Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Over the past two years, Digital Promise has engaged in a rigorous research process to surface common challenges being tackled in public schools around the country. Social-emotional learning (#2). Student engagement (#3). Survey Results Highlight Priority Education Challenges.

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edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

We, as edtech leaders and classroom teachers, must explore pathways where assessments support teaching and learning in the 21st century. Authentic assessments are always about the connections we make with students, each other, and the broader community as indicated in a Gallup poll. About the Presenter.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, April 21, 2022) — In celebration of Earth Day 2022, observed on April 22nd, Discovery Education and partners are proud to present educators, students, and families a diverse array of dynamic digital resources inspiring students to explore the natural phenomena in the world around them. Twitter and?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

OUR stood out for a lot of reasons: 1) it is authored by experts in their fields, 2) it is designed for diverse classrooms, and 3) it includes a full-service professional learning suite to support teachers. It includes a thoughtful balance of fiction and non-fiction selected to span a variety of topics and encourage student engagement.

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Hapara

JUNE 17, 2022

When educators feel burned out and tired, PBL can empower them to reconnect to their “why” or original motivation for being a teacher because of the transformative learning moments. Many educators are also inspired as they learn through the projects they facilitate and by witnessing increased student engagement that has visible results.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

State requirements are starting to address this by requiring online virtual meetings between teacher and student. After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2021

Train for transformation with professional learning focused on cultural competency and implicit bias. Provide mental health and behavioral support for students and teachers. Respect: Students wanted teachers to know who they are as individuals and know who their teachers are as well. About the Presenters.

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edWeb.net

JULY 6, 2020

The announcement was made today by Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net, a free professional learning social network, and Alex Urrea, Founder and Managing Partner of Eduscape, the emerging leader for K-16 educator professional development in North America.

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edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2023

Simplified learning: Teachers often assume students need their subject matter made easier or “fun” so that they can understand it and don’t challenge them to look beyond what the teacher presents. What all of these have in common is that the students aren’t being challenged to think for themselves.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted school districts, students, staff, and families in unprecedented ways. In response to the learning loss, reduced instruction time, and low student engagement, the federal and state governmental agencies allocated ESSER I, II, and III funds to districts to utilize over the next two to three years.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

eSchool snuck a sneak peek with Lance Rougeux, Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Engagement, on some specifics. It’s new professional learning pathway that focuses on practical strategies.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

These improvements make it easier for educators to find, build, and deliver compelling lessons that capture students’ attention and drive deeper student engagement no matter the subject.? . Among the latest enhancements made to the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform for back-to-school are: . Twitter and?

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edWeb.net

JULY 23, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , the presenters discussed the findings of the AASA Learning 2025 National Commission and the need to get more students engaged in their own educational experience. About the Presenters. Bill Daggett, Ed.D.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

They include features specifically designed to help teachers seamlessly shift between in-person and remote learning, easily identify both learning gaps and the critical content from the previous grade to close them, as well as increase student engagement with immersive activities and simplified access to their digital content.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here are four of the latest SEL edtech trends that districts and schools can use this year to support the social-emotional well-being of students and staff, enhance students’ engagement with SEL content, and improve family communications. Higher levels of educator well-being also benefit students.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The educational benefits of teaching executive function include improving students’ ability to work collaboratively, as well as pay attention, plan, organize, and problem solve, so they can comprehend complex subject matter and respond to it effectively. About the Presenters. Understanding Executive Function and Its Impacts.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

We’re not really risking much if challenges do not present themselves along the pathway toward becoming better. It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. These attributes of student engagement became the characteristics I would use as a lens when observing and experiencing classroom instruction.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

We’re not really risking much if challenges do not present themselves along the pathway toward becoming better. It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. These attributes of student engagement became the characteristics I would use as a lens when observing and experiencing classroom instruction.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

However, very few of these initiatives combine teacher professional learning, technology integration and advanced analytics that show where and how the implementation is improving outcomes. Participating in even one or two PLI professional learning courses has an impact on learning outcomes.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

