A useful guide of using a word cloud in the classroom. It can be used for lesson summaries, quizzes, icebreakers and feedback. Word clouds will make your classes engaging and interactive.
Gaining Student Buy-in: How to Engage Students Using an LMSwhipplehill
Are you looking for ways to better engage your students via an LMS? Hear how Keegan Soncha and Ray Cirmo, Cheshire Academy, have built class pages and shared learning resources to improve student communication, organization and engagement.
This document provides information about clickers, also known as student response devices, which allow professors to poll students and gauge understanding during lectures. It discusses how clickers can be used to take attendance, conduct reading quizzes, check comprehension, and keep students engaged. The document also shares statistics about college students' sleep habits and asks multiple choice questions about the respondent's teaching context and interests.
Choose your own adventure - Using live feedback to place learning back into t...Danny Liu
The document discusses using live student feedback systems like Socrative to engage students in large biology lectures. It describes how student response systems can be used to periodically poll students and gauge understanding, facilitating discussion. Examples are given of how instructors can use the technology to check comprehension, apply concepts, and obtain feedback. Research finds these systems help learning and 96% of students say they improve engagement and reflection. The presentation encourages adopting such systems to make large classes more interactive.
This document provides information about an English 10 Honors class and the teacher, Ted Leach. It outlines the course expectations, grading plan, homework requirements, and contact information for the teacher. Students will be graded based on tests, classwork, homework, and a portfolio. Independent reading is a standing homework assignment where students must read books of their own interest for at least 30 minutes, 2 or more times per week. Students will be assessed on their independent reading through check-ins, discussions, and an end of quarter portfolio.
The document discusses the benefits of a "Digital Classroom" for writing instruction. It allows students to publish writing, comment on each other's work, and engage in a community of writers online. The technology draws students in and gives them an authentic audience and purpose. Through giving and receiving regular feedback, students learn from each other in a supportive environment. The goal is for the learning community to prepare students for civil discourse in the digital world.
The document discusses using clickers and online essay assignments to engage students and reinforce content in an African American history course. It describes using clickers to pose questions during lectures to actively involve students. Online essays were intended to force deeper engagement with course readings. Student surveys found clickers helped remember content and were important to learning. While online essays also helped remember content, students disliked not coming to class for the online sessions. The professor plans to reduce online essays and offer extra credit to address student feedback.
ClassDojo is a tool that helps teachers develop positive character traits in students. It allows teachers to give students feedback points for behaviors like being helpful, participating, and completing homework. Students can earn or lose points depending on their actions. Teachers can also communicate with parents through the app to share students' progress. The document provides instructions on setting up ClassDojo accounts, determining which behaviors to focus on, and involving students and parents.
Gaining Student Buy-in: How to Engage Students Using an LMSwhipplehill
Are you looking for ways to better engage your students via an LMS? Hear how Keegan Soncha and Ray Cirmo, Cheshire Academy, have built class pages and shared learning resources to improve student communication, organization and engagement.
This document provides information about clickers, also known as student response devices, which allow professors to poll students and gauge understanding during lectures. It discusses how clickers can be used to take attendance, conduct reading quizzes, check comprehension, and keep students engaged. The document also shares statistics about college students' sleep habits and asks multiple choice questions about the respondent's teaching context and interests.
Choose your own adventure - Using live feedback to place learning back into t...Danny Liu
The document discusses using live student feedback systems like Socrative to engage students in large biology lectures. It describes how student response systems can be used to periodically poll students and gauge understanding, facilitating discussion. Examples are given of how instructors can use the technology to check comprehension, apply concepts, and obtain feedback. Research finds these systems help learning and 96% of students say they improve engagement and reflection. The presentation encourages adopting such systems to make large classes more interactive.
