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OCTOBER 1, 2020

“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.).

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

Classroom management didn’t come naturally to me, and I often felt unsuccessful. Believe it or not, “wheel-spinning” is now a technical term and has become a topic of interest to researchers who study how children learn. Day after day, I often would say the wrong thing, or say something in the wrong way.

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JULY 3, 2024

It allows more educators like you to create, distribute, and grade assignments, albeit paperless, especially in online learning sessions. Its integration and connection with other Google services like Docs, Drive, and Gmail make it a central hub for seamless learning environments like classrooms.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The study on “frequent teacher referrers” was published in the journal Education Researcher this summer. Top referrers gave Black and Hispanic students an outsized share of ODRs relative to the proportion of Black and Hispanic students in their classes, according to the study.

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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.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

They are either delivered at an assigned time during class (where everyone participates at once) or are questions students answer when they gain that knowledge from a lesson. Team students up and give them study materials and prep time as a group. For example, they may decide to assign experts on topics or all be generalists.

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APRIL 30, 2025

Petals and Pixels: Flowers in Tech-Savvy Classrooms Imagine a classroom where sunflowers nod on a windowsill during a coding lesson, or a science lab where students dissect daisies while a tablet app tracks their findings. They inspire projects, from digital art to ecological studies, and foster a welcoming space for learning.

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JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. Earlier this year, I was facilitating a series of three lessons about classroom management.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Using affordable Chromebooks might solve the digital devices, but where will students be able to connect to the internet to access their classwork, assignments, and grades? Encourage students to meet in study groups via virtual rooms like Google Hangouts. More on classroom management: 17 Websites to Manage Your Classroom.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Use the class blog for more than daily updates on assignments and projects. Bring life to the classroom blog and make parents feel like they are participating in the classroom experience. Keep parents informed by posting important information like homework assignments and test dates. Safe Classroom Management'

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2015

The pass rates in social studies and science were each 9 percentage points higher. A school full of students progressing at different rates could “wreak havoc” on classroom management, said Craig Harper, a spokesman for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. The school is drawing attention.

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Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

This ranges from our syllabi to our course structures and policies, to our assignments and assessments. Use engaging and efficient activities and assignments. Building on our previous suggestion, we also intentionally schedule engaging and compelling activities and assignments during the grumpy time of the semester.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

And we created an innovation team that includes the Dean of Innovation and teachers in the classroom, who also are part of the innovation coaching program—we all work together. Case Study) Immaculata-La Salle High School: Tech team leverages iPads at this School with MDM. How device management tools help 21st century teachers.

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 13, 2015

Build a study schedule. There’s likely a calendar tool available in your LMS, and while it’s usually for students to track assignment due dates, imagine the power it could have as a study tool. Start by offering a suggested study schedule for your students. Safe Classroom Management'

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

Consider specific strategies you can implement, such as incorporating more project-based learning, allowing students to choose their own topics for certain assignments, or using technology to facilitate more self-directed learning. High school students’ feelings: Discoveries from a large national survey and an experience sampling study.

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MAY 14, 2019

Study: Using Video to Develop Skills in Reflection in Student Teachers. Case Study - University of West Alabama (Video Credit: GoReact) What surprised you about using video with your students? Book: Meaningful Differences by Hart & Risley. Blog: EduTech. I love my students, but it's more than just that. The cost savings!

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

He teaches 7th grade social studies in Highland Park, Illinois. Otus , which he describes as a student performance platform—a learning management system that also spans classroom management, curriculum, and assessment. Chris Hull is a busy guy. He also helps run. Otus Cofounder Chris Hull. Twitter: @otusHull / @otusk12.

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Teach Hub

JANUARY 14, 2025

Including notes on students who may need extra support (or even the ones who thrive in leadership roles) can make a huge difference in classroom management. Social Studies/Science Prepare a fun video or article that links to current content. Student Profiles Every class has its dynamics.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Each week, students will complete assigned steps with the goal of finishing their book (such as plot out action, develop character sheets, and research a setting), then discuss in critique groups of 4-6 students either in person or on Google Hangouts. Then, they assign tasks to group members that include: learn the tool. Khan Academy.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

At our institution, a student living on campus and enrolled in our first-year writing course would complete all of the same major assignments as a dual credit student studying down the road at the local high school, but others might get a student ID card, study in the library, or attend a basketball game for free—just like any other student.

