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This year has tested traditional education models in ways that no one expected. Who knew that almost overnight educators would have to learn new ways of delivering instruction beyond the classroom walls while still meeting the differing needs of all students? Even when thrown into new teaching environments, it is essential to differentiate learning for … read more »
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Today is Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day. Those arranging and participating in “Girl’s Day” activities are helping us to close the science gap. SheHeroes (reviewed here) is an organization that believes young girls should be encouraged to pursue non-traditional STEM based careers. Be sure to check out their resources as you plan for participating … read more »
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The science specialists in my old school division were all about Project Based Learning. They went to special training and then gave workshops. They wanted everyone to convert to this great way of inspiring students through authentic learning. It was a real struggle for the specialists though. We had low performing schools in a number … read more »
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As teachers and schools gear up for The Hour of Code (December 4-10), I think it’s really important to remind our students that coding isn’t an end to itself. It is a means to solve a problem. One way to help students understand that that is to explain where coding would fit in the a … read more »
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In the current political climate, we’ve learned a number of new expressions. New definitions have been applied to terms that many thought were well defined already. Since a number of concepts seem to be relative, it is even more important now to ensure that there is a common understanding of a phrase amongst those with … read more »
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Sometimes, when thinking about educational buzzwords, we only think about student applications. As a coach, I realize that I need to apply the same concept when working with adults. Active Learning is a concept that applies when working with adults as well as with children. As educators, we pick up and use buzzwords all the … read more »
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This month’s ‘EdTech Temperature Check’ in five questions takes us to the Crossroads of America, Indiana. Meet Susie Highley, veteran middle school educator, media specialist, former science teacher, and tireless advocate for education. A co-founder of edCampIndy, co-author of Teaching 2030 and member of the SFL K12 Advisory Council, Susie is always on the lookout … read more »
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Differentiation is one of those terms that teachers have heard a lot about over the years, but I still hear confusion over the term when I talk to other educators. Depending on their teaching situation, educators can get stuck on a single dimension of differentiation. Some think it means catering to a student’s learning profile … read more »
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It’s easy to get terms confused, especially when they sound similar and are closely related. This is definitely the case with personalized and individualized learning. There are a few distinct differences that should help you remember how the two are very different. Personalized learning is learner centered. In this highly individualized method, students set their … read more »
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The idea that gamification and game based learning are closely related and need to be distinctly defined is not new. However, we did a few OK2Ask sessions on Game Based Learning earlier this year and so I wanted to make sure that we have a clear understanding of each as we move forward. We also … read more »