edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. In addition to negative commentary, Knowles acknowledged other challenges to adopting social media for education. Finally, for some there is a social-emotional toll.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? Social Media.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. You can also share stories across social media as a way to share successes more broadly, something I dive into deeply in Digital Leadership.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. All in all, these are all great examples of progress in difficult times.

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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. Here is another example. If you are interested in learning more or seeing what other teachers have done, click HERE.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

While the challenges schools have faced during the pandemic are often portrayed in the media, some notable changes to practice have occurred. Each day I am in awe as I see innovation in action shared on social media, especially in the areas of blended, remote, and hybrid pedagogy. Their example is to be celebrated.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

During her presentation “Measuring and Sustaining Professional Learning Through Micro-Credentials,” Odelia Younge, senior project director for educator micro-credentials at Digital Promise, explained the key elements of micro-credentials, how they work, and what differentiates them from other professional development.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies “In this course, you will explore the importance of culture; how it impacts thinking, learning, and behavior; and how to embrace cultural differences and become a culturally responsive teacher.” Play-Based Learning Play can be incorporated into learning at any age.

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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.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Practices such as BYOD, 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, professional learning, etc. The DPA creates the context for our work with leaders and teachers, providing authentic baseline data to support personalized professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Over the past year teachers have been bombarded by colleagues, administrators, and social media pundits on which platforms can best serve them and their students. Integrated in the instructions were screen recorded examples of what I wanted students to achieve in the form of the assignment. Feeling Overwhelmed.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

With the evolution of social media yet another responsibility was added to my plate in the form of digital leadership. Suggestions for improvement should always contain clear, practical examples and strategies that a teacher can begin to implement immediately. This is leading by example at it’s best.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

At a time when millions of educators have been thrown into remote learning with no formal training, any answer to that question might seem too good to be true. But for now, some experts say to start simple: Take a short online course, for example, to see what students experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In addition, an embedded professional learning component within Science Techbook for Texas helps teachers quickly and easily integrate this resource into classroom instruction, ensuring school leaders see maximum return on their technology investment. Learn more about Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education here.

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Classroom Social Media EdTech Education 52

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Valente mentioned challenges with online teaching, for example, some parents may not take technology seriously, and students need dedicated work areas at home. When it comes to technology’s impact on learning environments, physical comfort while using the tech can have a big impact on students.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It helps us by learning, solving problems, and making decisions, just like we do! It can make learning more personalized for each student. For example, it can figure out what each student needs help with and give them special lessons just for them. Give four real world examples for each. In education, AI can be helpful.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms. So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. Kids and teens communicate through texting, social media and school email.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

They will continue to be empowered with knowledge of how to support their students’ literacy needs through professional development, curriculum implementation, data-based decision making, and individual learning from professional learning communities.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2017

The categories included the following: Guest speakers Innovative practices Student honors Field trips Guidance news Professional learning Theater arts Facility updates Other The categories above are what I used and provide a frame of reference to create your own template. Check out an example HERE. If so check out IFTTT.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2018

When I work with schools, especially in a coaching role, I routinely ask educators to share with me how they are empowering students to own their learning or ways in which they are transforming teaching, learning, and leadership. The stories I accessed on Twitter inspired me to be better.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Leveraging social media to teach students has been a huge win for me in the classroom. I’m forever grateful that Tara Martin taught us all how to annotate text through social media. . Imagine your mini-lesson on text annotation: you share a slide presentation walking students through the steps and examples.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Improved motivation for nontraditional learners Learning that is self-determined and inquiry-based has been shown to improve student motivation, often reaching students who haven’t responded well to systematic education. The voice and choice element promotes learner equity as evidenced in examples of project-based learning.

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Adjusting Course

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Chances are good you've seen some of the "How it started, How it's going now" photos circulating social media. No doubt, literacy leaders have stories and examples of how our views and understanding have changed over time. I thought I'd share one such example.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

.” – Eric Sheninger If you are reading this blog, trying out new ideas, implementing innovative strategies, or attending meaningful professional learning opportunities then chances are you embrace change. In all of the examples mentioned above, or others that I have failed to list, the desire to change is clearly evident to you.

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The Principal of Change

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

I appreciate this quote from Alan November: One of the reasons I love digital portfolios is that it provides students an opportunity to share their learning in different mediums to show both the product and process of learning. I love this example of a school in Brazil connecting with a retirement home in Chicago.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We also know that students love to explore their career interests through ‘real life’ examples. Representing professionals making a living in Country Music globally, the organization serves as a critical resource of support and information, honors excellence in the genre and provides a forum for industry leadership.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 19, 2019

ISTE is one of our favorite conferences because we get to reconnect, face-to-face with those edufriends we haven't seen in the past year, we get to learn with some incredible minds in the field, and we get a sense of what schools and districts are thinking about as they look to the future of learning. Did you go as a member of a team?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

An example application of the grant funds includes Roseland Montessori’s implementation of a mobile STEM lab to connect students to STEM learning during distance learning necessitated by the pandemic. “With programs like this one, we are narrowing the opportunity gap for young people in the U.S.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 16, 2015

In the previous post, we discussed building authentic cultures of professional learning. Today, we explore one of the design principles at the heart of micro-credentials – embracing learning as continuous process. Can I learn from someone else?" This is where continuous learning can really shine.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

Click below to listen and scroll down for details and selected edited highlights: Creating Curious Classrooms is a free professional learning series for school and science curriculum leaders that takes a fresh approach to how the latest digital resources and tools can be integrated into instruction to drive engagement.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

In “ How to Improve Student Assessment and Learning with Asynchronous Video ,” panelists discussed the key benefits and challenges of using video assessments. For example, if a student is studying music, a demonstration of the skills can be more aligned with the course’s goals. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

We’re in a situation now that we can jump on social media and share and grow with each other, and my goal is to be able to connect people. This is a great example of virtual mentoring for emerging leaders, just something that people are doing on the side to help. Jody: It is. It’s just pretty much word of mouth.

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Adjusting Course

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

I joined Twitter in 2012, and since that time I’ve had the chance to experience the power of a Professional Learning Network (PLN) firsthand. An example of this is a connected literacy project we’re trying. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how powerful the devices we casually tuck in our pockets really are.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 13, 2017

Do you have a piece of media or written work that you’ve published about a piece of work that you are proud of? Do you have a professional learning network? Can you share an example of how you communicate and collaborate with other people in a professional setting? Start Your Professional Learning Network.

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Tom Murray

MAY 14, 2017

School leaders begin to make their plans for the summer months; from professional learning days to administrative PLCs. Go the Way Leading by example is a way of life for the very best. and Grow Each Day A focus on personal and professional development helps these educators succeed. It’s that time of year again.

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