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Easy and Effective ELA Activities for Middle School

Teachers Pay Teachers

Set up clues and puzzles that come from the novel your class is reading, and let small groups work together to figure them out. Create your own nonsense words (or better yet, let them create a list of crazy words), and have individuals or groups work together to craft the most creative and entertaining definitions.

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SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

Edsurge

And for the first half of his 9th grade year, he did enough to pass, earning Cs and Ds. The day grades were due, I pulled Ray aside at the end of the class and lauded his accomplishments. Using Quizzes & Assignments for Collaborative Assessments Test day can be an opportunity for collaboration rather than competition.

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Integrating Active Learning in Large STEM Lectures

Scholarly Teacher

Gabriele Pinto , Baylor University Key Statement: Implementing elements of active learning into a large course may seem daunting task, but think-pair-share aided by quizzing and clickers can be done in any size classroom. Depending on the classroom setup, group work can also be chaotic and auditorily overwhelming.

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

Edsurge

Students remember more and experience less mind-wandering when lectures are interpolated with other learning activities, such as short quizzes. Likewise, the community developed in the synchronous environment can help students feel more motivated when they work on their own; for example, creating a presentation they will share with peers.

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How to Combat the “Hey Look! A Squirrel!” Syndrome

eSchool News

The hardest part of teaching isn’t designing lesson plans, making calls home, or even the never-ending grading that has to be done. Any teacher with more than a day of experience can assure you this is hardly the case.

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Education Technology

eSchool News

In addition to instructional support, education technology also streamlines administrative tasks such as grading, attendance tracking, and communication, improving the efficiency of school operations. The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time.

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Use of Technology in the Classroom to Enhance Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

Platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams facilitate group work, real-time feedback, and seamless communication between students and teachers. Lastly, technology streamlines administrative tasks, such as grading and record-keeping. This enables more targeted interventions and differentiated instruction.