A Legacy of Light in the Classroom - Greg Stier
How one teacher’s quiet faith lit up a public school and shaped students, families, and colleagues for years leaving a legacy of light.| Greg Stier
How one teacher’s quiet faith lit up a public school and shaped students, families, and colleagues for years leaving a legacy of light.| Greg Stier
As the vice president of academic affairs and a member of the admissions committee at SSP International (SSPI), a nonprofit organization offering immersive scientific experiences, I review hundreds of applications each year from rising seniors for our flagship program, Summer Science Program.| eSchool News
When I walked into my first classroom almost a decade ago, I had no idea how many “first days” I would experience--and how each one would teach me something new.| eSchool News
Although the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were released more than a decade ago, adoption of them varies widely in California. I have been to districts that have taken the standards and run with them, but others have been slow to get off the ground with NGSS--even 12 years after their release.| eSchool News
For nearly two decades, I’ve worked to improve teaching and learning with technology. And while the continuously evolving nature of technology has changed the trajectory of my career many times, I have always tried to drive deeper student engagement.| eSchool News
An unexpected group of presenters--11th graders from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago--made a splash at this year’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT).| eSchool News
As students and teachers prepare for a new school year, it’s important to remember that success in the classroom isn’t just about academics; it’s about supporting the whole child.| eSchool News
Classroom teachers are handed a curriculum they must use when teaching. That specific curriculum is designed to bring uniformity, equity, and accountability into classrooms.| eSchool News
Neurotypical students who learn alongside neurodiverse students and peers develop critical social-emotional skills.| eSchool News
Classroom Modifications to Help Students with Attention and Focus This article provides helpful classroom modifications for children that struggle with attention issues in the classroom. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and academic center. As a reminder, ILS is not a health care provider and none of our materials or services provide a diagnosis… The post Classroom Modifications to Help Students with Attention and Focus appeared first on Integrated Learning Strategies.| Integrated Learning Strategies
While there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it.| eSchool News
Like many educators, I have strong feelings about the abundance of artificial intelligence now used in schools. Some teachers choose to take a Gandalf approach to AI and declare that it “SHALL NOT PASS!” the doors to their classroom.| eSchool News
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to model how to use it responsibly, creatively, and strategically.| eSchool News
Choosing PD that aligns with educator goals, as well as exploring tech tools that extend professional learning, are key to effective PD.| eSchool News
It can be so inspiring to take a look at other class blogs. Check out this showcase of some great blogs powered by Edublogs, CampusPress, or WordPress. Do you have any to add?...| The Edublogger
Somehow this is still happening.| Upworthy
Even for those following the current wave of book censorship, it's been difficult to understand what today’s educators are facing. To address this, NCTE just released survey data from nearly 4,100 teachers from all 50 states.| Unite Against Book Bans
Enhance elementary music with harmonicas! Easy, portable, and engaging—boost creativity and skills in your classroom today.| West Music
My favorite strategies and tips for recording accessible video lectures for low vision and blind students| Veroniiiica
In building taller buildings, architects and engineers cannot ignore the foundation. In teaching our students, we cannot ignore the foundation.| The Effortful Educator
Studying effects of sound absorption on classroom noise levels can help inspire regulations in Japan. The post Sound Insulation Tiles at School Help Calm Crying Children #ASA188 first appeared on Acoustics.org.| Acoustics.org
This is the first of a series of guided inquiries in math. If a document is preferred over a blog post, the pdf file is below: Inquiries-Week 1_ Circle ShadingInquiries-Week 1_ Circle Shading.pdf615 KBdownload-circle Introduction When circles overlap they make lunes: or lenses: or other fun shapes: Activity Let's| Fractal Kitty
This post brought to you in partnership with Taito Learning. After working with multiple age groups of students, I have realized that the importance of typing skills in today’s digital world cannot be stressed enough! Incorporating typing curriculum in schools is a must in this generation of video game controllers and tablets! Assuming that kids... The post Free Typing Curriculum for Schools: Build Keyboarding Skills appeared first on Surviving A Teacher's Salary.| Surviving A Teacher's Salary
This post brought to you in partnership with Taito Learning. After working with thousands of children over the past few years, it has become very evident that while kids know how to use some technology like their phones and video game controllers, they don’t know how to safely and knowledgeably navigate technology – especially when... The post Comprehensive Digital Citizenship Curriculum | Taito Learning appeared first on Surviving A Teacher's Salary.| Surviving A Teacher's Salary
Learning is an active process. Too often, I encounter students who believe they can simply sit, passively in a lesson and absorb what is being taught, without having to do anything. And to a degree…| MBDscience
AI is stalking the world for problems it can present itself as the solution to – problems you did not even know you had. It will organise our calendars and write emails to our bosses and employees. AI will paint our pictures and script our film. It will write our poetry and letters to our […]| Ben Newmark
Learn how to teach and support student independent work in your classroom with strategies, task ideas, and a free toolkit to get started today!| Madly Learning
RFID is a contactless radio-tag technology. It is quite common and you may see it in a lot of places: intercoms, bank cards, public transport passes, office passes, they are used to track domestic animals, for toll collection, etc. The two main RFID tag types are high frequency and low| Flipper Blog
