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. History course assignment about the Constitution.

Teachers 199

Teachers Students Special Education History 199

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. A free version of the platform is available with basic classroom management tools. Starting Oct.

Textbooks 165

Textbooks Classroom Management Social Studies History 165

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2020

Campos: We developed a tech department composed of a Dean of Technology, a Director of Technology, an Education Technology Coordinator and an Assistant Educational Technology Coordinator. Because you can’t issue technology devices without understanding that these can be a productivity tool or a distraction.

Lecturing 155

Lecturing Mobile Devices STEM Attention 155

Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

High School 209

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 209

Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sometimes we’re assigned to a student who has an IEP outlining specific goals, and other times we’re assigned to a classroom to assist the teacher and support students. Some years, we follow a student to the next grade level, while other years, we are assigned to a new student with an entirely different set of needs.

Assignments 137

Assignments Learning Disabilities Disabilities Fairness 137

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2020

I align the assignment with standards too, so they have to talk about the impact of the law code, both in his time and in the future, and consider how they're going to do that as a man who lived in 1000 BC. The dashboard really is a huge asset because it’s like the COVID-quarantine version of classroom management.

Learning 210

Learning Students Mobile Devices Middle School 210

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The personalized academic and classroom management practices involved in this approach are no small feat, especially for teachers coming from traditional backgrounds, but in order to really know their students and determine which approaches will work best for each, this staff is committed to the hard work set out for them.

Learning 142

Learning Elementary School Elementary School Curriculum Design 142

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“A disproportionate number of folks in the top 5 percent were novice teachers, so it does underscore the need for continued support and in-service preparation around classroom management, around routines for supporting disruptive students and engaging with them.”

Teachers 190

Teachers Schools Middle School Middle School 190

Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2019

Henderson-Rosser: I came to the district to rebrand the instructional technology department. I wanted to use educational technology software so students could create, produce, use critical thinking skills and be innovative and engaged. Aleigha Henderson-Rosser Having technology is step one in enhancing learning.

Critical Thinking 138

Critical Thinking Art Accessibility Discussions 138

Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Otus , which he describes as a student performance platform—a learning management system that also spans classroom management, curriculum, and assessment. I want my students to be able to have differentiated assignments and to be able to find the one that is most interesting. He also helps run. Otus Cofounder Chris Hull.

Failure 159

Failure Motivation Writing Culture 159

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Based on individual experience level, students assigned themselves to city blocks I had prepared and built out the city. Read more tips for classroom management and creating a positive classroom culture. These case studies highlight how other educators are using Minecraft to drive learning.

Teaching 167

Teaching Critical Thinking Essay Discussions 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

However, on Canvas, the assignment was posted and was readily available. Christian Miraglia is a recently retired 36-year educator and now Educational Technology Consultant at t4edtech where he also blogs at Edtech and Things Related. I can hear some students remarking; I have 1000 messages in my inbox.

Evaluation 155

Evaluation Feedback Curriculum Assignments 155

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2018

Centered Learning Since starting college, I’ve wanted to develop a classroom that ran entirely by learning centers. I spent the first four years of my career building the activities and classroom management skills I would need to pull it off.

Learning 155

Learning Middle School Middle School Students 155

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The idea originally came from his frustration over forgetting assignment due dates as a college student.) ClassDojo , which began as a classroom management app, also offers messaging features to connects schools, students and parents. Other companies are taking note of rising smartphone ownership among students. (A

Communication 128

Communication Classroom Management Assignments Activities 128

Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2017

As part of the new model, teachers began assigning more independent work through online programs including ST Math and Lexia , which allowed more time for working with partners and learning in groups. The transition to a personalized learning model went beyond altering the physical space.

Learning 157

Learning Schools Math Grades 157

Edsurge

MAY 14, 2019

Interactive feedback and shared rubrics (Image Credit: GoReact) I still sit with my students and give them feedback on brief clips, but their assignment is to self-assess their videos and write reflective comments that support items they're being evaluated on in the rubric. Now I can use GoReact for a portion of those visits.

Teachers 135

Teachers Feedback Coaching Students 135

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

An Expanding Educational Hub This announcement marks the latest educational outreach from GitHub, which in 2014 unveiled a “Student Developer Pack” that gives credits or free access to third-party developer tools. The following year, it created GitHub Classroom, which allows teachers to distribute and review assignments.

Education 122

Education Students Science Instructors 122

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2024

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. Is there also an uptick in people not doing their academic work, not turning in assignments and expecting infinite extensions?

