Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

because teaching is no longer an isolated profession; it’s a dynamic and interconnected field requiring teachers to work collaboratively and build expansive professional and personal learning networks. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes. Madda et al.,

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2020

When Project Tomorrow surveyed students in 2015 about what they envision schools will look like in 2020, one student described school as being the place where there would be more educational videos, online class discussions, online games, and texting between teachers and students. Three Phases of Online Learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

BOSTON – Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a leader in science of reading-based solutions. Among those strategic milestones was first joining with language learning system creator Rosetta Stone Inc. million students and over 620,000 educators across more than 23,000 schools nationwide.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Melvin Love, principal at Oxmoor Valley Elementary School in Birmingham City Schools in Alabama. When I came to this school in 2015, our data from the state of Alabama showed an eight percent proficiency in reading in grades three through five. How do you know if coaching is effective?

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

This past week I spent some time with some fabulous educators gathered from in and around Texas at the 2015 TCEA Convention. This was my first time attending and my first time in Austin and I had a wonderful time learning, sharing and reflecting at this first-rate, mega-sized conference. I love learning. It''s selfish actually.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 3, 2015

We’ve known for a long time that no two students learn the same way. So why should learning for teachers still be one-size-fits-all? As instruction becomes increasingly personalized for students, teachers are ready for those same principles to drive their on-going professional development. "Teachers Austin, Texas.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

During the 2015-2016 school year, MassNET worked with the Boston-based LearnLaunch Institute (under the umbrella of the Learning Assembly ) to pilot instructional software for English Language Arts with six teams of six to eight teachers in Boston-area elementary and middle school classrooms.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2021

Leaders in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools have been working on their equity agenda since 2015. Train for transformation with professional learning focused on cultural competency and implicit bias. Ground these conversations in data to improve teaching and learning, to set priorities, and to keep everyone focused.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

In the C&I department, Katie supervises a team of 15+ instructional design coaches that serve about 20 school districts, oversees a national coach mentorship program, and also created and oversees Edge•U Badges, an anytime anywhere professional learning program for educators. While I believe project-based learning is better.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

In today’s show, learn how one successful district has tackled this process and how they are getting buy in from teachers on the vision during the second year of implementation. Her district has done a lot of work with one-to-one teaching and learning. You have learning beliefs. Tell us about your learning beliefs.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 18, 2021

If your understanding of the Compton area in Los Angeles is based on hip hop songs and a 2015 movie about young people growing up there, you’re likely to be surprised by the tech-focused students and schools in the neighborhood now. The district’s digital focus helped it make the transition to distance learning during the pandemic.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

There are organizations that support different kinds of transformation in schools and after researching and interviewing some of these organizations, we've learned a great deal about what these changes can look like, how schools go about redesigning aspects of their model, and what types of support they need along the way.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Even before COVID-19 created online, remote, and hybrid learning environments in school districts across the country, most district and school leaders struggled with chronic absenteeism in their schools. When the pandemic hit, communities experienced the highest rate of chronic absenteeism due to students and families learning from home.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

In 2015, we opened the doors of Roots Elementary to 100 kindergarteners and first graders in the neighborhood. Roots Elementary. Before that I had worked at the Charter School Growth Fund with several of the early visionaries who supported the movement toward personalized learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2022

But now, a new nonprofit organization that seeks to improve teaching, the Research Partnership for Professional Learning, says the conventional wisdom that veteran teachers stop getting better is one of several myths about teaching. Old dogs do appear to learn new tricks. The science has evolved.”.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

edWeb.net is a professional learning community that brings together the widest collaboration of educators and industry professionals in education to provide free professional learning for educators – anytime, anywhere. This has been one of the best learning experiences for me as an educator ever.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

but should be) – SULS0148 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Rich Dixon, Senior Director of Innovative Learning at H?para. Rich started his teaching career as an elementary school teacher in the Seattle area. Learn more about H?para. This episode sponsored by H?para.)