TV, AC, and home audio remotes transmit commands via the infrared port. The infrared port in Flipper Zero allows you to control all IR devices: capture the signals and save them to an SD card, bruteforce unknown protocols, and load your own codes. This article covers: * How infrared receivers and| Flipper Blog
Teachers should think a little more like Sherlock Holmes in their classroom to improve attention and learning. The post Sherlock Holmes and Covert Thieves of Attention appeared first on The Effortful Educator.| The Effortful Educator
When I was in high school, I sometimes had difficulty explaining how common technology behaviors or other technology in the classroom would hurt my brain,| Veroniiiica
A short, tiredness-fuelled rant. I love science. I find chemistry so logically fascinating that I could do mole calculations for hours in the same way some people do those adult colouring books. My…| MBDscience
Whether you’re looking to entertain the kiddos, add a whimsical flair to your home decor, or simply indulge your creative side, these printable Christmas elf clothespin puppets are here to The post FREE PRINTABLE CHRISTMAS ELF CLOTHESPIN PUPPETS appeared first on Mad in Crafts.| Mad in Crafts
A list of common disability and classroom accommodations for low vision students, great for IEPs, 504 plans, and getting disability services in college.| Veroniiiica
My tips for watching classroom videos with low vision and light sensitivity, as well as how to make videos easier to see| Veroniiiica
I have a neurological condition that's triggered by strobe and flashing lights. Here is how my teachers and I handled photosensitivity in the classroom| Veroniiiica
My personal superlatives for writing utensils and writing aids for low vision and dysgraphia, and how my preferences have changed over time| Veroniiiica
Creating fun Christmas snacks for kids shouldn't take hours of work. Here are 29 quick and easy holiday treats that are perfect for lunches, classroom parties, or just because! Whether you’re looking for something healthy, easy, or just plain fun, this list has the perfect holiday treat for you!| Mom Life Made Easy
Technology News & Innovation in K-12 Education| eSchool News
Need a quick STEM project idea? Try these no prep Mini Building Challenges that build curiosity, design and engineering skills for all ages.| STEAM Powered Family
As a profession – perhaps driven by parents – we are increasingly concerned with the anxiety levels of our students. I have lost count of the number of times I have been told not to col…| MBDscience
Picture the scene. You’ve been teaching your year 9 class for three weeks, you’ve got to the end of a unit and have now completed the end of unit assessment*. Unfortunately, some of the students have done appallingly. What happens now? There are two possible scenarios at play here – either (1) you were blindsided […]| MBDscience
Tools and strategies for adapting digital equations using math editors and web applications to display content in large print for low vision students| Veroniiiica
My vision changes based on different factors, here are my tips to manage fluctuating eyesight with assistive technology and disability accommodations| Veroniiiica
Not just for TVs, it’s also for TVIs! Learn how to use teleprompter apps as assistive technology for low vision and display text in very large print| Veroniiiica
My tips for how to reduce glare in the classroom for low vision students and make classroom items less bright and reflective| Veroniiiica
Here is how I use the E-Bot Pro video magnifier and CCTV from HIMS as a college student with low vision| Veroniiiica
AI can help teachers avoid burnout and spend more time doing the things that made them want to become educators in the first place: teaching.| eSchool News
Integrating behaviorist and humanistic approaches create classroom management policies that are well-managed and emotionally supportive.| eSchool News
Strategies for using VDWrite in the classroom with low vision students, including how to convert documents to TXT and turning in completed assignments| Veroniiiica
Examples of how to share digital copies of accessible quizzes and tests for students with visual impairments or print disabilities| Veroniiiica
Need free images for your primary school students? Photos For Class is a great site to find free images. It can be used by students under 13 and they don't need to worry about attribution. My printable PDF posters offer step-by-step instructions for teachers and students to use in the classroom.| Kathleen Morris | Primary Tech | Resources to help teachers with technology i...
Lucretia Berry • August 13, 2024 As the school year begins, creating a sense of community in the classroom is vital. Establishing a welcoming and belonging environment from the very first days can set the tone for a successful year. One effective way to build this community is by engaging students in activities that honor […]| Brownicity
Me: "What is your favorite thing about school?"| Kindergarten is Grrreat!
Ahh, summer vacation! It is supposed to be relaxing and refreshing for teachers, right?!| Kindergarten is Grrreat!
How to make the BEST easy no cook homemade playdough recipe! DIY playdough recipe with almost boiling water, flour, and a few other basic ingredients.| Mom Life Made Easy
Try this easy magnet science experiment for kids! This project with magnet science is especially fun for preschool and kindergarten students.| Mom Life Made Easy
Get your classroom organized and stay on top of things with these nine super easy hacks. Say goodbye to paper stacks and lost supplies!| Just Add Students
Prepare for a new school year with expert tips from Dr. Lori. Discover strategies for classroom setup, management, and building a positive environment.| Madly Learning
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Grab these free lowercase alphabet tracing cards for a quick literacy center that you can use any time of the year! These back to school handwriting practice cards are easy to use; just download and print off copies of the letters you’re studying that week. It’s a great idea to laminate them so you can use them for trace and erase or playdough activities.| Kool Kids Games
This week we are celebrating diverse books with tons of freebies, skill builders and a giveaway! I’m featuring the book Double Bass Blues by Andrea J. Loney. This Caldecott Honor Award…| Literacy And Lattes
Teaching young students to add more descriptive language to their writing can be tricky! I recently picked up the book Allie All Along by Sarah Lynne Reul to use for social-emotional skills and re…| Literacy And Lattes
I have long wanted to give my third grade students more choice in the books we read together in reading group. When writing book reviews with my students, we look at a few of the reviews on…| Literacy And Lattes
Set up a table with vases of flowers for children to draw and paint. Good for multi-ages, toddler to teen.| ARTBAR
