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ClassDojo - 1 views

www.classdojo.com

all subjects behavior management

shared by anonymous on 15 Feb 14 - No Cached
  • Jessica Reeves on 15 Feb 14
     
    This is an amazing classroom management system to promote positive behavior. Each student in the class is given an avatar. Simply click on the student's name and give/take dojo points for the behaviors you've programmed in. All of the data is logged into the site and saved for the duration of the year. Use the class feature daily or weekly to identify classroom strengths and areas for improvement. Individual student reports are also available and serve as a powerful tool for parent conferences and grade level meetings. Teachers can choose to reward students based on their positive behaviors by points or percentage. I have used the site extensively in my classroom (5th grade) and have found it to be the most effective positive behavior strategy I've ever tried.
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  • Emma Dyroff on 10 Mar 14
     
    I LOVE Class Dojo! I start this at the beginning of school with my classes, they love the little avatars that go along with their names and love hearing the chimes when points are given out. During independent work time, I keep my dojo up on my interactive white board as a constant visual reminder of our behavior management system. I also installed the app on my iPhone, which syncs to my board, so I can give points from across the room if I'm pulling a small group at my kidney table. I love it! Works magic!
  • anonymous on 30 May 14
     
    A great free online tool for tracking student behavior. This site allows teachers to instantly record student behavior and participation in class. It also graphs students weekly behaviors and allows students to set goals. Teachers can link class dojo up to parents' email and cell phones so parents can recieve daily updates on their childs behaviors and choices in school.
  • Samantha Biskach on 03 Jun 14
     
    I have a few teachers who have used this tool in their own classrooms and absolutely love this technology. In order to stay organized, Class Dojo allows teachers to keep track of students behavior. Then, teachers could have a simple way of tracking data in order to allow for positive incentives. Displaying data for the class shows how behavior is effecting classroom lessons and keeps students accountable for their actions. Behavior reports are also good printouts to bring to parent-teacher conferences.
Melanie Scott

National Geographic Online - 1 views

www.nationalgeographic.com

EDTC600 video resources photographs EDTC610

shared by Melanie Scott on 13 Jun 13 - Cached
  • Melanie Scott on 13 Jun 13
     
    This is a great website for science videos, photographs and information for students and teachers to go through to find information. I love many of the videos you can look through to help make a lesson more concrete for students. However the videos are many and great they always start with advertisements which I do not like and think it takes away from the video. However if you look at the Kid version of National Geographic I did find they did not have advertisements before the video begins.
  • alisabell on 16 Jun 13
     
    Melanie, I am going to check this site out for videos on butterflies for my project. Thanks!
  • twetzel15 on 18 Jun 13
     
    Love this site!! My dad works for National Geographic, so I get all of the kids magazines that go along with the site. My third grades love it!
rconrad5

BrainPop - 0 views

www.brainpop.com

video all subjects EDTC610summer13

shared by rconrad5 on 19 Jun 13 - Cached
  • rconrad5 on 19 Jun 13
     
    This was my favorite site for taking a minute to have a little fun after a particularly intense lesson. The videos are short, cute, and educational and there are resources for teachers.
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  • Holly Fairbrother on 21 Jun 13
     
    Thanks for this - my own children have used this and love it. I keep meaning to add it to my list of things to explore. I like how the English section has different areas for grammar, writing etc.
  • Angelique Noel on 22 Jun 13
     
    I like the site, I started exploring it and noticed that I can easily spend much time on it without realizing it.
  • Fatima Sitson on 24 Jun 13
     
    There is also BrainPop Jr. (http://www.brainpopjr.com/) for the younger levels. I love the site as a review or introduction for any concepts that we are teaching.
  • emiller63 on 24 Jun 13
     
    My kids love BrainPop! I think there may have even been a Wii version of this game. :)
  • Brian Fratangelo on 25 Jun 13
     
    Very cool, I didn't know Social Studies was on Brain Pop. I'm excited to use it in the classroom.
Angelique Noel

Resource area for teaching - 6 views

www.raft.net/...case-for-hands-on-learning.pdf

teaching learning gap students hands-on learning

shared by Angelique Noel on 17 Oct 15 - No Cached
  • Angelique Noel on 17 Oct 15
     
