Edthena

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The list of articles includes material on student choice, designing virtual professional learning activities , and lessons learned from the distribution of funds from the CARES Act. Here are four design elements for facilitators who are hoping to plan successful virtual professional learning activities.

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

As Candra Morris, VP of Professional Learning at Waterford.org, notes in a recent article , “Academic success for students requires a partnership between educators and families.” Read on to learn how to communicate more effectively with the families in your school. Sources: 1. ​​ Morris, C. Benson, G.M. AMLE Magazine.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. How to Integrate #GoogleClassroom with #GoogleMeet. 6 hours of professional learning credit.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

However, it is essential to focus on remote versus distance or virtual learning. Distance and virtual are appropriate where all kids have access to a device and the Internet. Remote, on the other hand, focuses on both digital and non-digital pathways to keep realistic learning going. In my mind, there is a clear distinction.

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Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2021

We have learned how to leverage technology to establish and maintain relationships with students and colleagues as we navigated the unknown waters of blended and distance learning. School librarians serve teachers, students, and families by providing access to information in a variety of formats.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 1, 2024

public school enrollment in 2020, up from 8.1 Spanish was the most-reported home language among English learners in 2020, followed by Arabic. Department of Justice found that the district was failing to properly educate multilingual learners — by not providing students with access to the services or supports they need to thrive.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Discover how to use computational thinking strategies to solve problems and find solutions while building 21 st century skills needed for successful careers in any sector.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2022

Our research-backed micro-credentials are digital certifications that verify an individual’s competence in a specific skill or set of skills, regardless of where and how they learned them. The micro-credential centers on how educators can facilitate a design thinking experience with students to solve real-world challenges.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Schools across the country were forced to rapidly shift to distance learning last spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the 2020-2021 school year began in the fall and teachers and students were still trying to adjust to this “new normal,” those in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program had an advantage.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Lewis recently presented a webinar on how to partner with a high-dosage tutoring provider to launch an effective summer school program. Carnegie Learning has the largest certified tutoring team in the U.S., For more information on Carnegie Learning High-Dosage Tutoring, please visit [link]. About Carnegie Learning, Inc.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The murder of George Floyd in 2020 changed American culture, in part by invigorating interest in diversity, equity and inclusion. The 61 teachers, administrators and district leaders interviewed did seem to share an understanding of equity, the report found: roughly defined as giving all students the resources and support they need to learn.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As schools switch to blended learning and remote learning models, educators need to know how to create Google Classroom blended learning lessons that are engaging and relevant for students!

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

However, if coaches could provide both synchronous and asynchronous support to teachers, coaching not only becomes more accessible, but it also allows the coach to accommodate each teacher’s different needs. Depending on whether students are remote learning or face-to-face learning will have a significant impact on what you decide.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 5, 2020

embracing the maker movement as part of the Future Ready Librarians initiative, it was only natural to work with Digital Promise, a leader in national conversations about maker education and micro-credentials , to create an innovative professional learning tool for librarians. Lessons Learned. Spring 2020 Submission Window Open.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 31, 2020

Infrastructure and access To begin, schools must answer questions of what infrastructure and access students and teachers need to participate in digital learning experiences. Do students and teachers have access to a reliable, high-speed Internet connection? Some technological considerations include: – Internet.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2020

While we are facing a lot of uncertainty about what school will look like this fall, it is virtually certain that, when the 2020-21 school year begins, teachers who have always had diverse levels of student performance in their classroom will be looking at even greater diversity. The disruption will widen equity gaps.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

In 2021, the district selected Mystery Science to help teach students how to think like scientists and develop a life-long love of learning. Discovery Education is also providing AMSD’s educators dedicated professional learning to help them effectively use their new resources and recognize the full return on their edtech investment.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In part 3 of this 3-part podcast series , I will share with you the BEST takeaways, templates, lesson plans, remote learning tips, Google tips, ideas, and resources from the Blended Learning with Google book! Did you miss Blended Learning with Google Part 1 or Part 2 ? CLICK HERE to access the entire series. 31, 2020.).

