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Raising the Rigor

Eileen Depka

Developed specifically for grades K-2, this resource presents classroom-ready lessons that support the ISTE Standards for Students (NET standards). Use the lessons, which focus on four essential skills (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity), to take instruction and learning to the next level through the use of technology. Each chapter includes strategies for developing authentic learning experiences and ends with discussion questions for personal reflection. Integrate digital learning and support the ISTE Standards (formerly National Educational Technology Standards for Students or NETS): • Understand that real transformational change results from teaching and learning, not ever-changing digital devices. • Give students opportunities to exercise their voice, choice, and creativity using multimedia and digital tools. • Implement practical novice-, operational-, and wow-level lessons and tips for using digital tools in classroom lessons. • Foster digital citizenship, helping students keep themselves and their data safe online and make ethical decisions on the Internet. • Learn how to get students communicating, collaborating, innovating, and thinking critically in grade K-2 classroom lessons. Contents: Chapter 1: Learning Technology Operations and Concepts Chapter 2: Embracing Creativity Chapter 3: Communicating and Collaborating Chapter 4: Conducting Research and Curating Information Chapter 5: Thinking Critically to Solve Problems Chapter 6: Being Responsible Digital Citizens Chapter 7: Expanding Technology and Coding Concepts Epilogue Appendix References and Resources

Blended Vocabulary for K--12 Classrooms

Kimberly a. Tyson

Benefits Understand the importance of students’ vocabulary development and ways educators at the classroom, school, and district levels can positively impact vocabulary building. Learn how to develop effective literacy leadership teams to foster a culture of vocabulary acquisition before implementing instructional strategies. Explore digital tools and how to use them to support word learning in interactive ways. Discover instructional strategies for teaching vocabulary to elementary students, secondary students, special education students, and English learners. Explore vocabulary word classification systems and methods for selecting vocabulary words to include in direct instruction. Access activities, recommended books, and other resources that support the three tiers of vocabulary instruction. In Blended Vocabulary for K–12 Classrooms: Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools and Direct Instruction , authors Kimberly A. Tyson and Angela B. Peery note the gap in vocabulary knowledge and instruction that pervades K–12 classrooms and illustrate why it is vital for elementary and secondary students to gain effective vocabulary instruction to achieve at high levels. Created for teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, and literacy teams, this resource outlines a research-based model that will help you ensure English learners, general education students, and special education students master tiered vocabulary. With greater understanding of how to teach vocabulary effectively and incorporate digital tools, you can develop a blended approach to word learning that makes a significant impact on achievement. Contents Chapter 1: A Culture of Word Learning Chapter 2: A New Model for Effective Vocabulary Instruction Chapter 3: Methods for Classifying and Selecting Vocabulary Words Chapter 4: Effective Instruction and Assessment Chapter 5: Vocabulary Strategies for Elementary Students Chapter 6: Vocabulary Strategies for Secondary Students Chapter 7: Vocabulary Strategies for Special Populations Appendix A: Digital Tools That Support Vocabulary and Word Learning Appendix B: Suggested Books Containing Tier Two Vocabulary Words for Primary and Intermediate Grades Appendix C: Annotated Bibliography of Vocabulary Books to Integrate Into Word Learning

Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom

Casey Reason

As technology continues to shift the educational landscape, most K–12 teachers’ instructional strategies remain mostly unchanged. Discover how to enhance student learning in online and blended classrooms. This user-friendly resource offers direct guidance on the steps K–12 educators must take to facilitate online learning and maximize student growth using readily available digital tools. Each chapter includes suggestions, tips, and examples tied to pedagogical practices associated with learning online, so you can confidently and fully engage in the best practices with your students. Benefits Use technology tools like online classroom platforms and apps to foster digitally enhanced learning. Understand the benefits of learning online and its advantages over traditional real-world classrooms. Learn how to effectively facilitate digital learning experiences and organize the online learning space in a way that encourages comfort, motivation, and engagement. Study the challenges and opportunities teaching online offers. Gain strategies and examples to help initiate and sustain digital learning while engaging students. Contents Chapter 1: Understanding the Modality and the Moment Chapter 2: Planning Curriculum, Assessment, and Preinstruction Chapter 3: Preparing the Learning Experience Chapter 4: Initiating the Learning Experience Chapter 5: Maintaining the Momentum in the Learning Experience Chapter 6: Teaching Thoughtful Online Collaboration Chapter 7: Managing and Overcoming Toxic Conversations Chapter 8: Concluding the Learning Experience Concluding Thoughts

