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PowerSchool Completes Schoology Purchase in March Toward ‘Unified’ K-12 Data Ecosystem

Edsurge

The newest addition comes courtesy of Schoology, a K-12 learning management system provider that PowerSchool announced it was buying last month. Neither Gulati nor Schoology CEO Jeremy Friedman commented on the transaction amount. Today, the headcount has ballooned six-fold, thanks to a steady stream of acquisitions.

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Choice Boards 101: Strategies to Ensure Classroom, Professional, and Virtual Learning Success

A Principal's Reflections

Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides. The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

EdTech Magazine

But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? . Schoology recently released a report on the 2018-2019 state of digital learning in K–12 schools. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools should define and act on digital learning. 1 priority. .

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Virtual Learning Done Right

A Principal's Reflections

Learning Management System (LMS) The consistent use of an LMS such as Google Classroom, Schoology, or Canvas works to create a more equitable virtual environment for all kids and families. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

A Principal's Reflections

At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. New classroom furniture that is flexible should be considered that can be arranged in ways to support collaboration and blended pedagogies that were implemented remotely.

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Creating Interactive Lessons Through App Smashing

A Principal's Reflections

Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. Virtually none have received extensive professional learning in this area. If the plan is to just “deliver” content though video, this constitutes no real difference from direct instruction in the classroom.

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