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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

Advancement Courses has a free micro-course – Launching Online Learning. Now is the time we all need to educate ourselves on effective online teaching and I recommend this course as a great place to start. Register for this free micro-course. Prior to moving to his role in Washington, D.C.,

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Developing a “National Geographic Explorer” Mindset in the Classroom

Digital Promise

Micro-credentials are truly authentic professional learning tools. Micro-credentials are truly authentic professional learning tools. They can also serve as important validation for educators who are growing their teaching practice through our other professional learning resources.

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Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund Partners with Discovery Education

eSchool News

DUBAI, UAE–29 September, 2020 : The Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund (REF) has announced a new first of its kind partnership with Discovery Education to deliver award winning online learning, increasing access to education for thousands of refugees and vulnerable youth in Lebanon.

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“…we are all isolated across the entire world together.”

The Principal of Change

April 12, 2020 A Focus on Connection, Finding Positives, and Growth March 25, 2020 4 Ideas to Consider for Online Learning April 30, 2019 3 Ideas for Dealing with “Pushback” on Your Ideas in Education February 19, 2019 On Inviting Parents and Students to Professional Learning Opportunities April 5, 2020 4 Ideas to Consider for Online Learning (..)

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How to Get Credit for Listening to Podcasts – SULS012

Shake Up Learning

The post How to Get Credit for Listening to Podcasts – SULS012 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Let’s explore how we can use podcasts for professional learning and get credit for it! These days, we have all sorts of learning at our fingertips, including through podcasts! Tracking Your Online Learning. [18:52]

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TEACHER VOICE: ‘Before teaching Algebra 2, I was an EMT, a Starbucks barista and a real estate agent. I learned to treat people with compassion’

The Hechinger Report

This connection means even more during the current health crisis, as the coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the education system with a shift to online learning. Now schools are formulating plans to reopen, most likely with some combination of online and in-person learning. How would I engage with students?

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5 Hopes for When Schools Reopen Face-To-Face

The Principal of Change

February 9, 2020 You Are the Solution #Podcast June 23, 2019 Starting from Where the Learner Thrives January 26, 2020 3 Ways to Develop Leaders in Your School or Classroom #Podcast April 5, 2020 4 Ideas to Consider for Online Learning #Podcast March 4, 2020 3 Reasons Students Should Be a Part of Your Professional Learning Day.