A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education. Our goal is the purposeful integration of technology to support or enhance learning. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 2, 2020

Have you ever wanted to add a file to multiple folders in Google Drive? Go to Google Drive and select a file you want to appear in more than one folder. Be sure to include the student-friendly learning goal in your assignment package. In Google Classroom, add this to the instructions in your assignment. Google Meet.

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Hapara

MAY 19, 2022

History class: By the end of class, students will be able to explain how technological advancements during WWI affected soldiers, as evidenced by creating a main claim and supporting that claim with primary and secondary source documents. Choose how students will experience instructional content.

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eSchool News

MARCH 10, 2021

Savvas Realize, one of the edtech industry’s most versatile learning management systems (LMS), was honored in both the primary and secondary education categories as a technology solution that is “key to helping schools transition to remote, hybrid, and blended learning environments.”.

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EdTechTeacher

MAY 1, 2020

Collegeboard is leveraging various digital platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and AP Classroom to keep students engaged in relevant material from a distance. Also, Twitter is sharing these Remote Learning Resources via their AP For Students hashtag. (image courtesy of The College Board). AP Instruction for the YouTube Generation.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Established in 2004, all 11 schools across the state are accredited by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district serves over 4,300 students in its mission to provide an academically rigorous college preparatory program that prepares students to succeed in education and in the workplace of their choice.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our guest, Danielle Johnson, Executive Director of the Texas Scholastic Esports Federation, shares how esports is not just about gaming but about boosting student engagement, improving academic performance, and building a more inclusive school community. And we have grade checks every three weeks in every secondary school in the state.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2016

The Independent OpenCourseWare Study (IOCS) that I co-created with Julie Meehan when I was principal at New Milford High School represents an uncommon learning experience for secondary students that allows them to fully utilize OCW to pursue learning that focuses on their passions, interests, and career aspirations.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Video conferences, emails, or simple phone calls are good ways to keep in touch with families of special needs students. Tools like Google Meet and Voice are free, and let teachers collaborate with families regularly. Maintaining social skills is vital for students with special needs.[13] United States Department of Education.

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Pinterest boasts more than 1,000 ideas about how students can self-evaluate their own learning. My Google search on the same topic offered six million results. But just because students can doesn’t mean they will. Elementary and secondary students filter data differently. Clearly, the resources are plentiful.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Congratulations to Superintendent Cindy Marten ( @bekinddreambig ) and San Diego Unified School District for their recent feature in Google for Education’s blogpost on “Designing Today’s Classroom for Tomorrow’s Workplace”. We look forward to hearing more about the great things happening in San Diego Unified School District.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 22, 2023

60% of students between 10 and 17 reported discomfort using laptops without the appropriate hardware tools. 28% of secondary school educators said their students experience neck, back, or wrist pain and fatigue while using EdTech. For instance, are instructions clear in Google Classroom or Schoology?

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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.? . More ready-to-use tools to assess student outcomes and address learning gaps.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Through the strategic integration of these innovative technologies, Akron Public Schools has witnessed significant improvement in student engagement and academic growth. By creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, Mr. Hatcher has empowered students from all walks of life to unlock their full potential.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2017

My job is to make sure that the tech use is meaningful and purposeful - when used correctly technology can help enhance and transform my lessons, provide real-world activities, and increase student engagement. We all strive to develop students with the skills necessary to be successful after high school graduation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How : Google Slides, PPT, Buncee , Thinglink , Genially , Canva School librarians can create choice boards aligned with different ability levels, and students can choose according to how they feel comfortable. They’re also useful when students keep digital reading journals for summer reading projects. Holzweiss asked.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 2, 2022

Firstly, you need to create a teacher or student account, either via email or through Google or Microsoft. (I I would recommend students use Google, to minimize remembering yet another username/password as well as to expedite Google integration.) in Secondary Education Language Arts. How does it work?

