A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Laura is the new media specialist at NMHS and has been challenged to develop innovative ways to create structures to recognize informal learning of both teachers and students. As a 21st Century Library Media Specialist, part of what I strive to do is to serve as an instructional technology resource for both educators and learners. ?In

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Despite decades of existing research, most professional development programs fail to adhere to established criteria for effectiveness. The Center for Public Education found that while over 90% of teachers reported that they engaged in some type of professional development during the year, most found it to be completely ineffective.”.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“The educators who had the greatest impact on me as a youth recognized my personhood by actively developing a relationship with me, challenged their explicit and implicit biases in visible ways, and valued multiple perspectives within their classroom.” – Maima Chea Simmons, Black Girls’ Literacies. 2016; Harmon et al.,

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Read on to learn more about the support that multilingual learners and their families need and how you can provide it in your school. Encouraging Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners Prioritizing multilingual support and education in schools helps engage multilingual families.

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 17, 2023

April is School Library Month, and we are thrilled to bring you a conversation with award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán! Looking for more information on School Library Month? ”, is an award-winning library media specialist, international presenter, and keynote speaker from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. .”,

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Edthena

AUGUST 4, 2021

However, educators don’t have time to search through random teaching videos online and determine which are actually helpful or the best to learn from. Here’s a better solution: a 3rd-grade teacher working on checks for understanding searches for that term in your district’s Edthena video library.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Teachers are constantly engaging with others—students, parents, and colleagues—yet they are the only ones with a complete understanding of their classrooms and practices. Micro-credentials are truly authentic professional learning tools. Micro-credentials are truly authentic professional learning tools.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. View the video recording. Listen to the podcast.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. View the video recording. Listen to the podcast.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom can be used for so much more than just your traditional classroom LMS. Consider these 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom. Keep reading! Click To Tweet.

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The Principal of Change

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Many educators worldwide have reached out to me and have shared their stress and how overwhelmed they are feeling. A close friend of mine had shared their dismay that a professional learning day was quickly put together when a day “on their own” to do planning was initially promised.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

Educators navigate uncharted waters that continually fluctuate as a result of COVID-19 and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Even with all of these challenges, opportunities have arisen to take education in a different and better direction to create a new normal that better meets learners' needs.

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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 22, 2020

This partnership gives teachers more time and energy to innovate and personalize learning while providing students with the opportunity to actively drive their own growth. The LINCspring platform offers educators access to coaches, like myself, as well as online templates, tools, and resources that help you implement these new ideas.

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 6, 2023

Often the cliche ‘the library is the heart of the school’ is heard in literacy circles…but what does it mean to listen to a library’s heartbeat? On the podcast this week we hear directly from award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán about the journey she’s explored in telling the story of her library.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

And, unless yours is a very fortunate system, technology staff hasn’t increased at a rate commensurate with the reliance on, and the complexity of, technology that supports school operation and education of students. To explore how to increase the return on investment (ROI) of education technology, let’s take an inquiry approach.

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eSchool News

APRIL 15, 2024

How can I find success in the classroom? How video coaching helps us support teacher growth and retention For more news on teacher PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub The Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township has been successfully using video in our teacher professional learning for more than seven years.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 16, 2023

As I shared in Digital Leadership , evolving technology enables and empowers leaders to seize the moment and look for ways to fundamentally improve teaching, learning, and leadership. Peer-reviewed research Educators want a compelling why that imparts value when it comes to change.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 1, 2023

This is what I imagine “Book Choice” looks like, from curricular choices to which books grace the shelves of our classrooms. This tension comes from students, parents, teachers, and administration/leaders outside of the classroom. Parents desire to be in control of what their children learn about the world and when.

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edWeb.net

JULY 12, 2022

In Weber School District (UT), educational technology isn’t a one-time event but a tool to help students reach their learning goals. Partially spurred by the pandemic but also by a desire to increase equitable access to reading materials, district leaders made a digital library one of the seven essential tools in all of the schools.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Gale, a Cengage company, is helping educators enhance skills for virtual lesson planning and online teaching. Now teachers can take control of their own professional learning and find support as they work to use For Educators to drive student learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO – The PLtogether resource site powered by Edthena now features more than 75 video interviews with education experts. Educators can access the free, on-demand “Lounge Talks” video series to hear about and learn effective strategies for a number of timely topics ranging from professional development to teacher wellness.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In today’s K-12 education ecosystem, most classroom management tools have moved online. The first ‘lite’ option that most educators think of is Google Classroom. It’s easy to use, accessible from all devices, collaborative, and integrates with lots of education apps. Designed by Freepik.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The eSchool News K-12 Hero Awards recognize the dedicated efforts of education professionals across K-12 departments, including IT, curriculum, instruction and administration. The program received an influx of inspiring nominations that highlight the innovation and selflessness of educators in schools and districts across the nation.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 4, 2023

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) dependent schools are run by the U.S. The schools were recently in the news for their relatively strong performance on what’s known as the Nation’s Report Card, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). It’s important to look for educational bright spots.

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eSchool News

MAY 3, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, May 3, 2022) — Discovery Education today announced the availability of a host of new resources designed to support the integration of Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE) into classroom instruction.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

The post 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post and podcast episode, I’m going to share 5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome! Google Classroom + Chrome = Match Made in Heaven! Original Episode 66. .

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Waterford

MARCH 5, 2024

Plus, find school and classroom resources for teaching both skills to early elementary learners. Phonics & Phonological Awareness Resources for Teachers Now that you’re familiar with the difference between phonics and phonological awareness, use these classroom resources to deepen your understanding and find guided activities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Now ask yourself… how can every other teacher get a chance to see that teacher’s classroom? Try setting up a district-wide video library. Video libraries are a valuable resource for teachers and instructional leaders to see concrete examples of excellent practice, as defined by your district.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Engagement and creativity play such important roles in the learning process, but with the myriad of other requirements and obligations, they can easily get lost in the abyss of deadlines and mandates. Creativity helps develop a deeper sense of learning, yet we keep our “creative” units until after state testing is over.

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eSchool News

JUNE 3, 2021

(Thursday, June 3, 2021) — To accelerate student learning and ignite their natural curiosity, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources for the summer. Financial Literacy Resources. Health Content.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering educators and students nationwide a variety of free, STEM-focused resources to support celebrations of Women’s History Month. Educators can supplement these career profiles with lesson plans, engaging activities, and career mapping resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship. This resource is part of the Celebrations collection in the Sesame Learning channel.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 29, 2023

Learning Revolutions's ChatGPT Bootcamp for Teaching and Learning: Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT in Education with Steve Hargadon A 3-hour live online session with non-expiring access to recordings (The separate bootcamp for libraries and librarians is here.)

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

The struggle for equity in education stretches back beyond our nation's living memory. In a recent discussion with global education leaders , we took a hard look at some of the inequitable practices that continue to plague our schools. The struggle for equity in education stretches back beyond our nation's living memory.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2022

The pandemic has demanded a high level of adaptability in education that micro-credentials can support. To support educators in accessing quality and relevant professional learning tools at the beginning of the pandemic, we curated a list of micro-credentials that could be earned with a remote or hybrid classroom.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2022

But when teachers are already looking forward to the end of the school year in December, they need additional resources to help them feel inspired and ready to tackle classroom challenges. Learn to compartmentalize. Remember and celebrate who you are outside of being an educator. Learn to say no. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

DENVER– ( BUSINESS WIRE )–MindSpark Learning®, a nonprofit organization committed to elevating educators and being the direct intersection between education and industry, has launched its first Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI) course in a series. Educators need an understanding of what AI is and is not.

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