Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Micro-credentials offer an important opportunity for educators to strengthen their professional learning. Our educators love it, because these micro-credentials tie the knowledge to the practice, and that’s what has been missing in so much professional development.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 20, 2016

Years ago I heard about a great program from a school district that wanted to work with their teachers on deepening their understanding about using technology for learning. They created 50 spots for teachers that would have to attend 12 sessions, on their own time, to further their learning in this initiative.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

This certification was awarded by Digital Promise , a non-profit established by the US Congress in 2011 to develop research, practice, and technologies to drive education equity, in partnership with the EdTech Equity Project. This is at the core of Learning Without Tears’ commitment to delivering breakthrough learning programs.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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eSchool News

AUGUST 21, 2023

“When we created Sibme, we set out to make sure professional learning opportunities were based on evidence of practice and designed to save valuable time. Sibme was founded in 2013 by David Wakefield, a Houston-area teacher.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

He founded Lexia with the help of technology expert Dr. Littleton Meeks and Dr. Edwin Cole, a noted neurologist, head of the Reading Clinic at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and founder of several schools for students with dyslexia.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 26, 2019

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.”. State and local policies need to spur teacher engagement in the design of a more effective system of professional learning which they need and want.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 31, 2019

This op-ed is part of a series of reflections on the past decade in education technology. The quiz seems deceptively easy: The past decade has seen literally hundreds of technologies and ideas emerge, many aimed at engaging or involving K-12 students and supporting student learning. So have students learned more?

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

There is a great deal of talk these days about micro-credentials and digital badging as a means to acknowledge professional learning of educators. As technology convergence and integration continues to increase generally in our society, it is paramount that teachers possess the skills and behaviors of digital-age professionals.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 28, 2019

Learn about robust, technology-infused learning at the 2013 Iowa 1:1 Institute. Related Posts. Update: North Dakota Innovation Academy. Connected Educator Month launches today. North Dakota Innovation Academy: We launch tomorrow!

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Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Supporting effective technology integration and implementation: 2012 ISTE Leadership Forum #isteLF12. Learn about robust, technology-infused learning at the 2013 Iowa 1:1 Institute. Connected Educator Month launches today. Calling all bloggers! – Leadership Day 2012.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

The world continues to change as a result of technological advances. Make no mistake about it; technology is shaping the world in ways that we could never have imagined. It is important to sift through the fluffy ideas that abound as well as the allure of the tools and begin to integrate technology with purpose when appropriate.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

Over the past decade, most school budgets have remained stagnant, yet spending in educational technology has climbed to record levels, with no sign of slowing in the near future. 3) the right blend of teachers and technology. 3) the right blend of teachers and technology. For our at-risk students, the stakes are even higher.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 15, 2013

The Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership ( TICAL ) and I are pleased to announce the inaugural worldwide and online School Leadership Summit, Thursday, March 28th, 2013 (SchoolLeadershipSummit.com). To be kept informed of the latest conference news and updates, please join the Admin 2.0 February 1st, 2012.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 27, 2019

Day 3 – student agency and deeper learning, with a strong emphasis on project- and inquiry-based learning; school models that foster deeper learning and student engagement; innovation leaders across the state presented what they’re doing in a PBL showcase. Related Posts. Connected Educator Month launches today.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. Connected Learning. Rationale: The opportunities for learning in our world today are immense and we need to take advantage of the opportunities that are presented to us. Access to one another can accelerate and amplify powerful learning opportunities.

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Mobile Musings

MARCH 18, 2013

ISTE’s Learning and Leading with Technology (L&L) just published an article I wrote about MOOCs. This article was a step in the progression of some thinking I’ve been doing about deeper professional learning. This course covers a wide array of topics in educational technology and media.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

We can all agree that professional development is essential in any profession, especially education. It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. Though I was technology savvy, none of my classwork or student teaching prepared me for this. It was my first full-time teaching job.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

“Don’t call it professional development—call it professional learning.” The first goal of effective models of teacher professional development is understanding who they are and what are their needs. Technology and Professional Development. ” Jill Abbott Sr.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Jessie Voigts "Thanks for providing this global forum that truly flattens the world of learning." Jerry Blumengarten The 2013 Global Education Conference starts today! Technology works miracles, borders and other restrictions tend to vanish, and what a great networking and resources this conference offers!

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

In fact, many school technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership , the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Want to hear another episode on technology tools? on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. And this is the beauty of technology.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

Overall, the panelists are optimistic that the transition to online learning will hasten the adaptation of technologies and teaching methods that will better prepare students for 21 st century careers. The integration of new technologies in schools has been an ongoing process that sometimes seems to take longer than it should.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Culturally stimulating field trips were found to improve critical life skills in children in a 2013 study from the University of Arkansas. And with tablets, smartwatches and virtual reality headsets in hand, a whole new avenue of learning opens up for our educators and students. Learn more about the program here.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2020

This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. Formerly, Dr. Levett served as Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer of SCCPSS from 2013 to 2017. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenters.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 26, 2022

It was a homecoming of sorts this summer at the 2022 ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Conference and Expo! ISTE continues to be recognized globally as the most comprehensive educational technology conference in the world and this year, attracted over 16,500 participants from over 88 countries!

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The Principal of Change

MAY 2, 2017

Just some random thoughts… Right now, there are many plans in schools or districts on “effective technology integration” What is great about these plans is that they are now really focusing on professional learning for all staff to bring them up to speed, and provide a comfort level on the use of technology.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 1, 2013

The 2013 CEL convention focused on the theme of Transformative Literary Leadership and Learning, and my session was STOP BLEEDING RED INK: Using Paper and Online tools to assist in evaluating student work. Available technology AND teaching strategies can empower students to create better products better than any red mark on a paper.

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The Principal of Change

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

.” If you are interested in learning more about digital portfolios, you can check out this free webinar I led on the topic , or take a look at my course on educators creating their digital portfolio for their professional learning. Critical Thinkers.

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2017

At The Shipley School, we’ve embraced how technology can aid in the learning process for all of our students, particularly in our Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) classrooms. Since we had many teachers who were already doing great work with technology, we were able to take advantage of many in-house experts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In today’s show, learn how one successful district has tackled this process and how they are getting buy in from teachers on the vision during the second year of implementation. Check out Jennifer Gonzalez’ 2018 Teacher’s Guide to Technology for more than 200 tools with special tips, videos, and screenshots to get you started.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 27, 2013

TICAL (the Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership) is the founding partner of the conference.

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edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2020

Organized by SETDA, the State Education Technology Directors Association, the edWebinar included a 2 nd grade teacher who had previously taught online only during inclement weather and never expected to be teaching remotely for an extended period. Ashley holds current Google Level 1 & 2 certifications and is a Google Certified Trainer.

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Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2019

It’s an unusual buyer for an education technology startup. According to Nelson Gonzalez, Declara’s co-founder, the buyer was drawn primarily to Declara’s machine learning technologies, which it hopes to roll into its blockchain software. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. But Declara is not going away.

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