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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

Go to coolcatteacher.com/modern right now to sign up for the Modern Classrooms essential course for free where you will learn about the strategies, research, and resources that can drive student-centered, self-directed learning in your classroom.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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Lexia Celebrates 40th Anniversary 

eSchool News

He founded Lexia with the help of technology expert Dr. Littleton Meeks and Dr. Edwin Cole, a noted neurologist, head of the Reading Clinic at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and founder of several schools for students with dyslexia. It was out on the fringes,” said Lexia President, Nick Gaehde who joined the company as its head in 2005.

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Preparing Students with Technology Skills

edWeb.net

Digital literacy is the ability to understand, use and interact with technology, media and digital resources in real-world situations. It is vital to prepare students in grades K-5 with skills to understand the need to be safe online, make responsible choices and be conscious of the impact of technology on them and their friends.

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Discovery Education Appoints Scott Kinney as Chief Executive Officer and Kelli Campbell as President

eSchool News

Discovery Education —the Charlotte, North Carolina based global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—today announced the appointment of Scott Kinney as its new Chief Executive Officer and Kelli Campbell as the company’s new President.

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Digital Portfolios + Micro-credentials = Massive Impact for Students & Teachers

Digital Promise

Powered by ever-changing technology advances, digital portfolios serve as hubs for a variety of media to more fully illustrate the learning cycle. Simply put, giving teachers choice in their own learning—and making it relevant to their individual classrooms—is an effective way to spread personalized learning across a district 6.

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Livestreaming and Podcasting in the Classroom

edWeb.net

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. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005.