Accessibility, Digital Learning, Professional Learning and Tools

Friday 5: Digital learning on the rise

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

Digital Learning

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3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences

eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s note : This story on digital learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. From classroom lessons and professional learning resources, to staff guides and announcement graphics, more and more information is being delivered in a visual way. Keep it simple.

Digital Learning

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Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

She knew she had to prepare herself for what may come, so she thought back on what she had learned during her initial Verizon Innovative Learning Schools learning experiences and began diving into every professional development and certification opportunity she could find. “I

Professional Learning

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New Micro-credentials for Summer Professional Learning

Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2020

As part of our robust micro-credential ecosystem, we proudly partner with organizations to provide opportunities for personalized professional learning. Because they are on-demand, micro-credentials also enable educators to continue their professional learning from home during periods like COVID-19 school closures and summer break.

Professional Learning

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

EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. 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. eli.zimmerman_9856. 1 priority.

Digital Learning

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Using the Learner Variability Navigator for Professional Learning

Digital Promise

JULY 20, 2020

We’ve found in our national survey, Learning in the 21st Century: How the American Public, Parents, and Teachers View Education Priorities and How to Achieve Them , that only half of teachers rely on research to inform their practice. Jessica : It really comes down to context and accessibility. Kolb uses LVN in her framework?

Professional Learning

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Integration of Digital Badges to Acknowledge Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

I am proud to announce Worlds of Learning @ New Milford High School , a digital badge professional learning platform. The idea behind this platform is to provide professional learning with a pinch of gamification. ?For Teachers must register to access all features of the site. ?Once

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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job.

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Digital Learning Prospers With the Right Culture

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2015

As of late I have been doing a great deal of work with schools and districts on how to effectively implement digital learning across the curriculum. When it comes to technology in general, the overall goal is to support learning, not drive instruction. This is a problem. How will it be implemented? What resources are needed?

Digital Learning

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Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

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Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools’ New Partnership Powers the Creation of Dynamic Digital Learning Environments Supporting Science Education

eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2023

Nestled in the prairie of south-central Minnesota and serving students from the communities of Gibbon, Fairfax, Winthrop, and surrounding townships, GFW uses progressive technology applications to access educational resources from around the world. Among the resources coming to GFW schools are:   Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform.

Digital Learning

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Nurturing Relationships and Teacher Needs During COVID-19

Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

Our team at Lexington County School District One in South Carolina has focused on mitigating one of these complexities by addressing the human need for connection, support, and ongoing professional learning. Supporting Educators through the Shift to Digital Learning. Designing Virtual PL to Go. VPL2Go Structure.

Survey

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What Do You Need to Sustain a Culture of Powerful Learning that Leverages Technology?

Digital Promise

JUNE 9, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequitable access to technology and broadband, particularly for students who have been traditionally marginalized. A clear, inclusive, and easily accessible transformation plan. Ongoing, embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers. Support for parents and caregivers.

Broadband

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Inviting Teachers to Reflect on Their Use of Technology During COVID-19

Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

What was it like to have to learn new technology skills under uncertainty and pressure? What did you learn about safety and equitable access to technology? Reflection: What was it like for you and your students to teach and learn every day using technology? What are you most proud of?

Technology

Technology Software Digital Learning Assessment

The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. But it stands to reason that we must help students know how to effectively use these tools so they do not hinder and that they help But do they know how to use technology effectively?

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Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In support of that goal, the district sought to enhance science instruction by providing teachers and students digital resources offering more personalized learning opportunities, STEM, and career/technical learning resources, as well as the ability to improve literacy all in a one platform accessible from wherever students are.

Digital Learning

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Creating Future Ready Schools and Classrooms

Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Many are also taking advantage of the hundreds of free tools found in the Future Ready Dashboard. Students and teachers have robust and adaptive tools to support learning, teaching, and assessment, ensuring that it is student-centered and emphasizing deep understanding of complex issues. Personalized Professional Learning.

