Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

For example, completing homework requires executive function skills, and the benefits of homework increase as students move into middle school and high school. Synchronous online learning allows you to build a community, discuss and interact over content, and helps your learners to maintain a regular schedule.

Lecturing 218

Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The Cook Center for Human Connection facilitated discussions about the importance of student mental health awareness and youth suicide prevention–and the critical role parents play in these efforts. Lenovo also introduced a new collaborative feature for its LanSchool Air classroom management solution.

Mobile Devices 345

Mobile Devices Gamification Science STEM 345

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Josh Davis spent 14 years teaching high school special education and middle school history, so he’s well aware of a few classroom constants. We felt strongly about introducing our students to technology in the classroom. Davis and his Downey colleagues discuss the district's edtech adoption journey.

Teachers 200

Teachers Students Special Education History 200

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Julie York, a computer science and media teacher at South Portland High School in Maine, was scouring the internet for discussion tools for her class when she found TeachFX. For student outcomes to change, something has to change about what the teacher is doing in the classroom. That behavior change is very hard.

Feedback 218

Feedback Teachers Languages Language 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 13, 2015

They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. This is perfect as a summative on a subject being discussed. Easily adapted to grades 3-12. Digital Citizenship.

Schools 130

Schools Discussions Writing Internet 130

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2018

As John stood on the stage discussing the importance of equity so eloquently, I wondered how he had gotten to that point. I later found out that he had dedicated two hours every week after school for three months of his fifth grade year to developing his idea and practicing how to share it. TED-Ed D.I.V.E.

Students 166

Students Participation Essay Culture 166

Edsurge

AUGUST 6, 2020

Experienced teachers who are already skilled at classroom management shouldn’t have to attend another session on how to monitor student behavior and “ be seen looking.” Instead, they could spend their time collaborating with their peers in a professional learning community of their choice.

Coaching 218

Coaching Teachers Evaluation Feedback 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Starkville High School student Peyton Willoughby sat in his 10th grade English class Thursday not worried about struggling to hear his teacher because of new technology installed in the classroom. Here’s their interesting story: New tech installed at SOCSD helps with teaching through masks.

English 161

English Internet Curriculum Communication 161

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 25, 2024

It’s no surprise that by high school, nearly 75% of students report negative feelings – tired, stressed, and bored– about school (Moeller, Brackett, Ivcevic & White, 2020). High school students’ feelings: Discoveries from a large national survey and an experience sampling study. Moeller, J., Brackett, M.

Students 195

Students Motivation Blended Learning Critical Thinking 195

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. Dual credit programs also help students transition from high school to college more efficiently.

Instructors 122

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 122

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 8, 2021

I chatted with my PLN, browsed forums where I knew efriends hung out, and taught a slew of online grad school classes to teachers who always are willing the discuss their newest favorite social studies tech tool. You incorporate that into your passion for teaching by gamifying your middle- or high school classroom.

Social Studies 158

Social Studies Study Mobile Devices Art 158

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 8, 2015

Can be adapted to high school. 37 Posters to decorate walls and motivate discussion. Classroom management Freebies/Discounts Lesson plans Subscriber special Teacher resources summer' Focus: Technology that addresses life in a fun, motivating way. Fine for mature 2 nd grade.

Motivation 103

Motivation Classroom Management Curriculum Grades 103

Edsurge

AUGUST 16, 2017

At first glance, IDEA doesn’t stand out from the other north Dallas high schools around it. The tall, red brick building with the Texas and United States flags flying high in the wind can almost be missed as massive trees cover the space. She has already been using the method to confront classroom management and behavior issues.

Education 123

Education Schools Classroom Management Coaching 123

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In 2019, the US Department of Education reported that one in every three American high school students participates in dual enrollment courses (Shivji & Wilson, 2019), a number expected to rise in the coming years. Dual credit programs also help students transition from high school to college more efficiently.

Instructors 111

Instructors Peer Review High School High School 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. It gets worse every year as the Internet plays an increasingly dominant part in student lives at home and school. skip school. be unwilling to attend school. What you can do.

Disabilities 24

Disabilities Discussions Grades High School 24

Edsurge

JUNE 19, 2018

According to the company’s tally, more than 18,000 teachers are using GitHub in the classrooms, with GitHub Classroom used in over 10,000 courses. Just this week it bought Flipgrid , a video-discussion platform. Earlier this year it acquired the team behind Chalkup , a classroom management software.

Education 128

Education Students Science Instructors 128

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It’s interesting that some variation of “kindness” is included in most non-academic measures of what students should learn in school, including Habits of Mind , a Growth Mindset , and Mindfulness (click links for further discussion). Offer to help your teacher during lunch or after school. Why is it important?

Elementary School 153

Elementary School Elementary School Culture Writing 153

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mental health concerns have emerged as a heightened concern, gaining recognition among faculty members and becoming an integral aspect of academic discussions. The transition from high school to university represents a period of change, often marked by newfound freedoms and responsibilities. All rights reserved.

Discussions 122

Discussions Knowledge Physical Education Evaluation 122

Edsurge

JULY 30, 2019

A former high school science teacher, Johnson pioneered what she calls a flipped-mastery classroom, where students learn concepts and take assessments whenever they feel ready. She explains how she reaches parents, skeptical students and those who were falling behind—and shares her best tips for a successful mastery classroom.

