Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

That’s a hard hit for investors in the New York-based company, which had raised more than $180 million since its founding in 2008. For most of its years as a startup, Knewton focused on building adaptive learning technologies that it would license to publishers, before pivoting to sell its own courseware in late 2017.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s a novel idea to consider what teachers want in this time of disruption and corporate education reform, which have by most measures failed our public schools. Since the 2008 Time magazine cover story on Washington, D.C. That made fiscal and pedagogical sense. Approximately 90 percent of U.S. students attend public schools.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Influential educators Shaelynn Farnsworth and Steven W. From Shaelynn - In 2008, the district I worked in adopted a 1:1 Laptop Initiative. Ubiquitous technology shifted the educational landscape in our building. Every day brought a new opportunity to provide my students relevant and engaging learning.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Haven’t been keeping up with The Innovative Educator? Developing your Personal Learning Network (PLN). Next up is a checklist for effective professional learning opportunities where I outline those things that you want to ensure you do or experience at a learning event. Don’t worry. What’s hot? Now's your chance.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2020

The ASU GSV Summit gathers leaders in government, education, and work advancing social and economic mobility by bending the arc of human potential through innovation. edWeb hosts professional learning communities and engaging edWebinars that are a lively, real-time exchange of ideas with experts and colleagues. .”

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The education system is undergoing a huge shift in daily structures and processes as a result of the pandemic. Students and educators have been affected by the huge changes to daily life, including distancing from friends and wider support groups, and family members losing jobs or income. SEL in the Classroom when Distance Learning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 28, 2021

As any parent or educator can attest, the pandemic has touched nearly all aspects of preschool. It has reshaped policies and practices, altered the delivery and content of professional development, and shaken families’ confidence about sending their kids to school. But how much, and at what cost, has largely been up in the air.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Carvalho has served as the Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), the fourth largest school district in the country, since 2008 and is recognized by his peers as a national voice for equity in education. “Mr.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The education system is undergoing a huge shift in daily structures and processes as a result of the pandemic. Students and educators have been affected by the huge changes to daily life, including distancing from friends and wider support groups, and family members losing jobs or income. SEL in the Classroom when Distance Learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. 2016 Wyoming Google Summit.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 12, 2021

In order to address education equity, administrators must first recognize the common barriers. A holistic approach to child development, education, and differentiated support – This is a chance to make classrooms developmentally conducive to learning. without really looking for the root cause of the issues. Noguera, Ph.D.,

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edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2020

To help teachers with the transition to online instruction, an edWebinar hosted by SETDA featured educators sharing what is working for them as they teach students online during the COVID-19 crisis. Candice Dodson is the Executive Director of the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA). About the Presenters.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2017

put $150 million in Hero K12 , and Bain Capital, whose Double Impact Fund is on the hunt for promising (and lucrative) education teams. million Trilogy Education $30 million $30 million CreativeLive $25 million $76 million Nearpod $21 million $30 million Examity $21 million $21 million . of deals.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 5, 2022

The popularity of webinars has resulted in greater expertise in hosting engaging presentations that reach a larger audience of educators at all levels and in all roles. Rita Ferrandino has built an international reputation as one of the most effective strategists and coalition builders in the education entrepreneurship community.

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techlearning

AUGUST 1, 2018

(San Mateo, CA) August 1, 2018 —, a global education network connecting educators with resources and leaders to reach their full potential, today announced its taking place on Aug. Director for Education and Skills Initiatives at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development; ? Inspiring educators from 10 countries.

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Learning Confluence

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

I would like to get on with my career in Higher Education (what career?)… I have blogged now since 2006… and looking back at February 2008 was quite interesting. This post brings back memories of the many technical issues we had due to ‘those who know more than educators’ continued to block Web 2.0

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Listen to Jennifer Gonzalez talk about 5 tech tools every educator should try in 2017. on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Quizlet Live.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Focusing on student engagement, student empowerment, and equity in education, they shared key lessons educators learned during the lockdown. Overall, the latest results reveal important changes in the education conversation. Tech that works beyond the school—they want to be able to do self-directed learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

In October, we will share a guide highlighting the trends, insights and challenges we've learned about while profiling five key players in the world of school redesign. Education Elements provides support for schools and districts as they transform their school models to personalize learning. Stay tuned!