Students 202

Students Instructors Lecturing Participation 202

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Faith Freeman Thanks to their creativity and the LEGO Education STEAM lessons, teachers at both Guilford and Redlands Unified were able to slide STEAM into other curriculum areas. Davison tells of a teacher who, one day, realized that she could extend her class LEGO Education projects into writing assignments.

Learning 151

Learning STEM Skills Beliefs 151

Edsurge

MAY 14, 2018

While much of the focus centers on the content knowledge, the absence of other areas of expertise—such as classroom management skills and the use of 21st century tools and pedagogies—has just as much of an impact. Implementing school or district technology programs with fidelity is hard enough with one, consistent group of teachers.

Teachers 115

Teachers Instructors Coaching Special Education 115

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2019

Figuring out the classroom management components. In this environment, kids will need you at all different times within the classroom. So often, students have learned, especially by their high school years, that, “Well, if I fail a quiz or if I fail an assignment, it’s not a big deal.

Learning 155

Learning Questions Communication Grades 155

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2016

Last school year, I made drastic changes in my classroom management system. to, “I can tell you worked hard on that assignment!” Due to a schoolwide initiative, my behavior “clip chart” system ended, and in turn, school rules were replaced with a language that promoted growth mindset.

Science 113

Science Failure Teachers History 113

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2019

Alice Keeler is a Google Certified Teacher, New Media Consortium K12 Ambassador, Microsoft Innovative Educator and LEC Admin & Online and Blended certified. Professor of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology at California State University Fresno and Teacher on Special Assignment at ACEL Charter High school.

Knowledge 75

Knowledge Classroom Management Lecturing Curriculum 75

Whiteboard Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

QR codes offer a seamless way to direct students to online resources, homework assignments, or educational websites. They can be scanned using a smartphone or tablet, making them accessible for classroom use. Engagement : Incorporate technology into lessons to engage digital-native students.

Quizzes 52

Quizzes Classroom Management Interactive Learning Language 52

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The good news is educational technology is making it far easier to not just improve academic outcomes, but to help students thrive through what should be one of the most formative experiences many of us will have in our lifetimes. It might seem counterintuitive, but a rich backchannel can make individuals more inclined to speak up.

Course Design 128

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 128

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

AI-powered tools also streamline administrative tasks for educators, allowing them to dedicate more time to instruction and student support. Automation of grading, attendance tracking, and data analysis facilitates efficient classroom management. Stakeholders across industries should invest in collaborative initiatives.

Education 130

Education Ethics Gamification Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 9, 2024

The good news is educational technology is making it far easier to not just improve academic outcomes, but to help students thrive through what should be one of the most formative experiences many of us will have in our lifetimes. It might seem counterintuitive, but a rich backchannel can make individuals more inclined to speak up.

Course Design 110

Course Design Feedback Instructors Students 110

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The SKETCH Classroom goes beyond the hardware and incorporates MakerBot’s complete education ecosystem, providing educators and students with the tools and resources they need to succeed. One new feature, Assignments, lets teachers assign objectives to the entire class or just to select students.

Mobile Devices 140

Mobile Devices Math Learning Styles Assignments 140

Edsurge

MAY 7, 2024

And you can always run a new assignment to get a fresh “known document” of their writing later in the term. Classroom management is a delicate balance. You're always managing kids' emotions, and where they're at that day, and your own emotions, too. and the teacher goes, ‘Any use is too much.’

Essay 201

Essay Local Government Writing Plagiarism 201

eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2024

NetSupport – a classroom management solution used throughout the globe – has published the results of a survey asking educators who either manage or use technology about the use and benefits of education technology in their schools. 48% trust lesson plans and curriculum created with AI tools.

Middle School 140

Middle School Middle School Education STEM 140

Edsurge

MARCH 26, 2019

Sandra McConnell On the second day of classes, I noticed that Mr. Rut was sitting in the back of the classroom doing every assignment that the students were doing. Here was this grown adult in the back of the room doing all the assignments! That experience changed the direction of her career.

Coaching 144

Coaching English Students Teaching Philosophy 144

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Every failing report card grade, every summer packet I was assigned to “catch up,” and every late night spent trying to understand confusing algebraic word problems chipped away at my confidence. This controlled chaos felt at odds with expectations of strict classroom management, and I had to shift gears quickly.

Elementary School 148

Elementary School Elementary School Schools Testing 148