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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

With a PLN, I was able to learn anytime, anywhere, from anyone I wanted for free. I now had access to a human-generated search engine where I gleaned the best resources, ideas, supports, and advice. It is crucial always to align any professional learning with current trends and needs.

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The Best Teacher Tips and Lesson Ideas of 2021

Shake Up Learning

Digital Badges in the Classroom (What, When, & How). Digital badges can help us engage students (even remote learners). Learn what digital badges are, when to use them, and how to implement them in your classroom. Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers. Got one minute?

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Inspire Learning Beyond Your Classroom Walls by Setting Up a Virtual Learning Community

Teacher Reboot Camp

One way to motivate students to continue using the knowledge acquired in our classes is to set up a virtual learning community. The free web tools below help teachers create a safe online class where students can access learning materials, post their work, and comment on the works of others.

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Open Badges in Elementary School

The CoolCatTeacher

And Amy, you’re working with digital badges or open badges in elementary school. What are open badges, and how does this work with elementary kids? What is a digital badge and how do students earn one? There are a number of free programs online that teachers are able to access to do that.

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The FREE Lesson Plans and Resources You Aren’t Using! (but should be) – SULS0148

Shake Up Learning

Stop buying lesson plans and worksheets and access the wonderful free resources available to you! This brings accessibility of the texts to all students. . He is a national speaker who has presented on a range of emerging EdTech topics, including OER, digital badges, and technology-enhanced pedagogy.

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Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments

eSchool News

In addition to portfolios, MyMantl will offer digital badging tools, competency-based education program designers and job tools. The Brightspace platform incorporates personalized learning so teachers can deliver their lessons with much greater flexibility and give each student the personal experience they need to succeed.

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3 Ways Districts Can Rethink Teacher Professional Development

eSpark

Read on for three ways that districts can rethink professional learning. 1 Provide relevant differentiated experiences for teachers The widespread adoption of classroom technology for blended learning has had a tremendous impact on students all over the US.