This document provides information about an English 10 Honors class and the teacher, Ted Leach. It outlines the course expectations, grading plan, homework requirements, and contact information for the teacher. Students will be graded based on tests, classwork, homework, and a portfolio. Independent reading is a standing homework assignment where students must read books of their own interest for at least 30 minutes, 2 or more times per week. Students will be assessed on their independent reading through check-ins, discussions, and an end of quarter portfolio.
The document discusses the benefits of a "Digital Classroom" for writing instruction. It allows students to publish writing, comment on each other's work, and engage in a community of writers online. The technology draws students in and gives them an authentic audience and purpose. Through giving and receiving regular feedback, students learn from each other in a supportive environment. The goal is for the learning community to prepare students for civil discourse in the digital world.
The document discusses using clickers and online essay assignments to engage students and reinforce content in an African American history course. It describes using clickers to pose questions during lectures to actively involve students. Online essays were intended to force deeper engagement with course readings. Student surveys found clickers helped remember content and were important to learning. While online essays also helped remember content, students disliked not coming to class for the online sessions. The professor plans to reduce online essays and offer extra credit to address student feedback.
ClassDojo is a tool that helps teachers develop positive character traits in students. It allows teachers to give students feedback points for behaviors like being helpful, participating, and completing homework. Students can earn or lose points depending on their actions. Teachers can also communicate with parents through the app to share students' progress. The document provides instructions on setting up ClassDojo accounts, determining which behaviors to focus on, and involving students and parents.
The document outlines an Assure Model lesson plan to teach 6th grade students about Christopher Columbus' life. It describes analyzing the class of 16 students, 3 with ADHD from diverse racial backgrounds. The objectives are for students to accurately describe Columbus' life chronologically using various technologies. A variety of learning methods will be used, including technology, to engage different learning styles. Students will be required to participate in fun activities and have choices to feel involved. Their work will be continuously evaluated and students can revise to improve. On Thursday, students will be assessed on their knowledge and Twitter assignment, complete a WebQuest, and continue working on their robot.
This Transforming Assessment Webinar session explored a 'Keep It Simple Sankey' approach to moving teaching online in a time of crisis. This included ideas for how to load it, teach it and assess it whilst keeping in mind the limitations faced by those rapidly moving online but also aiming to maximise student engagement in learning. See also http://taw.fi/26M2020
Crafting Freshman Engagement: A Study of Library Orientations in the Fledgl...Amanda Roth
This document summarizes a study conducted at UC San Diego on library orientations for first-year experience courses. It describes the background and goals of the FYE program and library orientation. The orientation included a lecture, scavenger hunt, and public service announcements. Evaluation found that students' knowledge and comfort using the library significantly increased from pre- to post-evaluation. Best practices for the program included cross-departmental collaboration, selecting flexible technology, and managing expectations. Future plans include refining the program and increasing library input in student evaluations.
This document summarizes a study conducted at UC San Diego on library orientations for first-year experience courses. The study aimed to introduce freshman students to library spaces and services. It included a lecture, scavenger hunt, and public service announcements. Evaluation found that students' knowledge and comfort using the library significantly increased from before to after the orientation. Best practices identified were creating an interdisciplinary team, effective communication, selecting flexible technology, managing expectations, and considering accessibility. Future plans include refining the technology, data analysis, and input in course evaluations.
Roll Out Your Welcome Matt - Hold a Course Open HouseHeather Zink
This document provides guidance for holding an online course open house using the Wimba Live Classroom tool. It recommends inviting all students in a course section to a single open house session to introduce them to the course layout, contact information, communication methods, and expectations. The document outlines an agenda and tips for welcoming students and facilitating interaction. It suggests including icebreakers, demonstrating the syllabus and resources, and reviewing the first module to address student questions. The goal is to help students develop a plan for success in the course.
This document provides instruction on note-taking for students at the Idaho Digital Virtual Academy (IDVA). It outlines the five steps of focused note-taking as introducing the notes, thinking about the notes, thinking beyond the notes, thinking about the notes as a whole, and using the notes. Students are encouraged to experiment with different note-taking methods like outlining, Cornell notes, mind-mapping, and sketch-noting. Notes will be submitted twice per semester for feedback, and graded based on inclusion of key details, summaries, and questions. Regular review of notes within 18 minutes is emphasized to maximize information retention.