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

But Lynn, right now, you’re excited about what you’re calling TL 2020. What is TL 2020? TL 2020 is our teaching and learning initiative in Salisbury Township School District. We spent quite a bit of time visioning for TL 2020, and continuing to evolve our vision. Tell us what that is. Lynn: Good morning, Vicki.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 19, 2020

Over the past four years, the Marginal Syllabus has learned a lot about how to bring people together—often at a distance, and often over extended periods of time—to read together, think together, and share in the exchange of ideas that matter to literacy, learning, and educational equity. You’re Invited.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2023

So in the fall of 2019 and the winter of 2020, I worked with a talented team of videographers and producers to fan out to schools across the country—in Indiana, California, Florida and Massachusetts—to capture short documentary videos of classroom teachers. “As They don’t have access to exceptional resources or possess out-of-reach skills.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

educators now have access to new, no-cost digital content that supports their own and their students’ emotional resiliency from Ready, Set, RISE!, Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Ready, Set, RISE! Ready, Set, RISE!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Paige Johnson, vice president of education marketing at Microsoft , reminds us that we need to continue thinking about how to help all teachers leverage the technology that they and their students have received over the past few years. Kyle Zimmer 4. But then we don’t use the very simple things [that help our kids].”

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 17, 2020

Each course offers 6 hours of professional learning credit! 6 hours professional learning credit. In this course, you will learn how to use Slides in new and unexpected ways in your classroom that will engage your students and make learning more dynamic! 6 hours of professional learning credit.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 16, 2020

With so much uncertainty about the 2020–2021 school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, one fact remains: The skills and resources that reflective, dedicated teachers need to navigate remote, hybrid, and face-to-face learning environments are plentiful -- and ever evolving. Teaching Channel ($9.99

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

As educational systems are rebuilt after the disruption of the global pandemic, a new relief fund is providing aid to districts to address trauma, learning acceleration, the digital divide, and much more. Between 2020 and 2021, Congress passed three stimulus bills that provided almost $190.5 and 31%, respectively” ( CDC, 2020 ).

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

As educational systems are rebuilt after the disruption of the global pandemic, a new relief fund is providing aid to districts to address trauma, learning acceleration, the digital divide, and much more. Between 2020 and 2021, Congress passed three stimulus bills that provided almost $190.5 and 31%, respectively” ( CDC, 2020 ).

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edWeb.net

MARCH 4, 2021

But while their first two iterations focused more on achievement gaps and access to rigorous classes for all students, the plans didn’t address systemic inequities or really move the needle forward. Train for transformation with professional learning focused on cultural competency and implicit bias. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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Edsurge

JULY 1, 2020

It is precisely these students who are trapped in the crosshairs of both pandemics: the coronavirus having laid bare inequities in health risk , access to virtual education platforms and basic safety both in and outside of their homes—all factors compounded by the profoundly damaging effects of poverty and racism. Indeed, for most of our 3.2

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, we were all part of a live virtual experiment on how to make it work, said Dr. Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow. While some of these were tangible—like the need to equip all students with tech tools and WiFi access—it’s the more systemic changes that are catching educators’ attention. Join the Community.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 27, 2020

How to Use Google Templates and Assign in Google Classroom. Related Posts: Home Learning with Choice Boards. 4 C’s Digital Learning Menu. In this course, you will learn how to use Slides in new and unexpected ways in your classroom that will engage your students and make learning more dynamic!

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edWeb.net

APRIL 14, 2021

They’ve applied these questions to something seemingly insignificant like changing bus routes to more typical challenges like which students have access to which classes. In addition, the district has adopted values regarding how they view and interact with students: We must believe every student can achieve at the highest ability levels.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2020

In this guest post by Pam Hubler, she shares how she developed and implemented Google Challenges to deliver Virtual PD at her school. Virtual PD, or virtual professional learning, is more than just making things digital. AND, I will be sharing some new professional learning options myself, and here on Shake Up Learning.

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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. But could such a narrow focus prove detrimental? SEL in the Classroom Improves Academic Performance. Implement SEL School-wide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Research by UCLA Health shows that in 2020, the teen death rate due to drug overdose doubled and grew by another 20% in 2021. During the lesson, students will consider how an individual’s decisions can impact an entire community, investigate real-world data, and learn how to create an effective community awareness campaign.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

With mental health issues and racial injustices on the rise, Gale, a Cengage company, is helping the Charleston County School District (CCSD) provide its students and school staff with authoritative digital resources to support social and emotional learning (SEL) and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). May 29, 2020. [ii]

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 17, 2020

Each course offers 6 hours of professional learning credit! 6 hours professional learning credit. In this course, you will learn how to use Slides in new and unexpected ways in your classroom that will engage your students and make learning more dynamic! 6 hours of professional learning credit.

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