    With all the areas that children are taught in school, the author feels that while trying work at the achievement gap we should look at the engagement gap. The eagerness that children have a young age needs to be maintained. Hands-on learning should be implemented into the lesson.
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  • kvalencia1 on 21 Oct 15
     
    This article hits the nail on the head! At my school we are redesigning our language program to a more student-centered, hands-on instructional approach. I think it is very important to change up the old ways of teaching and find new ways that really engage students. This year, I took out all the desks in my room. Taking down that physical barrier has helped to improve student engagement. We sit or stand in a circle and students are much more motivated! Including games and activities that connect to students' interest is also important.
  • jillthomas on 10 Mar 16
     
    This is a great article focusing on engagement in the classroom! It discusses the necessity of hands on learning to maintain students interest. This is important for students of all academic levels. Hands on learning not only engages students because they are "doing", they also are developing critical thinking skills. As a special education teacher, I know that in order to assist my students in learning, I need to keep their attention and provide them with interesting, hands on learning.
  • ndouglas7 on 24 Oct 16
     
    I love this article! I have always been a strong believer in hands on learning and I love that they call it an engagement gap! Students get bored when a teacher gets up and lectures them all day. They need to be engaged! The activities need to be purposeful and have a specific meaning but a teacher can make just about any topic engaging just by getting the kids moving and interacting. I 100% agree that students retain information longer when they are engaged and enjoying what they are learning.
lvirgil

Paper Math Games: Fractions and Multiplication - Kids Activities Blog - 0 views

kidsactivitiesblog.com/...games-fractions-multiplication

math games

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  • lvirgil on 19 Mar 15
     
    You know those paper fortune tellers?  They were *the* rage when I was a kid.  I loved them!  And it is time to introduce my kiddos to the joy of Cootie catchers – while reviewing math lessons. We made two paper games, one to review fractions and another to review times tables. . Want to learn …
Jared Kavlock

Smithsonian EdLab - 4 views

www.edlab.si.edu/resources.html

EDTC610summer2013 tools

shared by Jared Kavlock on 12 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • Jared Kavlock on 12 Jun 13
     
    This resource is appropriate for all grade levels, as it contains a variety of routines that can be applied to a wide range of content. There are routines that address most of the different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, so it is easy to find one to fit your needs. I haven't used the resource yet myself, but certainly will in the future. In addition, the Digital Toolkit provides links to dozens of other digital tools and breaks down their uses in education. This is a great place to find other educational technology.
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  • Julia Younkins on 12 Jun 13
     
    I love this- thanks for sharing! The digital toolkit is a gold mine of resources. I particularly like how it gives additional information beyond just the link. I also like the role cards. Since I have trouble with students working in groups, this could be a fun way to assign jobs and attempt to keep things on track!
  • John Field on 17 Jun 13
     
    Jared, Loved this site! I especially liked the thinking routine section. I enjoyed how direct and to the point it was. Thanks for sharing.
  • Holly Fairbrother on 21 Jun 13
     
    This looks like a great resource - I will explore it in more detail. I do a lot of group work and am always looking for great ways to help learners organise themselves with this.
scottie_jarrett

Strategies to Level Up Learning - 20 views

www.edutopia.org/...vel-up-learning-matthew-farber

615 Spr15 article K-8 games web2.0 week8

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  • scottie_jarrett on 06 Apr 15
     
    Week 8: In our Data Action meeting we discussed intructional strategies involving simulation and games. This article explain some advantages and fears for educators implementing games into their lesson plans. Matthew Farber Social Studies Teacher, Ed Tech Leadership EdD Candidate, Author In the fall of 2014, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop (a nonprofit founded by Sesame Street creator Joan Ganz Cooney) assessed the impact of the gaming in school settings.
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  • caryngallagher on 25 Jun 15
     
    I have not had much experience with gaming in the classroom, but I have seen other teachers use it and have much success when it comes to motivating students and bridging the learning gap. One interesting point the article mentions is the the "platform" model strategy. In this, students have one log in, and are able to access a variety of games which can be reported t to the teacher as a formative assessment. Teachers are also able to log in and track students progress.
  • Andrea Meyers on 17 Oct 15
     