Lecture Capture at University of Leicester: Pilot, Evaluation, Next Stepstbirdcymru
A look at the pilot project of Lecture Capture at University of Leicester in 2013/14, including evaluation.... and a look at the university's next steps in lecture capture for 2014/15.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about online courses. It addresses questions about the structure of online classes, time commitment expectations, communication tools, computer and internet requirements, academic honesty, and etiquette. Key points include: online classes are not self-paced and have deadlines; the time commitment is similar to face-to-face classes; communication occurs through online tools like email and discussion boards; students do not need their own computer but do need internet access; and academic honesty and etiquette are still required.
NILE Manchester- Flipping the language classroomJo Gakonga
This document discusses the flipped classroom model of instruction. In a traditional classroom, students receive instruction at school through lectures and do homework practice at home. In a flipped classroom, students watch video lectures at home for homework, then practice and apply the lessons in class with teacher guidance. The flipped model promotes learner autonomy and allows class time to be used for active learning activities instead of passive lecture. The document provides examples of online platforms and resources that can be used to deliver video lessons and complete work. It poses questions to encourage readers to consider how flipped learning could work in their own teaching contexts.
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This document discusses embedding a librarian into online courses to help students succeed. It notes that online education is growing to accommodate various student needs. An embedded librarian can help address challenges students face like computer skills, time management, and accessing research materials. Benefits include reaching students at their point of need, improving communication, and providing insight to instructors. The document provides examples of partnership between a librarian and instructor, and assessments that showed student confidence and grades improved with librarian support embedded in the course. It encourages instructors to contact a librarian to establish shared goals and outcomes for an embedded partnership.
ClassDojo is a free online behavior management system that encourages positive behavior through a points system. Teachers can award digital points or remove them to shape student behavior. This builds a positive classroom culture and improves communication between school and home by involving parents. Students enjoy receiving positive feedback through points, which motivates them to develop skills. Research shows ClassDojo is effective because it is quick and easy for teachers to use, promotes positive attitudes, and helps students feel proud of their accomplishments.
This document provides a list of online tools and applications for teachers and students, including websites for creating quizzes, managing grades, getting writing help, exploring careers, playing educational games, staying organized, and using social media for classwork. Several tools are free to use, like Engrade for gradebooks, Quizinator for creating quizzes, PaperRater for proofreading papers, and Twiducate for connecting teachers and students on social media. The document provides brief descriptions and URLs for each tool.
Doug Ammons discusses the benefits of using open educational resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks. OER could save students significant money on textbook costs while providing flexibility for instructors to customize course materials. While there are some challenges to adopting OER like faculty time investment and student unfamiliarity, OER aligns with students' preference for online content and addresses the high costs of textbooks that burden many students.
The document discusses how online education is growing and becoming more popular and accessible for students with busy schedules. It provides quotes from students talking about the benefits of taking online classes, such as the flexibility to study at home and balance school with work and family responsibilities. The text also outlines goals and strategies to improve online courses and student success at online learning.
Tips for improving online classes are provided. Teachers should be tech-savvy, practice skills, and seek continuous improvement. Requirements for effective online classes include strong internet, screen sharing software, input devices, laptops/desktops for teachers. Teachers should teach from a calm space, use presentation tools like whiteboards, maintain engagement through icebreakers, discussions, projects, and assessments. Students should find a quiet study space, be prepared, take breaks, ask questions, and collaborate with peers. Regular communication between teachers, students and parents is also important.
The document compares online education and traditional education, listing advantages and disadvantages of each. It notes that online education can reach more people globally and allow students to learn at their own pace, but may lack feedback, have excessive screen time, and risk irresponsibility. Traditional education allows direct contact, empathy, counseling, and socialization, but teachers may not always be well-prepared and expenses are incurred. Both methods are discussed, with traditional education argued to be better for allowing the same daily time with teachers and a less desperate pace determined by schools rather than students.
