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    Wrapping Up a Fruitful Year with Pear Deck!

    It’s hard to believe that we’re quickly approaching the end of another school year. Hopefully it’s been a truly "fruitful" year full of… Read More

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    Interactive Video Comprehension

    Using video in our classrooms is no new concept. In fact, video (or film) has been used for decades as… Read More

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    Digital Learning Day 2023

    As we celebrate Digital Learning Day this year, we love seeing and hearing about the wonderful things going on in… Read More

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    Building Models with Gallery Walks

    The important practice of creating models brings life to content and concepts that are part of the Iowa Core Science Standards. When students… Read More

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    Exit Tickets Revisited

    Exit tickets have been used by many for quick formative assessment at the end of class. They are a final question that covers… Read More

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    Feedback for Learning

    Feedback is a crucial component of the learning process. It helps students understand what they know and what they need to improve. However,… Read More

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    Try It, Talk It, Color It, Check It

    “Try It, Talk It, Color It, Check It” is a powerful strategy that ties in a variety of instructional strategies. It provides the… Read More

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    Adding Audio to Pear Decks to Support Students

    Want to continue to make Pear Deck even more engaging and empowering? Using the “Add Audio” feature within Pear Deck is an amazing… Read More

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    The Importance of Student Discourse in the Classroom

    Student discourse, or the act of students engaging in discussions and conversations with their peers and teachers, is a crucial aspect of the… Read More

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    Firm Goals, Flexible Means (Winter 2023)

    Set your students up for success! We know our students (regardless of age) are individuals with different learning needs and preferences. As they work towards… Read More