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The Zinn Education Project is my compass in a sea of corporate textbooks, packaged common core curriculum and standardized testing. My entire curriculum is based on lessons that can be found on the Zinn Education Project.

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From voter ID laws to voter-roll purges, gerrymandering to poll closures to the deadly in-person voting conditions during a pandemic, the right to vote is under attack and the stakes are high. It is critical that students learn about the fight for voting rights, past and present.

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The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. Learn more about the Universal Design for Learning framework from CAST. The UDL Guidelines can be used by educators, curriculum developers, researchers, parents, and anyone else who wants to implement the UDL framework in a learning environment. These guidelines offer a set of concrete suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities.

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Because the UDL Guidelines are meant to be informed by feedback from the field as well as new research, they have been updated several times in the past. We are in the process of updating the Guidelines once again in our UDL Rising to Equity initiative.

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Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Data Nuggets | Bringing authentic research and data into K-16 classrooms

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This past semester I got to teach a senior project class. Four preservice elementary teachers working on understanding math games, game design and making their own. Grace was fascinated by several games, but especially Quixx, a dice game. All the games were tested with kids, and went through multiple revisions and I'm really proud of their work and the games they made.
GUEST POST by Grace Gay
Rolie Polie Operation-Olie is a quick-playing mathematics game played with dice! It is a spin-off of the family dice game Quixx, in which it is a simple game to play but each decision is crucial. There is no downtime in between your turns, so there is a lot of catch-up as you always have a chance to gain from each and every player's roll.
If you have kids or students who are working with their basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, then this game is a fun way to test their computations! The object of the game is to score the most points by filling in as many boxes in the three columns as possible while avoiding penalty points. Each player takes a score sheet and something to write with. Before playing, there is one basic rule that is similar to Quixx, which is boxes must be filled out from top to bottom in each of the columns. If you choose to skip any boxes, they cannot be filled out afterward.
Take a quick look at this scoresheet. The score sheet has three columns. One "up" column, in which the values that you will fill in the box will be in increasing order; one "down" column, in which the values that you will fill in the box will be in decreasing order; and one "choice" column, in which you are able to choose whether you want an increasing or decreasing column. In the sixth row of the columns, there is a 12 that is filled in. In order to fill in any boxes past the 12, you must fill in the 12. Lastly, in the last row of the columns, there is a lock symbol. In order to lock a row, you must have filled in at least 6 boxes and rolled either the attached 36 or 0. The "Operation column" is a place for you to write the operation that you computed in order to derive the number in the box.
A how-to-play: the first player to roll a 6 takes on the role of the "active player." The active player would then roll all four dice. They now have two play options:

The active player announces the first two dice that were rolled. All players may then (but are not required to) use any operation in order to combine the two dice to find a value that they can fill out in one of their columns.

The active player (but not the others) may then (but it is not required to) take one of the other dice together with one of the first rolled dice and combine them, using any operation in order to fill in a box with the number corresponding to this found value in one of their columns.

Similarly to Quixx, there are penalty boxes, which must be crossed out if, after the two actions, the active player doesn't fill out a box of at least one number. Each penalty box is worth -5 points at the end of the game. The non-active players do not take a penalty if they choose not to cross out a number.
Once all players are ready, the player to the left becomes the new active player and re-rolls all four dice. Then the two actions described above are carried out again, one after the other.
Now, If you wish to cross out the number at the very bottom of a column (up 36, down 0, and choice either 0 or 36), you must have first filled in at least six numbers in that column above, including the 12. If you cross out the number on the bottom, then also cross off the lock symbol directly next to it. This indicates that the column is now locked for all players and numbers of this column cannot be crossed out in the future rounds.
If a column is locked during the first action, it is possible that other players may, at the same time, also cross out the number on the bottom of the column and lock the same column. These players must also have previously filled in at least six numbers in that column. Also, the cross on the lock counts toward the total number of crosses marked in that column when you are scoring.
The game ends immediately as soon as either someone has marked a cross in their fourth penalty box or as soon as someone has locked two columns. Beneath the three columns is a table indicating how many points are awarded for how many crosses within each column (including any locks marked with a cross). Each crossed out penalty is worth five minus points. Enter your points for the three columns and the minus points for any penalties in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the scoresheet. The player with the highest total score is the winner.
I hope you enjoy this fast-paced mathematics game!

