Preparing for the Fall Semester: Aligning Instruction to Standards Author: Nicholas J. Hoekstra; info@ciddl.org As June gives way to July, that first day of the fall semester may still seem a ways away. It is never too early to begin planning, though. That is why,…
Preparing Teachers for Standards-Based Lesson Planning Author: Samantha Goldman; info@ciddl.org One fundamental skill all pre-service teachers learn is how to plan. The Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Standards explain that it is important that teachers plan effectively for every student. Specifically, InTASC Standard…
Instructional and Assessment Technology to Prepare for Your Fall Semester Authors: Samantha Goldman; info@ciddl.org As we embark on the mission to prepare teachers for teaching in today’s world of online and hybrid learning, it is our role to not only explain concepts and technologies, but…
Behavior and Burnout? Values-Based Practice Using ACTCompanion Authors: Brian Grace; info@ciddl.org The nationwide teacher shortage continues to compound challenges in the landscape for pre-service and in-service teachers. The constant change can make us think things like “I can’t wait to get to work with limited…
Preparing for the Fall Semester: What Do You Want to Share? Authors: Ling Zhang; Samantha Goldman; Nicholas Hoekstra; info@ciddl.org Summer is the time to recharge, reflect, and reconnect for the next semester. After an exhausting semester, we need time to recharge ourselves cognitively, emotionally, and…
Assistive Technology Solutions to Support Math Author: Kenneth Holman, Michelle S. Patterson; info@ciddl.org In our blog series on Assistive Technology (AT), we’ve defined AT, considered AT selection, identified data collection resources, and recommended solutions to support students with disabilities across reading and writing. In a…
When Virtual Coaching Go Hand in Hand with Professional Development Author: James Rujimora; info@ciddl.org Digital Literacy (DL) is a teacher’s ability to integrate and use technology critically, wisely, and meaningfully within a classroom. The National Education Technology Plan (NETP) 2016 from the Department of Education…
FOCUS To-Do Increases Time Management Skills in Pre-Service Teachers Author: Tahnee Wilder; info@ciddl.org A report by the U.S. Department of Education found that most students enrolled in four-year institutions are enrolled in a first-year course that has time management skills ranking as one of the…
Supporting Online Reading Using Assistive Technology Author: Ashley Grays; info@ciddl.org Assistive Technology for Reading Access to information is a fundamental right; however, individuals with diverse needs may have difficulties accessing online reading materials when not designed properly. Difficulties with reading can stem from needs such…
Affinity Group Reflection: How are we preparing teachers to teach online? Author: Samantha Goldman; info@ciddl.org Since last year, the CIDDL and CEEDAR (Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability, and Reform) centers had hosted a series of Affinity Group meetings where participants from different stakeholder groups…