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Maine Announces Learning Technology Framework

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The true value of laptops and tablets in schools is not learning to use the technology, but rather using the technology to learn. The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI ) have been in place since 2002 and has certainly helped close the Digital Access Divide in Maine.

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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

I learned that it was deeper than simply understanding content: Students had not developed the mindsets or foundational skills necessary to tackle complex problems in STEM. If all students need skills in design thinking, all educators will need the skills to facilitate the appropriate learning experiences.

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Early Learning Educators Lead the Way with Professional Learning Webinars

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Who is participating the most in professional learning webinars? They hosted 260 professional learning webinars in 2016 that were viewed by 165,000 educators – an average of 635 educators per webinar. Thirty eight webinars (15%) were on early learning topics and had 45,000 (27%) of the viewers. Bailey, Ph.D.,

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Using Micro-credentials to Recognize the Skills of New and Experienced Teachers

Digital Promise

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. For almost two decades there has been considerable debate over the importance of fully licensed teachers in ensuring quality teaching and learning (e.g.,

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

Go to coolcatteacher.com/modern right now to sign up for the Modern Classrooms essential course for free where you will learn about the strategies, research, and resources that can drive student-centered, self-directed learning in your classroom.

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How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

eSchool News

This type of professional development goes beyond one-time workshops or surface-level training; it involves ongoing learning opportunities that promote deep reflection, self-awareness, and meaningful change in practice.

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Discovery Inc. and Discovery Education Partner to Present Exclusive Virtual Field Trip Behind the Scenes of the Inauguration

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This exclusive, no cost virtual learning experience provides students behind-the-scenes access to this extraordinary quadrennial event. During I Do Solemnly Swear , elementary and middle school students, their teachers, and families will learn about the many distinctive aspects of the Presidential Inauguration.