Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

This blog post was originally published by EdSurge. When Digital Promise and EdSurge considered which educator award categories to include in the 2014 Digital Innovation in Learning Awards , we wanted to highlight five areas where exemplary teachers around the world are using innovative strategies to engage and empower students.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

In future ready schools, technology and digital learning expand access to high-quality, ongoing, job-embedded opportunities for professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other education professionals. Non-traditional forms of professional learning such as the use of social media and Edcamps are valued, not dismissed.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2016

Edcamps are a great way for educators to meet with peers in their area and share great ideas. edWeb was pleased to be able to support our friends Peggy George and Deirdre Shetler with EdCamp Phoenix. Edcamp Phoenix has come and gone, and what an event it was! Building Classroom Community in Middle School.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 25, 2018

Gerald Aungst on episode 320 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. The 5 C’s of the awesome math classroom are conjecture, communication, collaboration, chaos (listen to the show and don’t be afraid), and celebration according to 25-year educator Gerald Aungst.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2020

Options range from continuing home learning programs full-time, to fully reopening classrooms with or without additional public or outdoor spaces and staggered schedules, to hybrid approaches. Despite the complexities of the moment, educators are creative, resourceful problem-solvers. Most agree there are no failsafe options.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jodie Pierpoint on episode 243 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Now some schools have official mentor programs, but our guest today Jody Pierpont @jodiepierpoint , an educator from Ohio, has a virtual mentorship program that she’s working with.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 28, 2014

It should be required reading for any educator working with pre-teens or teens. Edcamp USDOE - As someone who has had the honor of attending several Edcamps and the pleasure of being an Edcamp organizer I am super excited about this announcement. You don’t know what an Edcamp is? So be sure to sign up early!

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MindShift

MAY 5, 2017

Technically, if one trusts the etymology, the best way for a teacher to confer with other educators would be an educator conference. If you’re looking for something more formal, the same kind of gathering can take place at a school site, ideally one with Wi-Fi and at least a few accessible classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Wesley Fryer on episode 572 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Deep fake videos are now possible. You can take courses on helpful topics like classroom management, teacher wellness, education technology, special education classes and more.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. From Episodes 1-5, I had the opportunity to be introduced to Educational Technology Giants such as Angela Maiers, Eric Sheninger , Tom Whitby, and Steven Anderson. In the early part of 2012, I attended my first edCamp in Philadelphia.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

I hadn''t ever been to an EdCamp before, so to attend two in two days was quite amazing. One event was in person, the other was online (a first not only for me, but for edcamps!). So this is Part I: mainly about the resources I gathered at EdCamp Honolulu , October 19, 2013. Part II will be about EdCamp Online. ?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2018

Jeff Bradbury on episode 267 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jeff Bradbury, IT Coach and Podcaster at the Teachercast Network and I talk about education podcasting and how it all works. We’re just regular educators. Listen Now. Jeff: Absolutely.

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mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

DECEMBER 26, 2014

Inspired by Alice Keeler''s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014 ( I HIGHLY recommend you add her to your MVP list!), What is the Mindset of a Maker Educator?" Resources Mentioned in Edcamp Online , Oct 25 2. 11 12 Great GOOGLE CLASSROOM Tutorials by Early Access Testers , July 25 3. Resources Mentioned in Edcamp Online , Oct 25 2.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2018

Collaboration is one of the most valued features of meeting with other teachers, and projects such as EdCamp have demonstrated how successful this informal style of unconference can be in inspiring and enabling teachers. National Blogging Collaborative. 5 Innovative ways for teachers to connect with other teachers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2017

A conversation with Peggy George in episode 105 of the 10-Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I will be leading a panel discussion on the 5 teacher trends changing education. For those of you not at ISTE check out the Unified Classroom at [link]. Blog: [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This is a contribution to Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for Education Top Global Teacher Blogger’s Column. Coming back from GAETC 2015, I realized that I had been to the conference before but my classroom was unchanged.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I was an early adopter of Twitter as a means of connecting with other educators, thanks in large part to Will Richardson and Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach. I loved the energy and collaboration that was happening there, as educators around the world found each other and built a network. We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

He is engaging in the classroom, works very hard to meet the needs of all his students and regularly reflects on his teaching to understand his strengths and weaknesses. This happens to educators more often that we can count. Blogs -I've written many, many times about the benefits of blogging for both kids and educators.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

From Episodes 1-5, I had the opportunity to be introduced to Educational Technology Giants such as Angela Maiers, Eric Sheninger , Tom Whitby, and Steven Anderson. The conversation suddenly changed from “who do you know in this space” to “why do educators put themselves in certain spaces that limit their exposure and opportunity.”

