…reserved. www.nationalartsstandards.org. The following resources support the process of responding to art. Since this step can take many forms, we’ve provided you with a variety of resources. Each resource list…
Wrap Authentic Project-Based Learning in Inquiry
…share the plan with members of the community. Authentic Task(s) and Tools: Students solve problems in the same way a professional might, and they use the same, or very similar,…
#320 – Understanding the Younger Generations, with Mark Perna
…a Life Full of Possibility? A Conversation with AVID CEO Thuan Nguyen (podcast episode) Spark Curiosity and Ask Questions for Inquiry Learning: Step 1 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry…
Deliver Your Self-Paced Virtual Lesson
…(free for teachers/students) Screencast-O-Matic Screencastify Note: Loom and Screencastify work better when using Chromebooks. Screencast-O-Matic allows you to record a portion of the screen instead of a whole window. Read…
#318 – Roadtrip Nation, with Mike Marriner
…do it too.” Resources: Free resources are accessible at roadtripnation.com. On the site, you’ll find the open access Roadtrip Nation experience, which includes a five-lesson curriculum where students can build…
Reduce Your Workload by Effectively Managing Class Time
…in a small group each day. This valuable time together lets you get a pulse on their progress, provide personalized feedback, and differentiate more easily due to the smaller group…
Reduce Your Workload Through a School-Wide Plan
…self-care. This should not simply be lip service. It should be reflected in practices that honor staff time and well-being. Email can be easily overused and abused, but it’s also…
Accelerate Learning by Designing for Personalization
…from being allowed to demonstrate their learning in multiple ways. A traditional multiple-choice or essay test is not inherently differentiated and does not work for many students. Instead, by allowing…
SchoolAI as an Entry Point to AI in Schools
…with built-in monitoring and controls for educators. From there, you will need to set up your free account. You can log in with your Google or Microsoft account, or set…
Ed Tip: Screen Recording
…and many offer at least some of their features for free. Some, like Loom, offer full versions free to educators and students. Here are three popular tools to get you…
#195 – ANSWERS Inquiry Process, Step 3: Search and Seek Credible Information
…questions. Read a transcript of this episode. Paul Beckermann PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist Podcast Host Five Strategies Conduct experiments. Microsoft Excel Google Sheets Arduino Science Journal PhET (Tips) Explore primary…
#266 – Game-Based Learning and Assessment, with Rebecca Kantar
…Rebecca acknowledges that traditional assessments have their advantages, including “security and robustness against cheating and coaching” as well as “the efficiency both of test creation and of scoring at scale.”…
Accelerate Learning by Making Connections: Build Trust Through Relationships, Community, and Connection
…done through a video platform (like Flip); on paper; or through a digital learning management system (LMS), email, or a Google or Microsoft Form. No matter how you do this,…
Ed Tip: Digital Gratitude Activities
…Jar (Google Forms or Microsoft Forms) Gratitude Word Clouds (WordArt.com, ABCya, or Mentimeter) Gratitude Slideshows (Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint) Gratitude Journals (Google Docs or Microsoft Word) Classmate Showcase (Book…
#237 – Digital Gratitude Activities for Thanksgiving Week
…into your classroom: Virtual Gratitude Jar (Google Forms or Microsoft Forms) Gratitude Word Clouds (WordArt.com, ABCya, or Mentimeter) Gratitude Slideshows (Google Slides or Microsoft PowerPoint) Gratitude Journals (Google Docs or…