Learning 158

Learning Questions Communication Grades 158

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2016

Last school year, I made drastic changes in my classroom management system. 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. Provide students with the opportunity to discuss through student-led literature circles.

Science 113

Science Failure Teachers History 113

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mental health concerns have emerged as a heightened concern, gaining recognition among faculty members and becoming an integral aspect of academic discussions. The transition from high school to university represents a period of change, often marked by newfound freedoms and responsibilities. All rights reserved.

Discussions 111

Discussions Knowledge Physical Education Evaluation 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2018

They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. This is perfect as a summative on a subject being discussed. Easily adapted to grades 3-12. Digital Citizenship.

Schools 87

Schools Discussions Writing Knowledge 87

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 12, 2019

Professor of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology at California State University Fresno and Teacher on Special Assignment at ACEL Charter High school. She is integral to Cult of Pedagogy’s commitment to making teachers awesome in the classroom. Her goal: to inspire and help teachers to try something new.

Knowledge 76

Knowledge Classroom Management Lecturing Social Studies 76

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The negative results of this practice for students could not come at a worse time, with disruptions to middle and high school classes due to the pandemic leaving some students underprepared for college-level coursework. Many high schools do not permit students to use their phones during class.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The negative results of this practice for students could not come at a worse time, with disruptions to middle and high school classes due to the pandemic leaving some students underprepared for college-level coursework. Many high schools do not permit students to use their phones during class.

Instructors 111

Instructors Lecturing Writing Critical Thinking 111

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It’s interesting that some variation of “kindness” is included in most non-academic measures of what students should learn in school, including Habits of Mind , a Growth Mindset , and Mindfulness (click links for further discussion). Offer to help your teacher during lunch or after school. High School Students.

Elementary School 122

Elementary School Elementary School Writing Culture 122

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2025

Mental health concerns have emerged as a heightened concern, gaining recognition among faculty members and becoming an integral aspect of academic discussions. The transition from high school to university represents a period of change, often marked by newfound freedoms and responsibilities.

Discussions 81

Discussions Knowledge Physical Education Evaluation 81

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 7, 2016

They work in groups to learn the tool (using help files, how-to videos, and resources on the site), create a project using the tool (one that ties into something being discussed in class), and then teach classmates. This is perfect as a summative on a subject being discussed. Group discussion. Easily adapted to grades 3-12.

Schools 74

Schools Discussions Writing Internet 74

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2019

Luckily, Ask a Tech Teacher contributor, Andrew Carroll, former High School teacher, has a great analysis of the problem and discussion of solutions below: How to control smartphone usage in classroom? Author Bio: Andrew Carroll is a former high school social studies teacher.

Attention 116

Attention Middle School Middle School Disabilities 116

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 6, 2015

Kids from 2nd grade-high school will love it. I like the SAT word list for high school–a quick way to study for those comprehensive tests in between lunch and class, or while waiting for siblings in afterschool activities. More about apps: 252 Favorite IPad Apps for your Classroom.

Reading 129

Reading Students Grades Testing 129

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 30, 2025

Mental health concerns have emerged as a heightened concern, gaining recognition among faculty members and becoming an integral aspect of academic discussions. The transition from high school to university represents a period of change, often marked by newfound freedoms and responsibilities.

Discussions 72

Discussions Knowledge Physical Education Evaluation 72

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 25, 2018

Can be adapted to high school. 37 Posters to decorate walls and motivate discussion. Focus: Technology that addresses life in a fun, motivating way. Age Group: 3 rd -8 th grade. Fine for mature 2 nd grade. This provides materials to run a tech camp for students. 18 Lesson plans.

Motivation 79

Motivation Curriculum Grades Discussions 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 14, 2016

Can be adapted to high school. 37 Posters to decorate walls and motivate discussion. Focus: Technology that addresses life in a fun, motivating way. Age Group: 3 rd -8 th grade. Fine for mature 2 nd grade. We have you covered. Materials included in Kit: 21 Activities.

Motivation 79

Motivation Curriculum Grades Discussions 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2017

Can be adapted to high school. 37 Posters to decorate walls and motivate discussion. Focus: Technology that addresses life in a fun, motivating way. Age Group: 3 rd -8 th grade. Fine for mature 2 nd grade. We have you covered. Materials included in Kit: 21 Activities.

Motivation 79

Motivation Curriculum Grades Writing 79

Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

We usually think of elementary schools engaging in this with a higher grade paired with a longer grade. This can also happen from school to school. Remember that student work should always be the focus; the posters from the school supply store are beautiful, but the original work of the children leaves a lasting impact.

Elementary School 80

Elementary School Elementary School Learning Styles Writing 80

Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

These allow the teacher to stop and discuss and provide modeling for students through trusted characters. There are even TED Talks and other coaching videos for students through high school ages. Discussions about Emotions. Model Empathy and Sympathy.

Language 69

Language Languages Discussions Activities 69

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

What do you do about personal devices that circumvent the school security to access the Internet? Before I get into solutions, let’s discuss the pros and cons of using cell phones in class. In many schools, Internet access is spotty, undependable, and a challenge to manage.

Teachers 92

Teachers Mobile Devices Internet Beliefs 92