    I see the ideas for digital game-based-learning as a method of differentiation that can be particularly effective for students with special needs and learning disabilities. Interest in using games in the classroom continues to grow, as evidenced by the recent Library of Congress grants to build civics applications for classrooms. The full report mentioned in this article is linked within, and worthwhile reading. The learning gaps that we see in our team's data could possibly be addressed using digital games from iCivics, Shephard Software, and other sources.
  • voorheel on 19 Oct 15
     
    I agree 100% with Andrea's quote "I see the ideas for digital game-based-learning as a method of differentiation that can be particularly effective for students with special needs and learning disabilities." I only have to think back to this morning in my 2nd period where this worked with one of 8th grade students in special education who has a severe visual disability. In fact I even have the link to the game I use in that class all the time. I encourage everyone to set up a free account: https://kahoot.it/#/ !!!! Kahoot was introduced to me in my Electives Professional Development. More than one of the teachers has issues with incorporating technology into their health classroom. I agree with this article when they write "Additional teacher training, as well as creating a common language between educators and developers, was recommended."
  • HECTOR AVILAFLORES on 20 Oct 15
     
    I am a little familiar with a few digital games. In my classroom, I use Kahoot.it to assist my students in learning their vocabulary. I use this website to make a classroom game that we all play together. Everyone can participate at the same time, competing for first place in points. I can create the questions on my smart-board, and the students can play on another computer or they can download the app on their phones. This makes our lessons more interactive, and the students get more involved and enjoy the class more.
  • dottererkat on 20 Oct 15
     
    Just like the article suggests, I use games to help students review or understand a lesson. A great one that was mentioned, and that I use is iCivics. Since Government is tested in my county, we have to make sure that our students fully understand the purpose, how the government works, and why it was created. When it comes to making sure the students are comprehending the information I will use iCivics, Kaoot.it, and a Jeopardy game I find online. It promotes students to take learning and their education into their own hands. I think the games don't have to be created by us or super complex, as long as you find one that relate to your content and engages students.
  • kvalencia1 on 21 Oct 15
     
    I love the idea of using these types of games to keep students engaged. At my son's school, he often has online math games given for homework. He loves IXL and it keeps him motivated to practice skills and learn new ones. In my 6th grade Spanish class we are exploring quia.com. Students can play vocabulary building games while I work one-on-one with students. It is a great way to keep kids engaged while doing assessments, too.
  • jillthomas on 10 Mar 16
     
    Initially, I was very hesitant to buy into learning through online games. I know that children today spend so much time in front of screens, and I didn't want to contribute to this obsession (for some children it does border on that). I did see that BrainPop, a site which I use frequently, introduced GameUp and Spotify. I figured if BrainPop was okay with gaming for learning, then I had to give it a try. Well, my students will now beg for BrainPop and will do evey activity, quiz and graphic organizer associated with a lesson in order to get to sortify. What a great tool. I am now a firm believer.
  • rmlee92 on 11 Mar 16
     
    I too see the benefits of using these online games within instruction. The games provide students with a means of engagement that we often struggle to provide students. With the growth of technology, students are becoming more in-tune with new technology and are using it more often at home. By connecting technology to instruction, we are able to meet them in the middle. There are so many tools available online that it's a shame not to use them!
kvlach0000

Kahoot! | Learning Games | Make Learning Awesome! - 0 views

kahoot.com/welcomeback

web2.0 all subjects games kahoot EDTC615

shared by kvlach0000 on 01 Jul 18 - No Cached
  • kvlach0000 on 01 Jul 18
     
    Kahoot is an excellent resource to incorporate technology, content, and fun in any classroom. I love using it. You can create your own, use one that is already made, or edit one of your liking. I mostly have used this as a review, but there is so much more that can be done with Kahoot and the kids love it!
mmclementson

Improving Reading in the Primary Grades - 6 views

www.jstor.org.ezproxy.umuc.edu/...23317411

615 Spr15 Week 8 research elementary language arts reading comprehension vocabulary

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  • mmclementson on 01 Apr 15
     
    Week 8- Fifteen years later, this article investigates recommendations provided by the National Research Council's seminal report:Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children. The article discusses which of these recommendations have been implemented in U.S classrooms over the past 15 years and which strategies have been avoided. The authors then share more recent research studies sharing strategies that may help teachers improve primary-grade reading. Authors: Nell K. Duke and Meghan K. Block
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  • caryngallagher on 25 Jun 15
     
