Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

in this post, I share with you my perspectives, drawn from my experiences as a blogger, educator, and academic with a PhD in educational studies, on what constitutes the quintessential characteristics of 21st century teachers. Recent research reinforces this perspective. Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

The post The Teacher’s Guide to Professional Book Studies – SULS031 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Book studies can be a great way for teachers to grow, connect, and learn together. Teacher book studies can be impactful. Level up your professional learning with effective book studies!

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 4, 2023

The schools were recently in the news for their relatively strong performance on what’s known as the Nation’s Report Card, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Although most states and jurisdictions lost ground since 2019 in fourth and eighth grade math and reading on the NAEP, DoDEA schools did relatively well.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The research, Learning during COVID-19: An update on student achievement and growth at the start of the 2021-22 school year , is the third in a series of research briefs by NWEA focused on understanding how the pandemic has affected student reading and mathematics outcomes.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2020

Teachers and leaders in our district strive to create the best conditions possible for learning while juggling increasing demands and limited resources. In 2019, twenty-five years after joining FCPS as a teacher, and experiencing a variety of roles, I stepped into a position leading the department of organizational development.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 7, 2021

Dr. Marks also clarified while implicit bias is currently a hot topic, it has been identified and studied by social scientists for more than half a century, so there are research studies and historical data that document how it works and why it is so pervasive. Defining Implicit Bias and Its Impact. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 10, 2021

At the Institute for Teaching and Leading , a professional learning organization that I co-founded, many of our partner districts are focused less on deficits and more on active learning, which we call the asset-based mindset. Santa Fe Public Schools Multi-dimensional project-based learning.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 16, 2022

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development. Curricular Content 2.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 18, 2020

He also believes the arts are especially important in a district like Mount Vernon because many of the students turned out to be “twice gifted,” despite having received standardized assessment scores that did not reflect their proficiencies. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Dr. Kenneth R. Dr. Kenneth R.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2021

Train for transformation with professional learning focused on cultural competency and implicit bias. Professional learning: Require all staff to take courses on culturally responsive practices—and it should not be invitational. Reexamine practices—assess what is and isn’t working. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2019

The post 6 Ways to Learn Online with Kasey Bell this Summer! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Summer is a great time for professional learning! Today, I’m giving you 6 Ways to Learn Online with Kasey Bell this Summer! So today, I am sharing six ways we can learn together online this summer!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 23, 2019

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development. Curricular Content.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JUNE 18, 2018

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development. Michael Gorman ( 21centuryedtech ).

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

40 percent — The number of first grade students “well below grade level” in reading in 2020, compared with 27 percent in 2019, according to Amplify Education Inc. Miller’s first graders are a case study in the scale, depth and unevenness of learning loss during the pandemic. Credit: Jackie Mader/ The Hechinger Report.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MAY 14, 2018

I have some great posts coming your way involving PBL, STEM, tech integration, and a continuing series on Professional Learning Communities! Also, remember that I can come to your conference or school district and provide engaging authentic, practical, and purposeful professional development. Curricular Content.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 5, 2021

Nuland began with an overview of equity studies, which have shown educational achievement is correlated with access to certified and experienced teachers, but students of color have less access to these types of teachers. Camp began serving as the superintendent of the San Lorenzo Unified School District in 2019. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 2, 2019

START WITH THE WHY – Always start with the learning goals–NOT THE TECHNOLOGY! Pre-Assess your audience and differentiate. See this post to learn How to Design Google PD That Works! 35:47] – Whether you are doing professional learning or demonstrations, remember “show, not tell.”. Twitter chats.

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EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 8, 2020

Many of the schools and networks highlighted in the book exemplify this approach, such as Iowa Big , Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning , Big Picture Learning , EL Education, High Tech High , and New Tech Network. Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine ( In Search of Deeper Learning 2019 ).

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

28:00] – Kasey shares a quote from the book that she used in Shake Up Learning, “If the work assigned is not something you’d let them redo in order to learn, it’s time to assess the relevance of the work you are assigning.” The Shake Up Learning book was designed for meaningful book studies.

