…to the AVID Certified Educator program. Gina Gamnis Executive Director for AVID in the Upper Midwest Area Paul Beckermann PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist Rena Clark STEM Facilitator and Digital Learning…
#75 โ Supporting Teachers as They Prepare for the Second Half of the School Year
Many teachers have recently returned from a winter break that provided a much-appreciated reprieve from the daily stresses of teaching. As we begin the second half of the school year,…
Digital Templates
…useful to educators as we manage and share our many digital resources and materials. Organize Your Materials: eFiles Organize Your Materials: eBinders Share Your Learning: ePortfolios Digital Focused Note-Taking Two-…
Hear It, Say It, Play It: The Power of Audio in Student Creation
Audio is all around us. Every day, people stream music, listen to audiobooks, download podcasts, and tune into radio shows. According to PodcastHosting.org, there are currently over 1.5 million podcasts…
What Is FAFSA, and Why Do I Need to Complete It?
…stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must complete this application form to initiate the federal financial aid eligibility process. It can be completed online (which is recommended)…
Meet Heather โ An Inventor!
…Redo means do it again. React means to act again. ________________ means to _____________________________________________. ________________ means to _____________________________________________. Download PDF Worksheet Do you remember your Cardboard Box activity? What idea…
Explore Computer Science
…or asynchronous event Day of Code Tips – 1 hr Resource guide with promotional materials, planning templates, best-practice tips, and pedagogical support materials to prepare your whole school or district…
Engineer a Stringed Instrument
…sessions Materials: Assorted household supplies (materials can vary) Engineering Journal Engineers solve problems by designing objects and processes. What kinds of things do you think engineers have designed that help…
Use the Best of Both Worlds: The Hybrid Model of Blended Learning
…every other day. This method allows you to cut your class size in half, with the A group meeting on half the days and the B group on the other…
#306 โ Universal Design for Learning, with Dr. Sam Johnston
…the UDL Framework: providing multiple means of representation, multiple means of action and expression, and multiple means of engagement. Multiple Means of Representation: This principle is all about making sure…
Weave the Information Together: Step 4 of the Searching for ANSWERS Inquiry Process
…Google Drive to organize digital resources. See the Organize Your Materials: eFiles poster for suggestions. Set up an organizational system for notebooks and/or eBinders. See the Organize Your Materials: eBinders…
Pop the Filter Bubble
…this information and in creating ways to search and access it. Companies like Google offer these valuable services, but they are also looking to make a profit. They have expenses…
Accelerate Learning by Designing for Personalization
…Start with a clear goal. Encourage flexible means to achieve the goal. Ensure all learners can access the materials and environment. Make learning personally relevant. Promote expert learning. These suggestions…
Social Studies Dimension 1: Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries
…and ready-to-use resources: Introduction: Engage Students by Cultivating Their Curiosity Ask: Spark Curiosity and Ask Questions for Inquiry Learning Note: Note the Possibilities for Inquiry Learning Search and Seek: Search…
Engineer a Space Capsule
…broken into multiple sessions Materials: Assorted household supplies (materials can vary) Engineering Journal Engineers solve problems by designing objects and processes. What kinds of things do you think engineers have…