edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In 2014, only one in four students had direct access to technology in class. Today, 95% of high school students access schoolwork on their smartphones whenever and wherever they need it. The findings became foundational in the Department of Education’s annual technology plan—and have been since 2003. How did we get here?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

In Alabama’s Opelika City Schools , digital learning is an integral part of the school day, from classrooms and professional learning to behind the scenes in offices and IT operations. Related content: Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 12, 2015

We did take our smartphones and allowed our kids to each pack their iPod touches. From a parent''s point of view technology really did enhance our vacation experience. Each park was jam packed every day, but our technology helped us make the best of it. Technology used wisely and with purpose in my opinion.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

The world continues to change as a result of technological advances. It all began around 2003 when the smartphone wars started with Blackberry, but was quickly taken over by the Apple iPhone in 2007. Make no mistake about it; technology is shaping the world in ways that we could never have imagined.

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edWeb.net

JULY 23, 2021

How to fully engage students: The current and next generation of learners have never lived without smartphones, the internet, etc. Preparing students for success: Additional research says students need technological, SEL, higher cognitive, basic cognitive, and manual and physical skills to succeed in the workforce. Bill Daggett, Ed.D.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

These truisms are valid for the flowers and the fruit trees and also for the fragrant pollination of ideas happening at the digital water coolers satiating the learning thirst of digital scholars tap tap tapping at keys and pressing send on their smartphones. Listen Now. Laura hosts two podcasts. wordpress.com/.

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Buncee

DECEMBER 9, 2020

I didn’t even own a smartphone yet, so I was learning how to use technology with my students in real-time. Buncee keeps my presentations looking professional and fun. My professional learning sessions are more interactive. It’s actually the very first app I ever used.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Innovation is about how you use technology. I believe that this happens because some technologies are deemed to be innovative, which can hold some truth. But innovation is a way of thinking, not merely the way we use technology. That being said, there are many ways that educators are innovative without using technology.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The abundance of easily-accessible mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops has made it easier than ever for video to become an embedded part of the teaching and professional learning process. Adam Geller is the founder and CEO of Edthena, a video coaching platform for teacher professional development.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 30, 2017

Innovation is about how you use technology. My belief is that this happens because a lot of technologies that are advertised are deemed innovative, which can be true. But innovation is a way of thinking, not simply the way we use technology. Nope…this is incorrect. Look at EdCamp. This leads to the next misconception.

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

As access to high speed Internet spreads and smartphones become more and more a part of our lives, these networks have taken on a larger job in helping redefine the role of the educator and student. eduClipper complements many of the ideas that Danielson proposes in order to promote teacher effectiveness and professional learning.

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2020

In the Montour School District, they are designing a positive future for Montour schools aligning every action and decision to their three core values: curricula, educational technology, professional development. Adopt and Adapt. Join the Community.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Learning occurs in the authentic context of the activity, rather than as a detached concept or set of procedures which one has to apply later if and when the problem arises. Ambient learning also relates to people adapting their technologies and environments to suit their working practices.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

modern browsers, smartphones & tablets. Drag and drop blocks to learn the basics of computer programming with self-directed tutorials and lectures from Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. modern browsers, smartphones & tablets. modern browsers, smartphones & tablets. Write Your First Program .

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

In addition to discussing how to choose between the streaming platforms, he talked about uses for the technology and how to handle privacy concerns. Moreover, he’s also seen many educators use the technology for professional development. When choosing a platform, there are a few questions to consider. Join the Community.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 9, 2013

There is no better way to support your students for real-world learning than providing settings they encounter in the real world. One of the best ways to get started and keep going is by developing your professional learning network of others who are also involved in this work. Here are some resources to do just that.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 17, 2017

And as the long-term poor relation, math is now facing an even bigger threat to its popularity in the classroom – technology. But the benefits of technology haven’t been enjoyed equally across all subjects. There have been many efforts to introduce technology into math classes as well.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2017

Video coaching is no longer a professional development buzzword or novelty, in part because of the accessibility of devices in today’s world makes it a convenient choice for educators looking to improve their practice. Today all it takes is a smartphone with a high-quality camera to get started. With whom should teachers share?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Learning Ally sponsors the free Professional Learning Community (PLC) on edWeb, Empowering Struggling Readers. This PLC provides webinars and resources that help support students with dyslexia and specific learning disabilities. For more information on Learning Ally, visit Learning Ally.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 8, 2019

“While we (teachers) are not always comfortable with technology, we need to think about students first and work through our challenges to make things better for them,” said Sharon Plante, Director of Technology for the Southport School, Southport, CT, during a recent edWebinar. Is the product to be instructional or practice?

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

Dr. Nesbitt has been a teacher, instructional and technology coach, consultant, coordinator and director. She is now the executive director of technology for the School District of Pickens County in South Carolina. She currently serves as an instructional technology coach for the School District of Pickens County in South Carolina.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. Affinity Online: How Connection and Shared Interest Fuel Learning. What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. When Old Technologies Were New.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2017

They had four top areas which they wanted to know more about: recommendations about apps to use at home to support learning, types of technology or workplace skills their child is learning, what type of technology they should have at home to support learning, and how to work with teachers to improve learning opportunities.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Meanwhile, technology is constantly changing and becomes outdated quickly, so there are always new and important skills that must be taught. The new, free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Common Sense Education has lessons for all ages to address the current technology landscape. Kelly has a Ph.D. Join the Community.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Mobile technology is a game changer. I have previously written on this blog about how mobile technology can give the edge and also about some of the social implications of learning on the move. As I write, news is breaking of Samsung''s release of the first curved display screen smartphone. Undoubtedly. Unported License.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

How do you approach purchasing education technology tools? They not only look at how the product would fit with their learning standards and curriculum, but the product must also work within their LMS. If companies make smartphones that a two-year old can use, why are developers making edtech so complicated? and Mark C.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. In order for schools to successfully integrate technology, they need to create a culture of digital citizenship. When Old Technologies Were New. Hack Education.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 17, 2018

In addition, they competed in two other challenges that combined multiple 3M technologies to solve a real-world problem. Zachery developed a method using light technology to reduce noise pollution. Theodore invented Textricity, a smartphone case that harvests energy from finger taps on the screen to charge the phone’s battery.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Lifting the cell phone ban means that students are no longer prohibited from bringing their phones to schools; however, it does not mandate that schools use phones or other personal devices for learning. Lisa Nielsen, director of digital engagement and learning at the NYC DOE, shares how the district is preparing schools to move forward. “An

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 20, 2015

But I could not have done this if a) I had not had access to the technology, b) I never had used the technology, and c) the people in front of me didn’t have access to technology themselves. Innovation is not about the technology, but as McLuhan states, it definitely can shape the way we think.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Social-emotional learning (SEL) and technology might not seem like natural partners. But, according to the presenters in the edWebinar, “ Social-Emotional Learning: Leveraging Technology to Care for All,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , technology is an essential part of their programs.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. In order for schools to successfully integrate technology, they need to create a culture of digital citizenship. When Old Technologies Were New. Hack Education.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many school districts are now going through a process of determining which pandemic-related practices should be kept, improved, or discarded, and the use of remote and blended learning technologies is frequently being raised during these types of discussions. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 23, 2016

For example, SmartPhones are a powerful communication tool, but it can also make communication impersonal. Mediums also have the ability to shape our learning experiences, memories, and comprehension. One popular educational model called the Flipped Classroom, combines the power of technology and pedagogy to enhance learning.

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