage, you can't teach. We do a read-aloud.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, when students are sufficiently engaged in the activity you present, they don’t get distracted. This includes the grade level teacher, the ‘specials’ teachers (music, Spanish, art, PE–those subjects), the librarian, parents, as well as you. Classroom management Teaching'

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

For years, TechSmith’s ScreenChomp app has been my go-to resource for whiteboard drawings, screencasts, and for an uncluttered online art platform for students using iPads. ScreenChomp did a masterful job of making everything needed for each of these activities intuitive even for young users. Let me help you with that.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2015

They require little domain-specific knowledge on the part of the sub, asking primarily that s/he supervise activities and encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and transfer of knowledge on the part of students. Because this is often difficult to squeeze in among other activities, having the sub administer it is a great solution.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Collaborative learning involves complex classroom management, which is different from traditional lecturing.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2024

To find out, EdSurge interviewed Terri Hasseler, a professor in the Department of History, Literature, and the Arts at Bryant University in Rhode Island. She’s also director of the Center for Teaching Excellence there, which provides faculty with support for instruction, edtech, course design, classroom management and grading.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

These technologies offer new efficiencies and insights into classroom learning, allowing educators to harness the power of data from their learning management systems (LMSs) and freeing them up to focus their time on activities that truly lead to better learning outcomes.

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Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning allows students to be engaged and active participants in their own learning by sharing ideas, analyzing problems, and finding solutions to them. Collaborative learning involves complex classroom management, which is different from traditional lecturing.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 23, 2015

One ongoing goal of instructors is to encourage engagement and student activity in the classroom. Recording videos can add some spark to the classroom. Both students and teachers can enjoy the task, forging deeper relationships with peers and even deeper relationships with the art of learning. Safe Classroom Management'

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Edsurge

AUGUST 14, 2017

Teachers we spoke with are using technology in a variety of ways: for professional development purposes; they are watching videos of high-quality instruction, recording classroom observations and receiving real-time feedback from coaches to seamlessly adjust their instruction.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

LEGO Education designs standards-aligned sets for K-8 students and offers plenty of free support for teachers, including more than 400 online lesson plans —ranging in focus from computer science and English Language Arts (ELA) to robotics and coding— self-guided professional development and an online community where teachers share tips and ideas.

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Cassie Stephens

DECEMBER 8, 2024

I know what it's like this time of year.constant interruptions for programs, field trips, classroom parties and the like. I found that THIS drawing activity was perfect for my early finishers and for some Winter Centers that keep all kids happy and creating. Larry the Line is based on a poem I wrote my first year teaching art.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 17, 2024

I was in a new seventh grade language arts position, one I’d started in January after a teacher retired mid-year, so I hadn’t had enough time yet to build the relationships that are the foundation of my approach to classroom management. I was getting frustrated.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

There are several concepts that address this reform in teaching (such as Art Costa’s Habits of Mind , Bloom’s Taxonomy , the Hess Cognitive Rigor Matrix , or the tech-oriented SAMR Model ). ‘How’ and ‘why’ are good questions to bump an activity into Level Two. Support conclusions with details.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

2023) suggested that classroom activities that rely on different student learning styles benefit workforce alignment. The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Further, Dada et al.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

I tried various classroom management strategies: positive narration, proximity and whole-class attention-getters. Shifting the power dynamics in a classroom doesnt mean losing controlit means transforming the space into one where students see themselves as active participants in their own education. Nothing worked.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Decluttering your workspace can be used as a technique to reduce stress and manage your time better. Time management experts and seasoned online instructors encourage faculty to be pro-active in managing their workload and workspace (Kondo 2015; Rubin 2009; Shi, Bonk & Magjunka 2006). Berkeley: Ten Speed Press.

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Teach Hub

MAY 15, 2024

Promotes Physical Health Recess provides children the opportunity to play and burn calories, and according to a 2020 study , it can account for as much as 70% of a child’s physical activity during the weekdays. A 2014 study found that physical activity can boost language arts skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Have students type fifteen minutes a week in a class setting and 45 minutes a week using keyboarding for class activities (homework, projects–that sort). This is effectively accomplished by having teachers use technology in their classroom on a regular basis for class activities, as a useful tool in their educational goals.

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Faculty Focus

JANUARY 17, 2023

Decluttering your workspace can be used as a technique to reduce stress and manage your time better. Time management experts and seasoned online instructors encourage faculty to be pro-active in managing their workload and workspace (Kondo 2015; Rubin 2009; Shi, Bonk & Magjunka 2006). Berkeley: Ten Speed Press.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 23, 2023

2023) suggested that classroom activities that rely on different student learning styles benefit workforce alignment. The use of one or more learning style instrument should be given to students so instructors can better develop learning activities. Further, Dada et al.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 9, 2017

A Learning Management System (what is often called an LMS) has become foundational to blending technology into education experiences. Moodle works off of modules which are activated by downloading mostly-free plug-ins. Checklists to track activities. 23 Ways to Use Moodle. Games like hangman, Sudoku, and crosswords.

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Elementary Nest

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Interactive Element: Inside each numbered box include a fun classroom activity, such as ‘Read Olive the Other Reindeer’ or ‘Watch a video about Christmas in France’ Reveal one each day leading up to winter break. Focus: Classroom Management 3. Want other Christmas activity ideas?

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Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

Postsecondary faculty can support students’ use of this strategy, either by simply informing them about it, or by more actively engaging with students to articulate these intentions. Tyler Snyder recently his bachelor of arts in psychology at the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Elsevier Academic Press. link] Poe, L. Brooks, N.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 23, 2023

Postsecondary faculty can support students’ use of this strategy, either by simply informing them about it, or by more actively engaging with students to articulate these intentions. Tyler Snyder recently his bachelor of arts in psychology at the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Elsevier Academic Press. link] Poe, L. Brooks, N.

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