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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

For example, a study by the Pew Research Center found that students who used laptops in the classroom were more likely to say that they were engaged in their schoolwork and that they felt like they were learning more. Other great options include evidence (qualitative and quantitative) as well as effective professional learning.

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Feeding a Science Education Revolution: Micro-credentials for OpenSciEd Facilitators

Digital Promise

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. That was 2010, and A Framework for K-12 Science Education was out for public review. It seems simple.

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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

However, we’ve launched an unique learning opportunity that provides educators the opportunity to facilitate design thinking activities with their students, and to receive professional development credit through a micro-credential. Work in mathematics (Goldman et al., 1998), science (Kolodner et al.,

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Admins: Here’s what teachers think about professional learning

eSchool News

Teachers are overwhelmingly turning to social media and online resources to drive their own professional learning, according to new Speak Up Survey data released by Project Tomorrow on July 30. Participating in webinars or online conferences (from 15 percent to 34 percent).

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#EDvice: Practical Strategies in 90 Seconds or Less

A Principal's Reflections

I never saw myself as a writer until I started blogging back in March 2010. Leveraging my current experiences in classrooms, schools, and districts working with educators, my plan is to articulate one strategy from the following three-step perspective: Why is this strategy important? Therein lies the dilemma I am currently facing.

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edWeb and FreshGrade Host Professional Learning Community on Technology for the Classroom

edWeb.net

edWeb.net is delighted to announce that FreshGrade will be sponsoring TechTools for the Classroom , one of the largest professional learning communities on edWeb. We’re delighted that FreshGrade will be sponsoring this valuable online professional learning program.

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Educators Need Each Other to Thrive: Why Educator Networks Matter

Digital Promise

Whether it’s purchasing classroom supplies out of their own pockets, exceeding work hours to complete mandated paperwork, implementing safety protocols for school invasions, or going above and beyond to engage families, educators find a way to get everything done—even while trying to maintain their own health, well-being, and sanity!

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