Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“The educators who had the greatest impact on me as a youth recognized my personhood by actively developing a relationship with me, challenged their explicit and implicit biases in visible ways, and valued multiple perspectives within their classroom.” – Maima Chea Simmons, Black Girls’ Literacies. 2016; Harmon et al.,

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2018

A new partnership between ISTE and General Motors, announced during ISTE 2018 and explored during an ISTE panel session, examines how students are being prepared to work with artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms and in the workforce. And, how can it enable innovative ways of teaching and learning in the classroom?

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Bake Professional Development into Your Education Pizza. Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:51. A colleague and I were talking about the best kinds of pizza and — believe it or not — it made me think of classroom technology. Professional Development Is the Foundation You Knead. eli.zimmerman_9856. by David Andrade.

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The Principal of Change

OCTOBER 18, 2018

I have often heard that there are two types of professional learning experiences; a “warm bath” or a “cold shower.” In my opinion, great professional learning should be a combination of both. Educators need to walk out knowing that they are on the right path, but that we can always get better.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 12, 2018

How Microcredentials Help Educators Develop New Tech Skills. Tue, 06/12/2018 - 10:24. In addition to their daily task of educating students, teachers must also continue to learn. Traditionally, that requires educators to take courses, whether in the classroom or online. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 4, 2018

ISTE Partners Teachers and Vendors to Revamp Classroom Tools. Mon, 06/04/2018 - 14:12. Technology is becoming ubiquitous in daily classroom activities, opening a floodgate for education application development. This is what we have in education, and it is ridiculous, and it is not sustainable.”. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2018

Whatever role you play, whether in the classroom or in administration, there are always compelling things to learn and real-world examples you can take back to your schools. Here are some things to look for at ISTE 2018: 1. See Donally’s article about easy, low-cost ways to bring AR and VR to your classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2018

Creativity, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital competencies were just a few of the many trends at ISTE 2018. It was nearly impossible to see and attend everything the conference had to offer, and many educators who couldn’t attend followed keynotes with the #ISTE18 hashtag (they also threw in a #NotAtISTE tag for good measure).

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. Michigan Virtual has been in the online education space for two decades. We figured, what’s good for the students is good for the teachers.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Educators Around the World Leading the Growth and Development of Discovery Education’s Professional Learning Network– Silver Spring, Md. October 31, 2018) – The Discovery Educator Network today announced the members of the professional learning network’s 2018-2019 Leadership Council (LC).

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

It should not be news that technology plays a major role in modern education because it is used in almost every school across the United States. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . It’s Not Just About the Teacher. 1 priority. .

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Every day at Digital Promise, we work with leading educators, researchers, and developers across the country to help close the Digital Learning Gap and improve learning for all. We hope to share some of these examples at the SXSW and SXSW EDU conferences in March 2018 – but first, we need your help.

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

News articles often highlight the challenges educators face and the ways in which students are not achieving. Educators across the country are addressing challenges and building solutions that work for their communities with big results. Educator playground @RSSinformation #DPLIS #LISCarolinas pic.twitter.com/NA2rShcO1K.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

The “Getting to Know and Love Your Brain” poster on her wall, which read “breathe deep into your belly to stay calm and help your PFC (prefrontal cortex) think clearly,” prompted her first graders to get their brains ready for learning. She wasn’t the only one. I knew it was possible and that my school was ready.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 7, 2021

What are the key ingredients for a beneficial professional learning experience? At the top of the list, you will probably find that successful professional learning is ongoing, personalized, and of high quality. These components are naturally embedded within effective coaching and/or mentoring.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments. Wed, 02/21/2018 - 10:10. We are excited to have CDW•G create a modern learning environment for educators to experience what classrooms today can not only look like, but how they can better facilitate learning.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

-Virtual event provides teachers and administrators new, actionable strategies for creating dynamic digital learning environments- Silver Spring, Md. The DEN is supported by Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content for K-12 classrooms. Last year, approximately 3,500 educators participated in Fall VirtCon.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2018

edWeb.net is delighted to announce that FreshGrade will be sponsoring TechTools for the Classroom , one of the largest professional learning communities on edWeb. We’re delighted that FreshGrade will be sponsoring this valuable online professional learning program. Learn more at www.freshgrade.com.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO – Swing Education , an online marketplace that connects schools and substitute teachers, announced today $38 million in Series C funding. The funding enables Swing Education to invest in its growth and better address the nation-wide substitute teacher shortage. Learn more at www.reachcapital.com.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 14:43. have an overabundance of responsibilities, not the least of which is educating hundreds of eager minds each year and then sending them out into the world. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills.

