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Teacher Toolkit: A Blog- By Dan Schmidt

In Education we Serve

A blog of ed-tech, pedagogy, and resources to support teachers in their teaching practice. Think of it as a toolkit for novice to veteran educators to incorporate these skills and ideas into their teaching to promote quality, impactful learning for all learners. Based on nearly 15 years of teaching in a classroom and countless hours in teaching training, ISTE, and master’s school work revolving around education, I hope these suggestions serve your teaching practice.

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Resources: Teaching English, ESL and ELL’s - Listening and Reading Instruction

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Are you an English teacher struggling to find resources to teach reading or listening fluency? Are you a teenager or an adult who needs leveled English listening or reading content? Here are a variety of online resources that you may find useful in developing your English fluency.

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Ed-Tech: Engagement Tools

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Are your learners uninspired? Un-engaged? Here are recommended Ed-Tech Tools to enhance engagement and promote impactul learning.

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Ed-Tech: Generative AI Tools

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Bring 21st century technology into your teaching practice with generative AI platforms like Humy.ai (historical figure chat), Curipod (interactive lesson generation), MagicSchool.ai (teacher toolbox for content creation), and Diffit.ai (differentiation and translation).

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Professional Development Resources: Affordable Online Universities

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Considering an online teaching program to earn your certification or degree? This review breaks down what you need to know, from understanding asynchronous, synchronous, and hybrid learning models to navigating crucial practicum requirements and state teaching licenses. I review popular programs like TeacherReady (University of West Florida), American College of Education, Moreland University's TEACH-NOW, and the University of Sunderland's PGCE iQTS, including estimated costs to help you find the best fit for your teaching career.

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Ed-Tech: Gamified Assessment

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Four gamified assessment tools (Blooket, Gimkit, Boom Cards, Nearpod's Time-to-Climb) for educators, and descriptions of their features like quiz styles, real-time data, and interactive elements.

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Resources: Non-Profit Organizations for Educators and Learners

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Discover leading non-profit organizations like ISTE, Khan Academy, and Edutopia that provide invaluable resources and professional development for educators and learners