Digital Promise

OCTOBER 12, 2016

On September 21-23, 2016, Digital Promise and the U.S. Department of Education hosted the 2016 Education Innovation Clusters Convening (#EdClusters16) in Providence, R.I., Sean Duffy (@dearmrduffy) September 23, 2016. rdaley0001 (@rdaley98) September 22, 2016. Joseph South (@southjoseph) September 22, 2016.

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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. About the Presenters.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

As other districts experiencing these factors know, this presents a variety of challenges to the fidelity and cohesiveness of instruction. To this end, we began using Renaissance Star Assessments districtwide in the 2015–2016 school year. To get the complete picture, we have to look at multiple valid, reliable sources of data.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

About the Presenter. She is the director of library at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tiffany earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education and School Library Certification from Southeastern Louisiana University, and her graduate degree in educational technology leadership from Northwestern State University.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2015

I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. I am now booked through the end of December and the 2016 calendar is beginning to fill. Common Sense Media Student Video Library. The Common Sense Media Student Video Library has more than 20 videos that are each 2-4 minutes long. Check out my Booking Page.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 17, 2019

Among the results common to the choices presented to all students in the study was a Wikipedia article on the subject of the simulation, the impact of the Burmese Python on the habitat of the Everglades. Elementary think alouds. At the elementary stage, these quotes represent talking points from our 4th and 5th graders.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Joy : We want to provide an overview of where we began when we started virtual communities in 2016 and why we created them on edWeb, and then how our practice changed with the pandemic, and we had to pivot. Why did we start communities on edWeb virtually in 2016? View the video recording. Listen to the podcast.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Joy : We want to provide an overview of where we began when we started virtual communities in 2016 and why we created them on edWeb, and then how our practice changed with the pandemic, and we had to pivot. Why did we start communities on edWeb virtually in 2016? View the video recording. Listen to the podcast.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The idea behind the Muñiz Academy, named for the longtime principal of Boston’s first dual-language elementary school (the Rafael Hernandez K-8 school), was that many Hispanic students would do better in schools that support their cultural background and, with it, the Spanish language. Nobody missed a beat, including the presenters.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President's Volunteer Award in 2018. Curated content from the other educators have created.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2017

A chance to to break that mold presented itself. My 16, 17 and 18-year old students were entering my class reading at an elementary level. There was money available to purchase books, and we essentially had carte blanche to build our own library. The most critical issue was always the learning gaps.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

About the Presenters. After 10 years as an elementary teacher, Suzy Brooks is now the director of instructional technology for Mashpee Public Schools in Massachusetts. In 2016, she created CatchOn to help districts meet and adapt to changing instructional needs and trends through the use of real-time data and cutting-edge technology.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

And in 2016 just 8 percent of McDowell County residents of working age held an associate degree or higher, compared to 31 percent statewide. Like elementary and middle school home visits, high school home visits are all about relationship building. That’s well below the statewide rate of 55 percent. He’s the first one.”.

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Curran Dee and Marialice B.F.X. We emphasize that being in the moment and being present is the most important thing we can do. As an elementary student, Curran is an international speaker, a TEDxYouth speaker and has also presented online at both EdChange Global and Global Maker Day.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 7, 2016

I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. NSDL – The National Science Digital Library has some outstanding resources that include numerous links to some great STEM programs and organizations. Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference?

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Articles, resources on social media, and conference presentations on these topics are proliferating at a rate that most educators are now familiar with maker education. As Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame noted in his 2016 Bay Area Maker Faire talk: What is making? Materials Openly and Easily Accessible. Scavenged Materials.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Librarian and maker Colleen Graves recaps a lively and learner-driven session on makerspaces and embracing making as teachers of writing at the 2016 NWP Annual Meeting. In our interactive session for “ Makerspace in the Library: What it means for your Classroom ,” we really let our participants drive the learning. Session Info.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

. — This fall, students at Enterprise Attendance Center in the small city of Brookhaven may get to draw, paint and make crafts in an elementary art class — the first the school has had in 12 years. billion on elementary and secondary education. But the opportunity comes at a cost: larger class sizes for third-graders.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We have several sessions each day, with 152 presentations, 156 curated recordings, and (lots) more coming ( that could include you! ). You will want access to this library long-term, I promise! Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. Check them out! More to come.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

In the fall of 2009, ChiTech’s first students filed into its squat, 1950s-era building of drab yellow brick, an abandoned elementary school in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. Engineering students used computer-aided design software to build 15 “Little Free Libraries” and placed them in neighborhoods where libraries and bookstores are scarce.