    This article provide some honest and prevalent difficulties when it comes to teaching reading to primary aged children. It mentioned three main obstacles for students, including a short term orientation toward instruction, a lack of expertise among educators on how to teach specific reading skills, and limited availability in the school day to teach all content. As a current primary educator, I would have to add two further obstacles--lack of support in the classroom, either due to not having an aid, or having an intervention specialist, as well as lack of home support, specifically in low income areas.
  • lbrown12 on 13 Mar 16
     
    The article provides valuable insight into the impact that vocabulary instruction can have on reading comprehension. It is also noted that because reading instructional has changed over the years this too has contributed to comprehension and vocabulary development. It appears that the approach to reading instruction needs to be revisited to determine which strategies works the most effectively.
  • rachaelgreen123 on 16 Mar 16
     
    I loved this article. My school is currently focusing on Academic Language in our School Improvement Plan, we are also an IB school where students are to use Academic Language more often. I'm glad to see that many of our commonly used words are included in this list. I also love how they go through the examples of how to teach a new word. In middle school I feel these higher level vocabulary words are used more often than in primary ages.
Michele Confer

Homepage - ReadWriteThink - 0 views

www.readwritethink.org

EDTC610summer13 all subjects

shared by Michele Confer on 03 Jul 13 - Cached
  • Michele Confer on 03 Jul 13
     
    Providing educators and students access to the highest quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction.
  • Holly Fairbrother on 08 Aug 13
     
    I love this site! The lesson plans are detailed and thorough.
Yuna Choi

The help of technology to close skills gaps - 4 views

widgets.weforum.org/...chapter3.html

technology learning gaps skills EDTC615

shared by Yuna Choi on 10 Mar 16 - No Cached
  • jillthomas on 10 Mar 16
     
    Numerous innovations in the education technology space are beginning to show potential in improving education and helping address skills gaps. Some of these advancements include Khan academy and Read 180 (self paced instruction for students). Professional development of digital resources is imperative to help close instructional gaps. EDTC 615 - instructional gap solutions
  • rmlee92 on 11 Mar 16
     
    I love that this resource provides multiple examples of tools that we can use within our instruction. The categorization of each example also provides a clear explanation of how it can be incorporated. I think that one important point that was discussed within this page was how students can develop 21st Century Skills through implementing these tools. As 21st Century Skills are becoming a major focus in instruction, this shows how it can be addressed.
  • Yuna Choi on 26 Jun 16
     
    This was a great tool that shared tons of tools that teachers can use in our instruction. Some really great resources I have found to use were Khan Academy, Google Apps for Education, and One Note. This article has a lot of great visuals to help understand more about how we, as educators, can use technology to help close the skills gaps.
alainagrubb

11 Tips on Teaching Common Core Critical Vocabulary | Edutopia - 11 views

www.edutopia.org/...al-vocabulary-marilee-sprenger

vocabulary common core strategies

shared by alainagrubb on 28 Jun 15 - No Cached
  • alainagrubb on 28 Jun 15
     
    Learning and memory specialist Marilee Sprenger writes about vocabulary critical to the Common Core and offers 11 strategies for helping students learn it.
  • lbrown12 on 13 Mar 16
     
    Vocabulary strategies presented here makes it necessary to be reflective of how new words are introduced to students. The strategies require students to interact beyond knowing how to correctly spell a word but how a word is used and what it means for students to engage with the word.
  • fitz1908 on 16 Mar 16
     
    I love Edutopia! Some of their resources are really great. I think that this specific article is FANTASTIC for information about how to teach students the critical vocabulary necessary for them to become successful 21st Century Learners!
rhurd1

Multimedia Motivation: Helping Kids Love to Learn - 4 views

www.edutopia.org/eager-learn

615 motivation multimedia

shared by rhurd1 on 28 Jun 15 - Cached
  • rhurd1 on 28 Jun 15
     
    Motivation is a major issue in increasing participation as related to my group's exploratory question. This article discusses how integrating technology into the classroom can help improve student motivation and participation.
  • pgarvin on 28 Jun 15
     
