eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of 25 students or more can still be a challenge. What should educators and administrators know about adaptive learning?

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EdTechTeam

MAY 8, 2017

I had applied to present at the Illinois EdTechTeam Google Summit back in 2013. I believe that a main purpose of school is to give our students the tools to be empowered individuals who can create positive change. Question: You’re keynoting ISTE 2017 this year in San Antonio. What’s your origin story? What can folks expect?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 3, 2017

In 2013, when I began rethinking some of the practices I once thought of as tried and true, one of the biggest shifts for me was the realization that the topics I found interesting were not necessarily the most engaging for my students. In 2017, I plan to continue investigating the impact of personalized homework on student growth.

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Insight Education Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

In South Carolina, for example, there were simply not enough qualified teachers to fill positions during the 2017–2018 school year: 6,700 South Carolina teachers left their positions after the 2016–2017 school year, with 4,900 leaving teaching altogether. 2017) The Nation's Teaching Force Is Still Mostly White and Female.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of 25 students or more can still be a challenge. What should educators and administrators know about adaptive learning?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2016

A comprehensive professional development system, Digital Leader Corps develops teacher-leaders to propel the district’s transition to modern digital learning environments.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. In addition, she manages many of SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Rather than viewing them as tool for punitive measures, assessments are just another tool that allows educators to figure out how to improve teaching and learning. Underlying all of these imperatives is the idea that school leaders need to continuously adapt the learning environment as the world outside of the classroom changes.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Teachers must be intentional at exploring ways online to ensure that assessment is formative and allows them to plan scaffolding for next steps in learning. Sometimes an LMS discussion will help and other times integrating with another tool can be beneficial. How do teachers and students learn about and employ these tools?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

This professional learning event includes thought-provoking practitioner and expert panelists, student speakers, and an interactive design thinking challenge on "How can schools cultivate a culture of changemaking?" In 2013, Brady was named a Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow by the U.S.

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MindShift

APRIL 25, 2019

The 2006 film An Inconvenient Truth and its 2017 sequel, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power have curricular materials created in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation. She assigned her students a 2013 novel by Mindy McGinnis called Not a Drop to Drink. Assign a novel. ” She described the unit as a success.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In addition, SEL tools and curricula are readily available through online platforms. This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. Juliet Chamber of Commerce “Wilsonian of the Year” award in 2017.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

edtech startups in 2017. Also notable is the continuing dip in the number of angel and seed deals, which have fallen from a peak of more than 100 in 2013 to less than half that number in 2018. Source: EdSurge Higher Education & Post-Secondary Post-secondary tools altogether saw a notable bump in funding. Last year, U.S.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Similarly, before the crisis all of the presenters were working with their boards and communities to show them edtech in a positive light and help them understand the importance of using tools in school that students will use in college and the workforce. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. About the Host. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

In addition to keeping student privacy and school budgets in mind, teachers also need to make sure that the tools work in the school’s technology environment. Similarly, when vetting tech tools, the contracts should include the district’s accessibility requirements. About the Host.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

He is passionate about continuous improvement, enjoys engaging in global professional learning networks, and serves on numerous local and national boards. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD, near Houston, Texas until September 2013, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles, California.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning. Dr. Luvelle Brown was the 2017 New York State Superintendent of the Year. They educate staff about the types of attacks as well as what to do. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

The library staff constantly communicates with community leaders to find out how they can assist them; again, technology is the tool, not the end goal. Some can be done by teacher-librarians; other tools might require assistance from a vendor. The research has shown…that the most successful professional learning is focused.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Reexamining impact and use of edtech tools: Most schools are already collecting data on how frequently programs are used and the impact of the programs on student learning goals. She is also a 2013 Leadership Loudon graduate and a 2019 representative for Loudon County in the Tennessee Regional Leadership Class.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

As Superintendent of Fort Smith (AR) Public Schools from 2017-2020, Dr. Brubaker launched the district’s Vision 2023 strategic planning initiative, working extensively with stakeholders to identify and prioritize the district’s greatest needs. Brubaker has CoSN CETL certification and a Ph.D. Join the Community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. Friday, August 25, 2017. Learn more about formative assessment. Jane McGonigal spoke at ISTE in 2013. Vicki: Yeah.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Student outcomes and budget management: Basically, this means schools need to balance their learning goals and desired impact on the students and teachers with a realistic budget. For example, while Linson’s district avoided grants for most of their initiative, they knew that many teachers would need assistance using the new digital tools.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 25, 2021

In the fall of 2017, Marlon Styles became the proud superintendent of Ohio’s Middletown City School District. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD, near Houston, Texas until September 2013, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles, California. Marlon Styles. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

She was a successful education leader in Virginia, and Texas before McGraw-Hill recruited her to lead their Urban Markets 2015-2017. By empowering students and staff to have a growth mindset through design thinking, while implementing digital tools, we better prepare them for the profound shifts that they will encounter in life.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

He served as the 2017-18 president of the Washington Association of School Administrators. Ann served as Executive Director, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District, near Houston, Texas until September 2013, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles, California. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Keep the conversation centered on how you’re helping the students rather than what educational tool someone else uses. And even when a program meets a school’s privacy standards, it may not be an effective education tool for its students. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

He co-authored the 2017 Rowman & Littlefield book The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today and the 2018 Rowman & Littlefield book Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

I think the best thing you can do as a leader moving in that way is to actually use the tool,” said Dr. Hank Thiele, Superintendent, Community HS District 99, IL “I believe strongly if you’re going to make the kids use it, you better use it too. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

Most recently, Dr. Muzzey earned his National Superintendent certification from AASA in 2017. For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4,000 professional educators serving over 50,000 students. Louis; and an Ed.D.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Tracy Weeks, executive director for SETDA, and her co-presenters discussed how implementing data interoperability standards can turn data from a daily chore into a productive tool that can provide educators with a more complete picture of the student, class, school, or district. This broadcast was hosted by edWeb.net and SETDA.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

He received, among many global awards, the million-dollar TED Prize in 2013. Since then she has served in various capacities including as a literacy coach, ed tech professional development manager and technology innovation manager. Today she serves as the director of digital engagement and professional learning.

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