Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 25, 2016

If you’re practicing math skills, use one of the many online math programs. The student examines what they have learned in the unit, the needs of task-purpose-audience, and strategically selects the tool best suited to communicating their knowledge. 7 Skills Students Need for Today’s Classwork. Augmentation.

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Technology Math Curriculum Evaluation 191

Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

What: Teaching techniques designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varied needs, skills, abilities, and language proficiencies. Differentiating the content, or how students access knowledge, understanding, and skills. Below are the benefits and challenges of teaching in a whole group lesson.

Blended Learning 544

Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Learning Motivation 544

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 25, 2024

Each student progresses differently based on prior knowledge, learning preferences, and exposure to the language. This also teaches students to hone their self-directed learning skills as they own more of the responsibility for their learning. Teachers can use this one-on-one or small group time for a range of tasks.

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eSchool News

MAY 30, 2024

They underscore deeper systemic issues, where inadequate classroom management training hampers the ability of K-12 district leaders, administrators, and teachers to address these situations successfully. These challenges, exacerbated by the aftermath of the pandemic , extend far beyond mere discipline.

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Special Education Education Classroom Management Culture 287

eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

I didn’t know it at the time, but these early experiences in the classroom and exposure to professional development would profoundly help shape my career path. I became passionate about helping other teachers feel prepared and finding ways to help them enhance their skills, knowledge and confidence.

Teachers 278

Teachers Education Disabilities Classroom Management 278

eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

How did they build foundational reading, math, social, emotional, and executive functioning skills while sitting behind a computer, tablet, or phone? Several of my students in this age group entered middle school with the same background knowledge they had before the year and a half of digital learning.

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Teachers Schools Reading History 294

eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Providing professional development on cultural competence Effective professional development on cultural competence is essential for equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to engage effectively with diverse learners.

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Culture Schools Cognitive Development Classroom Management 288

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2022

Next year, incorporate it into your classroom management by asking students to submit their work electronically (if you don’t already). This not only makes submitting work painless (and less likely to get lost) when submitted to a public forum, students benefit from each other’s knowledge. Submit homework digitally.

Skills 167

Skills Failure Learning Knowledge 167

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2024

Local industry professionals are a powerful resource pool of work-based knowledge and skills, but require varying levels of preparation before teaching a class. Some may be paraprofessional or classified staff, already extremely skilled at classroom work, but need to become certified. Some may lack a bachelor’s degree.

Teachers 287

Teachers Culture Special Education Interactive Teaching 287

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This extension of the classroom into the digital realm could lighten the load on teachers, reducing the number of after-hours questions and giving students access to support when they need it. Teachers bring irreplaceable knowledge and skill, and AI should support–not replace–the professionalism that makes them essential.

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Teachers Technology Ethics Classroom Management 310

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

I am excited to share my knowledge of incorporating technology into the classroom and hope that it provides you with the support and inspiration you need. When preschoolers enter the classroom, the first thing they notice is the “big TV,” which is an interactive whiteboard. Classroom Management Toolbox.

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Beliefs Classroom Management Reading Elementary School 245

eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2020

But during the edWebinar “ Voice Devices and Beyond in the Classroom ,” the presenters made the case for using voice technology in schools to assist with all types of activities, from practicing math to classroom management–and more important, to improve listening comprehension skills.

Learning Styles 207

Learning Styles Classroom Management Math Knowledge 207

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 17, 2022

Two main factors can have a significant impact on a teacher’s emotional engagement at work: The quality of their relationships with students Student behaviors and classroom management. Student Behaviors and Classroom Management. Class Agreements.

Teachers 365

Teachers Blended Learning Classroom Management Discussions 365

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 17, 2022

In my last two posts on self-awareness and self-management , I explored strategies for helping students identify, understand, and regulate their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The next social-emotional skill is responsible decision-making. Classroom management, promoting positive behaviors and reducing unproductive behaviors.

Learning 370

Learning Syllabus Evaluation Discussions 370

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. Here are a few.

High School 210

High School High School Interdisciplinary Education 210

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2020

"Digital skills are vital for students today because this is what their jobs will look like in the future," says veteran middle school teacher Kay Vanzant-Bradney of Nelson Academy in Long Beach, California. This is why her students use Google's Applied Digital Skills , a free, video-based, online digital literacy curriculum.

Learning 210

Learning Students Mobile Devices Middle School 210

Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

All online learning requires executive function skills , which allow us to plan, work toward goals, solve problems and be creative. Crucially, executive function skills continue to develop throughout childhood and adolescence. The success of each environment—synchronous and asynchronous—is interwoven.

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Lecturing Disabilities Learning Assignments 218

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 25, 2025

” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide. Teaching forces you to clarify your thoughts, often revealing gaps in your knowledge.

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Feedback Instructors Learning Critical Thinking 153

Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Schools and districts are tasked with many challenges—from classroom management and test scores to student safety and emotional well-being. Students who are connected to, and feel supported by, their teacher are more likely to develop a growth mindset and improve their social-emotional skills. Education is complicated.