This document outlines and discusses the online communication app Class Dojo. It describes Class Dojo as an app that allows teachers, students, and parents to share photos, videos, and messages about classroom activities and stories. The document notes several advantages of Class Dojo, including its ability to provide feedback, let students track points, and allow parent participation. It also lists some disadvantages, such as requiring online access and limited customization options. The conclusion states that Class Dojo can be used efficiently as an interactive and free tool to engage students and communicate with parents.
The document discusses the growth of online education and its benefits for students. It notes that online classes allow non-traditional students, like working parents and those with busy schedules, to more conveniently pursue their education. The document also outlines various initiatives to improve online courses, student support services, and success.
The document outlines the structure and content for an English lesson, including an agenda, objectives, introduction of the lesson topic, discussion of key concepts and examples, student activities, additional resources, and a summary. It provides templates for the teacher to fill in details about the specific class and lesson being taught.
More effective use of teaching time and spaceSimon Lancaster
This document summarizes a presentation on flipping lectures to promote active learning. It discusses using screencasts and student-created "vignettes" to move content delivery outside of class. Class time is then used for interactive learning activities like peer instruction. Evaluation findings suggest students found the flipped approach more engaging and that it improved their understanding and preparation. The presentation argues for reducing content and prioritizing interaction, as well as empowering students to generate questions and content.
The document outlines an Assure Model lesson plan to teach 6th grade students about Christopher Columbus' life. It describes analyzing the class of 16 students, 3 with ADHD from diverse racial backgrounds. The objectives are for students to accurately describe Columbus' life chronologically using various technologies. A variety of learning methods will be used, including technology, to engage different learning styles. Students will be required to participate in fun activities and have choices to feel involved. Their work will be continuously evaluated and students can revise to improve. On Thursday, students will be assessed on their knowledge and Twitter assignment, complete a WebQuest, and continue working on their robot.
This Transforming Assessment Webinar session explored a 'Keep It Simple Sankey' approach to moving teaching online in a time of crisis. This included ideas for how to load it, teach it and assess it whilst keeping in mind the limitations faced by those rapidly moving online but also aiming to maximise student engagement in learning. See also http://taw.fi/26M2020
Crafting Freshman Engagement: A Study of Library Orientations in the Fledgl...Amanda Roth
This document summarizes a study conducted at UC San Diego on library orientations for first-year experience courses. It describes the background and goals of the FYE program and library orientation. The orientation included a lecture, scavenger hunt, and public service announcements. Evaluation found that students' knowledge and comfort using the library significantly increased from pre- to post-evaluation. Best practices for the program included cross-departmental collaboration, selecting flexible technology, and managing expectations. Future plans include refining the program and increasing library input in student evaluations.
This document summarizes a study conducted at UC San Diego on library orientations for first-year experience courses. The study aimed to introduce freshman students to library spaces and services. It included a lecture, scavenger hunt, and public service announcements. Evaluation found that students' knowledge and comfort using the library significantly increased from before to after the orientation. Best practices identified were creating an interdisciplinary team, effective communication, selecting flexible technology, managing expectations, and considering accessibility. Future plans include refining the technology, data analysis, and input in course evaluations.
Roll Out Your Welcome Matt - Hold a Course Open HouseHeather Zink
This document provides guidance for holding an online course open house using the Wimba Live Classroom tool. It recommends inviting all students in a course section to a single open house session to introduce them to the course layout, contact information, communication methods, and expectations. The document outlines an agenda and tips for welcoming students and facilitating interaction. It suggests including icebreakers, demonstrating the syllabus and resources, and reviewing the first module to address student questions. The goal is to help students develop a plan for success in the course.