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In December 2015, I found myself toiling away on a fifth grade figurative language lesson in a unique place—a local tech meetup called Code For Vegas. And contrary to the traditional progression of learning, one that they could succeed in even without a college degree (many coders are self-taught using sites like Free Code Camp).

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As schools reckon with learning equity, they’re often focused on academic progress. Evidence of Learning: Smith said the key questions he asks are “Are all students learning?” and “Are they learning enough?” LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 11, 2017

The Unified Classroom brings together the teacher’s grade book, learning management system, student information system, and assessment in one powerful platform with just one log in. Learn about the Unified Classroom. link] She was Kentucky State Teacher of the Year for 2015 and she’s a STREAM teacher. Listen Now.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 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. Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

When Tammy ThompsonKapp was Principal of Lapham Elementary School in Wisconsin, she and her staff struggled to help students who came to school hungry, tired or coping with mental health issues. Learn how she implemented the program there, the impact she's seeing and why she feels other schools should follow suit.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Our solution is a combination of strong data-driven instruction and social-emotional learning (SEL). To this end, we began using Renaissance Star Assessments districtwide in the 2015–2016 school year. Why did they have gaps in learning or misunderstand the concept? Social-Emotional Learning. Data-Driven Instruction.

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Buncee

AUGUST 27, 2018

I am an instructional coach, and I love to use Buncee to create promotional graphics for professional learning or conferences that I am presenting at. This year is her 3rd year as a campus coach, and she is so happy to be at the newest elementary school, Keenan Elementary. The post Buncee is my Jam!

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Using mostly recyclable materials, equipment and furniture, these educators are providing learning opportunities for students and teachers that have changed the school climate and culture. Making learning more real for students allows them to learn better in a much more energized school,” said Luhtala. Redesigning the Space.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 14, 2021

They started with four squares—learning, community, character, and joy—leading to five principles of practice meant to prepare children to be the global leaders of tomorrow: innovation, data-informed decisions, diversity and inclusion, partnering, and communication. We have to implement a growth mindset. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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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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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Todd Nesloney, Principal of Webb Elementary in Navasota, TX, dreams of an environment where children are excited to come to school every day, rather than excited to leave. We have to be preparing them by giving them as many opportunities to learn as we can,” said Todd, highlighting the importance of technology in the classroom.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2015

ETA hand2mind has hosted a professional learning community on edWeb for the past three years, providing free professional development for elementary and middle school math educators. On October 13, 2015, Sara Moore presented the community’s 50th webinar, on the topic of geometric reasoning with shapes and attributes.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

In fact, many school technology plans fluctuated depending upon the latest fads and what someone learned at a conference and had little connection to curriculum or learning goals. Imperative 2: Raise the Bar with Rigorous, Transformative & Innovative Learning and Skills.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Typing can be worked into project-based learning, or students can use tools like Google Docs to practice typing. They also have a technology peer coaching program which allows teachers to receive additional professional development to be able to support other teachers in developing their skills and assisting their students.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

Congress passed ESSA in 2015, but one area still challenging schools is the tiers for evidence-based interventions and materials. to determine what programs will assist with meeting learning goals. Step 3 – Learn the basics (about ESSA levels). Furthermore, administrators must also consider local buy in.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 18, 2015

I received the following question in one of my sessions today: How do you engage the teachers and students who think it is “easier” to just do it (learning) on paper? Practical advice from Eastern elementary teachers @Cometcentral #NexGenCon #INeLearn pic.twitter.com/3z1rYppCgo. Jenny Garwood (@luckeyfrog) June 18, 2015.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

A focus on empathy and learning to relate to all aspects of the problem and not just the end result. They not only develop their own competencies at each level, but they also learn to collaborate and use their group’s shared intelligence to reach their goals. teacher to the math teacher—can be a creative thinker. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

Through learning self-awareness and self-direction, students are more engaged and take ownership of their learning beyond the classroom environment. Students share products with an authentic audience and homework, when given, is tied to individual learning goals.

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