Learning Outcomes 217

Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

Faculty Focus

MARCH 9, 2023

One of the first calls for professors to actively involve their students in learning as a means of achieving higher order skills came from Benjamin Bloom and his widely used Bloom’s Taxonomy (Bloom, 1956). Here are a few discussion strategies that have been successful in our college classrooms.

Active Learning 138

Active Learning Activities Learning Students 138

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Even before the pandemic, our students were struggling; fewer than 10% of our incoming kindergarteners demonstrated the skills expected, including Social-Emotional Development, Language Development, and Communication. It’s not the presentation of information but the application of knowledge that leads to real learning and growth.

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Coaching Students STEM Distance Learning 180

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2025

In these 169 tech-centric situations, you get an overview of pedagogythe tech topics most important to your teachingas well as practical strategies to address most classroom tech situations, how to scaffold these to learning, and where they provide the subtext to daily tech-infused education. Dont teach them!

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Evaluation Discussions Knowledge Collaborative Learning 139

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

It’s seeing how that knowledge connects to life, to circumstances and to daily problems. Make the classroom a safe, non-judgmental learning environment where students can practice their critical thinking skills. Require students do projects with a high degree of precision and skill.

Classroom Management 146

Classroom Management Critical Thinking Questions Attention 146

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). These skills are required for these students to be successful.

Collaborative Learning 116

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 116

Catlin Tucker

JULY 17, 2023

Although they understand the benefits of these collaborative conversations in station rotation, including increased self-efficacy, relationship building, and constructing knowledge together, teachers usually feel more comfortable designing teacher-led collaborative stations where they can control the discussion and ensure everyone is on task.

Discussions 247

Discussions Blended Learning Students Questions 247

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 1, 2023

These intelligent systems can analyze vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, learn from past experiences, and make decisions or predictions based on that knowledge. AI-powered assistants can also provide valuable feedback on student work, helping them improve their skills and knowledge (Xia et al.,

Communication 135

Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 135

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: K-12 classrooms foster academic and social development Discover the advantages and disadvantages of classroom management Stay up to date on the latest in classroom learning trends When it comes to classroom learning, classrooms offer a structured environment for learning, fostering interaction and academic growth.

Learning Styles 130

Learning Styles Attention Discussions Textbooks 130

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In order to get to that point, I had to do a lot more than simply teach students the skills to engage in a conflict resolution dialogue. We discussed how restorative justice as a philosophy and set of practices more closely aligns with Indigenous knowledge systems than dominant criminal justice approaches in the U.S.

Beliefs 192

Beliefs Motivation Classroom Management Culture 192

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Thousands of teachers every year take education classes to renew their license, move up to the next salary range at their school (I did that–often), or learn teaching skills they didn’t get in their degree program (like remote teaching or in-depth technology). Topics include but not limited to: Flipped Classrooms.

Teaching 179

Teaching Education Learning Assignments 179

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Collaborative learning is analogous to the traditional learning model, in which teachers impact knowledge on students. Together, they create knowledge and achieve learning outcomes (Downing, 2017; Ramos, Cattaneo, de Jong, Espadeiro, 2022). These skills are required for these students to be successful.

Collaborative Learning 105

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

They might hear this white lie from parents or friends, but once they cross the threshold of your classroom, tell them the truth. Compare keyboarding to piano–a skill lots of kids feel good about–or another one that relates to your particular group. Make sure skills are age-appropriate with proper scaffolding.

Teaching 133

Teaching Plagiarism Classroom Management Quizzes 133

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 9, 2024

These games include puzzles and quizzes that enhance critical thinking skills and offer a fun break from traditional learning. Content Types: Games: Each educational game on SplashLearn is crafted to strengthen understanding and practice new skills, ensuring that children grasp concepts while having fun.

Assignments 158

Assignments Quizzes Motivation Grades 158

Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2019

As a teacher, I was interested in the content and had a deep desire to impart my knowledge and enthusiasm to my students. I also worked hard to keep my students focused and tended to run my classroom like a tight ship. Classroom management didn’t come naturally to me, and I often felt unsuccessful.

Assignments 164

Assignments Students Feedback Study 164

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 kept on looking at how we could take these skills of being able to read, write, and think, and take them to the next level. He also helps run.

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Failure Motivation Writing Culture 160

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 2, 2015

Their goal: Critical thinking for life– ” to develop affordable, effective learning tools that help children think critically, giving them the skills to succeed not just in the classroom, but in life.” Classroom management Reviews Teacher resources website review' – See more at: [link].

Critical Thinking 99

Critical Thinking Classroom Management Motivation Knowledge 99

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Here are factors I consider when I’m posting grades for my tech students: Does s/he remember skills from prior lessons as they complete current lessons? Does s/he show evidence of learning by using tech class knowledge in classroom or home? Does s/he use core classroom knowledge (i.e.,

Quizzes 146

Quizzes Critical Thinking Knowledge Testing 146

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 9, 2015

Even if the sub is knowledgeable in the subject matter, s/he doesn’t have intimate knowledge of what this particular student group knows about software, websites, problem solving, and more, which can be scaffolded for the current lesson. Substitute teacher knowledge: no tech knowledge. Play simulations.

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Knowledge Critical Thinking Art Questions 116