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Edsurge

MAY 14, 2019

By 2016, only 16 percent did—a huge drop, even though the book, newspaper or magazine could be one read on a digital device (the survey question doesn’t specify format). In elementary school, we often insist that students have a chapter book with them at all times. It’s that they choose not to. The love of a good story was contagious.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. About the Presenters. Tech Enablers. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

I’m also limited by my experience as a secondary teacher; these conversations have less controversy in lower elementary, though discussions about appropriateness do surface more commonly in the upper elementary/middle school transition. Maybe you think removing upsetting books from school libraries is the best thing for your child.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

In the edWebinar, “ Closing the Homework Gap: Digital Equity for All Students,” the presenters talked about the challenges and potential solutions to fulfill the promise of anytime, anywhere learning. Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL, explained, this isn’t about deciding what technology a district uses.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

During CoSN and ClassLink’s edWebinar, “ Leading Digital Transformations in Rural School Districts,” the presenters talked about how the situation with COVID-19 amplifies the obstacles rural schools face transitioning to a 21st century learning environment. About the Presenters. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 19, 2024

Still, network leaders plan to continue expanding and hope to present the NACA model as a way to grant Indigenous families the self-determination and sovereignty that has been denied to them for generations. “In The school also tracks college completion rates, with 59 percent of the class of 2012 finishing within six years.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The presenters highly recommended limiting staff access to student records and creating a culture where the school community identifies student digital records as the school district’s currency. All presenters agreed with Dr. Thiele that quick, knee-jerk reactions are not advisable. About the Presenters.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Dr. Malloy now sees blended learning as a design strategy and opportunity where “choice and voice are more present,” though the use of online technologies also revealed that some educators need more support in order to use the technologies effectively. About the Presenters. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Dr. Carol L.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 22, 2019

During the edWebinar “ Accessibility: Effective, Equitable Learning Environments for All Students,” which is part of a series hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net, the presenters discussed how they approach CoSN’s five steps to ensure accessibility. About the Presenters. Step 1: Stay current with federal and state legislation.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES AQUIRES MOTION MATH ( www.curriculumassociates.com ) & ( motionmathgames.com ) Curriculum Associates has acquired Motion Math to further help elementary students improve their math fluency and number sense in key conceptual areas. who are interested in establishing a makerspace in their libraries.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 1, 2016

But it’s been a serious challenge to find a scalable, affordable audiobooks platform that works for schools and school libraries. I learned about the subscription service from my Best Apps for Teaching and Learning Committee buddy Mary Ann Scheuer , librarian at Emerson Elementary in Berkeley, CA. ISTE 2016 Poster Session video.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

During an edWebinar for the Empowered Superintendent series, “Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision,” the presenters said school leaders, though, often miss key parts of the planning process and end up with useless “hunks of plastic.” About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Sessions are free to watch for five days, then become part of the Home Learning Summit library. We have asked our speakers to answer this question in their presentations: "What do you know about learning that could dramatically help or change the lives of students, parents, teachers, librarians, or others at this moment?" Connections

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: School libraries have evolved to offer students and teachers everything they need See article: Modern students need modern librarians See article: 10 reasons we love school librarians For more news on school libraries, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page What makes an effective school library?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 24, 2024

An elementary schooler in the same district couldn’t access a picture of record-breaking sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner to add to a writing assignment. Students in Texas are supporting a state law that would limit what schools can censor, and the American Library Association hosts Banned Websites Awareness Day each fall.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2017

She was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta, in Yazoo County, and now teaches there, at Bentonia Gibbs Elementary. The teachers learned about the Tougaloo Nine , a group of students from historically black Tougaloo College in Jackson, who staged read-ins at the white-only Jackson Municipal Library in 1961.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 25, 2017

When Barnes eventually started her senior year, other challenges arose: The approach to teaching math was different from what she was accustomed to; in English, the class had already read half the assigned book, “Their Eyes Were Watching God”; and many of her classmates had known each other since elementary school.

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