edWeb.net

DECEMBER 6, 2018

They built an online professional learning program that uses the edWeb.net platform in combination with webinars and 14 virtual specialists in social studies at all grade levels. Our goal was to find a way to provide professional learning for content and instructional support throughout the state of Georgia.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In a 2016 survey by Harvard’s Center for Education Policy Research, 94 percent of middle school math teachers said they analyzed student performance on tests in the prior year, and 15 percent said they spent over 40 hours on this kind of data analysis. Teachers are spending a lot of time talking about student data.

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Waterford

AUGUST 18, 2023

Begin to Communicate and Collaborate Early in the School Year Advise teachers to schedule a meeting with each family as early as possible in the school year, whether in-person or virtually. Journal of Education and Practice , November 2016, 7, pp. Families, teachers, and administrators can work together to solve school issues.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2018

The irony of this is that many of us educators have been successfully navigating the waters of personalized learning for our students, but haven’t been given the opportunity to transition that same approach to our own professional learning. Micro-credentials were my path to do exactly that.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 6, 2020

In 2016, I published a list of 20 Questions That Schools Should Be Asking About Professional Development and while I think they’re still highly relevant, clearly the onset of COVID-19 earlier this year has introduced a new set of challenges and with that, questions. 20 Questions To Guide School Leaders During COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Social Media Professional Learning Meeting Course 145

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2016

These detailed stories have the ability to provide great context through an explanation of the following: Goals Challenges Solution Success Overall, a case study provides readers with details on how problems were solved, outcomes achieved, and how investments in professional learning led to a positive cultural shift.

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Reading By Example

MAY 21, 2016

This teacher is excited about having some of these same students in 2016-2017, as she is looping up. With the first teacher who focused on student-driven learning, she developed a greater understanding about her practice than probably possible in a more traditional professional learning experience.

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Reading By Example

MAY 21, 2016

This teacher is excited about having some of these same students in 2016-2017, as she is looping up. With the first teacher who focused on student-driven learning, she developed a greater understanding about her practice than probably possible in a more traditional professional learning experience.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 8, 2016

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. Class starts July 11, 2016 and ends July 31, 2016. That’s three weeks, five hours a week, plus a one-hour weekend virtual meeting each week. 8 Activities (topics).

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 1, 2016

His message: teachers who offer choice can meet learning goals while creating powerful experiences that lead to increased motivation, creativity and divergent critical thinking. I recently had an opportunity to listen to Mr. Kevin Brookhouser's speak on the 20time Project at the Toronto GAFE Summit. Simple yet very profound.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

Since our students are using technology to play, learn, and communicate while at home and at school, they should be learning how to use that technology responsibly. Full integration of digital citizenship (or DigCit) curriculum into every class and every content area—at every grade level—should be the goal to meet this need.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Paula was joined by Adam Geller, author of “ Evidence of Practice: Playbook for Video-Powered Professional Learning ,” as she shared her story. This approach allowed administrators and mentors to provide more robust, actionable, and measurable feedback to teachers.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2023

Each day, Geneva CUSD 304’s teachers, administrators, and staff seek to educate the nearly 5,500 students they serve within an environment that encourages the desire to learn and meets the unique academic, personal, physical, and social needs of each child.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 12, 2015

League members are represented by their superintendent, who commits to: Attend biannual League meetings. Engage with entrepreneurs to advance product development and meet district needs. Support research that expands what we know about teaching and learning. Participate in the League’s professional learning community.

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Digital Promise

MAY 29, 2015

In becoming a League member, you and your district commit to: Attend biannual League meetings hosted by member districts (the next meeting is Oct. Engage with entrepreneurs to advance product development and meet district needs. Support research that expands what we know about teaching and learning. 25-27 in Pittsburgh).

