What is Digital Literacy? We all know Literacy means the ability to read and write. So Digital Literacy is accomplishing these tasks through utilizing technologies in the classroom. Digital Literacy is properly stated to be the ability to evaluate, create and share content using digital technologies and the internet. (Cornell University) This is exactly what […]
Learn how to switch to standards-based grading and report cards. This will help ensure students have mastered all grade level standards.
A how to deconstruct standards example and template model the process of unwrapping content and skills for you.
Check out this post for tips on planning your standards-based year! Learn how to use planning tools to ensure your instruction is inclusive!
Learn why grade level math standards practice is essential for your students and how you can make sure they are getting the practice they need.
Learning Scales Explained and Freebie, an education post from the blog That Teaching Spark, written by Bloglover &Amy Hoffmann &Jamie Day &amy on Bloglovin’
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Working memory is an important concept that we’ve referred to in passing in several other Learning Scientist posts. This relatively simple concept influences how we think about learning and memory, so I wanted to give a brief overview of what working memory is, some theories about working memory, and why it’s important.
When was the last time you had a guest speaker in your classroom? What did they share? What did your students learn? And why is it important to have guest speakers in the first place?
Use these solid figure activities to help K–2 students develop a deep understanding of geometric concepts!
3 -Dimensional Learning ,Cross Cutting Concepts, Disciplinary Core Ideas...these new terms have been plunked in the laps of science teachers all over the country. A new set of state standards, The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), are written in a way that equips teachers to engage a new generation of learners. They are unfamiliar, confusing,…
I used to have my middle school students spend their time taking notes in Social Studies. I've now changed my methods.
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A Few Thoughts About Fluency: After extensive training on helping children read, we've narrowed fluency down to these 4 parts.
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No-prep, ready-to-use lessons and resources for middle school (grades 6-8) STEM, technology and career exploration classes that have been classroom tested on my own students. Most products are fully editable and all can easily be used for distance learning, home schooling, or in the classroom.
The beginning of the school year is probably right around the corner for you. You might be thinking about how you want to decorate your classroom, looking for back-to-school activities and getting-to-know-you ideas, and making copies of your syllabus. You may meet with your school and/or department prior to that first day, and then proceed
In today’s fast-paced, digital world it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Constantly hitting “refresh” on Instagram, obsessively checking Facebook and streaming live updates on Twitter as we navigate through our day can give us the illusion of connection without requiring any human interaction. Of course email, social media and online correspondence are great ways to get […]
