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5 Tips for Teaching Online

Catlin Tucker

It can be daunting to think about how to present information online, when and where to post assignments, how much to assign, and when to expect that work to be completed. It is not merely a vehicle to disseminate resources or collect assignments. 1 Think of Your LMS as Your Online Classroom.

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5 edtech resources that support literacy in elementary school

eSchool News

The air is crisp, the colors are beautiful, and, as school has been in session for two months, students and teachers alike have settled into a nice routine. Just as in classrooms nationwide, Montana’s teachers place an intense focus on supporting literacy in elementary school instruction.

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8 Ideas Designed to Engage Students In Active Learning Online

Catlin Tucker

I cannot say I am surprised given the lack of clarity about expectations for participation online, the “no harm” grading policies adopted by many districts during school closures, and issues around equity and access. The students in group A will unmute and engage in a discussion or talk through the problem. Online Fishbowl.

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Provide Peer Support and Combat Social Isolation with After School Pairings and Groupings

Catlin Tucker

I invited Rabbi Elchanan Poupko , a middle school teacher, to write a guest blog and share a strategy for pairing and grouping students for after school work. Growing up, once we left school at the end of the day, it was over. We did not connect with our teachers or school friends unless we chose to. The results?

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Asynchronous vs. Synchronous: How to Design for Each Type of Learning

Catlin Tucker

This school year will look very different for most teachers. Some are beginning entirely online and others are returning to school on a modified schedule where they will only see students in person a couple of days a week. Students work independently to complete assignments and tasks.

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To Make Assignments More Meaningful, I’m Giving Students a More Authentic Audience

Edsurge

This fall, after a restless night overthinking an assignment for my upcoming class and drinking three cups of not-strong-enough coffee, I added the final touch on my latest assignment for students in my World History II class. A core part of that is preparing students to write out in the real world. That will stop,” McEnerney said.

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Shift to Self-assessment

Catlin Tucker

In addition, it cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills – all of which are essential for lifelong learning and success beyond school. It’s the teacher who collects a class’s worth of assignments, spends precious time marking papers, and evaluates each student’s progress.