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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

A year ago, Crayola®, the brand that inspires creativity in education, made a commitment to expand its role in education by introducing its comprehensive professional learning program for educators, creatED Professional Learning. Pilot school districts from across the U.S. Easton, PA.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education. It’s astounding to reflect on how much has changed in the intervening years in the world of education and teaching. Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

First Event Launches No-Cost, Full-Day Professional Learning Events in U.S. and Canada Focused on Helping Educators Learn, Share, and Connect- Silver Spring, Md. The 2018 Day of Discovery Tour kicks-off on March 10 at the Broward County School’s Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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techlearning

JUNE 7, 2018

The companies will roll out the updated Renaissance-U platform in August 2018, in time for the 2018-2019 school year. Free Tech Curriculum for All Subjects with Google's Applied Digital Skills ] Renaissance-U provides on-demand professional learning for Renaissance assessment and reading and math practice solutions.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Following a comprehensive evaluation, Virginia’s State Board of Education has approved Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience for statewide use as a core instructional resource through its state adoption process. Virginia Discovery Education Science Experience is aligned to Virginia’s 2018 Standards of Learning.

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Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

To highlight some of the standout programs and great work that has taken place at Verizon Innovative Learning schools across the country over the course of the 2018-19 school year, we’re excited to announce the initiative’s annual Schools of Excellence Award winners. Verizon Innovative Learning schools standouts.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

Thu, 07/12/2018 - 16:44. The market for educational technology solutions is massive, with numerous gadgets and programs to choose from. . A little more than 40 percent of high-outcome schools also reported using game-based programs in the classroom, compared to only 32 percent of low-outcome schools. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

18, 2018) – This back-to-school season, FreshGrade, the portfolio and assessment platform that deepens the conversation about learning, announces its Professional Learning C enter. Many webinars are led by teachers, whose personal-professional experience with FreshGrade connects them with other platform adopters.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A growing number of K–12 schools are establishing esports programs , and universities are offering top players thousands of dollars in scholarships, but misconceptions persist about competitive video gaming in an educational setting. . Snow White is an education strategist for Dell Technologies. Get tips at edtechmag.com/StartEsports.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Faced with implementing new standards and inquiry-based instruction for over 180 school districts and over 30,000 social studies teachers with a department of two people, the social studies team at the Georgia Department of Education turned to virtual learning communities on edWeb.net to reach Georgia teachers and leaders.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

David Schuler, superintendent of Township High School District 214 in Illinois and the 2018 Superintendent of the Year, joined Chris Gaines, Mehlville (Mo.) Modern K–12 pedagogies demand a learning environment that fits students’ needs, starting by breaking away from the rows of desks typically found in most classrooms. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Use should be appropriate, tied to classroom content areas, and guided. Click Here Sponsor This week's guest Debbie Tannenbaum, an ISTE Certified Educator, author, blogger, and speaker, offers schools and districts a wealth of expertise.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 17, 2019

The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is an educational service agency in rural southeastern Kentucky that serves 22 school districts, 134 schools, over 3,000 teachers, and more than 50,000 students. Micro-credentials provide personalized professional development opportunities aligned to theory of action plans.

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Educator Innovator

JANUARY 7, 2019

At the same time the teachers were putting this assessment to work in their classroom practices, they all took on roles and identities of knowledge producers. This is the third month of LEARN, a Marginal Syllabus co-developed with the National Writing Project (NWP) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

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TeacherCast

JUNE 30, 2019

Are you an educator who is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in your classroom? Are you searching for an amazing professional learning community that will help you 24/7/365? Look no further than the Microsoft Innovative Educator Program! Hack the Classroom/Skype-a-thon/TweetMeets.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Tue, 02/27/2018 - 09:47. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 24, 2019

Nicole Naditz – Bio as Submitted Nicole has been a Program Specialist in Instructional Technology at San Juan Unified School District since 2018. Prior to that, she taught French for 25 years, winning numerous awards for her work designing authentic relevant learning experiences for her students.

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