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Going Beyond the Hour of Code

Digital Promise

Take an online course. There are a number of excellent online learning opportunities designed specifically for educators. include: Computational Thinking for Educators from Google (15-30 hours). See a sample letter to principal, advocacy slide deck , and additional resources. Some favorites (all free!)

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Your Syllabus to SXSW EDU 2019 (and Where to Find Us!)

Edsurge

SXSW EDU Launch Competition Judge Tony will try his best Judy Judy impersonation, as he joins Bridge Burns (University Innovation Alliance), Vince Chan (Creta Ventures) and Jonathan Rochelle (Google) to dispense advice and feedback for eight companies pitching their wares. Who Does Online Education Really Serve? Why Not Both?

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Trying to improve remote learning? A refugee camp offers some surprising lessons

The Hechinger Report

With help from Hameed, the lead instructor, and several teaching assistants, students learn how to use search engines like Google, how to research and verify information, create presentations online, answer emails in a professional manner and use Google products like Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Drive.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

eSchool News

Hatcher’s commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students, including those with diverse needs, led him to offer services that cater to both traditional and online learning environments, recognizing that some students require different support structures for academic success. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5

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Insights from CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity Winners

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He is passionate about continuous improvement, enjoys engaging in global professional learning networks, and serves on numerous local and national boards. He was recently recognized as a 2019 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). Dr. Garcia retires as SFPS Superintendent in June 2021.

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Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

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Wright’s district created a parent university that provided opportunities for parents to understand what their children would be experiencing and how they could support learning at home. Personalization and digital collaborative environments identified in the fall of 2019 have accelerated due to the pandemic.

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Leading Learning in a Blended Environment

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According to the district’s superintendent, Dr. Mark Benigni, their cloud-based solutions, including ClassLink, supports students spending additional time online learning. The Meriden Public Schools has received awards from CoSN, the Learning Counsel, NSBA, Digital Promise, District Administration, and Edutopia.