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Effective Classroom Management Strategies that Actually Work From a 1st Grade Teacher (Part 1)

Meet Susan Stewart – an amazing educator and expert on technology for littles.  She has an extensive background in instructional technology and recently returned to the classroom as a 1st grade teacher… Here at Designed for Learning, we got to chat with Susan about some classroom & behavior management challenges she faced and what strategies […]

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Effective Classroom Management Strategies that Actually Work From a 1st Grade Teacher (Part 1)

Meet Susan Stewart – an amazing educator and expert on technology for littles.  She has an extensive background in instructional technology and recently returned to the classroom as a 1st grade teacher… Here at Designed for Learning, we got to chat with Susan about some classroom & behavior management challenges she faced and what strategies […]

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7 Organizational Strategies to Steal from a Super Organized Teacher

If you dread opening your email and seeing your inbox at 300+ unread emails… If you feel like your Google Drive is a black hole where you can’t find ANYTHING… Or if you feel like you want to get organized so you can save some time, but you don’t want to spend hours to get […]

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7 Organizational Strategies to Steal from a Super Organized Teacher

If you dread opening your email and seeing your inbox at 300+ unread emails… If you feel like your Google Drive is a black hole where you can’t find ANYTHING… Or if you feel like you want to get organized so you can save some time, but you don’t want to spend hours to get […]

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How to Get Started with Project Based Learning

I remember the first time I decided to try a project based learning unit with my sixth-grade science students. I wanted my students to learn about fossil fuels and renewable energy by working in teams to identify a problem and develop a solution. I had a vision for the outcome, but I lacked the structure […]

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How to Get Started with Project Based Learning

I remember the first time I decided to try a project based learning unit with my sixth-grade science students. I wanted my students to learn about fossil fuels and renewable energy by working in teams to identify a problem and develop a solution. I had a vision for the outcome, but I lacked the structure […]

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How to Shift from an Instructional Design to a Learner Centered Design

Giving students greater opportunity for increased voice and choice, demonstrating mastery differently and designing experiences that are more responsive to meeting the needs of all students are necessary in today’s classrooms.  Most schools today still follow an industrial model. They are designed for instruction rather than the learner.  Shifting a system that’s been in place […]

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How to Shift from an Instructional Design to a Learner Centered Design

Giving students greater opportunity for increased voice and choice, demonstrating mastery differently and designing experiences that are more responsive to meeting the needs of all students are necessary in today’s classrooms.  Most schools today still follow an industrial model. They are designed for instruction rather than the learner.  Shifting a system that’s been in place […]

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7 Examples of Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning (PBL) is arguably one of the best available teaching methods to help prepare students for the real world.  Not only do students learn meaningful and relevant content, but they also get to develop workplace readiness skills that will set them up for success in life.  Some of these skills are commonly known […]

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7 Examples of Project Based Learning

Project Based Learning (PBL) is arguably one of the best available teaching methods to help prepare students for the real world.  Not only do students learn meaningful and relevant content, but they also get to develop workplace readiness skills that will set them up for success in life.  Some of these skills are commonly known […]

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25 Free Jamboard Templates for K-12 Teachers

Whenever we do a professional learning training on Jamboard, most people haven’t used this free app yet and their mind is blown by how easy, powerful, and engaging it is. If you’re new to this tool or if you’ve been using it for a while, you’ll love the plug-and-play Jamboard templates we’ve curated for you […]

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25 Free Jamboard Templates for K-12 Teachers

Whenever we do a professional learning training on Jamboard, most people haven’t used this free app yet and their mind is blown by how easy, powerful, and engaging it is. If you’re new to this tool or if you’ve been using it for a while, you’ll love the plug-and-play Jamboard templates we’ve curated for you […]

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11 Choice Board Templates You Can Use Tomorrow in Your Classroom

Choice Boards are an amazing learner-centered practice you can use to engage your students, provide choice, and easily differentiate instruction. Rather than start from scratch, we’ve pulled together our favorite choice board templates created by amazing educators. All you have to do is click the link to access the template, make your own copy, and […]

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11 Choice Board Templates You Can Use Tomorrow in Your Classroom

Choice Boards are an amazing learner-centered practice you can use to engage your students, provide choice, and easily differentiate instruction. Rather than start from scratch, we’ve pulled together our favorite choice board templates created by amazing educators. All you have to do is click the link to access the template, make your own copy, and […]

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How a Technology Integration Specialist Used the Pandemic as a Way to Invite Change

“To imagine what the future holds for our students and identify how we as educators can help them get there. To meaningfully leverage technology tools and innovative designs to help students become computational thinkers, while making this process fun and engaging.” This was the main goal Dominique Dynes had set in preparation for her new […]

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How a Technology Integration Specialist Used the Pandemic as a Way to Invite Change

“To imagine what the future holds for our students and identify how we as educators can help them get there. To meaningfully leverage technology tools and innovative designs to help students become computational thinkers, while making this process fun and engaging.” This was the main goal Dominique Dynes had set in preparation for her new […]

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Learner Centered Math Lesson Breakdown

As a secondary math teacher, understanding the content is the easy part, but how to teach it in a meaningful way is a whole other ball game. Thinking about our learners intentionally before each lesson is the most valuable, yet complex thing we could do. Some of these questions need to be answered a few days […]

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Learner Centered Math Lesson Breakdown

As a secondary math teacher, understanding the content is the easy part, but how to teach it in a meaningful way is a whole other ball game. Thinking about our learners intentionally before each lesson is the most valuable, yet complex thing we could do. Some of these questions need to be answered a few days […]

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5 Actionable Learner Centered Instructional Strategies for Math Teachers

Incorporating learner centered instructional strategies can look different across the disciplines in education. Some work really well in a science or literacy classroom but will tank in a math classroom.  When we design a lesson or unit, we are designing it for our learners and their needs; they should be at the forefront of every […]

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5 Actionable Learner Centered Instructional Strategies for Math Teachers

Incorporating learner centered instructional strategies can look different across the disciplines in education. Some work really well in a science or literacy classroom but will tank in a math classroom.  When we design a lesson or unit, we are designing it for our learners and their needs; they should be at the forefront of every […]

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