EdNews Daily

AUGUST 28, 2017

On August 15, 2017, 51Talk brought students from China to New York to compete in an English competition titled: The 51Talk Star Final. I used to be a tenured general education elementary classroom teacher. How this Teacher is Finding True Joy in Her Profession: A Chat with Ariel from 51Talk.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

When teachers engage in this collaborative culture, they share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to professional learning communities, leading to more innovative teaching strategies and cohesive learning environments. Madda et al., 2011, Nurmi et al., 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

As I sat at a giant table with 15 colleagues pondering how to make professional learning more personal for our teachers, my eyes drifted to my screen. What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning? What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Brook Avenue Elementary School in Waco, Texas has been in the papers before, but not for shiny new laptops or flexible classrooms. However, school leaders Sarah Pedrotti and Jessica Torres are on a mission to flip the failure narrative and rebrand their school by motivating their teachers through personalized professional development.

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techlearning

MARCH 7, 2018

Mary’s Elementary School in Bellevue, Nebraska as the $10,000 grand prize winner of the Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids! The contest invited elementary school teachers and families to take a pledge to teach kids how to “earn, save, spend and donate.” Launched in April 2017, Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids!

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edWeb.net

APRIL 14, 2021

If we don’t get a correct outcome the first time, we learn how to build on it and do better. This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. We have to implement a growth mindset. Dr. Baron R.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Listen to Jennifer Gonzalez talk about 5 tech tools every educator should try in 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. Quizlet Live.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

The focus is on how to engage students meaningfully in learning, and teachers use digital tools as an enabler of that conversation. However, very few of these initiatives combine teacher professional learning, technology integration and advanced analytics that show where and how the implementation is improving outcomes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

The second one is what we called, “Innovate Salisbury Professional Learning.” Teachers looked at those texts, tried some projects, reported out, and some of that also shaped the vision, which was then delivered to our staff, in actually 2016-2017. We had another professional learning cohort called “Leading Your Salisbury.”.

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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. Katie finished her Ed.D. Who is Dr. Katie Ritter?

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2017

One of the most difficult challenges I faced was supporting our 400 K-8 math teachers with substantive professional learning. To ensure equitable learning outcomes for all. also ensure equitable professional learning outcomes for all mathematics teachers. To ensure equitable learning outcomes for all.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2017

I didn’t have the technical know-how to code the site, but as an instructional coach and leader of my school’s behavior support team, I did have experience building efficient operations and logistics. Not only was this project exciting, it also taught students how to get user feedback and revise their designs.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

During the second takeover in June 2017, the South Carolina superintendent declared a “state of emergency” in education. Our middle school and elementary school are no longer priority schools. Three of the district's four schools were the worst performing in the state. And this past year two of those schools came off the list!

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 14, 2018

Read about Angela Barnett ’s journey with technology as she moved from unsure to a confident teacher after being a part of the Summer Online Teacher Leader Cohort in 2017. I needed to become more comfortable with not only utilizing Chromebooks with students but how to connect this tool to my lessons. Angela Barnett. 3rd-grade teacher.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

(Friday, September 7, 2018) – Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge on a national scale and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms today announced the second annual Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids Contest!

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Her, “4 Things Great Principals Don’t Do,” was the most read and shared Education Week post of 2017. She taught eighth grade language arts and reading to military-connected children at Faith Middle School in Fort Benning, Georgia, has been an elementary school assistant principal, and is now a professional development specialist.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

After lesson guides for the elementary, middle, and high schools were created, Theresa presented the information to all the principals for input and adjustments. For the 2017-2018 school year, Theresa trained all the teachers on the basics of digital citizenship. Another big takeaway was lack of awareness. Join the Community.

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MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

There are chats on everything from education by individual districts or states, technology in education, using games in the classroom, elementary school math, teachers on special assignment and more. You can find other great resources online about how to participate in Twitter chats, including this guide by Teacher Challenges.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The parents learn how to manage their children’s tech use and, more important, how to talk to them about it. Najarian (Jari) Peters, Assistant Professor, joined the Institute for Privacy Protection at Seton Hall Law School in 2017. Join the Community.

