• by Bill Soistmann
    Programmer, educator, troublemaker. I love baseball.

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Six Research-Backed Strategies for Remote Teaching – The Science of Learning Blog

As remote learning continues during COVID-19 school closures, educators have shared a plethora of creative and useful ideas for effective distance learning. In addition to these resources, educators might also be interested in what researchers have learned through systematic...
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Creating Online Activities With Fillable PDFs and More

Last week I received lots of questions about making online activities with PDFs. In short, a lot of people seem to be looking for ways to digitize worksheets for students to complete online. There … Source: Creating Online Activities With Fillable PDFs and More
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‘Screens in Schools Action Kit’ to Help Parents Push Back Against Edtech Overuse

Parents and educators worry about how much time students spend facing digital devices. Here is a useful resource to help children live lives that aren’t dominated by screen use. Contact: Seth… Source: ‘Screens in Schools Action Kit’ to Help Parents Push Back Against Edtech...
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Facilitating Metacognition in the Classroom: Teaching to the Needs of Your Students – Improve with Metacognition

In this post Gina Burkart shares several strategies to incorporate both metacognitive instruction and metacognitive student learning. Source: Facilitating Metacognition in the Classroom: Teaching to the Needs of Your Students – Improve with Metacognition
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Test Prep Games to Review – Not So Wimpy Teacher

Test prep games make reviewing for the big test so much more fun! These games are super simple to prep and can be used for any subject. Source: Test Prep Games to Review – Not So Wimpy Teacher
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How to Create Interactive Videos, Three Options

This year I’ve become a big fan of the PowerCert Animated Videos YouTube channel as the videos on it have helped me explain some important concepts in my Intro to Computer Science courses. So… Source: How to Create Interactive Videos, Three Options
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Skip Counting Activities

Add these skip counting games, activities and worksheets to your math resource collection for engaging math practice. Free from The Curriculum Corner. Source: Skip Counting Activities
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5 Hurdles to Technological Innovation in K–12 Education — THE Journal

Source: 5 Hurdles to Technological Innovation in K–12 Education — THE Journal
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What Is An Explanation Station? via @TeacherToolkit #1minCPD

Do you find yourself repeating the same instruction or explanation over and over again? Why not set up your very own explanation station to demonstrate your strategy without having to actually monitor or manage the area! Source: What Is An Explanation Station? via @TeacherToolkit...
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No classrooms, lessons or homework: New Zealand school where children are free to roam | World news | The Guardian

Source: No classrooms, lessons or homework: New Zealand school where children are free to roam | World news | The Guardian
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