A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. Virtually none have received extensive professional learning in this area. If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. When we formed the Michigan Virtual Learning Continuity Workgroup in April 2020, we knew these struggles all too well.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Differentiation in PD changes professional development into continuous professional learning, with teachers training at their own pace while collaborating with their peers at different levels of expertise. Ways to differentiate professional development for teachers . Read more: How to succeed with online PD for teachers.

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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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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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Fully utilize a learning management system (LMS) if one is in place. If you or your staff use Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, or another LMS routinely in the classroom, then this is a logical decision. Consider having virtual office hours or use communication tools embedded in each LMS.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2021

ATLANTA— MobileMind , the modern professional learning hub for schools, has launched MobileMind Community, the industry’s first competency-based, crowd-sourced PD platform. Districts can quickly add micro-courses to their district’s learning paths with one-click cloning and edit content to fit their district’s needs.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. Even though educators have been challenged like never before, they faced adversity and stepped up to the plate admirably for their learners. Your superstars can also lead professional learning.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

When it came to professional development, in the absence of being together in the physical space, we had to explore and learn what worked the best. Leveraging the right digital tools and spaces, we were able to keep learning going and continue to build our professional learning communities.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . Katelyn has a degree in Childhood and Adolescent Education.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

But it was a wake up call to me and the way I approached delivering Professional Development. It also got me thinking about how much boring time educators spend in meetings and “PD” when they could be doing something more authentic. Think about Professional Development, specifically technology-related PD. How to send a Tweet.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

As an experienced educator who has been in the forefront of technology integration, this past year seemed like a tidal wave. Nearpod or Pear Deck, Google Classroom or Canvas, Flipgrid or Adobe Spark? First of all, as a veteran Canvas user I continued on my use of the LMS. What did one do? For me it served multiple purposes.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — Savvas Learning Company is excited to announce new and enhanced math and reading solutions that engage and inspire students to learn, while giving educators the evidence-based instructional resources they need to accelerate learning and help all students achieve. “At

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Online learning has become not only a common alternative to physical classes, but a well-regarded change maker in the education ecosystem. After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). Simplify Tech Skills.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) — In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced Education Technology finalists. Their innovations stand to improve the teaching and learning experience for teachers and students here in the U.S. and globally.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As a digital learning coach, my primary goal has always been to support and enhance the instructional capacity of educators. My role is most effective as a collaborative partner embedding digital learning practices to help educators reclaim their classrooms, reignite their passions, and reaffirm their purpose.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The problem is trying to blend them effortlessly into a class LMS or learning platform without lots of extra clicks and logins. EL Education K–5 Language Arts. Kiddom is an easy-to-use education platform designed as a centralized hub for teaching and learning. EL Education Language Arts (Grades K-5).

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. Regardless of your districts approach, now is a time to facilitate the student centered learning that Project Based Learning makes possible. Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 26, 2019

This means learning online has become one of the most popular approaches to education. Pushing your limits is a great benefit of education. Be sure the school you are considering is accredited by a group approved by the US Department of Education to meet certain education quality standards.

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BYOT Network

JUNE 11, 2020

This is part one in a series of blog posts from the IMS K-12 team focusing on interoperability and its advantages for educators and instruction in K-12 education, especially during the current pandemic. This post is cross-posted on the IMS Global Learning Impact Blog. The Value of an Interoperable Learning Management System.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2018

It was nearly impossible to see and attend everything the conference had to offer, and many educators who couldn’t attend followed keynotes with the #ISTE18 hashtag (they also threw in a #NotAtISTE tag for good measure). ISTE partnered with D2L to use the BrightSpace learning management system (LMS) to power ISTE U.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Her role was to support educators in innovative practices. Read on to learn how to use technology in the classroom to truly engage students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

How a school defines student success influences its design and impacts critical aspects such as professional learning, curriculum, assessment and school culture. Building a Common Language Across Academic and Non-Academic Learning Experiences For LAB, redefining student success has been a gradual evolution.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

To ensure you have everything you need to kick‑start your school year successfully, we’ve been working hard all summer on updating your favorite learning solutions’ tools with the goal of improving both you and your students’ experience inside and outside the classroom. Professional Learning. My Students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 20, 2018

If it was recommended by a colleague in my professional learning network, I gave the site about twice as long but still, that’s harsh. A few LMSs (for example, Canvas ) include a virtual meeting room but usually, both parties must be a member of the LMS. Using PDFs in classrooms is increasingly popular. Eric Curts.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

It should have come as no surprise that I wasn’t seeing much transfer into our classrooms. Personalized Professional Development Takes Root At this point, I decided to shake up our learning plan for teachers and create a personalized experience tailored to their interests and needs. How Much Choice Is Too Much?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is beginning enrollment today for ISTE U , an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. Taking Mobile Learning to the Next Level. ? Digital Citizenship in Action. ?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

Edtech conferences are a great opportunity for everyone activating in the education sector to connect and network with fellow like-minded people and take the pulse of the industry. A must are the Poster sessions for a hands on approach to learning new things to implement in your class. Besides that, you should: 5. Make new connections.

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eSchool News

JULY 14, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, July 13, 2021) — Discovery Education today announced new features and enhancements to its award-winning K-12 learning platform. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2020

Picture this: You roll out a new learning management system (LMS) for students, but all of your professional learning is either hosted on a different platform or conducted in person with notes shared via email afterward. Related content: 3 reasons elementary schools should adopt an LMS. Sound familiar?

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the country struggle to move their brick-and-mortar classrooms to remote online learning environments. He is always focused on the skills students desperately need to succeed in today’s world, and always places education before technology. About the Presenter.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2018

It was nearly impossible to see and attend everything the conference had to offer, and many educators who couldn’t attend followed keynotes with the #ISTE18 hashtag (they also threw in a #NotAtISTE tag for good measure). ISTE partnered with D2L to use the BrightSpace learning management system (LMS) to power ISTE U.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As 1 to 1 programs become more popular, educators are talking a lot about Blended Learning. As you might know there are plenty of ways to look at Blended Learning. A blended classroom is not an instant event. It is important to always reflect on why the blended experience is being integrated into the learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Written by Sarah, a professional learning coach from Colorado. EdSurge: What was the problem in your classroom or school that you were trying to solve when you implemented Edthena? EdSurge: What was the problem in your classroom or school that you were trying to solve when you implemented Kaltura? Defined STEM.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 24, 2018

For years, professional development (PD) has been out of touch with what we as educators already know to be best practice, and how we are asking teachers to think about their classrooms. Far too often, PD agendas are set without any input from teachers and do not include time to reflect or discuss real classroom application.

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Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning.

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