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Organize, Streamline, and Empower Learning with H?para

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

They offer a suite of tools for differentiation, promoting digital citizenship, establishing productive workflows, providing feedback, and allowing learners to work at their own pace. This makes it easier for teachers to access student work and provide timely, consistent, formative feedback. Below you can see all that H?para

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

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.

EdTech

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How an LMS Can Solve Professional Learning's Challenges—and Keep Master Teachers Engaged

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We Hint: Think AI.)

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Lead in the Now

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders need to understand that schools should reflect real life and allow learners the opportunity to use real-world tools to do real-world work. Leaders should always be looking to improve instructional design and establishing accountability protocols to ensure efficacy in digital learning. This needs to be prioritized.

Outcomes

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How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.

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.

EdTech

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Digital vs Digitized Learning

BYOT Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Districts usually provide teachers with easy to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) that can facilitate new learning opportunities with technology. However, the greatest potential of learning with technology tools is that teachers and students can transform the traditional learning environment, processes, and products.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Learning LMS Guidelines

Digital vs Digitized Learning

BYOT Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Districts usually provide teachers with easy to use Learning Management Systems (LMS) that can facilitate new learning opportunities with technology. However, the greatest potential of learning with technology tools is that teachers and students can transform the traditional learning environment, processes, and products.

Digital Learning

Digital Learning Learning LMS Guidelines

Announcing the 2021 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows

Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

These educators create deep, meaningful learning experiences for their students that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective. Joshua Tabor, Digital Learning Specialist (Texas). Learn from the HP Teaching Fellows.

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SETDA Launches Cybersecurity Resource Focused on Small, Rural, and Under-resourced Districts

eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In collaboration with Microsoft and the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX), this initiative underscores SETDA’s commitment to providing essential tools and guidance to support state educational agencies. It is the newest addition to SETDA’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Collection , available for access in their OER Commons site. “As

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Introducing Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection

Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning are excited to introduce Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection —a web app designed to connect members of the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community to each other and to key resources. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I

Learning

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Gale In Context: For Educators Launches New Teacher Learning Center

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

The company has launched Gale In Context: For Educators’ new Learning Center , an on-demand professional learning hub for finding, organizing and learning how to teach – virtually or in-person – using the content created within For Educators. Tips and tricks on how to make the most of product tools and features.

Education

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In 2024, education will move to adopt AI—but slowly

eSchool News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Key points: AI tools have great potential–as long as students use them correctly The best way for teachers to get started with AI is just to play around with it See related article: Is generative AI a beacon for more accessible education?

Education

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An AI to-do list for educators

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The AI Revolution: Google’s Developers on the Future of Artificial Intelligence (60 Minutes) AI in the K-12 Classroom (AVID Open Access) Artificial Intelligence (U.S. This hands-on experience will help you better understand generative AI tools within a practical context, and it can save you time. Engage in the conversation.

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Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Discovery Education and leading corporate and community partners are partnering to offer engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances. TGR EDU: Explore – STEM-Focused Professional Learning Series.

STEM

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

In addition, you’ll create practical tools such as rubrics for teacher observation, surveys for self-assessment reports, and data collection checklists and notes for interviews. How can teachers in classrooms engage students in the digital platforms used to supplement and personalize learning?

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North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

Through this new collaboration, educators districtwide are now integrating Discovery Education’s award-winning suite of digital resources into science instruction for all students’ grades K-12. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. .

Schoology

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Wednesday, November 3, 2021) — Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide?

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Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

And we introduce technologies in ways to make them more affordable and accessible to schools, districts and educational agencies. Elliott Levine Director of Business Development Qualcomm Technologies If we look at K-12 education on a worldwide level, the majority of learners don't have internet access at home. Don’t be afraid to fail.

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Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Discovery Education today unveiled a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital learning resources supporting Black History Month observances. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform nurtures student curiosity and supports learning wherever it takes place.

