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A variety of question types for teachers to ask dynamic questions.

A variety of settings to allow teachers to create different learning experiences and collect different data.

Reliable and useful data at our fingertips to make instructional decisions in the moment.

New AI technology available in Quizizz to 

Quizizz Game Changer: A free course to take your Quizizz game to the next level.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhzjb1ncFBk

Michael’s approach to teaching computer science was focused on creating scenarios and situations for students to learn through challenge.

This style of instruction empowered Michael to transform his AP Calc instructional approach.

There is less lecturing, less upfront instruction, and more time for students to learn through collaboration and problem-solving.

This is a well-designed, thoughtfully orchestrated, and carefully designed.

Students progress through the problems with constant teacher check-ins.

Be aware of the sensory inputs in your classroom and how it is triggering students.

Classroom management strategies for allowing students to have fidgets, headphones, and other accessories while maintaining strong management.

He is so much more than a music teacher; the students know that.

Classroom cell phone policies in the school and the classroom. Renee shares her policies and how the school has supported her.

Creating opportunities to learn proper digital citizenship.

Structures for creating analysis conversations in classrooms and encouraging positive dialogue.

Establish success criteria as a proactive strategy for students to feel successful in classroom activities.

As professionals, we can own the mistakes we make in front of students.  They will see us as human and help establish a better rapport.

The expectations we have for students can impact our approach to instruction. More importantly, when we have more confidence in what they can do, we can push them to higher-level thinking skills.

Utilize the professional resources in your district to support your professional growth.

Analyze and reflect on your pacing. We are typically moving faster than students can learn, not creating any real benefit.

Great planning and lessons are the first best step towards effective classroom management.

Strategies for teachers to provide quality feedback that students listen to and utilize.  It takes a time commitment from the teacher.

Check out the book Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson.

Rob speaks to the value of attending conferences, the energizing environment, and the connections you can make. This is where Rob and Ken first met.

Rob is an expert on happiness, and his book is not a quick-fix strategy.  It’s a deduction to happiness through discipline and consistent efforts.  It is difficult but accomplishable.  

Please read Rob’s book; it is such a powerful mindset shift for you to be happy in education.

For information to reach long-term memory, we are either auditory or visually dominant.  It will not stick well if students are not exposed to content in that form.

The brain is more malleable than we ever thought.

Three types of executive functions. Working memory is the ability to hold information. Inhibitory control, self-regulation. Cognitive flexibility is the ability to shift our mindset.

Cognitive development and executive functions account for 50% of academic outcomes for students. This has a larger effect than any other factor for students.

We can utilize specific strategies to improve each of the executive functions. It takes repetitive practice and a scientific approach.

The most underutilized asset in teaching is the student. 

Technology integration is a pursuit of all educators; it’s just a means of what type of technology

His students are engaged in real-world skills to help apply to the outside world.

In this debate, students are learning the necessary skills to speak successfully. They are even engaging with students from other continents in these debates.

His students are working with professionals in the community to enhance their experiences in the classroom.

Their work is helping his students become expert leaders, and he is most proud of these accomplishments.

One of the leading criteria for ed-tech should be ease of use. It should make the life of a teacher easier or more efficient.

The basic functionalities of PearDeck.

PearDeck is a great way to enhance vocabulary review lessons and build in interactivity.

Create an experience where every student can participate!

Check out www.peardeck.com/learn for training and resources

Try it with the free version, then jump in if it fits your classroom.

 PearDeck provides amazing customizable templates where teachers can change everything!

Embed all the great Google tools directly inside PearDeck, so students don’t have to leave the learning experience with multiple tabs.

 Strategies for utilizing PearDeck for small group instruction.

Many question types encourage students to participate in many different capacities.

Self-paced classes on her website to learn these systems and ideas to build math foundations.

Help students understand the foundation of math through numbers. When students understand how math is built off of patterns, it creates further opportunities for growth.

Learning the foundations through an abacus gives students a stronger understanding of higher-level math due to the strong foundation in the number sense.

Building confidence in math profoundly affects students tackling new mathematical challenges.

Take the time to teach your students why patterns exist; then, you can show the shortcuts.

Watch the video on Spotify or YouTube to see Matt and Ken do an abacus on their hands.