    I agree that this is a great article for us to use when addressing our exploratory question. Motivation is certainly a key piece with students attempting their work. I do like the concept of "Presenting to a Larger Audience" as it inspires students to compete and to do well as there more eyes on their work. Integrating multimedia into the core curriculum would be beneficial as well, though would be difficult to implement in schools that have limited technological resources.
abschaffer1

Wordle - 3 views

www.wordle.net

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shared by abschaffer1 on 19 Feb 14 - Cached
  • abschaffer1 on 19 Feb 14
     
    Wordle can be used for brainstorming ideas. I think that it can be used for any grade level.
  • Heather McFadden on 07 Mar 14
     
    I use Wordle to keep track of our vocabulary lists for each unit. Great site!
  • Bruce Wilson on 10 Mar 14
     
    I love Wordle! Earlier in the year, I had my class create autobiographies and then make wordles out of the text. It turned out well, and it was interesting to see the big ideas in my students' lives.
Erin White

iRubric - 2 views

www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm

rubric rubrics assessment EDTC610 EDTC600summer13

shared by Erin White on 27 Jul 13 - No Cached
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  • Erin White on 27 Jul 13
     
    If you use rubrics in your classroom but hate starting from scratch, this is the the place for you! Sign up for free and search by keyword for rubrics in the specific skill or content area you are grading. Then edit and save! You can even put a link to your rubric on the assignment directions, saving paper and trees! This is a link to a rubric I recently created, but you can get to the home page from here.
  • Holly Fairbrother on 08 Aug 13
     
    This looks great - I am always looking for help with rubrics. Check out Kathy Schrok's guide too: http://www.schrockguide.net/assessment-and-rubrics.html
  • Mary Babiarz on 16 Oct 13
     
    I really like this! I love that you can embed the link to the rubric. This would be very helpful with a WebQuest or Scavenger Hunt lesson. I have used Rubistar before. It is similar, but I think this site offers more options. http://rubistar.4teachers.org/
Rachel Nachman

XTra Math - 0 views

www.xtramath.org

EDTC610 Math Facts Drills Free

shared by Rachel Nachman on 08 Oct 13 - No Cached
  • Rachel Nachman on 08 Oct 13
     
    This is a great mathematics drill-and-practice educational software for students of all ages. It is completely web-based, and so students can access it from any computer with an internet connection. Each student has a personalized account and completes drills that focus on his or her specific "math fact needs". Thus, students are receiving individualized practice for math facts. My students love it! It's free, easy to use, and extremely student-friendly. I highly recommend it!
kristine Gregoire-Cope

What Are the Four Tips for Writing a Good Thesis Statement for an Expository Essay? | T... - 1 views

classroom.synonym.com/ent-expository-essay-1810.html

writing thesis statement expository essay

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  • kristine Gregoire-Cope on 12 Mar 15
     
    In this quick article it identifies a formulaic way to create good thesis statements. I love giving students a map or tool to help them remember how to structure a solid thesis statement that anchors a good essay. These four steps are dead on but we will have to adapt it to the 6th grade level for my PLC practice.
anonymous

PebbleGo | Capstone Digital - 1 views

www.pebblego.com/login.php

social studies science EDTC610

shared by anonymous on 10 Mar 14 - No Cached
  • Emma Dyroff on 10 Mar 14
     
    PebbleGo is an early childhood research base for young children learning to read. Information is child friendly and includes many pictures and videos to enrich student learning. PebbleGo has a read aloud feature that allows text to be read to the audience, if necessary. It also has online games relating to topics on PebbleGo and printable resources. This resource requires login information and can be purchased as a subscription by an entire school.
  • anonymous on 30 May 14
     
    Pebble Go is an excellent online resource for student reserach. This site is divided up by category of science, social studies, and biographies. Students use this interactive website to learn about different academic content areas. For each topic, readings, videos, games, and audio recordings are provided. This allows students of all ability levels to be able to access the information and understand the content. My students love this site as it is a great starting point for any reserach project!
Stacey Brown

Edmodo - 0 views

Edmodo is a cool tool to use with the students to increase engagement outside the classroom. It looks a lot like Facebook so the students are familiar with how to use it. I use to have off site d...

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strausss

Metacognition - 7 views

I forgot to post the URL I found: http://theelearningcoach.com/learning/metacognition-and-learning/

EDTC615 strategies teaching

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