Resources

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6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning. Commit to Long-term Sustainability.

EdTech

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Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide. These learning opportunities for teachers help schools recognize the full return on their edtech investment.

Resources

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Curation for Digital Learning

BYOT Network

JANUARY 9, 2017

Schools and districts are now utilizing an influx of digital tools, content, and platforms with several hopeful intentions. With the use of these resources, educators are planning to better engage student learning, increase academic performance; and prepare students for an ever-changing digital world.

Digital Learning

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Driving Innovation, Discovery Education Reaches New Heights in New Hampshire Classrooms

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

CONCORD, NH —  The New Hampshire Department of Education and Discovery Education are thrilled to announce that Granite State educators, students and families have reached one million engagements on the Discovery Education digital platform – helping to support learners statewide. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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Admins need PD too— Insights on CoSN’s CTO Academy

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Academy participants make a positive impact on student-centered and digital learning in their school district and enhance their career trajectory. So you get that, you know, big picture thinking and then you get to dive deeper and make some new connections and create your own professional learning network. Interesting.

E-rate

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Supporting Districts to Develop Inclusive Computing Pathways

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Districts must bring together available resources, activities, national events and tools to create a learning progression that allows students to engage in computing opportunities equitably. Over the course of three years, two cohorts of teachers received CT professional learning.

Competency Based Learning

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As Districts Return to Remote Learning, Are They Any Better Prepared?

Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Waterbury purchased 16,000 new devices for its students and devoted much of its seven professional development days over the summer to training teachers on Google Classroom and other tools and systems the district would be bringing into the fold. “To Others dove into tools such as Edgenuity, Seesaw, ELQA and Florida Virtual School.

Learning

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How Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Impacted Entire School Districts During COVID

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dr. Ekchian also raved about the professional learning opportunities the program provided. The quality of professional development was incredibly unique and timely,” she said. And the coaching…really gave that support necessary for every teacher….So So it came as a natural transition, rather than an unexpected pivot.”.

Learning

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Friday 5: Digital learning on the rise

3 things to consider when designing digital learning experiences

Trending Sources

Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

New Micro-credentials for Summer Professional Learning

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

Using the Learner Variability Navigator for Professional Learning

Integration of Digital Badges to Acknowledge Professional Learning

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

Digital Learning Prospers With the Right Culture

Equity and Access at the Core of Learning Without Tears’ Breakthrough Literacy Program, Phonics, Reading, and Me™

Minnesota’s Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Public Schools’ New Partnership Powers the Creation of Dynamic Digital Learning Environments Supporting Science Education

Nurturing Relationships and Teacher Needs During COVID-19

What Do You Need to Sustain a Culture of Powerful Learning that Leverages Technology?

Inviting Teachers to Reflect on Their Use of Technology During COVID-19

The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

Creating Future Ready Schools and Classrooms

Organize, Streamline, and Empower Learning with H?para

25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

How an LMS Can Solve Professional Learning's Challenges—and Keep Master Teachers Engaged

Lead in the Now

How edtech is transforming bilingual education in the U.S.

Digital vs Digitized Learning

Digital vs Digitized Learning

Announcing the 2021 Cohort of HP Teaching Fellows

SETDA Launches Cybersecurity Resource Focused on Small, Rural, and Under-resourced Districts

Introducing Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection

Gale In Context: For Educators Launches New Teacher Learning Center

In 2024, education will move to adopt AI—but slowly

An AI to-do list for educators

Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

Discovery Education Offers Educators New Resources Supporting Black History Month Observances

6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

Curation for Digital Learning

Driving Innovation, Discovery Education Reaches New Heights in New Hampshire Classrooms

Admins need PD too— Insights on CoSN’s CTO Academy

Supporting Districts to Develop Inclusive Computing Pathways

As Districts Return to Remote Learning, Are They Any Better Prepared?

How Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Impacted Entire School Districts During COVID

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