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 3, 2019

From chalkboards to digital whiteboards (including ViewSonic’s ViewBoard ) and from notebooks to tablets, it has become clear that the very fabric of education has had to adapt to the times in order to keep students engaged and properly learning. Dr. Neelam Parmar is a Director of E-learning for Primary & Secondary Schools.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 11, 2021

Since our switch from in-person to virtual and from copies to Chromebooks last year, these 7 digital tools have enabled me to facilitate accommodations , empower student engagement , and streamline assessment. This lesson procedure is intended for secondary students grades 7-12 but could be applicable to younger students as well.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The K-12 learning platform is designed to work within the school systems’ existing infrastructure and workflows and provides safe, secure, simple access methods for educators and students. This is science education at its finest,” said Tia Clasen, Director of Teaching and Learning—Secondary, at SoWashCo Schools. “We Science Techbooks.

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Edsurge

APRIL 13, 2018

James, a secondary teacher in his third year, was one of many teachers considering what this might look like for the students in his classroom. James looked ahead at his curriculum to where he could use tools to maximize student collaboration and highlight student voice—two of his major objectives.

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MindShift

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Jenny Smith, who graduated from Millburn High School in 2013, said that her secondary school focused singularly on academic benchmarks. “No ” Researcher Wendy Ostroff , author of Cultivating Curiosity in K-12 Classrooms , is a student of imagination and curiosity. Have students track their Google searches.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 26, 2021

Both Clayton County Public Schools and Phoenix Union High School District had learning platforms such as Google and Microsoft for years before the pandemic. Research shows highly qualified teachers make a difference in student achievement. Challenges.

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eSpark

MAY 2, 2016

Student projects should be framed by an essential question that asks students to respond to a difficult or complex question relevant to their interests or community. How does Google make money?” are all examples of open-ended questions that spark student interest and allow for multiple answers.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. Google for Education is a leading platform for schools moving into Online Learning, Distance Learning or Remote Learning. She is a seasoned presenter at Educational Conferences worldwide.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In 2003, before the existence of YouTube, she founded ProjectExplorer.org, a free multimedia website designed to educate primary and secondary school students about global issues and world cultures and histories. His activities with teachers and students are guided by a focus on learning-by-doing. airing on Discovery in 2020.)

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

I am a Google Educator Group Leader and Google Certified Innovator in Mexico City.I TESOL Instructor and Practicum Supervisor at Touro College, Founder and Managing Director at Virtual Exchange 4 Change | Cristina Zaccarini, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Co-Director of Asian Studies, Adelphi University | Jan Dormer, Ph.D.,

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. It is available for Kindle , Nook , and iBooks.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 27, 2016

I attempted a schoolwide action research project this past year around literacy and engagement. We used three strategies to assess growth from fall to spring: Instructional walk trends, student engagement surveys, and digital student portfolios. It is available for Kindle , Nook , and iBooks.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

hours a day. . : “I thought this was impossible, and we are DOING it:” Making Everyday Life Better for Families by Supporting Young Children’s Self-Directed Learning Kate Baker, M.Ed and MAIT : Beyond the Buzzwords: How to infuse SEL, flipped learning, & more into everyday activities Kate Baker, M.Ed

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast : We’re talking to Doug Fisher about the best practices in distance learning from their book with John Hattie — The Distance Learning Playbook: K-12 Teaching For Engagement and Impact in Any Setting. It’s the same passion, engagement, and relationships — you already know how to do that.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

World Savvy programs provide support at three critical levels to deeply integrate global competence into teaching, learning, and culture: student engagement, teacher capacity, and school and district leadership support. Department of Education. She is currently enrolled at Walden University in the doctoral program.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

Secondary sessions are held in Zoom meeting rooms with a capacity of 300--if those rooms are full, you'll have to wait for the recording to watch. Jon has been named a 2019 Top 100 Educational Influencer, an NBSA 20 to Watch Educator, an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Being able to modify how students are seated enables a greater variety of tech-based activities. And variety -- over a class period, day, or week -- increases student engagement. Flexible seating also allows activities to include student choice, creativity, and collaboration.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

With all the charges of fraud and deceptive marketing levied against post-secondary institutions this decade — from ITT to coding bootcamps, from Trump University to the Draper University of Heroes — we might ask if, indeed, this is the way it works now. Google Reader. Google shut down Reader in 2013 , citing declining use of RSS.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 21, 2015

Check out their top 5 ways to boost student engagement , how to pace your class so kids don’t get bored , and whether it’s possible for teachers to work a 40-hour workweek. Don’t miss teaching the unteachables and constructing learning environments where students THINK, FAIL and TRY again. 12) Edu All-Stars.

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