This document provides instruction on note-taking for students at the Idaho Digital Virtual Academy (IDVA). It outlines the five steps of focused note-taking as introducing the notes, thinking about the notes, thinking beyond the notes, thinking about the notes as a whole, and using the notes. Students are encouraged to experiment with different note-taking methods like outlining, Cornell notes, mind-mapping, and sketch-noting. Notes will be submitted twice per semester for feedback, and graded based on inclusion of key details, summaries, and questions. Regular review of notes within 18 minutes is emphasized to maximize information retention.
Lecture Capture at University of Leicester: Pilot, Evaluation, Next Stepstbirdcymru
A look at the pilot project of Lecture Capture at University of Leicester in 2013/14, including evaluation.... and a look at the university's next steps in lecture capture for 2014/15.
This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about online courses. It addresses questions about the structure of online classes, time commitment expectations, communication tools, computer and internet requirements, academic honesty, and etiquette. Key points include: online classes are not self-paced and have deadlines; the time commitment is similar to face-to-face classes; communication occurs through online tools like email and discussion boards; students do not need their own computer but do need internet access; and academic honesty and etiquette are still required.
NILE Manchester- Flipping the language classroomJo Gakonga
This document discusses the flipped classroom model of instruction. In a traditional classroom, students receive instruction at school through lectures and do homework practice at home. In a flipped classroom, students watch video lectures at home for homework, then practice and apply the lessons in class with teacher guidance. The flipped model promotes learner autonomy and allows class time to be used for active learning activities instead of passive lecture. The document provides examples of online platforms and resources that can be used to deliver video lessons and complete work. It poses questions to encourage readers to consider how flipped learning could work in their own teaching contexts.
Building a Librarian Into Your Online Course (Embedded Online)CSNLibrary
This document discusses embedding a librarian into online courses to help students succeed. It notes that online education is growing to accommodate various student needs. An embedded librarian can help address challenges students face like computer skills, time management, and accessing research materials. Benefits include reaching students at their point of need, improving communication, and providing insight to instructors. The document provides examples of partnership between a librarian and instructor, and assessments that showed student confidence and grades improved with librarian support embedded in the course. It encourages instructors to contact a librarian to establish shared goals and outcomes for an embedded partnership.
ClassDojo is a free online behavior management system that encourages positive behavior through a points system. Teachers can award digital points or remove them to shape student behavior. This builds a positive classroom culture and improves communication between school and home by involving parents. Students enjoy receiving positive feedback through points, which motivates them to develop skills. Research shows ClassDojo is effective because it is quick and easy for teachers to use, promotes positive attitudes, and helps students feel proud of their accomplishments.
This document provides a list of online tools and applications for teachers and students, including websites for creating quizzes, managing grades, getting writing help, exploring careers, playing educational games, staying organized, and using social media for classwork. Several tools are free to use, like Engrade for gradebooks, Quizinator for creating quizzes, PaperRater for proofreading papers, and Twiducate for connecting teachers and students on social media. The document provides brief descriptions and URLs for each tool.
Doug Ammons discusses the benefits of using open educational resources (OER) instead of traditional textbooks. OER could save students significant money on textbook costs while providing flexibility for instructors to customize course materials. While there are some challenges to adopting OER like faculty time investment and student unfamiliarity, OER aligns with students' preference for online content and addresses the high costs of textbooks that burden many students.
The document discusses how online education is growing and becoming more popular and accessible for students with busy schedules. It provides quotes from students talking about the benefits of taking online classes, such as the flexibility to study at home and balance school with work and family responsibilities. The text also outlines goals and strategies to improve online courses and student success at online learning.
Tips for improving online classes are provided. Teachers should be tech-savvy, practice skills, and seek continuous improvement. Requirements for effective online classes include strong internet, screen sharing software, input devices, laptops/desktops for teachers. Teachers should teach from a calm space, use presentation tools like whiteboards, maintain engagement through icebreakers, discussions, projects, and assessments. Students should find a quiet study space, be prepared, take breaks, ask questions, and collaborate with peers. Regular communication between teachers, students and parents is also important.
