A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, it is now time to focus on the present with an eye to the future. Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. As the new year begins, schools, for the most part, are still where they were in 2020.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Long gone are the days where the overhead projector reigned supreme in the classroom. Well, at this time, they were the shiny new tool on the block and quite expensive. It should be noted that in both examples above, direct instruction was followed by some sort of student-centered learning activity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Nearpod or Pear Deck, Google Classroom or Canvas, Flipgrid or Adobe Spark? Most of the training was put together to assist teachers with the basics of integrating technology such as using Google Classroom or Canvas. Moving into the distance long term distance learning phase having a delivery tool where students .

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

“The educators who had the greatest impact on me as a youth recognized my personhood by actively developing a relationship with me, challenged their explicit and implicit biases in visible ways, and valued multiple perspectives within their classroom.” – Maima Chea Simmons, Black Girls’ Literacies. 2016; Harmon et al.,

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. We needed to know who was teaching what way, and who needed support.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. We needed to know who was teaching what way, and who needed support.

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. Mystery Science.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. As a result of increased access and increased utilization, there was a noticeable shift in teachers’ interest in the professional development types they needed.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When we formed the Michigan Virtual Learning Continuity Workgroup in April 2020, we knew these struggles all too well. Many of you don’t need the reminder. You lived and led through this experience yourselves. But we quickly realized that we needed to prioritize the most pressing issues.

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eSchool News

MAY 19, 2023

The renewal of this partnership ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to explore the natural world and more deeply engage in science instruction. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 7, 2020

At the beginning of 2020, no one could have foreseen the impact of the pandemic. In the face of a myriad of obstacles, educators have stepped up to implement remote learning to get through the remainder of the academic year. How will reduced budgets ensure safety, hygiene, and needed professional learning?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Sandbox AR is available for download here.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

My lifelong career dream became a reality as I proudly entered my classroom, ready to nurture and positively impact young minds. I approached this realization with optimism, eager to learn and grow, reaching out for the support of my supervisors and peers. Recent research shows that nearly one-third of U.S.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Gone are handshakes and fist bumps replaced by conversations at a distance of six feet or more or through tools like FaceTime. Zywicki (@ZywickiR) March 16, 2020 Suggest lots of independent reading. Fully utilize a learning management system (LMS) if one is in place. You really can’t go wrong here.

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Edthena

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Here are some recommended resources for instructional coaches and teachers that will lead to less a haunted virtual or live classroom this year. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Educators have been tasked with pivoting from in-person to remote learning more than once in many districts across the country. Since March 2020, MindSpark has impacted more than 10,000 educators across 1,800 schools and districts around the world. About mindSpark Learning. About mindSpark Learning.

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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. Here’s what you need to know: What is Google Classroom? As teachers across the U.S.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

To celebrate innovation and excellence in SEL and to support strong leadership across the growing field, CASEL is honoring Byron Sanders (Big Thought) and Dr. Sheldon Berman (Andover Public Schools) for the 2020 Utne O’Brien Awards for Practice, as well as Laura Hamilton Ph.D (ETS) xSEL Labs) for the 2020 Zins Awards for Research.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Don’t be ahistorical, which is a huge problem in education innovation—revisit 2020-2021 in 2022 and give people the dedicated time to remember and reflect together. The relationship between edtech and learning is now deeply and permanently interwoven. Quinn Burke, Director of Computational Thinking Research.

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techieMusings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Despite that, I saw so much innovation, creativity, and positive shift as a result of the reality we found ourselves in during remote and hybrid learning. I want to highlight a handful of changes that I saw in 2020-2021 that I think will stick. What transformational moments have you seen come out of pandemic learning?

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

At EdTechTeacher, we believe in the potential for transformative learning experiences through innovative uses of technology. What we cover: Building blocks of digital learning experiences. Topics include the importance of a common vision, relationship-building, efficient use of time, and quality professional learning.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

One that affirms and celebrates their identities and helps them learn about and understand others? Thanks to computer-driven translation, AI, and advanced classroom tools, we stand to put every student on a path to success with the English language and beyond. Today’s technology presents us with answers.

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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

JUNE 7, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Tuesday, June 7, 2022) —Iowa’s Southwest Valley Community School District (SVCSD) today announced it is broadening its partnership with Discovery Education to support science education in elementary school classrooms districtwide. These resources will complement the use of Mystery Science in SVCSD’s elementary classrooms.

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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. Google Classroom is more popular than ever. Lessons for blended learning have to be different than in-person activities translated to a digital space. Quick Tip of the Week (Google Classroom).

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Early learners in kindergarten and first grade across Minnesota’s Grand Rapids ISD 318 (District 318) will return to their classrooms this Fall with new resources from worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education in their digital backpacks. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

In the C&I department, Katie supervises a team of 15+ instructional design coaches that serve about 20 school districts, oversees a national coach mentorship program, and also created and oversees Edge•U Badges, an anytime anywhere professional learning program for educators. Lumio sponsored this episode. Who is Dr. Katie Ritter?

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The post Google Classroom Comments: All You Need to Know! – SULS086 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Feedback is a crucial part of the learning process, and with Google tools and Google Classroom, giving feedback on digital assignments has never been easier. Watch this video to learn how!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Following their successful debut in LISA Academy classrooms, the charter district renewed the following Discovery Education services for the 2023-2024 school year: Discovery Education Experience. Teacher editions also provide flexible pacing options, embedded teacher notes, and pathways for learning that support diverse learners.  

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is far from over, and that means educators across the globe are still finding inventive and innovative ways to support and teach students in classrooms, during hybrid instruction, and in virtual settings. Keep reading to discover how this district keeps learning going in the middle of a global pandemic.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Through this latest acquisition, Discovery Education is better positioned to broaden its impact on student success by providing our existing network of partner school systems access to DreamBox Learning’s collection of supplemental math, reading, and professional learning solutions.” Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Kennedy Human Rights and Discovery Education empowering youth to defend human rights through no-cost digital resources for the anywhere classroom. Classroom and Family Activities.

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eSchool News

MARCH 2, 2023

Geared towards giving girls in middle and high school access to STEM resources and career exploration tools, this program dives deeply into the topics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber security. An accompanying educator guide takes the learning further with standards-aligned activities exploring the science of medicine and health.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In the latest phase of this collaboration, a new edition of the award-winning Mystery Science service built especially for Texas educators is helping CCISD teachers in K-5 classrooms districtwide engage students more deeply in science instruction. In addition, the Discovery Education K-12 learning platform is used in all CCISD classrooms. Connecting

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

Discovery Education is dedicated to preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today’s world, and we are proud of the role our services play in supporting that mission. For more information about Discovery Education’s digital resources and professional learning services, visit ? Twitter and?

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2023

This renewed collaboration ensures students and teachers in the district’s K-5 classrooms will continue to use the company’s award-winning Mystery Science service to drive deeper student engagement in science instruction. Mystery Science simplifies prep for teachers, making the integration of this resource into classroom instruction simple.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The post 13+ Google Classroom Quick Tip Videos for Teachers appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this post, I am going to give you 13+ Google Classroom Quick Tip Videos for Teachers! Each week on The Shake Up Learning Show Podcast , I share a quick Google tip. Google Classroom Quick Tip Video (FULL Playlist).

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