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Leveraging edtech for differentiated instruction

eSchool News

Key points: Edtech makes differentiated instruction manageable and measurable Edtech teaching strategies that drive sustainability Quality over quantity: Rethinking edtech time in the classroom For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Meeting the diverse learning needs of students has long challenged educators who recognize that each student processes information differently and progresses at their own pace.

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Movement-Based Learning: Students Need to Use Their Bodies to Learn

Teach Hub

Do you have a student who cant seem to sit still for even a second? What if I told you that instead of asking them to stop moving, as an educator , you should encourage it? Research shows that when students use their bodies during the learning process, it can significantly enhance retention, memory, and overall understandingeven when the movement isnt directly related to the content being learned.

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Fostering metacognition and AI integration for ELLs

eSchool News

Key points: AI complements metacognition by offering adaptive learning experiences Revolutionizing storytelling with AI: Empowering ELLs Asking the right questions: Unlocking the full potential of AI tools For more on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Metacognition, or the ability to think about ones own thinking, is a crucial skill for English Language Learners (ELLs) across all content areas.

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Sweet dreams

English Teacher Margarita

Thanks to Bigstock for this Sleeping mind map More useful phrases: Sleep vocabulary: Phrasal verbs Sleep Idioms How many of the words and phrases above also appear in your textbook list? Vocabulary Practice Time: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 (B2), 6 (Sleep Idioms) Sleeping is essential for our health: Check these Sleep Facts and these Do's and Don't's by the NHS : What would happen if you didn't sleep?

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16 Best Weather Books for Kids

Elementary Nest

Elementary Nest 16 Best Weather Books for Kids Teaching students about weather can be so much fun with the right books and activities! Whether you’re introducing students to different types of weather, teaching extreme weather, or exploring meteorology, stocking your class library with weather books is a great addition! Below you’ll find three categories of top weather books: Weather Books to Introduce Weather to Kids Weather Books about Extreme Weather Fictional Weather Books Introd

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Free Easter Printables for Kids – I Spy

1 plus 1 plus 1 equals 1

Easter is coming soon, and we have new free Easter printables for kids! Just download, print, and enjoy some simple early learning fun with your kids today! Our spy & count Easter printables for kids feature bright and cheerful seasonal images like bunnies, eggs, Easter baskets, and chicks, making them a delightful way to practice counting and number writing.

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RustDesk: Moving Beyond TeamViewer

Edtech IRL

There was a time when TeamViewer was the go-to tool for remote access and IT support. It was easy to use, widely available, and—let’s be honest—one of the only decent options out there. But times have changed, and so have my feelings about it. Now? I loathe it. Between the constant connection issues, the aggressive licensing nags, and the ever-growing list of security concerns, TeamViewer has gone from a useful tool to a never-ending headache.

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How to Install Docker

Edtech IRL

Docker is a platform used to run applications in lightweight, portable environments called containers, and it’s the starting point for a tons of tech projects. To help speed up the process of getting Docker in place, below is a quick installation guide that assumes you have an Ubuntu machine primed and ready to go. Docker Install From the command line of Ubuntu server, we’re going to install Docker.

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The ED is dead! Long Live the ED!

eSchool News

Its not often I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is usual about this administration’s first few weeks. So I was happy to have this conversation with The Cato Institutes Neal McCluskey, Director for The Center for Educational Freedom, who may not leave you happy with what he has to say, but maybe less worried.

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This is Why Babies Belong Everywhere

Teacher Toms Blog

Mark Toby Prisoners placed in isolation, even for a relatively short period of time, experience anxiety, depression, paranoia, hallucinations, cognitive impairment, and an increased risk of self-harm and suicide. These conditions often persist even after they are released. Babies who are not held and touched enough experience similar mental health effects that can last a lifetime.

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The ED is dead! Long Live the ED!

eSchool News

Its not often I have trouble finding people to discuss the politics of public education. Of course, nothing is usual about this administration’s first few weeks. So I was happy to have this conversation with The Cato Institutes Neal McCluskey, Director for The Center for Educational Freedom, who may not leave you happy with what he has to say, but maybe less worried.

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Many take these courses as part of general education, not personal interest, creating a challenge in maintaining engagement and fostering deeper understanding (Haak et al. 2011). Non-majors often struggle to connect course content to their lives, making it harder to see the subjects value (Labrov and Singer, 2010).

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Supporting Non-Major Biology Students: Making the Classroom YOUnique

Faculty Focus

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Many take these courses as part of general education, not personal interest, creating a challenge in maintaining engagement and fostering deeper understanding (Haak et al. 2011). Non-majors often struggle to connect course content to their lives, making it harder to see the subjects value (Labrov and Singer, 2010).