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Top School & District Innovator Awardees 2019

EdNews Daily

The Learning Counsel, a leading education research institute and news media hub, announced this year’s National Digital Transition Survey Award winners at its 2019 National Gathering held in Dallas, TX. Key takeaways from the 2019 national survey include: The U.S. By Doug Cauthen. Rehumanize.

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Heading Back To School With @SpheroEDU!

The Web20Classroom

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. These Robots come in all configurations, sizes, abilities and prices to fit any budget.

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5 Strategies to Help Superintendents Lead Digital Transformation

EdTech Magazine

Mon, 02/25/2019 - 11:12. Creating dedicated time for professional development is essential, said Schuler. . “We We have 45 minutes every Thursday morning for sacred, professional learning community time,” he said. . Gaines described how Mehlville School District students use robotics to solve problems.

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7 educators share back-to-school action plans

eSchool News

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. Pandemic-related learning loss and student mental health remain among educators’ top concerns.

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Part 2: Computational Thinking: Over 50 Resources To Teach CT Across the Entire Curriculum

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

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. My 2019 calendar is filling fast.

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This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

Edsurge

Along the way, we learned a lot about how to teach coding skills and what types of professional development opportunities effectively supported our efforts. But no one was providing professional learning opportunities for us, and any attempt at training certainly wasn’t personalized.

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Reinvigorate Creativity and Confidence with STEAM

edWeb.net

Kent’s students are experts at these tasks because of their work with LEGO® robots, starting in the first grade. By the end of sixth grade, they begin to build and program robots. The best result of robotics for Kent’s students? The best result of robotics for Kent’s students? Join the Community.