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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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.

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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 318

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 239

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.

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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.

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APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Relevance to Real-World Applications : Students increasingly seek curricula that align with their career aspirations and life skills.

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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.

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Learning Styles Classroom Management Math Knowledge 169

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.

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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Learning Outcomes Beliefs Student Engagement Feedback 217

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.,

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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.

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Learning Styles Attention Discussions Feedback 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.

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Beliefs Motivation Classroom Management Culture 194

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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.

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Teaching Plagiarism Classroom Management Quizzes 141

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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.

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Teaching Education Learning Assignments 179

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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].

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Critical Thinking Classroom Management Motivation Knowledge 108

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.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 104

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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.

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Assignments Quizzes Motivation Grades 158

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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 124

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.

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Assignments Students Feedback Study 165

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JUNE 2, 2017

Next year, incorporate it into your classroom management by asking students to submit their work electronically. 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. Learn from others and share your knowledge.

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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 161

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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.,

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Quizzes Critical Thinking Knowledge Testing 149

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APRIL 13, 2015

Give students a couple of class periods–one to research bridges (using their internet search and research skills) and a few to build the virtual bridge. They tie arguments to class reading, general knowledge as well as evidence from research. Classroom management Lesson plans end of year' Class Debate. Khan Academy.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

As educators, we're always thinking about the standards we need to cover, the knowledge and skills we want students to have and how we can provide a playful way to do that." Building The Five Super Skills Play helps build what Nash calls the five super skills that all kids need.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Continued Learning & Knowledge Sharing with Peers Some of the professionals we surveyed said they would use any recaptured time to seek out new knowledge, striving for those ‘aha!’ Some of the professionals we surveyed said they would use any recaptured time to seek out new knowledge, striving for those ‘aha!’

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Teachers Learning Outcomes Intelligence Knowledge 144

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.,

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Communication Ethics Intelligence Learning 111

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

This divide has resulted in a persistent gapboth in knowledge and in action. Studies show that students are more likely to exhibit early signs of distress in the classroom than in other campus spaces, making faculty key frontline responders (Lipson et al., Faculty and Mental Health: Knowledge, Confidence, and Responsibility.

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