The document compares online education and traditional education, listing advantages and disadvantages of each. It notes that online education can reach more people globally and allow students to learn at their own pace, but may lack feedback, have excessive screen time, and risk irresponsibility. Traditional education allows direct contact, empathy, counseling, and socialization, but teachers may not always be well-prepared and expenses are incurred. Both methods are discussed, with traditional education argued to be better for allowing the same daily time with teachers and a less desperate pace determined by schools rather than students.
This document outlines and discusses the online communication app Class Dojo. It describes Class Dojo as an app that allows teachers, students, and parents to share photos, videos, and messages about classroom activities and stories. The document notes several advantages of Class Dojo, including its ability to provide feedback, let students track points, and allow parent participation. It also lists some disadvantages, such as requiring online access and limited customization options. The conclusion states that Class Dojo can be used efficiently as an interactive and free tool to engage students and communicate with parents.
The document discusses the growth of online education and its benefits for students. It notes that online classes allow non-traditional students, like working parents and those with busy schedules, to more conveniently pursue their education. The document also outlines various initiatives to improve online courses, student support services, and success.
The document outlines the structure and content for an English lesson, including an agenda, objectives, introduction of the lesson topic, discussion of key concepts and examples, student activities, additional resources, and a summary. It provides templates for the teacher to fill in details about the specific class and lesson being taught.
More effective use of teaching time and spaceSimon Lancaster
This document summarizes a presentation on flipping lectures to promote active learning. It discusses using screencasts and student-created "vignettes" to move content delivery outside of class. Class time is then used for interactive learning activities like peer instruction. Evaluation findings suggest students found the flipped approach more engaging and that it improved their understanding and preparation. The presentation argues for reducing content and prioritizing interaction, as well as empowering students to generate questions and content.
Powerful co teaching in the literacy classroomLisa Shaw
This document provides an overview of co-teaching strategies for literacy instruction. It begins by asking teachers to consider their current understanding of co-teaching models. It then discusses the basics of co-teaching, including defining key terms like collaboration and parity. The document outlines different co-teaching approaches like one teach-one assist. It emphasizes the importance of knowing students and differentiating instruction. Finally, it provides examples of strategies that can be used in a co-taught classroom, such as numbered heads together, annotation, and building background knowledge.
Orange and Black Abstract Visual Arts Class Education Video Presentation.pdfNJMagpaliJr
This document contains a template for a visual arts class agenda created by teacher Paul Smith for Eastside Learning Academy in 2020. The template provides sections for an agenda title, class objectives and rules, a lesson introduction, key concepts and definitions, discussion questions, student activities like worksheets and videos, and a lesson summary. The detailed template is meant to guide teachers in organizing all aspects of their visual arts lessons.
The document discusses strategies for bridging the vocabulary gap for students by introducing, reinforcing, and providing opportunities for independent production of new vocabulary words. It explains that to truly know a word requires knowledge of its spoken and written form, meaning, related words, and appropriate uses. A variety of engaging activities are recommended at each stage, from pre-reading exercises to introduce words to games and tasks to reinforce and produce the vocabulary in context.
Final presentation for module 2 cms distance learning success 20151205Robine Lunkwitz
This document provides advice and tips for being a successful distance learner. It emphasizes that distance learners should bring their life experiences, prior learning, problem solving and communication skills to their studies. It stresses the importance of taking an active interest in what is being learned and being willing to ask questions. Distance learners must understand how they best learn - visually, auditorily, or kinesthetically - and adapt to changes in technology or course requirements. The keys to success are having focus, persistence, time management, initiative, an open mind, confidence, humility, online presence, and respect for the educational process.
The document discusses using word clouds in the classroom. It explains that a word cloud is a visual representation of text where the most frequent words appear largest. It recommends the website Wordle.net for creating word clouds and provides tips on customizing fonts, colors, and layouts. The document then gives many ideas for classroom activities using word clouds, such as writing stories, finding synonyms and antonyms, identifying parts of speech, revising song lyrics, and more.
