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by Jude Miqueli, on Nov 20, 2017 8:51:17 PM

News travels fast online and students are becoming digital citizens of the world. To avoid problematic situations with lasting consequences students should practice communicating responsibly on the internet. Bloomz facilitates …

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Topics:TipsGuest PostDigital CitizenshipTechnology

by Jude Miqueli, on Nov 2, 2017 9:00:15 AM

Lower elementary is the place many teachers first identify students with special needs. This can be a sensitive subject for families and a challenging responsibility for teachers. Documenting behaviors while …

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Topics:IEPGuest PostBehavior TrackingTips & TricksTechnologyIndividualized Educational Plan

by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 31, 2017 12:54:43 PM

The current generation of students are known as technological learners because they apply computer and technology skills to learning and problem-solving. With Bloomz timelines students can upload data to create …

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Topics:TipsGuest PostPortfoliosTips & TricksStudent TimelinesTechnology

by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 25, 2017 9:29:35 AM

Welcome to Bloomz! Bloomz is a web based, IOS, and Android app for teachers and parents. Bloomz has a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Teacher mentors/ambassadors are …

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Topics:TipsGuest PostParentsTips & TricksTechnology

by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 21, 2017 2:01:26 PM

In order to get the most out of Bloomz as a parent, utilize these three features and experience excellent school communication. You and your family will be easily identifiable by …

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by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 19, 2017 3:50:58 AM

Posts, announcements, alerts, and messages are four distinct avenues of communication on Bloomz. Each method has a specific purpose. In order to be consistent across grade levels follow these best …

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Topics:Guest PostAnnouncementsAlertsPostsMessagesTips & Tricks

by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 9, 2017 8:10:34 PM

At curriculum night parents and guardians meet the classroom teachers to learn about grade level curriculum and expectations for the school year. Before I implemented Bloomz as a means for …

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Topics:Parent-Teacher Conferenceparent communicationCurriculum NightGuest Postnew school yearTips & Tricks

by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 6, 2017 2:03:49 PM

How do you stop working at the end of the day when you know there are more needs to be met? My mentor teacher turned around in his swivel chair, …

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Topics:Quiet HoursTipsGuest PostTips & TricksTechnology

by Jude Miqueli, on Oct 2, 2017 5:35:57 PM

The days of conference sign-up sheets hanging on the classroom door or email chains to schedule your parent group are over. Organizing parent teacher conferences is easily done on Bloomz …

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Topics:Parent-Teacher ConferenceTipsGuest PostTips & Tricks