Motivating & Inspiring Students

Robert J. Marzano

Bringing motivation and inspiration to the classroom is not easy. With this practical resource, you’ll discover a results-driven framework—based on a six-level hierarchy of student needs and goals—that you can use to provide engaging instruction to students. Consider why students’ esteem needs must be met for them to stay effectively engaged in school. Understand the drastic negative effects on students’ mental and physical health when the need to belong is unfulfilled. The authors share comprehensive understandings of the nature of motivation and inspiration and detail specific strategies to connect with your students. Learn what teachers should do so students experience self-actualization in class.  Benefits Learn how creating a positive classroom community will support students’ sense of belonging. Consider scenarios that portray how the book’s suggestions might play out in the classroom. Review mindsets, dispositions, and behaviors that result in negative, unhelpful thinking and in positive, productive thinking. Study step-by-step processes that ensure students’ needs get met in individual classrooms. Use the Awaken the Learner Snapshot Student Survey to assess students’ levels of engagement, attention, motivation, and inspiration in school. Contents 1              Research and Theory 2              Connection to Something Greater Than Self 3              Self-Actualization 4              Esteem Within a Community 5              Belonging 6              Safety 7              Physiology

Pathways to Proficiency

Eric Twadell

Challenge traditional grading practices and adopt a new, more effective grading model for students that will close the gaps in student achievement and content mastery. This book provides the pathway for implementing evidence-based grading practices in schools through a straightforward, five-phase creative model: (1) preparation, (2) incubation, (3) insight, (4) evaluation, and (5) elaboration. Readers will follow a hypothetical curriculum team’s journey through each phase of this process. Benefits Confront ineffective grading practices and then overcome traditional biases to apply better grading practices. Reflect on the effectiveness of revisions and improve newly revised grading methods. Give students meaningful information about their progress toward learning targets and expectations. Identify the concepts and perspectives to which curriculum team members must commit to successfully adopt evidence-based grading practices. Discover the important relationships between learning targets and grading, feedback and instruction, assessment and grading, and gradebooks and learning. Contents About the Author Introduction 1 Preparation 2 Incubation 3 Insight 4 Evaluation 5 Elaboration Epilogue References and Resources Index

Myth of the Muse, The

Douglas Reeves

Creativity is crucial in helping students achieve academic and professional success. The authors argue that creativity is not spontaneous or inborn but a process that can be cultivated by utilizing seven “virtues” that inspire creativity: curiosity, versatility, synthesis, discipline, collaboration, experimentation, and tenacity. Ideal for team study and discussion, the book includes assessment rubrics as well as sample activities and practical guidelines to encourage and facilitate creativity. With The Myth of the Muse , K–12 educators can put creativity at the very center of their curriculum. Benefits Engage in conversations about how and why creativity is an important quality for approaching future global challenges. Consider the crucial elements of creativity. Challenge misperceptions and preconceptions about creativity. Explore the great works of creative individuals throughout history. Examine practices educators and policymakers should avoid and emulate in nurturing creativity. Reflect creatively using prompts at the end of each chapter. Contents Introduction: The Creativity Imperative Creativity Myths Curiosity Versatility Synthesis Discipline Collaboration Experimentation Tenacity Appendix A: Creativity Assessment Appendix B: Guidelines for Leaders

Collaborative Common Assessments

Cassandra Erkens

Reignite the passion and energy assessment practices bring as tools to guide teaching and learning. Strengthen instructional agility in professional learning communities with collaborative common assessments that collect vital information and consider all levels of the organization. Explore the practical steps teacher teams must take to establish clear, comprehensive assessment systems, and discover how to continually improve results.

Best Practices at Tier 1 [Secondary]

Gayle Gregory

Improve core instruction to ensure learning for all. Created specifically for grades 6–12, this book provides proven response to intervention strategies to differentiate instruction, engage students, increase success, and avoid additional interventions. Discover how to identify essential power standards to include in Tier 1 instruction, create a brain-friendly learning environment, shift instructional processes to support collaboration, and more.

New Pillars of Modern Teaching, The

Gayle Allen

Revamp the traditional pillars of pedagogy for the digital world. Using real-world examples and relevant stories, the author shares how educators can empower learners to design their instruction, curate their curriculum, and build feedback loops to assess their development. Acquire a deep understanding of the student’s role in the digital classroom, and recognize the importance of making mistakes to move forward.

Texts, Tasks, and Talk

Brad Cawn

Align teaching with next-generation standards. To fully address the Common Core State Standards, educators must pair standards-aligned instructional goals with high-quality texts or content. The author underscores the crucial role of selecting, preparing, and incorporating texts in curriculum design and the importance of close reading, rigorous task construction, purposeful classroom discussion, and focused collaboration in literacy instruction.