edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, and Donna Burns, Technology Integrator, both from New Canaan High School in Connecticut, showcased the transformation of the NCHS library from a collection of used reference and biography books into a living, breathing makerspace. Redesigning the Space.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

To this end, we began using Renaissance Star Assessments districtwide in the 2015–2016 school year. In the past couple of years, we have also implemented a scripted data-driven instruction (DDI) protocol to guide conversations that we hold in our professional learning communities (PLCs). About the Author.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The discussions shouldn’t focus on denying technology, though, said Michelle Cooper, Library Media Specialist, White Oak ISD, TX in the edWebinar “ Achieving Media Balance in a Tech-Immersed World.” ” Instead, librarians can help families learn how to maintain a healthy balance and become good digital citizens.

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edWeb.net

JULY 18, 2017

In “ Summer Reading 501: Helping Generation App Read This Summer ,” Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School, CT; and Jane Lofton, Teacher Librarian, presented creative ideas to get students excited about summer reading. During a read aloud, teachers can sign up to read a book of their choice at the public library.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The very first year I taught middle school science, I found myself teaching more reading lessons than I had ever expected—and that didn’t change when I switched to a middle school math classroom two years later. She was a good student but lacked the confidence to speak her mind outside of the EL classroom.”. Bethany Lake.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

As often as not, those blogs live outside of the school library world. Since 2013, Jennifer Gonzales has been regularly blowing my mind with her thoughtful blend of effective classroom strategies and what’s new on the horizon that you can use in your classroom or library tomorrow. by Jennifer Gonzales.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Along with a 1:1 goal, comes the deluge of edtech tools, software, and applications into classrooms. No matter how much time teachers are given to work in data teams, tables and graphs can be so complicated that they can lose sight of how the data relates to a particular child, specific classroom or grade level. Data Privacy.

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Reading By Example

JUNE 1, 2017

Some argue that it is the classroom teacher that must be the primary influencer in this task. I have explored some of their ideas in my prior school, such as opening up the library during the summer. Getting a kid to the public library can be a challenge if parents are at work or it is too far away. This is a noble statement.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JANUARY 29, 2016

This year, our library is fortunate to have a robotics loan from Birdbrain Technologies. Currently, a group of 2nd-5th graders are meeting every Friday for one hour to learn to code these robots and create projects with them. — edcamp Global (@edcampGlobal) January 23, 2016. — Jenny Lussier (@jluss) January 28, 2016.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

Often distracted and easily bored, these students are also critical thinkers capable of thriving in the online classroom while learning 21st-century skills. In moving from classroom-based instruction to online instruction, the role of the faculty member changes from the content presenter to the facilitator of online learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Draper adds to this suggestion by asserting that school districts need to look at data access from all angles, from the outer layer of the infrastructure to the rogue apps used in classrooms, to create a sound data access and student data privacy plans. Jena is passionate about improving how students learn with technology.

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Educator Innovator

APRIL 6, 2017

You can learn more at the Marginal Syllabus website. By partnering with Marginal Syllabus, Educator Innovator seeks to facilitate open learning for educators in all kinds of spaces (in schools, libraries, and afterschool programs to name a few). Step 3: Participate!

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. The folks we interviewed across library land curated in several different ways and we used the term curation differently depending on current community needs or where they were in any particular project.

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BYOT Network

JANUARY 9, 2017

Although greater access to technology tools and devices has increased, with public schools now providing at least one computer for every five students and ensuring high-speed Internet connections (Education Week, 2016), these resources are still not fully achieving their desired goals. 2016, February 5). Reasons for Content Curation.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 21, 2016

In this tenth anniversary of Jane’s efforts, she has moved from Top 100 to an impressive list of Top 200 Tools for Learning. You will want to share the following with your classroom teacher partners and your school’s edtech leader: Best of Breed 2016 (categorized favorites). I especially trust their reviews.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

He currently co-leads a Future Ready Administrators principal team to foster professional learning and he is working with the director of curriculum to define a blended and personalized learning framework to help implement digital content and services. Mark has presented at ISTE, SXSWEdu, FETC, CUE, and AASL. Join the Community.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Bell 1:30 PM Empowering Students in a Distance Learning Environment with John Spencer (60 minutes) 3:00 PM Personalizing the Online Classroom Through Creative Teaching and Learning (60 minutes) with Candy Mowen 4:00 PM Rethinking Students Evaluations as a Tool to Improve Online Instruction (30 minutes) with Steven J.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 27, 2017

