Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

We begin 2021 heartened by the resiliency of educators and students from around the country pushing through the disruptions of COVID-19. Even in the face of current challenges, many schools and districts are using this moment to design new approaches that will shape learning far into the future.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2021

Despite myriad challenges schools faced during the pandemic, many will come out of it with richer approaches to teaching and learning. Schools and districts will need to look hard at those gaps to ensure equitable engagement across learning modalities. Grow educators’ level of courage to bridge the technology gap. Adam Bellow.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Social-emotional learning (SEL) and technology might not seem like natural partners. But, according to the presenters in the edWebinar, “ Social-Emotional Learning: Leveraging Technology to Care for All,” sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , technology is an essential part of their programs.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

We have pushed ourselves to embrace new methods and technologies, and we have all grown personally and professionally as we worked through this experience together. Here are some ideas for PD for anywhere and anytime learning: Audio platforms. In July, the Changemaker 2021 conference will be taking place. PLNs and PLCs.

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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. The Edcamp model of professional development is unique in that the participants drive the learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond. There’s always a constant growth pattern.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology. National Education Technology Plan. Created by a Congressional mandate in the 1990s, the Office of Education Technology is tasked with developing a national education technology policy, which they do through the publication of a National Education Technology Plan.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, April 21, 2022) — In celebration of Earth Day 2022, observed on April 22nd, Discovery Education and partners are proud to present educators, students, and families a diverse array of dynamic digital resources inspiring students to explore the natural phenomena in the world around them. Twitter and?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

using technologies that haven’t yet been invented. 3) Technology has become a major player in the pedagogical equation.In Now that the cloud of confusion and uncertainty left by the pandemic has cleared up, one fact becomes certain: technology is here not only to stay but to reign. Better be prepared than sorry.

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The Thinking Stick

APRIL 17, 2023

.”, is an award-winning library media specialist, international presenter, and keynote speaker from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She was also a TCEA Library Media Specialist Finalist in 2021 and was named the 2022 Texas Library Association Librarian of the Year.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2022

and Canada who demonstrate powerful teaching and learning with technology. This opportunity will offer them a broader perspective on the powerful use of technology in the classroom. I hope to bring back to my students different ways to present the learning materials. and Canada.

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edWeb.net

JULY 14, 2021

In 2021, the America’s Response Program Act (ARPA) added $126 billion to those funds. A very wide range of district programs can qualify for the latest funding, including access to school facilities, educational and professional development needs, and the use of technology to sustain and improve the educational environment.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Richard Labbe Johnston County Public Schools Nominated by: Savvas Learning Company While recent statistics from NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) show significant declines in math scores across the country, Johnston County Public Schools in North Carolina has defied that trend. After one year of using enVision, Johnston County saw real growth.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 13, 2022

Even before the pandemic, schools increasingly depended on technology for instruction and building operations. Presenters in the edLeader Panel, “ Getting Real About K-12 Cybersecurity: Call to Action for All District Leaders ,” discussed three key insights from the report and why urgency is overdue.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN and AASA , representatives from Desert Sands Unified School District, CA (the 2021 winner) and Santa Fe Public Schools, NM (the 2020 winner) presented their keys to success. About the Presenters. Garcia retires as SFPS Superintendent in June 2021.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. Student Anxiety in Online Learning In this course, you’ll analyze anxiety brought about by technology immersion as an overactive fight–flight–freeze survival response. Learn More.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

16, 2021 – Carolina Biological announced that two of its elementary school science programs are among the rigorous list of new science materials just adopted by the South Carolina State Board of Education for the state’s K-12 science curriculum. The new SCCCR standards were adopted in 2021. Professional Learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 12, 2022

In Weber School District (UT), educational technology isn’t a one-time event but a tool to help students reach their learning goals. They also included the program as part of the district’s annual summer LEARN conference, which offers teachers professional learning. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

– The 2022 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, which offers five K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative, is now accepting entries here. With this support, our students can reach their maximum potential.”.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In this episode, Kasey and other presenters from the Shake Up Learning Back to School Conference are sharing highlights from their presentations. Learn Google tips, Leadership Strategies, productivity tools, SEL tips, and more! Leaders will learn about critical shifts, and how to lead meaningful change.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As classroom teachers led classrooms through turn-key lessons and helped students apply what they learned to their goals and challenges, Jim took it even further by having assemblies to showcase the learnings happening in each classroom. Nominee: Laura Johnson , Apex Learning Virtual School Nominated by: Edmentum.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. . million students in its mission to support the next generation of diverse STEM solution-seekers, the Coalition presents a robust array of career profiles featuring diverse leaders across various industries and job roles.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. By Eileen Belastock. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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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. " to "20 Ways to Engage Students Virtually."

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Districts and technology leaders may be held liable for network-security incidents, and the costs of these incidents can be extremely high. Both Miller and Dr. Thiele agreed that any time a cybersecurity issue happens, it gets in the way of teaching and learning. About the Presenters. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

The four rural school district superintendents featured in the presentation reflected on the challenges and opportunities that have led to digital transformations and innovations in their districts. About the Presenters. Most recently, he was named the 2021 State Superintendent of the Year for Mississippi. Challenges.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2022

Among the resources created in collaboration with leading social impact partners are: Career Profiles Meet the women cybersecurity experts working to keep us all safe online in the career profiles from Girls4Tech – Mastercard’s signature science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program supported by Discovery Education.

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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. Learn more about Ready, Set, RISE!

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Both presenters said they upended the system at their schools by first trying to understand where these behaviors were coming from and second, by trying to work with students before they exhibit those behaviors. About the Presenters. Dr. Khalid Mumin is the 2021 Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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eSchool News

MAY 14, 2021

SILVER SPRING, MD (Friday, May 14, 2021) —For many American elementary and middle school students, a field trip to Washington, D.C. Premiering May 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM ET at www.DiscoveryEducation.com/City-of-US , The City of U.S. – is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that opens their eyes to an exciting world beyond their classroom.

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

In an edLeader Panel , sponsored by CatchOn, An ENA Affiliate and Battelle for Kids , school administrators emphasized pandemic-triggered changes are lessons learned that can frame effective educational practices moving forward. The Role of Technology During COVID. Leveraging technology to support all student learners is essential.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 30, 2021

The presentation featured Raymond McNulty, President of the Successful Practices Network, and Michael Conner, Ed.D., As the disruptions and changes continue to unfold during 2021, he recommends using an adaptive system design to change the structures and collective mindsets within school districts. About the Presenters.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

Since its inception, Discovery Education has been an early mover in bringing modern technologies—such as video streaming services and digital textbooks—to the classroom. AR technology has the potential to expand educators’ ability to create immersive, interactive learning experiences that unlock students’ natural curiosity.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. In addition, each school wanted a solution that presented a holistic, research-based approach to STEM/STEAM that offered participating educators a strong support structure.

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