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

But she’s probably best known as founder of the Edcamp Foundation, which helps teachers run free, grassroots professional-development workshops. There is something I learned about the power of play when I was an educator and when I was a school leader that has never left me,” says Swanson. “And Pull Learning'.

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Tech Helpful

MAY 2, 2017

I'll be honest, when I was asked to blog on the topic "Testing is over.What now?" I jumped on the chance to be a part of this series because it's a group of amazing educators and I love to blog. Now is a good time to try Google Classrooms to see it's efficiencies! A VLOG is the video equivalent of a BLOG (weB LOG).

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 22, 2017

Steven Anderson and Shaelynn Farnsworth lay out what Connected Educators do and how it’s a always a work in progress. Educators today can no longer just walk into the classroom, shut their door and teach. In every facet of our practice there are other educators doing amazing things that we can all learn from.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2016

“I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole (education) community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I have also listed some other free events I am going to try to attend that look like great opportunities to meet other passionate educators that do not require ISTE badges.

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Educational Technology Guy

JUNE 2, 2012

NearPod - create and share lessons on iPads in classroom - free 3. Chalkable - educational apps and classroom management system 4. Embedit - embed any file in your website or blog - free 5. Social Media in Education - connect, share, learn, communicate and more 7. EdCamp CT is Aug 10th. I''m going.

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My Paperless Classroom

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Sometimes you get to attend a surprise Edcamp. I was settling in to write when I saw a tweet about Edcamp Los Altos. At Edcamp LosAltos As the first session wrapped up, I was in the MPR and I started talking to John Miller. In education innovation is not just about workflow or product. pedagogy'

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 20, 2013

EdcampHOME demonstrated the power of organized mulitple Google Hangouts and educators'' desire to learn. I am the captain of my soul" or this case, my education. I was bummed to miss out on discussing class blogging, but I hope to connect with Elizabeth Buckhold via Twitter and can learn from her. Can''t complain about that!

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 27, 2013

When I look at how much I have evolved as a professional educator in the past year, I am astounded at the exponential rate at which I have learned so much from the talented educators I''ve had the pleasure of collaborating and interacting with on Twitter, Edmodo, and this blog. I constantly get asked, "When do you sleep?

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity. CUE is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1978 with a goal to inspire innovative learners in all disciplines from preschool through college. EdCamp Foundation.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2017

With every summer break comes the eight-week-or-so refresh and reset most classroom educators need. A quick tour of the edu-blogosphere reveals numerous reading lists, playlists, conferences, workshops, seminars, webinars, retreats and edcamps to engage with over two short months. Here’s how. Most importantly: trust yourself.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

Kristin Harrington, EdTech coach for Flagler County School District in Palm Coast, FL, knows what it’s like to shift from a live, on-site classroom, where she and her learners are always moving and interacting with each, other to sitting in front of a screen teaching students from afar. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich on episode 192 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. What are the common mistakes that educators make when they’re trying to use FlipSnack?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2017

A conversation with Kitty Tripp on episode 68 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Listen to Felicia Casto talk about her awesome elementary math classroom. Follow Kitty on Twitter @ kitty_tripp , @ tripps_class or visit her blog at kittytripp.com.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 18, 2013

Educators from across the country and across the globe gathered to discuss pressing educational issues and talk about how we can all make teaching and learning better for kids, no matter where they are. I have always been impressed with the caliber of speakers here and the level of educational discussion. It was inspiring.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 15, 2012

For 6 years educators have been gathering together on this day to write specifically to address technology and leadership. And since I''ve had my blog I have participated. Some classrooms are lucky. Do they read leadership blogs? Once again, its #LeadershipDay. Here are my entries: 2009 , 2010 , 2011 ).

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

For those of us in education, summer is a time for relaxation, reflecting, and also new learning. Try Connecting: Are you a connected educator? How do you develop relationships with other educators, besides the ones at your own school? How do you develop relationships with other educators, besides the ones at your own school?

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

The tasks you ask teachers to complete in professional learning should respect their knowledge and skills as a PROFESSIONAL and their specific role in education. We want teachers actively engaged in solving the problems they face in the classroom. Our LMS platforms, like Google Classroom , would be perfect for this.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 3, 2016

Perhaps you are looking to go paperless or use a new tool in your classroom. The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. Find or organize an EdCamp. Subscribe to a tech-focused blog or podcast – Teach 100’s list of edu blogs. Earn a credential.

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