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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?" Department of Education.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Once a technology plan is adopted, superintendents needs to make sure all constituents have a laser focus on implementing it as developed, evaluating successes and failures, and then discussing how to move forward. Imperative 2: Raise the Bar with Rigorous, Transformative & Innovative Learning and Skills. Join the Community.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

At the Tech & Learning Leadership Summit in October 2017, several districts that have been involved in 1:1 initiatives for many years came together to discuss their experiences. Frequently, elementary-school students keep their devices at school while middle- and high-school students are able to take them home.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, there were still 25 elementary schools in the district without access to Hazel’s mental health resources. Cleveland successfully secured funding to expand to these 25 elementary schools, bringing Hazel services to more than 25,000 additional students in the district. Through persistent efforts, Ms.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Learning Menus Can Be Used with Any Age Group. I have found that menus and choice boards tend to be more popular among elementary teachers, but I used them in my middle school classroom, and now I use them in professional learning workshops with adults. Any grade level can use learning menus! VIP BONUSES!

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MindShift

APRIL 25, 2019

So, here are some thoughts about how to broach the subject with students, no matter what subject you teach: 1. Lab activities can be one of the most effective ways to show children how global warming works on an accessible scale. Pamela Tarango teaches third grade at the Downtown Elementary School in Bakersfield, Calif.

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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. Juliet Chamber of Commerce “Wilsonian of the Year” award in 2017.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 17, 2017

Right now through August 31, 2017, they’re giving away 10 free 60-minute lesson plans for lit teachers – go to owleyes.org/teachers to sign up free and get your lesson plans now. Download the transcript: Thursday, August 17, 2017. Owl Eyes is a must-get for classical literature teachers. Transcript for Episode 129 . AngelaStockman.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Beginning to learn an LMS – If teachers just learned that this stood for Learning Management System the district might be at step one. If an LMS is in use, perhaps many educators had just started learning how to create class content area for students and parents online. 2017 Beyond SAMR. 2017 STEM Dewey.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

While they may be proficient in using edtech, they don’t know how to create comprehensive lessons to use it in the classroom. With not all kids having the same access, they need to figure out how to develop lessons to accommodate all students. Glenn Robbins is Superintendent of Brigantine Public Schools in New Jersey.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

Teachers should consult with the IT staff to ensure that screen readers and other assistive tech can give students with special needs the same learning experience as their peers. And while teachers may embrace using technology, they won’t necessarily understand how to use it effectively. Dr. Carol L. About the Host.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

A student at Belmont-Cragin Elementary School. Lee Elementary, a Pre-K-8 school on Chicago’s southwest side. “I All of this suggests that if personalized learning is to succeed, it must emphasize supporting teachers and investing in their professional development, say education experts.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 5, 2021

Continuous professional development is key for integrating edtech, but it often gets deleted from the budget. But since the tech keeps upgrading and evolving, teachers need to receive ongoing training on how to best use the resources to support their students. Have tech and business offices work together. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL, explained, this isn’t about deciding what technology a district uses. Equitable access should be a part of a larger discussion about how the schools are serving their students’ needs. Create a Common Vision : As Dr. Carol L. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 17, 2020

Distance learning requires skill sets teachers might not have focused on before, and schools need to prepare them. Evolving school services: It’s not just the learning that’s become virtual; schools need to figure out how to continue all of their offerings, like speech therapy and counseling. Join the Community.

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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. Registration for the course began November 1, 2017.

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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. Listen to Jennifer Casa-Todd talking about how to help kids become social media leaders.

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Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2017

Since the opening of its initial school, Amistad Academy, in 1999, the network has grown to three states, opening elementary, middle and high schools centered on its “REACH” core values: Respect, Enthusiasm, Achievement, Citizenship and Hard Work. By the 2017–18 academic year, three network schools will follow this model.)

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