If you haven’t tried them before, literacy centers offer a variety of benefits for learners. This type of instruction gives the teacher multiple opportunities to truly see what their students know and where they require additional support. While typically done in a preschool or primary setting, literacy centers can also be used with older elementary …
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Is homework really as important as you think? Whether you’re teaching digitally, in-person, or a combination of both this article focuses on an area that has been debated for years. Homework has been part of school culture for decades. However, just because it’s always been done, it doesn’t mean it should continue. Let’s take …
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Flipgrid is one of the first ed tech programs that I used to enhance student engagement within my classroom. The video feature allowed my 5th grade students to show their understanding in a different way. For many of them, it was also a lot more fun than traditional pencil and paper responses. The few who struggled …
“The ‘Hour of Code™’ is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.” Since 2013, Code.org has hosted a week devoted to encouraging students to learn more about computer science and computer programming. This world-wide event has reached over 180 countries and continues …