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Reading By Example

AUGUST 10, 2019

In the past, I would often draft the agenda after looking at previous student assessment results and consulting with members of our leadership team. Seek out and participate in professional learning that addresses your school’s current needs. Request that your leader participates in these professional learning experiences.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 14, 2019

Integrating the three-dimensional approach with instruction and assessment. a Digital Promise researcher, has found that the benefits of Challenge-Based Learning include helping students “learn how to learn” and develop independent ideas, while doing something real and having a positive impact. Emi Iwatani, Ph.D.,

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 26, 2019

One of the most impactful professional learning experiences that I have ever experienced took place at the Central Texas Writing Project Summer Institute. 38:57] – We learn about how to figure out an assessment strategy. [41:20] Also come join the Shake Up Learning Book Study ! [45:04] Other Inquiries.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The post 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning – SULS034 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But did you know, Google Classroom is also a great learning tool for adults, too? Today, I am going to share with you 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Instead of isolated lessons, students learn how to connect their studies with real-world problems. Imperative 5: Create Balanced Assessments. Assessments look far different than 10-15 years ago, but it’s not just the switch to computerized testing. About the Host. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 23, 2019

According to Learning in the 21st Century: the 2019 Digital Promise LVP Survey , 83% of teachers think students are capable of high achievement, but just 26% think students are reaching those levels today. Context: The context of a student’s home and learning environment matter too. Join the Community.

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Insight Education Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The Hawaii Department of Education announced it was facing critical teacher employment challenges , citing that the state’s five-year retention rate is only 51% and that they are having a difficult time filling positions: even after the start of the 2018–2019 school year, there were still more than 500 teacher vacancies. 2019, February 01).

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

“How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. As we think about our work in the past 2019-20 school year, we should reflect on the online learning that had occurred for those of us fortunate enough to have the necessary technology—both at our schools and in our students’ homes. I enjoy learning from all of you.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

In the process, they also learned plenty about social studies and civic engagement. For Loudoun County Superintendent Eric Williams, what makes such authentic learning experiences worthwhile is how they prepare students “to make meaningful contributions to the world.” Wondering how to teach and assess 21st century competencies?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

He writes and speaks about academic librarianship, learning technologies, library leadership, higher education, open and affordable learning, design thinking and user experience. He authored two regular columns for Library Journal Academic Newswire, "From the Bell Tower" and "Leading From the Library" from 2009 through 2019.

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edWeb.net

MAY 27, 2021

Work on developing culturally proficient communities during the previous decade has now led to the creation of a professional learning program designed to increase equity and inclusion during the 2020s, in collaboration with the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 7, 2021

For instance, a writing assignment could ask them to discuss something interesting they learned from their family while studying at home. Finally, administrators should set up assessments to help track student needs. However, these assessments should be asset based. Again, don’t keep the entire focus on what they lost.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prior to the 2021-2022 school year, the district’s assessment data showed math scores were low, contributing to 14 out of 48 schools in the district being identified as low performing in 2019. Johnston County district leaders made it a priority to find out where they were going wrong.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The program includes in-classroom professional development sessions. The program runs from May 2018-June 2019. This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. For a limited time, 100 schools can receive a grant for 50% off the program fee.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 17, 2021

This includes the use of case studies, starting at the elementary level, which are standards-based, transdisciplinary, and give young people “voice and choice” in what and how they are learning. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. About the Presenters. Dr. Luvelle Brown. About the Host. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 9, 2023

The district asked essential questions to address unfinished learning and teacher retention: What contributes to teacher burnout, attrition, and retention challenges? One crucial question was what the pandemic’s impact was, specifically on learning. Our last state assessment prior to the pandemic was during the 2018-2019 school year.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Riley at the recent LearnLaunch 2019 conference in Boston. Because they spend more time training their teachers, giving them the time and space to share lessons and take part in PLCs (professional learning communities). Massachusetts has done very well,” said Commissioner Jeffrey C. Instead, we need scalpels.”

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

They will not open again until May 2019. LEARN MORE about the Courses here. In this webinar, you will learn all about each of the certification options and requirements. Any of the exams, Level 1, Level 2, or Trainer Skills Assessment can be taken at anytime. How much is the trainer exam (Trainer Skills Assessment)?

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