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APRIL 6, 2015

I love that I can offer unique word lists that are easily accessed, studied, and assessed in a fun gamified way. Designed for Grades 1-12, this is a great way to study domain-specific and academic vocabulary. As a teacher, you can manage your class, track what’s being read, supervise equizzes, and more. Insider tips.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Showing up to lectures and completing class assignments are essential ingredients for success in most college courses. By setting measurable and achievable objectives, students can effectively monitor their progress and make necessary adjustments to their study plans.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

How The Classroom Environment Shapes Understanding of Cause and Effect Relationships Mastering cause-and-effect relationships in research is crucial for a student’s academic future and career. Having this knowledge, it would be easier to deal with assignments, homework, and life issues. Read on to find out.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

During one particular total football practice, Ted assigns each player the name of another player. When Jamie Tartt, the player who spends the majority of the series thinking about himself and his own development, realizes he’s been assigned himself, he approaches Ted, suggesting a mistake has been made. Broadbent, J., Peterson, E.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 20, 2023

Showing up to lectures and completing class assignments are essential ingredients for success in most college courses. By setting measurable and achievable objectives, students can effectively monitor their progress and make necessary adjustments to their study plans.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 15, 2023

Knowing these exist provides students with the reassurance that the stress of missing assignments can be alleviated. Assessments that are heavily weighted can be broken down into smaller assigned weightings and distributed across the term to prevent learners from becoming overwhelmed.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Individual Work: Individual assignments and assessments are an expected part of any college class as we must ensure that students independently have an understanding of the course concepts. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. I find students rely on these connections not only in class but outside of it.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

At our institution, a student living on campus and enrolled in our first-year writing course would complete all of the same major assignments as a dual credit student studying down the road at the local high school, but others might get a student ID card, study in the library, or attend a basketball game for free—just like any other student.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

More specifically, they do not establish a curriculum for their children, do not require their children to do particular assignments for the purpose of education, and do not test their children to measure progress. Peter Gray of Freedom to Learn : “ Unschooling parents do not … do at home the kinds of things that are done at school.

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AUGUST 28, 2018

We want them to be recycled but studies show that despite best efforts, about half of used paper isn’t. Anecdotal experiences (no studies yet on this topic) indicate that teachers who file digitally rather than in paper file folders lose fewer documents. hold classroom discussions where students share ideas and research.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Individual Work: Individual assignments and assessments are an expected part of any college class as we must ensure that students independently have an understanding of the course concepts. But I do try to make those assignments as engaging as possible. I find students rely on these connections not only in class but outside of it.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2019

And now you've got to worry about classroom management issues because the students who are waiting may start acting out. That gives teachers time, space and energy in the classroom to sit and think about how students are doing, or to simply give a student a formative assessment. It becomes too much of a hassle.

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JUNE 10, 2021

Do you remember the Hawthorne Effect Study? If you assign homework, make it worthwhile, not busy work. Teach class in a park, in a museum’s group learning room, at a restaurant over a meal, in someone’s home, or in the school auditorium. Here’s the logic behind that: Students react well to change. Use time wisely.

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MARCH 9, 2015

Here’s how you do this: Point students either to an assigned simulation that ties into class inquiry or to a list of themed simulations such as this one. Give ten minutes to study list. Classroom management Lesson plans' You can also include shortkeys you want students to know. Collect papers before beginning.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

Davison tells of a teacher who, one day, realized that she could extend her class LEGO Education projects into writing assignments. A lot of the time, education and content are in silos—ELA, math, social studies, science—but that's not how the world works," she explains. It's a way of problem-solving.

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Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

During one particular total football practice, Ted assigns each player the name of another player. When Jamie Tartt, the player who spends the majority of the series thinking about himself and his own development, realizes he’s been assigned himself, he approaches Ted, suggesting a mistake has been made. Broadbent, J., Peterson, E.

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