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Powerful Learning is Authentic and Challenging

Digital Promise

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Powerful learning must be authentic and challenging.

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In the dynamic world of education, keeping students engaged and attentive is a challenge every educator faces. This state of boredom is not just an occasional inconvenience; it is a significant barrier to effective learning. Research has consistently highlighted the detrimental effects of boredom on student learning.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. Reflecting on this evolution, I’m struck by the radical changes that have shaped the educational environment, particularly in this early part of the 21st century.

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ISTE Certification 01

Dangerously Irrelevant

[ I decided to make some new investments in my own learning this semester. I served on the initial advisory board for ISTE’s Standards for Education Leaders (back then, they were the NETS-A) and in 2016 I received ISTE’s global Award for Outstanding Leadership. One of the ways that I’m doing that is to try and become ISTE-certified.

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How to Transition from Summer Break to the First Days of School

Waterford

By preparing in advance, you can help your students return to school excited and ready to learn. Some information families may need during back to school night might include: Login information for remote learning and progress reports. Encourage families to attend school events or set up playdates with their students’ friends.[3]

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A Glimpse Into What's Possible

A Principal's Reflections

The following post was written by Bill Brennan and originally appeared on Peter DeWitt''s Finding Common Ground blog found at Education Week. The post was titled Schools.the New Digital Age Learning Organization? I''m inspired by how they are pushing the edges of learning and embracing new approaches in the classroom.

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What Your School Needs to Know About Trauma-Informed Practices

Waterford

Did you know that over one-half of all students will experience a traumatic event by the time they reach adulthood?[8] 8] Each year, educators teach several students who have dealt with trauma in some way. Children with these experiences often exhibit learning or behavioral issues related to the way trauma influences brain development.

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