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Librarians at the Forefront of “Future Ready”

edWeb.net

Librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become “future ready.” The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) launched its Future Ready Schools (FRS) initiative in October 2014 with the aim of leveraging technology and connectivity to personalize and transform learning. Department of Education.

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The edWeb Team is going to be at ISTE 2019

edWeb.net

We don’t have a booth, but we’ll be checking out all the exhibits, learning about the newest innovations in the education field, and connecting with colleagues and looking for all of our educator friends, partners and sponsors! Robert Furman is an educator, leader, principal, student, speaker, and published author.

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Reimagining Human Capital to Support the Needs of School Districts

edWeb.net

Prior to the pandemic, many school districts were facing talent and recruitment challenges and were already engaged in strategic planning about how best to recruit and retain high-quality educators, administrators, and support staff for K-12 school districts. What makes a quality educator or administrative leader?

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Michelle Luhtala Wins AASL Social Media Superstars Award

edWeb.net

“I met Michelle Luhtala at the CoSN Conference in March 2010–seven years ago. I’m the founder of edWeb.net and had just started our social network for educators. She’s had a devoted following on edWeb.net from the first Emerging Tech webinar in July 2010, and just hosted her 75th webinar!” ” – Jen Baker.

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A National Push for More ‘Active Use’ of Technology in Learning

Educator Innovator

In its 2016 National Education Technology Plan, the Department of Education emphasizes model approaches to digital learning. The new plan lays out model ways of using educational technology in the nation’s classrooms, with a focus on equity and active use.

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Four Takeaways from League Candidates for Superintendent of the Year

Digital Promise

When it comes to education, there is no one right solution. Education leaders need solutions that make sense for their students in their context. ” The district has been piloting micro-credentials since 2014, and is a key thought partner of Digital Promise’s Educator Micro-credential initiative.

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Makerspace for Little or Nothing

The Daring Librarian

Makey Makey - Makerspace for Education Top 5 Lessons for Integrating Makey Makey Into Your Curriculum Sphero Mini - the awesome App-Enabled Robotic Ball review Classroom Doodles : FREE kid friendly coloring pages! Future Ready Teacher Librarian & Tech Leader. Cheers dears! Twitter: @GwynethJones - IG: The Daring Librarian.