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Implementation in an Elementary Classroom (Articles) - 1 views

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  • A modern educational tool Ms. Moore considers indispensable for effective inquiry-based instruction is the set of graphic organizers known as Thinking Maps, which help children categorize information in visually coherent ways. “Many teachers mistakenly assume kids know how to think,” she say
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      jwalt15 on 16 Apr 18
       
      Thinking maps are a great way for children and adults to categorize information. I agree with the statement that teachers mistakenly assume that kids know how to think. Thinking is a very complex task that requires practice. Children need guidance in how to stay focused and concentrate on categorizing information.
  • “Giving them directions all the time takes away from the creative process and imagination, which a lot of my kids are lacking,” she says, “because they’re so used to being spoon-fed information that they can barely critically think.”
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      jwalt15 on 17 Apr 18
       
      This is such a powerful statement that I agree with wholeheartedly! I have noticed it more this year than in the past. Kids don't know how to think or interact well with each other. They need more time to play and less time on instruction and technology.
  • Incorporating free play, guided play or something in between may require some creativity on the part of educators, but the academic and social emotional learning benefits inherent in play are too vital to overlook.
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      jwalt15 on 17 Apr 18
       
      Integrating play into personalized learning gives learners of all ages an opportunity to be creative and make better connections to current knowledge. It also allows students the chance to be in control of their own learning.
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  • Introduce one new tech tool. Digital tools -- such as video cameras, drawing software, or Web applications like Google Earth -- can really expand students' options for learning and showing their knowledge (here's what this looks like at Forest Lake). Pick just one new thing at a time, and experiment with it for yourself before introducing it in class.
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      jwalt15 on 17 Apr 18
       
      Learning new tech tools can be an overwhelming task especially if one grew up before the technology revolution. Picking one digital tool and focusing on that for awhile will help both the teacher and students become more confident and comfortable with using technology for personal learning.
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Adaptive Learning System Articles - 1 views

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  • Teachers won’t have to work individually with students for hours to assess which skills each student needs help with,
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      jwalt15 on 10 Apr 18
       
      This is definitely a pro argument for adaptive learning because teachers can view student reports to learn what concepts in whichj students are struggling. Then they can target their small group instruction to those students and concepts.
  • The data produced by adaptive learning tech allows faculty to steer those conversations in the directions most important to helping the student succeed.
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      jwalt15 on 10 Apr 18
       
      In online learning, this can be a real time benefit to both the teacher and the student. Questions and conversations can be focused on what is most important.
  • Personalization in teaching and learning happens best when content delivery, assessment, and mastery are “adapted” to meet students’ unique needs and abilities.
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      jwalt15 on 10 Apr 18
       
      This statement does a good job of connecting personalized and adaptive learning. Content delivery, assessment, and mastery can be adapted and personalized to meet the needs of the student.
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"Personalized" vs. "Personal" Learning - 3 views

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  • You want to really engage kids? Give them opportunities to learn personally, to create their own texts and courses of study, and to pursue that learning with others in and out of the classroom who share a passion.
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      jwalt15 on 05 Apr 18
       
      I think this is a very powerful statement. Every learner, whether they are young or old, will be more engaged in their learning if they are given the opportunity to decide their own courses of study with others who share their passion.
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Article(s): Self- and Peer-Assessment Online - 1 views

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  • lift the role and status of the student from passive learner to active leaner and assessor (this also encourages a deeper approach to learning)
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      jwalt15 on 19 Feb 18
       
      A student who is an active participant in their learning will develop a deeper understanding of the content and take more pride in their work. Self and peer assessments take that understanding to another level because students have to think about how to provide feedback and explain their thinking to others.
  • Learners have a developed set of communication skills.
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      jwalt15 on 20 Feb 18
       
      Communications skills are very important in any situation. That is why it is so difficult yet important to start teaching communication skills at an early age. The more self and peer evaluating that students do will only help them develop their communication skills.
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ollie-afe-2018: Building a Better Mousetrap - 3 views

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  • However, for the student to successfully use a rubric this way, the criteria must be made clear to them and the jargon used must not only be understandable to the student but also be linked specifically to classroom instruction.
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      jwalt15 on 06 Feb 18
       
      This is a powerful statement because it doesn't do any good to share rubrics with students if they don't understand the expectations or the way the teacher is using the rubric. Older students should have a better understanding of rubrics because they should have more experience with them. I think that younger students would benefit from initial exposures to rubrics especially since more and more teachers and employers are using them.
  • Can students and parents understand the rubric?
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      jwalt15 on 06 Feb 18
       
      It is important that students and parents understand the rubric because usually the project grade is the product or reflection of the rubric. If the students or parents don't understand the components of the rubric, then they will question the validity of the grade that was given.
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ollie-afe-2018: Educational Leadership: The Quest for Quality--article - 14 views

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  • Assessment literacy is the foundation for a system that can take advantage of a wider use of multiple measures
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      jwalt15 on 30 Jan 18
       
      This is a powerful statement because I feel that assessment literacy and design is not an area of focus in teacher preparation programs. At least it wasn't a focus when I was an undergrad, but hopefully that is changing.
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21 Things 4 Students - 0 views

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    A resource for students to use as they add different 21st Century technology skills to their toolbox.
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21 Things 4 Teachers - 1 views

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    A resource for teachers to expand their knowledge and technology toolboxes about 21st Century Technology Skills.
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Help Tutorials - 0 views

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    Tutorials for using Screencast-o-matic.
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Five Steps to Creating Effective Screencasts - 0 views

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    Resource for producing screencasts.
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Shake Up Learning Website and Blog - 0 views

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    Tutorials and tips for many applications, but it mainly focuses on Google products.
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ollie1 (Peterman): Iowa Online Teaching Standards - 21 views

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  • 2. Demonstrates competence in content knowledge (including technological knowledge) appropriate to the instructional position (ITS 2)
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      jwalt15 on 18 Jan 17
       
      I feel this is essential because an online teacher should possess the content and technological knowledge necessary to design and implement coursework. If they don't know how to navigate and utilize the technology then they shouldn't be teaching online.
  • Selects and understands how to evaluate learning materials and resources that align with the context and enhance learning (SREB C.15, SREB M.4, Varvel IV.C, ITS 3.e, ITS 4.f)
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      jwalt15 on 18 Jan 17
       
      I feel this is an essential standard because learning materials and resources are the foundation of any course whether it is online or face-to-face. Instructors need to know how to select and evaluate the materials that they will use to teach others. It is the core of any instruction.
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