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Teaching and learning in the 21st Century - meeting the pedagogical challenges of digital learning and innovation for the iGeneration
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The Inquiry Process Explained Visually for Teachers

The Inquiry Process Explained Visually for Teachers | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Why Student-Centered Learning Can Change the World

Why Student-Centered Learning Can Change the World | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
“So,” Juárez Correa said, “what do you want to learn?” Correa asked his students this question in an attempt to bring student-centered learning to a
Ann Francis's curator insight, October 19, 2013 9:08 PM

Is this your classroom?

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7 Ways to Use Videos with Your Students in Class

7 Ways to Use Videos with Your Students in Class | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Webcasts For Educators - well organized and searchable webcasts - Ontario

Webcasts For Educators - well organized and searchable webcasts - Ontario | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Student Achievement Division
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The 21st Century Principal: 5 Obsolete Practices and Ways of Doing School We Need to Abandon

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Quick Teaching Tip - "The Pause Technique" between key messages...

Maryalice Leister's curator insight, September 9, 2013 10:50 AM

Do you use the "pause" or just push forward through material to the end? Think about it and read on.

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The Critical Thinking Consortium - Tips for Teachers

The Critical Thinking Consortium - Tips for Teachers | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Inspirational Teaching Videos: Covering Common Core, Math, Science, English And More - Great for all teachers, new and experienced!

Inspirational Teaching Videos: Covering Common Core, Math, Science, English And More - Great for all teachers, new and experienced! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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SmarterCookie - video based feedback for classroom instruction

SmarterCookie - video based feedback for classroom instruction | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Video coaching platform for educators.
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Question to teachers: Are your questions Googleable or Non-Googleable?

Question to teachers:  Are your questions Googleable or Non-Googleable? | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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The Best 1:1 Device is a Good Teacher - Still true today!

The Best 1:1 Device is a Good Teacher - Still true today! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Over the course of two years, I, along with the Burlington Public Schools tech team, had the opportunity to meet and connect with over one hundred schools. These discussions would usually involve wha
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Tools for Teaching: How to Transform Direct Instruction

Tools for Teaching: How to Transform Direct Instruction | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Summer is the time to look over those unit plans. As you reflect and rethink lessons, here's something to consider: How can you turn direct instruction into experiences where students instead dis
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Teaching and Learning with the iPad – a 3 Year Review (Part 3)

Teaching and Learning with the iPad – a 3 Year Review (Part 3) | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Part 3 - Insights and Lessons Learned from the Student’s Perspective This is the third part in the series we've run this week from Franklin Academy Principal
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Guided Writing - ReadWriteThink

Guided Writing - ReadWriteThink | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
This strategy guide explains how to use small-group, guided writing instruction to teach students effective strategies and improve their ability to produce text independently.
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Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration & Reading

Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration & Reading | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Learn about WICR, or Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration & Reading. This is the basis of AVID, but can be used in every classroom, as these are skills students need to learn for academic success.
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12 Buzzing EdTech Concepts Teachers Should Know about

12 Buzzing EdTech Concepts Teachers Should Know about | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Vine and Instagram Video in the Classroom

Vine and Instagram Video in the Classroom | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Can seconds-long Vine and Instagram videos be used as teaching tools? According to a number of educators online, the answer is a resounding yes!
Kate Carbaugh's curator insight, February 11, 2016 2:11 PM

Short videos like on Vine would be great introductions to storytelling through video. They could also be used for message analysis.

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6 Teaching Techniques You Should Know!

6 Teaching Techniques You Should Know! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
If you think you know everything about different teaching techniques then think again! This blog will outline 6 teaching techniques you should know!
Nick Westerberg's curator insight, March 4, 2014 1:29 PM

Much like the first article, it too gives smart techniques when it comes to teaching.  It explains ways that may keep or attract someone's attention.  They are ideas that you should would be useful or even beneficial to one when in the classroom.

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Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning

Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
PBS Learning Media Home Page
Rosemary Tyrrell, Ed.D.'s curator insight, September 5, 2013 1:12 PM

Created for a K-12 audience, these resources include some useful information for higher ed as well. 

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Resources and Downloads for Differentiated Instruction

Resources and Downloads for Differentiated Instruction | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Daily collaborative planning time at Mesquite Elementary enables teachers to plan differentiated instruction to address the progress of each student. Credit: Zachary Fink


Tips for downloading:
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Ten Tips for Engaging Underperforming Students

Ten Tips for Engaging Underperforming Students | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Teachers keep students on their toes by moving them to different parts of the room during lessons (left). Graphic organizers (right) are another technique used at Cochrane to help students learn
Brenda Courey's curator insight, August 31, 2013 10:59 AM

Great tips!  Sometimes we forget that these students need engagement with higher order thinking, and we sometimes don't give them credit for having the ability to achieve at that level!

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Ontario Education Resources - Great list of free Resources to improve teaching practice - Thanks to Helene Coulombe for compiling

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The Think-Aloud Strategy: An Oldie But Goodie

The Think-Aloud Strategy: An Oldie But Goodie | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Sometimes you need to be really far away to get perspective and be reminded of what you already know. As I write this, the eight thousand miles between myself and the schools I work in are illumin
Taryn Coxall's curator insight, August 5, 2013 9:51 PM

Teachers share insight into the "think aloud stratergy" in their classrooms, which have helped many students and teachers imporve their writing and results within the classroom.

as a teacher i would consider adopting the "think aloud" principle in my lessons as it provides a safer and moer encouraging space for students to expres their thoughts and share ideas

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4 Ways To Start Using Active Learning In The Classroom - Edudemic

4 Ways To Start Using Active Learning In The Classroom - Edudemic | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Active learning is basically an instructional method that aims to engage students in the learning process; it is learning by doing.
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Faculty members deliver practical approach for using instructional technology in early childhood - Illinois State University Stories

Faculty members deliver practical approach for using instructional technology in early childhood - Illinois State University Stories | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
In 1996, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) published a position statement that examined the role of technology in the curriculum.
Berenice Cano-Aguilar's curator insight, February 7, 2022 11:58 PM
This article provides insight for teachers before integrating technology into the curriculum by using a four-step conceptual framework.