A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

The site eMarketer found that 41% of students ages 0-11 and 84% ages 12-17 owned a smartphone in 2016. High-quality digital learning content. Digital learning content and tools that can be used to design and deliver engaging and relevant learning experiences. These numbers are predicted to increase to 49.7%

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

In this session a middle school librarian and former division library coordinator will share strategies for implementing eBooks to assist struggling readers. While working in Spotsylvania she served as a 5th grade teacher, middle school librarian, and Library Coordinator for the division.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2018

From January 2006 to July 2016, the price of college textbooks increased 88 percent , according to the U.S. Still, it can be even harder for students at private schools like Seattle Pacific where, Hoffman says, the library doesn’t purchase course textbooks to keep on reserve. “I

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

We're just over a week away from our free Library 2.016 online mini-conference, " Libraries of the Future " on October 6th! Be sure to also join the Library 2.0 network to be able to connect with and correspond with 22,000 other individuals in the library world, and to be kept updated on this and future events.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

In their district-wide tech plan for 2016 to 2022 , Renton set a goal of reaching a 1:1 device-to-student ratio for all middle and high schoolers in the 2019-2020 school year. Everyone is saying ‘we are in a digital world,’ so how do we support every student, especially those that might not have WiFi access at home?”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2019

EdSurge Independent was created in 2016 as a way to change that by providing college and university students a platform to share their ideas, concerns, excitement and frustrations with the way technology shapes teaching and learning in higher education. But too often, a critical element is left out of the process: student voice.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Britannica Digital Learning. She is the director of library at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tiffany is National Board Certified in Library Media and was named one of the 2014 Library Journal Movers & Shakers. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The discussions shouldn’t focus on denying technology, though, said Michelle Cooper, Library Media Specialist, White Oak ISD, TX in the edWebinar “ Achieving Media Balance in a Tech-Immersed World.” ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

Complaints and Lawsuits Public colleges and libraries are prohibited by law from discriminating against people with disabilities, as are private educational institutions that receive federal funds, including accepting students taking out federal loans.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Create a Digital Library. Just like a physical library, where students go to find additional learning resources, you can create digital library for the etextbook users. A digital content library for K-12 students must have informative and easy-to-understand videos and text material for all their subjects.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2019

Even as many traditional textbook providers are transitioning to digital formats, paper and ink have proved stubbornly resilient. The nonprofit publisher of K-12 curriculum launched in 2016 expecting an audience for its digital offerings. Just ask Jessica Reid Sliwerski, CEO of Open Up Resources.

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Learning Confluence

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

The Global Educator: Leveraging Technology for Collaborative Learning and Teaching. In this case study Judy shares her journey from High School English teacher, to be a leader in school libraries, and now a leader in the tertiary sector. Digital Learning (9). Global Learning (7). September 2016 (1).

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techlearning

JUNE 26, 2018

JUNE 26, 2018 In a move that enhances its mission of supporting education institutions and libraries, Education Networks of America ® (ENA) today announced that Dallas-based education technology company CatchOn, Inc has joined the ENA family of companies. NASHVILLE, TENN. For more information about CatchOn, follow @getcatchon or visit [link].

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techlearning

JULY 24, 2018

Tech & Learning’s panel of educator judges concluded that CatchOn exhibited the quality, effectiveness, ease of use and creativity to warrant recognition during the ISTE 2018 conference in Chicago. CatchOn joined the ENA family of companies in June 2018 in a move to enhance ENA’s mission to support education institutions.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Common Sense Kids Action, the advocacy arm of Common Sense Media, and SETDA will work together this year and in 2016 and 2017 to encourage digital leaders to file applications for E-rate program funding. “It is essential that every child in our country be able seamlessly access digital resources.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

What can we expect in 2016 from the intersection of technology and education? Unless the worm turns globally, I’d expect planet MOOC to keep growing in 2016. That should extend into 2016. We still see the majority of campuses failing to formally recognize professors’ digital work.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2016

By combining machine learning technology with expert Safety Representatives, schools and districts can create safe digital learning environments for communication, collaboration and learning. The partnership, now in its fourth year, goes into effect for the 2016-17 school year.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

This kind of connectivity is necessary, the authors note, to help connect students to high-quality digital learning opportunities. It also highlights state leaders who have helped their states put these digital learning opportunities directly in front of teachers and students. State leadership for infrastructure.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 16, 2016