Grace selected one of my all time favorites, Fill the Stairs. I have

John's Postscript: This game is pretty complex on first approach. But the strategy is subtle, and repeated playings
have a good variety. So don't give up with this one! I actually like Grace's over the original. More streamlined, and
the extra operations add interest.
In addition to their own games, the teachers selected an already made math game to promote for classroom use.

a post on it here, and Joe Schwartz has

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This past semester I got to teach a senior project class. Four preservice elementary teachers working on understanding math games, game design and making their own. Grace was fascinated by several games, but especially Quixx, a dice game. All the games were tested with kids, and went through multiple revisions and I'm really proud of their work and the games they made.

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CJ Reynolds has been a classroom educator for 15 years, teaching high school Literature and The History of Hip-Hop in West Philadelphia. He is also the author Teach Your Class Off: The Real Rap Guide to Teaching and the creator of the Real Rap with Reynolds YouTube channel. Reynolds’ book and YouTu…

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With joy-filled classrooms in n100 countries, 100,000 Facebook LIkes and 9,000,000 YouTube views, Whole Brain Teaching (WBT) is one of the world's most popular instructional systems. There are several training options available. Scroll down to see the summer virtual trainings, and click here to learn more about setting up your own training.

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Whole Brain Teaching - The fastest growing education reform movement in the world!

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With joy-filled classrooms in n100 countries, 100,000 Facebook LIkes and 9,000,000 YouTube views, Whole Brain Teaching (WBT) is one of the world's most popular instructional systems. There are several training options available. Scroll down to see the summer virtual trainings, and click here to learn more about setting up your own training.

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We express ourselves in different ways. On Flip, you can use our simple and fun built-in camera to record your thoughts, add effects and share within your Flip group as video, audio only or text in your web browser or mobile app.

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Flip is a video discussion and sharing app, free from Microsoft.

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Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion and video sharing app, free from Microsoft, built for classrooms and beyond. Learn more.

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Set the time, select number of characters - and watch the race! A random winner each time! :-)
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Have up to 100 Characters in each Race! You can with a Premium Account :-)Show your own School or Business Logo before and during each race. Save your own lists of names for quick use. Use the same lists in the name pickers section! Loads of other great premium features included!

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Try one of our great Random Name Pickers, and Number Generators!

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Our famous Race Timers! Set the number of characters, set the time, and watch the characters race! It's a random result each time!

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Love and Logic makes the science of raising and teaching kids fun and practical

Imagine a calmer, happier home or classroom that's free from power struggles, yelling and nagging, and filled with joy and mutual respect.

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There are a lot of other amazing articles on this website, but I wanted to highlight Restorative Practices as an Equity Focus

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George Lucas Educational Foundation

Educators across the country are replacing punitive discipline with a restorative approach, resulting in fewer suspensions and expulsions. Learn how educators make these practices successful in their classrooms and schools.

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See what happens when students and faculty participate in regular meetings to build trust and promote deeper learning.

In lieu of a more punitive approach, students use restorative practices to resolve conflicts and reflect on their behaviors.

Students at Pittsfield Middle High School are trained to mediate conflicts between their fellow students-and between students and teachers.

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Educators across the country are replacing punitive discipline with a restorative approach, resulting in fewer suspensions and expulsions. Learn how educators make these practices successful in their classrooms and schools.

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A lot of articles from in EDI 310 were from here

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Flexible seating is a relatively new idea in the world of teaching and learning. In an attempt to make our classrooms seem more like everyday life, teachers are swapping out student desks and chairs for standing desks, ball seating, couches, yoga mats and bean bags.

