A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 25, 2015

Portions of this post are adapted from the Future Ready Schools website with permission. The evolution of the Internet allows anyone with access the ability to communicate, collaborate, acquire information, and learn with anyone, at anytime, and from anywhere. Digital Leadership and Future Ready Recently the U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As technology continues to evolve, it presents exciting opportunities to enhance engagement, personalize learning, and equip students with the skills needed for a rapidly advancing future. Additionally, the Internet of Things (IoT) is influencing education through smart devices, creating connected learning environments.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Tom - The Future Ready effort is helping districts systemically plan BEFORE they purchase. Future Ready is helping districts to make more informed purchases and have a comprehensive plan in place prior to implementation. As personalized learning is gaining momentum, how are teachers’ roles changing?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From personalized learning experiences to streamlined administrative tasks, AI in education is reshaping the traditional landscape. Personalized learning experiences, driven by AI algorithms, will cater to individual student needs, adapting content to diverse learning styles. How does AI help teachers?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Adaptive learning platforms tailor instruction to individual needs, promoting personalized learning experiences. Moreover, technology provides instant access to a wealth of information, cultivating digital literacy. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 11, 2018

Vicki: Today we’re talking with Kathleen McClaskey @khmmc , founder of Making Learning Personal, about personalizing learning. Defining Personal Learning. Kathleen, how would you define personal learning? Kathleen: Personal learning starts with the learner. Kathleen: Yeah.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While the potential benefits are immense, there are also ethical considerations, concerns about data privacy, and challenges associated with equitable access. Firstly, AI enables personalized learning experiences by analyzing individual student data, allowing educators to tailor instruction to diverse learning styles and pace.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Immersive technologies will change education in 2024 Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover Current Trends in Education The year 2024 promises significant changes in K-12 education, reflecting a dynamic evolution in teaching and learning methodologies. What will be the future of education?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Podcasting and Audio Tools: Engage students in creating podcasts or audio projects using tools like Anchor or Audacity, promoting communication skills, creativity, and allowing them to present information in innovative ways. Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2017

Students need access to tools that work. School, district, and state leaders make technology decisions every day that will affect student tech fluency, not to mention learning outcomes. So far, 3,100 school districts have taken the Future Ready pledge.

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

Tom - The Future Ready effort is helping districts systemically plan BEFORE they purchase. Future Ready is helping districts to make more informed purchases and have a comprehensive plan in place prior to implementation. As personalized learning is gaining momentum, how are teachers’ roles changing?

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Public Schools, digital equity and access to technology at home is a very real problem. Without home access to broadband Internet, students don’t have a chance at an equitable education and have virtually no chance to compete for the best jobs and an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty that is pervasive in the Washington inner city.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

By equipping teachers with the skills and tools needed to understand which tools work best, in which context, and for whom, classrooms will move closer to truly personalizing learning and fulfilling the promise of technology to close persistent achievement gaps. What happens in a Future Ready Library?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 9, 2019

Today, with more than 97 percent of school districts with increased access to high-speed Internet, technology is taking hold and creating incredible learning opportunities for our students. Join EducationSuperHighway, Future Ready, and Digital Promise to discuss how the classroom is transforming for students and teachers.

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Edsurge

MARCH 2, 2018

Some parents and guardians had never created an email address, while others had created one briefly but rarely used it and didn’t put it down in their contact information. However, our school’s digital culture and my own lack of awareness meant that a significant number of families were being frozen out of critical and empowering information.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The BenQ Boards allowed Paso Robles to bypass an expensive cabling infrastructure update many of its schools needed while introducing an affordable yet innovative classroom solution for fostering engagement and collaboration and nurturing future-ready students. “We

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

(May 16, 2018) – Texas’ Richardson Independent School District (RISD) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support the district’s new, three year “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Ten years ago, when we began building equitable, offline-first education technology for the 2/3 of the world who didn’t have internet access, many people told us to just wait and the gap would close naturally. Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Their goal: to celebrate the progress in making technology more accessible in our nation’s schools over the last several years through the efforts of the ConnectED and Future Ready Schools initiatives. Personalized Learning Through Cortex. Parents can also access Cortex to check on student progress.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2017

Key #2: The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal. We have all experienced a time when we crammed for a test, earned a passing grade and promptly forgot the information a few weeks later. Worse, dictating to students what to learn, when to learn it and how it should be learned leaves them disengaged.

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techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

With Discovery Education’s unique blend of dynamic digital content and professional learning, district educators will be empowered to build digital, inquiry-based learning environments that create new pathways and opportunities for middle and high school students, helping them prepare for their post-secondary educations and careers.

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My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

Today’s learners have become more directed and into the ownership of their learning. The classroom is no longer the only location where learning takes place. Educators who can share ideas and help others avoid problems make up an individual educator’s Personalized Learning Network.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

Noakes emphasized that the process must include an equity assessment—can all of the students and teachers access the tech outside of school? What role do learning goals play when searching for the best edtech? Diamond and Furman: This is the most essential element for both school leaders.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2020

AHS eventually buys a ceiling-mounted ‘GCam’ for every classroom, which captures video, sound (through an area microphone), and screen capture into unified ‘GCasts’ that can be uploaded to the AHS Learning Management System, which also contains RSS feeds, blogs, and Google Docs-like environments for every course.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks. Education is experiencing a technology-fueled rebirth as it moves into 2024.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education. At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps and online platforms to adaptive learning systems, technology has redefined traditional teaching methodologies, promoting personalized and engaging educational experiences. How does technology benefit student learning? Technology enables personalized learning experiences.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: As tech tools spread through classrooms, teaching and learning evolve Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education The technological impacts on K-12 education are profound and transformative, reshaping traditional teaching paradigms. What impact does technology have on education?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Key points: Digital tools are powering a new era of K-12 learning Still, challenges remain–among them, equity and access Stay up to date on the latest trends about learning in the digital age In today’s digital age, learning has gone through a profound transformation, reshaping traditional educational models.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Technology profoundly benefits students’ learning experiences by offering versatile tools that cater to diverse needs and learning styles. Educational apps and interactive software engage students, making learning enjoyable and accessible. This interconnectedness fosters collaboration and information sharing.

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