As a new teacher, I remember getting into my classroom for the first time. That’s not to say many of the pedagogical and instructional strategies I learned don’t stick with me today (the good ones always will) but these students were different learners than I was…and at the time I was only 22 years old. We learn best after failing.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

You can join us for a conversation with Lisa and Michael in our next edWeb webinar on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 1-2 p.m. Learn more. Educators are well aware of the challenges students face in keeping up with the homework and "blended learning" demands of today's classroom. Learn more and register today!

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 25, 2016

You can join us for a conversation with Lisa and Michael in our next edWeb webinar on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 1-2 p.m. Learn more. Educators are well aware of the challenges students face in keeping up with the homework and "blended learning" demands of today's classroom. Learn more and register today!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 6, 2016

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic and purposeful professional development. Are the 4 Cs just not enough for you?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 16, 2020

In their presentation, sponsored by Mackin Educational Resources, “The Transformative Power of Digital Reading,” Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan High School (CT), and Jane Lofton, Teacher Librarian “In the Wild,” offered tools and strategies for effective engagement with digital sources.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

Still, the virtual program has seen children thrive who failed in a brick-and-mortar classroom so that personalization became even more critical. the national movement to redefine what it means for students to be college, career and life ready while serving as the 2015-2016 president of AASA, The School Superintendents Association.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

For instance, one barrier to access was library cards. The school streamlined the process and included library card registration with overall school registration. 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.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Normally, many rural districts work with local libraries and businesses to provide students with WiFi hotspots. Already, many teachers don’t have the skills to integrate tech into the classroom—even the young ones. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. Teachers have also been doubly challenged with the quarantine.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Schuler said one of his most important learning experiences was realizing that some of his very best and most experienced teachers were dealing with significant anxiety and depression because they had expected to be as good at teaching remotely during the pandemic as they were at teaching in a classroom in the past. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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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. He says, “We need to teach students the way they want to learn, not necessarily how we were taught.” In 2010, he was appointed to the Baldrige Board of Examiners by the U.S.

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

COVID-19 was tough on schools, calling for swift shifts in teaching and learning practices to support virtual learning environments and a host of new pedagogical demands. At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, schools defaulted to online learning. Professional Learning. The Role of Technology During COVID.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2020

But the pandemic and forced distance learning have exposed a plethora of inequities in schools that many district leaders now see as issues they must address. He was named 2016 Superintendent of the Year by ACSA (Association of California School Administrators), Region 18. About the Presenters. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Even before the pandemic and the shift to distance education, learning extended beyond the classroom. Kids don’t have time to wait, so school leaders need to make professional learning a high priority. The paraprofessionals also receive devices and professional learning that support their work.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

She was named Superintendent of the Northshore School District in June 2016 and is former Superintendent of the South Kitsap School District. His doctoral research was some of the first that investigated the internet’s impact on communication, learning, and efficacy in the classroom. About the Host. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Her previous experiences include being a classroom business teacher at the high school and post-secondary levels, assistant director of a vocational cooperative, principal at East Noble High School, and assistant superintendent at East Noble School Corporation. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. Join the Community.

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Include : Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community. AASL National School Library Standards , Key Commitment: Include. As librarians, we are committed to serving every child and respecting diversity across our learning community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

The goal is to determine where there are gaps and inequities, and the school needs to understand what’s happening outside of the classroom. In the fall of 2016 Ann co-authored and published Life Lessons in Leadership: The Way of the Wallaby. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

The adaptive Apex Learning Tutorials for intervention, remediation, and preparation for high-stakes assessments were proven to improve students’ performance on the Tutorials from pretest to posttest by more than 50% and by an average of 23 to 26 percentile points during the 2016–2017 school year. K-12 market.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2018

He is a former teacher but spent 20 years away from the classroom working as a technology attorney and software executive. Under his leadership, Bristol Tennessee City Schools has embraced personalized learning through an effort that includes providing laptops for students to use at school and at home. Join the Community.

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