Previous rounds of capital were leveraged to develop the company’s proprietary technology platform, produce the app’s library of licensed and original interactive stories, and recruit a management team from Amazon, Amplify, Barnes & Noble, Mattel, Nick Jr, Pearson, PBS Kids and Scholastic. Nearpod Raises $9.2

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2017

The San Francisco-based nonprofit’s most recent report, 2016 State of the States , is one part of that process. E-Rate , an FCC program that provides funding to help schools and libraries build fiber infrastructure and expand their wi-fi and broadband networks. And it has some big numbers to share, starting with 34.9

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techlearning

MAY 22, 2018

Herndon, Virginia, May 22, 2018 — To keep students actively learning over the summer and to help prevent summer learning loss, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), with the help of Fuel Education® (FuelEd®), is launching its sixth annual Alabama Summer Learning Challenge. Ryan, General Manager of Fuel Education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2015

1 launched the second annual Active Learning Center (ALC) Grant , a program to provide active learning spaces to schools across North America. Applications are being accepted online through February 12, 2016. Schools are also permitted to submit applications for library and media center spaces this year.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

Mark Ray is Director of Innovation and Library Services for Vancouver (WA) Public Schools and Future Ready Librarians Lead at the Alliance for Excellent Education. His 2016 TEDx talk, “Changing the Conversation About Librarians” promotes Future Ready Librarians, a national initiative he helped develop.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

In its 2016 National Education Technology Plan, the Department of Education emphasizes model approaches to digital learning. Ellis runs the Digital Media Lab , an experimental YOUmedia Learning Lab Network where young people connect their technology skills to professional, academic, or other opportunities.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2016

This year’s Brightspace Excellence Awards , announced at FUSION 2016 by global learning technology provider D2L, recognized the promise of online learning and its ability to connect more and more people to high-quality educational programs. 2016 Brightspace Awards for Excellence Winners.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2016

Common Sense Education, a nonprofit organization that reviews and rates education apps, games and websites, today introduced the NGSS Explorer, an intuitive and quick search tool for teachers to discover digital STEM and STEAM resources for their science and math classrooms.

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techlearning

JULY 6, 2018

In my role as Discovery Education’s Senior Vice President of National Partnerships, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with some of the most innovative administrators in K-12 education as they’ve transitioned their school districts to dynamic digital learning environments. Presentations to the School Board.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2016

principal Library media specialist Tech director Consultant Other. Email me at Kasey@ShakeUpLearning.com , or submit this PD request form to bring Shake Up Learning to your 2017 event. It’s NOT About the App, It’s About the LEARNING (presentation). Digital Differentiation with G Suite (presentation). ” – Stacy Menifee.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2016

That’s why Learning Ally, a national not-for-profit organization serving students with learning and visual disabilities has kicked off its “ Summer Reading Together ” program — an initiative designed specifically for students with reading disabilities, such as dyslexia and blindness or visual impairment.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 1, 2016

As a Digital Learning Specialist for Royse City ISD, Cody gets the privilege to help teachers navigate instruction in a digital age; specifically, how to incorporate digital tools to positively impact learning. © Shake Up Learning 2016. This gave the Chrome Squad a place to call their own.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As you know, Digital Promise is committed to closing the Digital Learning Gap -- ensuring that all learners have equitable access to technology, acquire the skills to fully participate in a connected world, and feel empowered to achieve their life and work goals. school and library to the Internet.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 9, 2017

Computing platforms have different abstraction levels, including a computer architecture, an OS, or runtime libraries. billion for 2016, the largest loss in its history. It is all part of the plan, according to CEO John Fallon , to become “a simpler and more digital company.” Students will receive iPads.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

He has expertise in strategic planning and leadership, designing digital learning environments, and technology infrastructure reviews. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Dr. Ryan has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Teaching and Learning. Cybersecurity and cyber safety impacts teaching and learning, especially in this era of digital learning. She was named Superintendent of the Northshore School District in June 2016 and is former Superintendent of the South Kitsap School District.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Behind her, and on a shelf in front of her, are signs that spell out the word “library,” with Spanish translations beneath them: “biblioteca.” In 2016, state officials began to discuss creating pathways for educators to obtain accessible, affordable degrees in the field. State leaders are trying to change those stats.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In addition, they reexamined how to build consistency into their learning management system, how to train parents on using the technology, and placed technology coaches into every school for on-site support. Tiffany Anderson, Ed.D. has been a public school educator for over 26 years, with the majority of that time as Superintendent.

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, schools defaulted to online learning. Even though many had been using technology in the classroom, they were not ready for the full-on virtual digital learning environment COVID demanded. Student engagement suffered.

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