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by Amber Gunnels, on Apr 1, 2021 1:28:41 PM

It is finally the fourth quarter at school-- students are ready for summer. Academic motivation for students may be low during this time of year, so here are some tips …

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Topics:Student PortfoliosEnd of School YearStudent TimelinesMotivation

by Brianna Richard, on Mar 17, 2021 5:06:24 PM

Online student portfolios are the new normal when it comes to turning in work. Using Bloomz portfolios is the most efficient way to receive work from students. So many schools …

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Topics:PortfoliosStudent PortfoliosAssessmentsStudent Timelines

by Horacio Ochoa, on Mar 31, 2020 12:38:08 PM

With so many cities in the world in quarantine, many schools have had to find ways to stay in contact with students, continue with their instruction and keep parents informed …

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Topics:Student PortfoliosRemote LearningTips & TricksStudent Timelines

by Jude Miqueli, on Apr 2, 2018 9:41:40 PM

Spring is an exceptionally busy time for teachers because of assessments, progress reports, and conferences. Along with those items I also have an overnight field trip and spring event planning …

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Topics:Guest PostClassroomSpring CleaningStudent PortfoliosTips & TricksDeclutteringStudent Timelines

by Jude Miqueli, on Mar 7, 2018 5:19:13 PM

What sets Bloomz apart from other parent teacher communication apps? It's the fact that it is all encompassing. Bloomz incorporates every aspect of communication a teacher needs to effectively connect …

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Topics:Parental EngagementphotosGuest Postclassroom communityschool communicationStudent PortfoliosTips & TricksStudent TimelinesVideo

by Jude Miqueli, on Feb 27, 2018 5:54:49 PM

A performance-based assessment requires students to carry out a task rather than select an answer from a multiple choice list. These types of assessments can be applied to any subject …

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Topics:assessmentGuest PostStudent PortfoliosPerformance-basedTips & TricksProfessional DevelopmentAssessmentsStudent Timelines

by Jude Miqueli, on Feb 13, 2018 9:45:53 PM

Critical self-reflection is an important component to being a successful teacher. I've been thinking about how the first half of the school year went. Was it fulfilling? Did I anticipate …

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Topics:Guest PostStudent SuccessStudent PortfoliosTips & TricksStudent TimelinesTechnology

by Jude Miqueli, on Jan 9, 2018 1:25:33 PM

Being that it is my 4th year as a classroom teacher, there are plenty of teachable moments to reflect upon. I teach lower elementary at West Seattle Montessori & Academy …

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Topics:coteachingParental EngagementbacktoschoolhourofcodeGuest PostedtechspecialneedseducationStudent PortfolioscomputerscienceweektoptenMontessoriMindfulnessStudent TimelinesTechnology

by Jude Miqueli, on Dec 5, 2017 10:26:08 PM

Every student should have a collection of accomplishments from the school year. Artifacts that are easily shared with parents tell the story of the student's development. Student Timelines are a …

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Topics:Guest PosttimelineStudent PortfoliosTips & TricksStudent Timelines