A Principal's Reflections

MAY 17, 2020

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) There might not be a more critical area of focus than SEL. Many students have been traumatized over the past couple of months as a result of inadequate access to food, social isolation, parents being laid off, and in some cases, the lack of a caring adult in the home.

Guidelines 545

Guidelines Blended Learning Digital Divide Comparison 545

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. Over seven years ago I worked with our District Technology Director and Superintendent to create a 1:1 e-learning program that would be used to make up snow days.

LMS 217

LMS Digital Divide Blended Learning Survey 217

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. The sudden shift in the learning environment last year may have provided an obstacle for the way we wanted to see this happen. Planning Blended Learning for another year.

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

Give them guidelines, show them proper use, then trust them. Or worse, the company went under, and the tool is no longer accessible. We still have a huge digital divide. On April 4th, when the book and course are released, you will receive an email with information on how to access the workshop. Be Consistent.

Google 78

Google Tools Technology Outcomes 78

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. One way to solve the access issue is to allow students to use smartphones in class. Although she favors open access to smartphones, Crowley has also noticed the challenges for struggling students.

Smartphone 40

Smartphone Accessibility Learning Social Media 40

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Drops Defense of Obama Guidelines on Transgender Students.” Via WaPo : “The FCC talks the talk on the digital divide – and then walks in the other direction.” “Can Blended Learning Improve Equity in One of Nation’s Most Diverse Districts?”

Education 45

Education Company MOOC Khan Academy 45