During the Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings, Dr. Evans, along with a panel of K-12 student voices, discussed findings from this year’s Speak Up Research Project. Student Engagement. About the Presenters. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Project Tomorrow.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Every day more schools and districts are switching to Lumio – it’s truly a flexible, time-saving tool that makes it easy to turn your PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Notebook files into engaging lessons with interactive activities, games, group workspaces, and formative assessment ALL built right in.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As I present at HECC this week (November 9, 2023) in Indianapolis, Indiana I want to spend a moment bringing some wonderful ideas on AI and ChatGPT your way. Inquire about differentiation techniques for teaching students with diverse learning styles. Seek guidance on creating a rubric for assessing science experiments.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 2, 2018

Kim Smith, Executive Director of the League of Innovative Schools at Digital Promise, presented a new vision for EdClusters, which will guide our work into the next year: Galvanize networks to design, validate, champion, and scale effective, innovative learning opportunities to advance equity and excellence for every student.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 7, 2011

This tool helps educators and schools adjust curriculum, instruction, and assessment to create high standards and increase student achievement. Total overhaul of our Program of Studies , which included the re-branding, refinement, and creation of innovative courses more relevant to the interests of a student in the 21st Century.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Remi Del Mar, Senior Product Manager for K-12 Projectors, Epson America I believe the mental well-being of students and educators will continue to be a top focus in 2024. We need self-care not just for students, but for teachers, too. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

During a tour of updates to SETDA’s Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States (DMAPS) , which showcases state policies in support of digital materials, Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director for SETDA, discussed new features like professional development information. About the Presenters. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 22, 2019

Laptops, Chromebooks, iPads, and even cell phones are providing students with opportunities to access the internet for researching, communicating and social learning. Classroom teachers are embracing the technology as a means to provide immediate feedback, assess student understanding and interact with both parents and students.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students. This technology gave them one spot to upload all learning materials for a single lesson or project.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Check out her descriptions of a few strategies: think-pair-share , chat Stations , reciprocal Learning , and crumple and shoot. Her videos on Instruction and Assessment , Classroom Management , Technology, Presentation, and Design , Here’s Jennifer’s article and her explainer video of the Jigsaw cooperative learning strategy: 2.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Overall, they implored listeners to move away from using “tech for tech’s sake” and to become intentional adopters of technology that enhances teaching and learning. The Five Imperatives of Technology Leadership , the presenters explored how they have shifted their approaches to integrating edtech in the classroom. Dr. David R.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In “ Dyslexia: Hidden Costs and Money-Saving Techniques for Districts ,” Noland makes a case for front-loading the funding to shrink the learning gap at an earlier age and offers cost-effective solutions to help students engage in their education. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and sponsored by Learning Ally.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

Vodicka along with Erik Burmeister, Superintendent, and Theresa Fox, Coordinator of Technology and Innovation, both from Menlo Park City School District, CA, agreed that if 80% of students are graduating, then 20% of students are not graduating and that educational professionals can’t be satisfied with these statistics.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The county jumped on the esports train to heighten student engagement. Schools with gaming clubs boast substantial benefits, chief among them bringing disenfranchised students—often not participating in school athletics—into the community to be accepted and celebrated. About the Presenters. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Remi Del Mar, Senior Product Manager for K-12 Projectors, Epson America I believe the mental well-being of students and educators will continue to be a top focus in 2024. We need self-care not just for students, but for teachers, too. I can see a world where we overcorrect, however, and start to view it in a very narrow way.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

How do we hold their attention, develop their abilities, and engage them in the online forum? In moving from classroom-based instruction to online instruction, the role of the faculty member changes from the content presenter to the facilitator of online learning. She is a seasoned presenter at Educational Conferences worldwide.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2016

Discussions about blended learning and flipped learning, use of Online Learning Environments, experience with finding technology based resources to supplement and differentiate learning need to be raised (and covered in more than a superficial way). So what kinds of skills and attitudes should now be assessed?

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Reading By Example

DECEMBER 24, 2015

This is a follow up to a previous post about our school’s collective efforts to increase student engagement in reading, especially in their dispositions around talking about and sharing their reading lives. Our students’ work, collaboratively assessed through grade level and vertical teams, has shown great gains.

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