eSchool News

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Discovery Education —the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—today announced the acquisition of the popular K-5 science and STEM curriculum Mystery Science. Could a volcano pop up where you live? About Discovery Education .

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 26, 2019

So when the folks at Sphero approached me about taking a look at what they are doing for Back To School 2019 I jumped at the chance because it gave me an opportunity to get Reaghan to experiment with code beyond the screen. Often coding is stuck in a makerspace or STEM class. If you aren't familiar with Sphero ( [link] ) you should be.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, March 3, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Women’s History Month observances nationwide. leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

The conference is being held Monday, November 18 - Wednesday, November 20, 2019 (November 21 in some time zones). We currently have 10 keynotes and 130 regular sessions scheduled over the course of three days. LOTS of information below! The entire virtual conference is held online. Registration (free) is required. Dr. Beate W. Global Citizen.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 26, 2022

If you've been reading our blog for a while, you might remember my first trip to ISTE back in 2019 when I took in the edtech landscape between viewing the Liberty Bell and chowing down on cheesesteaks. Time away from the classroom during the pandemic affected students' mindsets toward school. New Professional Learning offerings.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2021

There also needs to be a focus on district policies and the actual practices that can be observed when visiting a classroom in order to ensure diverse students are not only treated equitably but also have a voice in what they learn and are empowered to obtain an education that meets their needs and goals. Dr. Richard H. Warren, Jr.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given these disruptions, it’s tempting for schools to narrow their focus on core content learning (language arts and mathematics) to make up for lost learning time in the spring of 2020. What is Social Emotional Learning? So, what have researchers discovered about social emotional learning in the classroom?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This year, classrooms are opening with a combination of optimism and uncertainty. On one hand, this is the first truly “normal” back-to-school opening since the fall of 2019. Pandemic-related learning loss and student mental health remain among educators’ top concerns. But, ready or not, back-to-school season is here.

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Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

We observed classrooms and interviewed all stakeholders—students, teachers, parents, the community, principals, district office staff. We used the eleot (Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool) to take a snapshot of what was happening in classrooms. well-managed classrooms. performing formative assessments.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 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. Programs (Puzzle School).

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techlearning

OCTOBER 8, 2018

We are proud to partner with Itron to introduce ‘Conservation Station,’ a dynamic digital program that helps students make the connection between STEM and a more sustainable future,” said Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer for Discovery Education Lori McFarling. (Monday, October 8, 2018) – Itron, Inc.,

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MiddleWeb

JANUARY 29, 2019

2018 was a bonanza year for STEM, and 2019 holds even more promise. But we face some big challenges to get STEM education where it can fully deliver on its potential. Anne Jolly outlines four areas to radically improve STEM and instruction generally in today's schools.

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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. Focus on gatekeeper standards.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, May 20, 2021) —Mississippi’s Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) today launched a new multiyear partnership with Discovery Education that helps educators connect current classroom instruction to students’ possible future career paths. said Superintendent Chad Shealy.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 29, 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. Have a great week!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 17, 2022

The acquisition of DoodleLearning supports Discovery Education’s mission to prepare learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today’s world. In August of 2019, Discovery Education announced the acquisition of Inspyro. . Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

But no one was providing professional learning opportunities for us, and any attempt at training certainly wasn’t personalized. I wanted to create a hands-on lab for teachers that focused on STEM and computer science and that provided opportunities for teachers to learn how to use new tech tools in meaningful ways with their students.

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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. For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Discovery Education —the Charlotte, North Carolina based global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—today announced the appointment of Scott Kinney as its new Chief Executive Officer and Kelli Campbell as the company’s new President.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Dr. Johns believes that school districts need strong policies that hold district leaders and classroom teachers accountable for all their students’ achievements, and through audits and professional development educators will become more aware of barriers and help to eliminate them. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 4, 2019

There are workarounds, but those never really satisfied our needs in the classroom. Rolling out in April 2019 is the ability to insert audio into your Google Slides presentations and projects! It will gradually roll out to all domains in April 2019. You can use this to help improve collaboration in your classroom!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. offers educators a series of no-cost, on-demand e-learning modules built to highlight the importance of human connection and empathy in schools. Ready, Set, RISE!

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 25, 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. Programs (Puzzle School).

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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. The Path Forward. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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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. Thanks so much.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As a result, K-12 learning environments need more robust policies and practices to stem intrusions and build cyber resilience. A review of 2019-2020 data further highlights the cyber threats school systems face: In 2019, 11% of all school districts reported a total of 408 incidents, with 12 districts reporting at least two events.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given these disruptions, it’s tempting for schools to narrow their focus on core content learning (language arts and mathematics) to make up for lost learning time in the spring of 2020. What is Social Emotional Learning? So, what have researchers discovered about social emotional learning in the classroom?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn. In addition, SEL tools and curricula are readily available through online platforms.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Friday March 11, 2022) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, high quality digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day nationwide. Discovery Education is the worldwide?EdTech?leader Twitter and? LinkedIn.? .

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 23, 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. Have a great week!

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edWeb.net

MARCH 30, 2021

She spent the first part of her career as a high school English teacher in Conrad, Iowa, where she reimagined teaching and learning in her classroom and became a leader in the convergence between literacy and technology. Dr. Collins served on the MassCUE Board as PD Chair from 2015-2019. Join the Community.

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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. Thanks so much.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Discovery Education will also provide Professional Learning to 100 teachers to address the challenges of remote instruction, enabling them to access a diverse set of new digital tools to help them deliver online lessons to students effectively.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Only one in three educators say students are more confident in STEM subjects compared to five years ago. Fewer than one in five students are very confident when it comes to STEM learning. The best way for learners to negotiate STEM processes is through experimentation and iteration. Building Skills the Hands-on Way.

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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. Thanks so much.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Global STEM Education. To create a generation of problem solvers, Murray identifies steps for incorporating global STEM into classrooms. Enrich their learning with skills on how to work effectively in teams locally and globally and teach them to solve global problems through STEM. Join the Community.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Booking Info – Are you looking for a practical and affordable professional development workshop for your school or conference? I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”.

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