This document outlines objectives and guidelines for effective questioning in the classroom. It discusses the purposes of questioning, principles of good questioning, Bloom's Taxonomy of cognitive levels, types of questions, and strategies for developing and critiquing questions. The objectives are to understand principles of questioning, Bloom's levels, write questions at each level, justify question categorizations, create a lesson with different question types, and analyze used questions.
Time saving tips for online teaching copy 2Jim Marteney
Time saving tips for teaching online include:
1. Complete key documents like the welcome letter and syllabus before class begins to introduce students to expectations.
2. Automate repetitive elements like modules, discussions, assignments, and announcements to reduce workload.
3. Organize dedicated discussion boards for questions, assignments, and teaching assistants to efficiently address student needs.
4. Use tools like the chat function and targeted announcements to engage students and reduce redundant questions.
This document provides an overview of the Quizlet program, which allows teachers to create interactive flashcards and games to help students learn vocabulary words. Key features highlighted include creating flashcards from premade lists or your own terms, letting students familiarize themselves with words, practicing spelling and listening skills through various games, tracking student progress, and creating printable quizzes and flashcards. The document emphasizes that Quizlet makes vocabulary learning an engaging game for students.
The document summarizes a workshop on effective lesson planning. The workshop objective is to discuss tools, tips, and strategies for planning successful lesson plans. The agenda includes an icebreaker activity, an overview of why lesson planning is important, and steps for preparing a lesson plan. Effective lesson plans address learning objectives, teaching activities, and strategies for checking student understanding.
Asking Questions that Extend ConversationsBrearn Wright
This Power Point outlines how asking questions enhances conversations. It also identifies qualities of questions that extend conversations. This presentation provides knowledge of the types of questions that strengthen conversations. This Power Point provides a definition of an open-ended questions and describes the types of questions that stop conversations.
What the best college teachers do!
(or Advice from an instructor secure with his insecurities!!!)
By. Instr. KG Smith, Dean of Instruction and Online Learning
Co-authored with Dr. Joy Robinson & Dean Arlethia Mayes-Moore
Word Wisdom: Tips for Every Teacher to Improve Vocabulary InstructionKatie Skapyak
Words are the building blocks for learning. Reading, writing, speaking, listening – all require vocabulary skills. Students can’t master math or science concepts without the ability to read and comprehend words – volumes of words. Virtually all subjects taught in schools today (from Pre-K to 12th grade) require specific vocabulary knowledge for achievement of any content. Research supports the need for explicit vocabulary instruction, and it also reveals that too many teachers are leaving this important instruction to random word exposure and daily encounters with assigned reading.
The document discusses research-based vocabulary programs and strategies. It notes that some schools lack focused vocabulary instruction or have ineffective programs. Effective programs like Words Their Way and Marzano see success because of teacher training, collaboration, and inclusion in the curriculum. The document provides recommendations for implementing vocabulary instruction, including using research-based strategies, developing a grade-level plan, benefiting all students including ELLs, encouraging school-wide conversations, and making learning fun. Resources on word walls, technology tools, dictionaries, and games are also included.
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How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
2. WHAT IS A WORD CLOUD?
• It’s a visual representation of
words that were mentioned.
• The larger and bolder the word
in a word cloud, the more times
it was mentioned by the
audience.
3.
4. WORD CLOUD CAN
HELP YOU WITH:
•Lesson summaries
•Icebreakers
•Quizzes
•Class feedback
7. QUIZZES
Short quizzes on the passed topics will make them remember
what they’ve learned weeks ago.
8. CLASS FEEDBACK
Ask questions which will be to the point and will express the
whole feedback students have on the class materials and
teaching methods.
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popularity of that words among your audience
10. WORD CLOUDS CAN BECOME AN INDIVISIBLE
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