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8 Non-Digital Remote Learning Ideas

A Principal's Reflections

It’s what a student does with this information to construct new knowledge or apply it that matters. Authentic challenge problems : Knowing that digital resources are limited, reference materials can be provided for kids to engage in inquiry-based learning. It’s not the best option, but it is a realistic one.

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How to Do a Close Reading Lesson in Any Subject

Cult of Pedagogy

Most academic subjects are taught at least in part with some kind of text, whether it be books, articles, or digital resources, and each field has its own unique vocabulary, syntax, and ways of constructing and interpreting meaning. (Last year we explored the debate over early reading instruction.)

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Navigating Your Journey to Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

In the case of districts and schools that have limited digital resources, it defeats the purpose of assigning lessons and work if kids don’t know how they did upon their return. To assist check out the resources in this post. Make the time for digital check-ins with learners. You really can’t go wrong here.

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This Student Saw Teachers Lacked a Place to Share Digital Resources. So He Created One.

ED Surge

Called AwesomeSTEAM , it’s a small platform that collects open educational resources from around the web. It’s perhaps novel for a resource created for teachers to be run, in part, by students. Currently, there are more than 20 contributors who have collected more than 600 resources, according to information on the site.

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How to Choose High-Quality Social Studies Instructional Materials for Your District

TCI

With the right HQIM, students develop critical thinking skills, engage meaningfully with historical content, and become informed citizens ready to tackle complex societal issues. Digital Components: Many providers offer online platforms or digital resources to supplement print materials.

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Quantifying Innovative Practices

A Principal's Reflections

The critical element in this equation was skillfully purposefully employing digital resources while ensuring consistency and continuity in all our old and new practices. This information will then be reviewed at the initial meeting for reflection and goal-setting to grow and improve. The IPA doesn’t just look at innovation.

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How Schools Can Implement Mindful Media

TeachThought

Information and Communication Overloading (ICO) and “Mindful Media” contributed by Dr. Domenico Meschino In today’s digital age, children are immersed in many online activities that shape their daily lives. What is ICO and how does it relate to media consumption? What is Mindful Media?