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{12 Days: Tool 5} Marzano’s 6-Step Vocabulary Process
Vocabulary is essential to reading comprehension. This post from Learning Unlimited explores Robert Marzano’s 6 Step Vocabulary Process. Marzano’s 6-Step Vocabulary Process.
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{12 Days of Literacy} Alphaboxes: 14 Strategies to Use Before, During, &...
Learning Unlimited has been focusing on 12 Days of Literacy. This post deals with the use of Alphaboxes. Alphaboxes, as created by Linda Hoyt, is a strategy which encourages student to interact with...
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Infographic: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Vocabulary Instruction
As part of their 12 Days of Literacy, Kimberly at Learning Unlimited has put together this wonderful infographic on effective Vocabulary Instruction. The infograph outlines basic strategies for...
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Changing Educational Paradigms
This video from Sir Ken Robinson is very thought provoking. It explores the foundation of education and its original design.
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iPad Resources
Many schools have implemented iPads/iPods into their classrooms. These devices can totally change teaching and learning. There are countless resources for apps and ideas for implementation. I will...
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Grit
Grit is the courage and determination to keep moving forward even when it is difficult. Some researchers believe that grit is a determining factor in the success of all students. The links below...
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3 Steps to Scaffolding Questions–Edutopia
With the implementation of Common Core and the Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System teaching students to think critically has become a mandate of the classroom. Students do not only...
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Improving Student Engagement
This 10 minute video from Wynn Godbold outlines 3 critical pieces to improving student engagement.
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The powerful impact of the Flipped Classroom
This 3 minute video shares the growth of a school in Michigan once they implemented the Flipped Learning Model.
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Reaching The African American Male In The Classroom
We are called to ensure the growth of ALL students, yet African American boys in our country tend to be outperformed by almost all other subgroups. This post by Terry Heick at TeachThought explores...
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Are your Students Engaged; Don’t Be so Sure
When I first starting teaching I defined engagement as paying attention and often corrected students for not being engaged in my instruction. It was my goal to make sure all students knew how to be...
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6 Types of Classroom Assessment and How They are Changing
This Fabulous Infograph was created by Katie Lepi at Edudemic.
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5 Year Olds Pilot their Way through Projects
One of the common concerns with Project Based Learning is the appropriateness for Elementary School. This 9 minute video explores what PBL looks like in Kindergarten.
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5 Habits of Innovative Educators
Educators must be innovators. We must be willing to constantly change and grow. Courtney O’Connell at the Huffington Post shares her thoughts on 5 Habits of Innovative Educators. 1. They are idea...
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#TakeAwayHmk is #UnHomework
This article takes a good look at homework practices and how we can make homework more meaningful to students’ learning. #TakeAwayHmk is #UnHomework. via #TakeAwayHmk is #UnHomework.
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Early Reading Proficiency in the United States
Great Information on 4th Grade Reading Proficiency Performance in the US. Early Reading Proficiency in the United States.
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20 Ways to Use TodaysMeet in your classroom
20 Ways to Use Today’s Meet to engage students in your classroom. http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/01/30/20-useful-ways-to-use-todaysmeet-in-schools/
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How We Know Kids Living in Poverty Can Meet the Common Core Standards — Whole...
How We Know Kids Living in Poverty Can Meet the Common Core Standards — Whole Child Education.
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Infographic on Homework
Homework must be purposeful and engaging to truly have benefit. The infograph below from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning shows alternatives to traditional homework.
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