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How Microcredentials Can Boost Professional Learning

Edsurge

Microcredentials provide an opportunity for educators to pursue focused professional learning at their own pace, and on their own schedules. This online panel discussion, originally recorded on May 30, 2018, covers what you need to know and how to make the most of microcredentials. It’s an exciting and daunting topic.

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League Districts Take on Major Challenges Together

Digital Promise

— El Segundo Unified (@ElSegundoUSD) October 12, 2018. — Kirk Koennecke (@GLSSuperFalcon) October 12, 2018. Beyond the Challenge Collaboratives, districts throughout the League are sharing knowledge and best practices within Cohorts, whose topics range from Innovative Assessment to Competency-based Professional Learning.

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8 Approaches That Are Making a Difference in Public Education

Digital Promise

In late April, League educators joined researchers and other leaders in the education industry at the spring 2018 League meeting in Charlotte, NC, to talk about the challenges they face and develop ideas for solutions. — Digital Promise (@DigitalPromise) April 26, 2018. Learn more: ISTE Feature.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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. But culture is an elusive concept and mandates a definition here. 19-01-0021.

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The Value of Usage Data as the First Step in Edtech Research

edWeb.net

It shows where a comparison study might be feasible. For instance, in one case study shared by the presenters, a teacher communication tool had an unusual pattern. In the final case study, a program used widely across California showed achievement gains. It shows patterns of usage across multiple metrics.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Many states provide guidance for the implementation of digital materials in districts to help ensure that they are available to all learners.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

edWeb.net

Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. Join the Community.