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

The Standards provide a framework on what to focus on and also provides resources to help meet those goals, with a particular emphasis on Early Childhood education. Early Learning Network -Part of my advocacy work revolves around helping educators discover the power of connected professional learning.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2021

It also included developing a more holistic view of students as members of families and communities, and consideration of policies that were flexible enough to meet diverse needs and ensure students in different situations were receiving an equitable education. This work led to activities such as helping people get groceries. Sydney Chaffee.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

employers spent nearly $71 billion on training in 2016—a figure that was flat compared to 2015. New Options One major reason is the explosion of relatively high-quality, free or low-cost professional learning options in recent years. “Information today is pushed so quickly at people that the landscape has fundamentally changed.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Three key elements tell the story of the PLI’s success.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2016

We spent a year training teams of eight teachers from each school to become resident Framework experts who were responsible for replicating professional learning modules on their campuses. Using an early release schedule once a week allowed teachers to meet in teams to further their exposure and understanding of the Framework.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Below is the excerpt from the ISTE Standards for Educators that describes this standard: Empowered Professional Learner - Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. CHAedu #coffeeEDU.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

By 2016, we were categorized in the top tier in the state’s accountability system , surpassing the district average in literacy and math MCAS scores. McKay teachers are also empowered to drive their own professional learning by determining their own learning foci for the year.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The curriculum and pedagogy should be based on research about social, emotional, and academic development, and adult learning theory should be applied to teachers’ ongoing professional learning. Dr. Chris Lennox began his tenure as Superintendent of Mounds View Public Schools on July 1, 2016. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

I remember having a conversation with a school district administrator about rethinking a professional learning opportunity for staff. I often talk about “ innovating inside of the box, ” and the box here was that teachers had to do a certain amount of time of professional learning.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 20, 2018

These individuals might notice that students are not meeting the desired outcomes and decide to take some risks, try new strategies, or design an authentic project to meet the needs of learners. A person with an internal locus of control believes that he or she can influence events and outcomes. Flip it around.

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eSchool News

JULY 8, 2016

When it comes to useful PD, more educators are turning to Twitter to grow learning networks in 140 characters. These days, it’s hard to meet an educator who hasn’t heard of Twitter. During an ISTE 2016 session, three Twitter experts offered guidance to those seeking to expand their Twitter horizons.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Are people more likely to complain after a professional learning meeting, than in one? I have watched schools go “1 to 1”, while still inundating staff with handouts and giant post it notes in staff meetings. What does the time look like in staff meetings or professional learning time?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Blended learning is an instructional methodology that combines face to face and online learning to personalize the learning experience to meet the specific needs of each student. Provide professional learning that allows participants to experience blended learning.

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The Principal of Change

AUGUST 14, 2018

It caused no harm at all, but a parent complained and had set up a meeting with the principal and myself. The parent, walked out feeling comfortable with the meeting but the second they left, my principal said, “What were you thinking?!?!?! What I appreciated was that he had my back with the parent.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2018

We started Torah Academy in September 2016 with a strong vision for how and what we want our students to learn. Every class, student interaction, social setting and community learning experience is another opportunity to help our students see their potential and grow. 2018-19 Kiddom Pilot Scope and Sequence. Hardly the case!

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edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

Rabbitt also noted ways in which many educators’ development has been transformed during the pandemic, such as the development of new technological skills and the use of online professional learning models. Dr. Beth Rabbitt is Chief Executive Officer of The Learning Accelerator (TLA). Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Educators point to the ability to learn from colleagues, in addition to experts, as essential for enhancing their abilities. All six sessions will take place in the convention center’s Expo Hall, meeting room #8. Meeting rooms are located in Hall C at the back of the 1200 aisle.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. 2016 Wyoming Google Summit.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

During his work at KIPP Empower, Kim realized there was a need for providing a scalable way to support schools and districts with blended learning. He founded Education Elements to meet that need. As of spring 2016, the company has supported 100 districts nationally, representing 300 schools and 300K students.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

How a school defines student success influences its design and impacts critical aspects such as professional learning, curriculum, assessment and school culture. Tucker and Mote see a lot of promise in these recent changes; they also know that tailoring their program to meet their students’ needs will require overcoming some obstacles.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 16, 2016

Yet the process that I have seen shared with many administrators is that they will see something awesome happen in a classroom, and then they will ask the teacher share that practice with others at the next staff meetings. Sometimes these meetings are two weeks away, sometimes a month, sometimes longer. Take advantage.

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