April 20, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning
eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or curriculum design elements – that are [...]
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April 19, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
7 Mistakes to Avoid As You Champion Critical Thinking
Creative and critical thinking are rapidly becoming two of the most important skills a student can acquire in the digital [...]
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April 18, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
How to Encourage Cross-Curricular Writing Practice
Every day, elementary and middle school teachers give cross-curricular instruction without even realizing it. Reading is incorporated into almost every [...]
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April 18, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
Tapping into Creativity with Student Choice
In a recent TED Talk, Dr. Michael Nagler advocated for student-centered learning, saying, “If I give students choice in the [...]
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April 18, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
A District’s Guide to Effective Co-Teaching
In a large class led by just one teacher, it can be challenging to support the diverse needs of [...]
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April 14, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
The Benefits of Technology in Early Education
Kindergarten teacher Cathy Solmson says her students love sitting and listening to a story on an iPad more than anything [...]
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April 14, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
Six Steps to Hands-On, Project-Based Learning
In 2015, the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act signaled the end of one-size-fits-all instruction. The new legislation urged districts to [...]
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April 13, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
Why Technology in the Classroom is Key to 21st Century Learning
A recent study shows that the number of preschool classrooms using tablets doubled from 2013 to 2015, and research conducted [...]
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April 13, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
3 Reasons Why Some Teachers Are Not Sold on Technology
While reflecting on my time spent in the classroom, I’m sometimes embarrassed to admit that I rarely used technology in [...]
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April 12, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
3 Professional Development Resources for Administrators
The transition to student-centered learning can be a difficult time for educators. Teachers’ roles are changing, and even experienced educators [...]
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April 8, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
How to Build a Flourishing Blended Learning Culture in Classrooms
The introduction of technology and the transformation to blended learning in classrooms is rapidly growing. However, simply bringing technology into [...]
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April 7, 2022 | eSpark Contributor
5 Instructional Strategies That Encourage Student Accountability
Dear Carrie, [...]
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