teachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years agoPersonalized Learning Vs Personalization of LearningEvery time I work with a school district, I hope that they learn from me because I learn from them. Recently, in Del Mar Schools, Laura Spencer shared their idea of…teachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years agoWhat Is An Explanation Station? via @TeacherToolkit #1minCPDDo you find yourself repeating the same instruction or explanation over and over again? Why not set up your very own explanation station to demonstrate your strategy without…teachingnews (28)in #education • 7 years agoThis Free “Teacher Life” Card Game Is The Perfect Holiday Gift for Your BFFIt's like Cards Against Humanity for teachers.Source: This Free “Teacher Life” Card Game Is The Perfect Holiday Gift for Your BFFteachingnews (28)in #education • 7 years ago6 Reasons to Try a Single-Point Rubric | EdutopiaA format that provides students with personalized feedback and works to keep them from focusing solely on their grade. Source: 6 Reasons to Try a Single-Point Rubric | Edutopiateachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years agoSpatial skills higher among those who played with construction-based toys and video games in childhood: studySource: Spatial skills higher among those who played with construction-based toys and video games in childhood: studyteachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years agoSTEM Clubs: bridging the gap between primary and secondary school | STEMSource: STEM Clubs: bridging the gap between primary and secondary school | STEMteachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years agoNick Foles Just Gave Teachers A Gift Of A Great SEL Lesson | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…Check out this quote from Eagles quarterback Nick Foles: “I think the big thing is don’t be afraid to fail,” Foles said. “In our society today, with Instagram and Twitter, it’s a…teachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years ago10 WAYS TO USE SCREENCASTING FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTScreencasting is a useful assessment tool. While I use it for my video tutorials, I also have my students make their own screencasts to help me assess their progress. In this…teachingnews (28)in #education • 7 years agoInstant Plagiarism Check Add-on for Google Docs from Unicheck | Educational Technology and Mobile LearningSource: Instant Plagiarism Check Add-on for Google Docs from Unicheck | Educational Technology and Mobile Learningteachingnews (28)in #k12 • 7 years agoDo Our Questions Inhibit Learning? via @TeacherToolkitDo you ever find that only a select few pupils opt in to discussions, put hands up or are vocal in class? How could stopping using 'Who…' and 'Can…' at the beginning of our…teachingnews (28)in #k12 • 7 years agoNo classrooms, lessons or homework: New Zealand school where children are free to roam | World news | The GuardianSource: No classrooms, lessons or homework: New Zealand school where children are free to roam | World news | The Guardianteachingnews (28)in #k12 • 7 years agoPop-Up MOOC – Engagement in a Time of PolarizationSource: Pop-Up MOOC – Engagement in a Time of Polarization – ProfHacker - Blogs - The Chronicle of Higher Educationteachingnews (28)in #k12 • 7 years agoPlayful Inquiry for Elementary Students | EdutopiaSix suggestions for bringing a key idea from a Reggio Emilia–inspired school to your K–5 classroom.Source: Playful Inquiry for Elementary Students | Edutopiateachingnews (28)in #k12 • 7 years agoInstructional Strategies Teachers Might Be MissingJo Boaler, Katie Brown, Rachael George, Laura Greenstein, Dan Rothstein, David Jacob, and Greg Brown name what they consider under-utilized teaching and learning strategies.…teachingnews (28)in #k12 • 7 years agoAudio: A message for early educators: Babies are the 'ideal' scientists | 89.3 KPCCTeaching science and math to babies may seem like a daunting task, but for educators at Children's Center at CalTech, they are the perfect audience.Source: Audio: A message for…teachingnews (28)in #k12 • 7 years agoFour Tools That Take Blended Learning to the Next LevelIn any rush of new technology there comes fresh opportunities for learning and growth that were never possible before. We’ve seen this in the past two decades with blended…teachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years agoInquiry-Based Learning in the History Classroom with History Teacher Josh EbyHistory teacher, Josh Eby, shares his best projects and activities for inquiry-based learning in the history classroom. Role plays and more history ideas. Source: Inquiry-Based…teachingnews (28)in #teaching • 7 years agoExperts Agree Social-Emotional Learning Matters, and Are Plotting Roadmap on How to Do ItA national coalition of researchers, policymakers, and educators has forged a consensus on why schools need to respond to students’ social and emotional needs. Source: Experts…teachingnews (28)in #education • 7 years ago"out-of-the-box" Georgia classroomFifth-grade teacher Sherah Cash’s “out-of-the-box” Georgia classroom is filled with tire seats, treasure…and time travel! Source: Cool Classrooms: Sherah Cash | Scholastic