Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In November 2016, over 250 school district leaders, researchers, thought leaders, and other partners came to Baltimore, Maryland to learn from one of the nation’s most forward-thinking school districts, Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). It’s about success.”

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 17, 2022

Lean on your PLN While looking to colleagues for advice is great, utilizing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides access to countless other leaders who can provide priceless guidance when you don’t have an immediate answer. Reaching out to colleagues to glean their expertise and advice will always be a sound decision.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

School principals value using technology for learning because of its ability to help empower learning and address the educational inequities inherent in today’s education system . Programs that provide students with an assigned laptop, tablet or Chromebook level the playing field for students’ technology access at school.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how artificial intelligence can help strengthen personalized learning in the classroom. Personalized learning , for example, is being rapidly adopted by educators as a key pedagogy. Personalized learning , for example, is being rapidly adopted by educators as a key pedagogy.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 18, 2019

Federal laws such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) , as well as state allocations and local funding, give schools access to resources to support students with special needs. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 schools can use virtual reality to fit students' learning needs. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Joe Marquez.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Aaron Johnson shares the techniques to help us do it better From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Many of us are learning to traverse between online and in-person learning environments. Aaron Johnson Shares His Way to Engage Students Even at a Distance.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

With robust offerings for differentiated instruction, personalized learning, assessment, and professional learning, Lexia helps more learners read, write, and speak with confidence. To learn more, visit  www.cambiumlearning.com  or follow Cambium on  Facebook ,  LinkedIn ,  Twitter , and  Medium.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

In March of 2009, I began to use Twitter, and it was at this time that I began to create a Personal Learning Network (PLN). With a PLN, I was able to learn anytime, anywhere, from anyone I wanted for free. I now had access to a human-generated search engine where I gleaned the best resources, ideas, supports, and advice.

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EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. I almost titled this post How To Build a PLN on Twitter , but that would imply that there really is a specific "method".

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

It’s simply naive to think that our littlest learners can’t or shouldn’t have access to classroom technology. The department sets out four guiding principles for using technology with early learners: Technology — when used appropriately — can be a tool for learning. K–12 Schools Get Started with Personalized Learning Tools.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2019

By embracing cloud solutions, such as those offered by Microsoft , Amazon and Google , school leaders can rethink computer labs to offer greater flexibility and increase access to instructional technology — and enjoy some cost savings. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . by Amy Passow.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

The digital world now provides all of us access to some fantastic opportunities. Webinars Improved bandwidth and increased access to technology have helped learning through webinars gain in popularity. Personal Learning Network (PLN) Social media allows any educator to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone they want.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

“That was something I learned very quickly after coming into the education world: Don’t talk about time with teachers because there simply just isn’t enough.”. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued ISTE 2019 coverage. Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where K–12 schools can turn to secure funding for personalized learning programs. “We are trying to get 90 schools and 58,000 network devices and connections to go through this little 2-gig pipe, and it’s not working. And they said, ‘We get it.’ It was a visual that totally made sense to them.”.

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My Island View

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I was somewhat disturbed about a recent post by a friend and connected colleague concerning the state of Twitter and its use by some individuals in what is now fast becoming the education social media culture. I remember those days as well, since I was on Twitter years before my friend. That is the goal we want to achieve.

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My Island View

APRIL 20, 2015

The basic principle of Twitter is that if you follow ten people on Twitter, you will only see the tweets of those ten people. After all is said and done, in regard to building a Personal Learning Network, who one follows is much more important than who follows back. It speaks to their Twitter interaction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tract can engage students and get them excited about learning. Tract is a personalized Project-Based Learning (PBL) platform with rich, individualized projects for students that can be tracked and managed from a centralized teacher dashboard.

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My Island View

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

For some reason any post with Twitter in the title does not do well with a general population of educators. There is however a growing number of educators using Twitter who look for strategies to better serve them in social media for collaborative learning. All Twitter accounts have profiles. The Follow Concept.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Inductee day for us and one of the best days of learning and collaboration! To learn more about the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools: Check out the District Map. Follow the League on Twitter: @DPLeague. Day 1 of National League of Innovative Schools. So excited to visit @comptonunified and @ElSegundoUSD tomorrow.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Take Twitter for example. Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. What if you want more?

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2017

In the case of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) , when the district began a huge leap to personalized learning, its leaders consciously began designing a communications strategy to bring together students, teachers and families. Twitter has become the most widely used medium for sharing stories about BCPS.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2018

As the growth in personalized learning initiatives has emphasized, students will exhibit differing aptitudes for subjects depending on their strengths. Accessibility Through Online Learning Programs. Technology Is Key for Boosting Classroom Equity. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 06/18/2018 - 17:46. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

We live in amazing times where readily accessible research and connectivity converge to not only transform practices but also provide the means to share them for the benefit of others. I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

According to the FBI, utilizing education technology offers a number of useful services, including “adaptive, personalized learning experiences, and unique opportunities for student collaboration,” as well help with administrative services. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Read more: Top learning myths to leave behind in 2020. Your personal learning network (PLN)? How to access information like a pro. Teachers don’t have a lot of time on their hands to access all the information available. Gathering new ideas. More experienced teachers? Those are all valid sources.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Dec.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

Office 365 Updates Drive Personalized Learning. Personalized learning was the major thread connecting Office 365 updates. Microsoft’s Learning Tools for OneNote already create accessibility by supporting students with disabilities and learning differences. CDW Segment. Original or Curated. Engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 11, 2018

Kathleen McClaskey on episode 229 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Kathleen McClaskey talks about the research on learning styles and the alternatives for teaching and reaching every child. Defining Personal Learning. Kathleen: Yeah.

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The 21st Century Principal

JUNE 22, 2012

If you''re looking for a social media tool to get started with in your role as a 21st century administrator, start with Twitter. Twitter as a listening tool : I have access to two Twitter accounts. Twitter as a listening tool : I have access to two Twitter accounts. Both serve as listening devices.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

As I went into both accounts, I was shocked to learn that Tackk had suddenly shut down on September 30 and when trying to access ProConIt an error message notified me that the site was not working. A few days later I still have not been able to access ProConIt successfully.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through this latest acquisition, Discovery Education is better positioned to broaden its impact on student success by providing our existing network of partner school systems access to DreamBox Learning’s collection of supplemental math, reading, and professional learning solutions.” Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

Today’s learners have become more directed and into the ownership of their learning. The classroom is no longer the only location where learning takes place. Educators who can share ideas and help others avoid problems make up an individual educator’s Personalized Learning Network.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

an accredited private school specializing in blended learning and providing personalized learning experiences. Schools use VHS Learning to provide their students with high-quality online courses. For more information about VHS Learning please visit [link] and follow on Twitter at @VHSLearning.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

It also found that teachers highly value technology to increase flexible, active and personalized learning opportunities. Increasing personalization is precisely what Google had in mind when it announced a new batch of 2-in-1 Chromebooks in mid-January. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment. Engagement.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 29, 2013

Being on an isolated island in terms of access to information had a real negative impact on my ability to move my school forward during my first two years as principal. It started with Twitter and eventually led to the use of virtually every major social media tool available with the sole goal of improving professional practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 20, 2019

In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. Since many of my queries when out through Twitter at the time that is how I received the majority of the information for consumption. The result has been a double-edged sword. How can it be sustained and scaled?

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