But what's the philosophy behind this approach? Are there any benefits for students and learning?

Why Flexible Seating?

Flexible seating is more than just throwing a couple of bean bag chairs in your room. You would have an immediate battle on your hands as students all tried to "be the ones" to get to use them each day.

Using flexible seating is actually a step (perhaps the first step) toward student independence in a student-centered classroom. Giving students a choice of where to sit each day will enable students to collaborate, problem-solve, and it sets them on the road to using critical thinking skills.

You may wonder how just changing the seating in your room can lead to all of these wonderful effects.

Imagine yourself working in your local coffee shop. You have your laptop set up and a cup of your favorite drink. You may have chosen to sit at a traditional table and chairs, but you also have the option of sitting in a big, comfy chair. There is a low murmur of sound and the atmosphere is relaxed. Looking around, you notice that everyone is engaged in their work and seems content to be there.

The above scenario is quite different from what we see in a traditional classroom. Students are seated in hard chairs for the entire day, causing lots of shifting and rustling as they attempt to find a comfortable position. It's often difficult to keep them engaged, especially those in the back of the room. And the lighting is usually horrible with bright fluorescent lights overhead.

Which room would you rather work in? You might not be able to change the lighting, the location or proximity to noise or even the lack of windows, but what you can change is the atmosphere inside your room - starting with the seating.

implementing flexible seating

I mentioned earlier that there is a philosophy involved in flexible seating. Empowering students with the option of where to sit each day will require the classroom teacher to give up the power of the seating chart. Swapping desks for tables and comfy chairs doesn't automatically guarantee higher student engagement and accountability. But it is a good first step towards getting students to take ownership of their learning process.

Setting Up

Be willing to give up most of the furniture in the room, including your own desk. Make a spot for yourself with a table or two and some shelves or cubbies.

You'll most likely still need a spot for whole-group instruction.

Provide a variety of seating options

Flexible seating doesn't have to be expensive. Visit garage sales and thrift stores looking for some kid friendly seating options; set up a DonorsChoose campaign for funding; or put the word out in your class newsletter ... very often parents have things they're willing to donate.

Students will need a spot for supplies. You can incorporate bins or crates for easy access since students won't have their own desks.

Putting it into Action

Have all students try out each type of seating. This will help them to understand where they do their best work and learning.

Teachers need to be moving! Circulating around the room helps you know if students are on-task and whether there are issues between students.

Reserve the right to move students (along with their comfy seating) to a new spot in the room if issues arise.

If you can, have more seating options than you have students in your room. This will cut down on just about any disagreements. But if you have some class favorites, then implement a rotating choice order where everyone gets a chance to choose their workplace first. That way students know that every now and then they get first choice!

Flexible seating has so many benefits for your students. Have you tried it yet? Please share in the comments. And we'd love to see pictures!

Click the image below to get your Flexible Seating Expectations Poster.

I've done my research on Amazon to bring you some options. Obviously the choices you make depend on your budget. The following list comprises my favorite options for the classroom. Just click on the images below to explore further.

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Flexible Seating in Elementary Classrooms

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The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide by Julia G. Thompson

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Technology resources for a variety of different categories

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning (ETML) is a blog owned and operated by Med Kharbach. Dr. Kharbach holds a PhD in educational studies from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada. He was also a K-12 teacher with over 12 years of classroom teaching experience.

I launched ETML in 2010 with the purpose of helping my fellow EFL (English as Foreign Language) teachers integrate technology in English language teaching. Fast forward to 2022, ETML became among the top EdTech blogs with over 7000 published blog posts. ETML has been referenced in a wide variety of academic research journals, books, and news outlets including the New York Times, Huffpost.com, Hubspot.com... [continue reading].

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The Reading Strategies Book by Jennifer Serravallo

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Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd Had by Tracy Zager

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