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edWeb.net

JUNE 14, 2019

We’re hosting a panel on “Exploring a Free World of Personalized Professional Learning” and invite you to join us for the 412 District Teacher Band at the Field House Sports Bar. Join us for our panel: Explore a Free World of Personalized Professional Learning. See below for details! Panelists: Dr. L.

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Libraries Professional Learning Future Ready Industry 40

The 21st Century Principal

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach writes in her book, The Connected Educator: Learning and Leading in a Digital Age, "We can reach out to our network, harvest the collective wisdom found there, and then bring it back to the school." Establish separate Twitter accounts for your personal-professional use and for your school or district.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges have now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The three high schools in the district were reorganized to provide a focus either on STEAM, the arts, or career and technical education. Jay McTighe brings a wealth of experience developed during a rich and varied career in education. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters. Jay McTighe.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 3, 2020

Stephanie Jones emphasizes that when implementing effective social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies, educators, practitioners, and administrators need to think about the what, the why, and the how of the essential skills of SEL. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by the International Center for Leadership in Education.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 5, 2021

During an edWebinar hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , Dr. Leila Nuland, Managing Director of the K-12 Research Team at Hanover Research, explained how district leaders can compile and utilize data on educational equity. Strategic Planning. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Dr. Leila Nuland.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 15, 2015

What I like about this post is watching where an innovative staff from 2008 is today. The principal became a leader in integrating Google into education practice. W ritten : April 20, 2008 Topic : Setting the foundation for a successful tech-integrated school. You can watch this for more on that. Favorite excerpt : " C.I.S.

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Laptops Professional Learning Tools Study 40

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. In my Professional Learning Community, we chatted about the instructional possibilities.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The post that got all the attention told people five steps they can take to develop their personal learning network. W ritten : October 12, 2008 Topic : Developing a PLN Who might be interested : Any teacher or student who enjoys learning from experts and others who share their passion.

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The 21st Century Principal

MAY 4, 2014

Michael Fullan, The Principal: 3 Keys to Maximizing Impact After over a decade, policies relying on high stakes testing as a means to drive more effective teaching specifically and a better education generally have become embedded in public education. Fullan (2014) says we have gotten it all wrong.

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Tech Helpful

MARCH 4, 2019

The following post is by Alex Podchaski, and while I have never met him in person, we are part of each other's professional learning network. As educators, we spend a great deal of time trying to figure out the best way to prepare our students for the challenges they will face, both in the real and the digital worlds.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Internet Safety Report 89

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

Change has come to Australia in the form of professional teaching standards that strengthen classroom practice and give teachers a well-defined path forward in their professional development. Future of Learning. Higher Education. Mississippi Learning. Sign up for our newsletters. Choose as many as you like.

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Professional Learning Training Study Report 65

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Last, for those who want to become civically engaged, Secretary McCulloch recommends reading and educating yourself, attending meetings, volunteering, visiting places of interest to you, advocating for an issue, writing, and voting. Secretary McCulloch was elected Montana’s first woman Secretary of State in November 2008.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

In 2008, the Holly Square Shopping Center in northeast Denver was firebombed with molotov cocktails in gang-related arson. The next day, our neighborhood found an asbestos-ridden shell of a building where once stood the heart of the neighborhood.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Steven Anderson, Digital Learning and Relationship Evangelist, and Shaelynn Farnsworth, Literacy Consultant, joined Lisa Schmucki, founder and CEO of edWeb.net for conversation with Larry Jacobs on Education Talk Radio on this topic. A PLN has helped Shaelynn learn from an extended network of educators how to to that.

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Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Social Media Learning 48

NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Simply put, her blog , podcasts and videos will inspire you to be a better educator. In addition to her solo posts, sharing thoughts and discoveries, Jennifer’s podcasts feature interviews with teachers, learning experts, parents, and other people who make things happen in education. Monica Burns: Class Tech Tips.

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eBook Libraries EdTech Blended Learning 64

Fractus Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

As educators we all study the importance of giving students the time to play during the school day. During our coursework to become teachers, we learn about the importance of play in a child’s early developmental stages. Play Can Help Educators Beat Burnout. Those Who Play, and Those Who Do Not. Our #KyEdChat Twitter Talk.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Other stories in the series look at schools that are recruiting from their own alumni to increase diversity and a traditional teacher education program focused on recruiting Hispanic teachers. NEW ORLEANS —Educator Kristi Walton was born, bred, and trained as a teacher in her hometown of New Orleans. Last year, they gave out just 93.

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