The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

It’s never too young, for example, to work with kids on the aspects related to digital citizenship. Early Learning Network -Part of my advocacy work revolves around helping educators discover the power of connected professional learning. For Early Childhood professionals there is the Early Learning Network.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Mike shares an example of this from the webinar. He begins with the importance of providing authentic options for students to share their learning. If the end goal is for a student to share what they learned and they are struggling to type their ideas then there needs to be a better option.

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Assistive Technology Learning Strategy Resources 96

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

For example, community members may use school computers to fill out necessary online paperwork with assistance from school staff or help local civic organizations set up alumni databases and communications networks. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

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Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 54

edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

As the importance and benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL) have become more widely recognized, many teachers have struggled to combine this type of learning with their required curriculum. Bobbi Bear, Director of Customer Advocacy for Achieve3000, and a former eighth grade English teacher has spent 11 years in the classroom.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For example, if you need to meet with tech directors and you’re getting classroom teachers, you need to rethink your strategy. If your company is part of a panel, for example, have a sign-in sheet asking for name, role, school, and email address. Focus/audience of the potential shows: Trade shows change over time.

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Company Industry Meeting Advocacy 53

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Savvas is proud to call out Johnston County Public Schools as an outstanding example of K-12 success using enVision — a true “K-12 Hero” using its innovative education technology. For example, in one activity, she supercharges a regular lesson by having students record explanations of what they’ve learned on their iPads.

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Education Advocacy EdTech Elementary 132

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

With 90 percent of her North Dakota district leaders graduates of the local school system, Dr. Louters said professional learning for board leaders is vital in helping all understand “implicit bias” and being conscious of its extensive effects on administrative decisions. Our equity policy requires it,” said Dr. Van Heukelum.

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Advocacy Education Learning Digital Divide 102

MindShift

JUNE 23, 2021

He took the pressure off students of having just one shot at demonstrating what they learned in tests and used a variety of assessments instead. For example, if he assigned a quiz, students were able to have unlimited retakes. Seeing what quality professional learning looks like allows them to go back and lead it,” said Truss.

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Strategy Conference STEM Advocacy 43

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

She was the 2013 recipient of the National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training, NCTET Community Builder Award for exemplary service supporting policies and practices designed to facilitate effective technology integration into teaching and learning across the nation’s education system. Cynthia Schultz, Esq.

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E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 42

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 16, 2018

That stagnation of the environment mirrors the stagnation in how many classrooms still work (a teacher at the front, lecturing students and asking them to repeat back what they learned). Schools need to throw out that design—and that way of teaching—and think about developing spaces that reflect new approaches to learning.

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Technology PowerMyLearning Learning EdTech 40

Reading By Example

AUGUST 22, 2018

For example, I still do some data entry for discipline. For example, some of our most popular professional learning experiences have been facilitating by our teachers. I had as much to learn as anyone. This idea comes from the book The Together Leader by Maia Heyck-Merlin (Jossey-Bass, 2016). Here’s the list.

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Examples Professional Learning Data Classroom 34

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2017

This session will provide a developed project sequence by Know My World, real life examples of implementation in the classroom and researched theories behind the activity design. This is a free, live video event with Sean Maguire of Plan International, a global advocacy organization dedicated to children's rights.

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RafranzDavis.com

JULY 10, 2016

It would be years before I found “my voice” again in my teaching and advocacy. Prior to getting there though, I may or may not have kissed a ton of “edu-frogs” in terms of buying into books and models that helped me “structure learning” in the garden that I came to believe that learning needed to be.

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Advocacy Training System Robotics 40

Educator Innovator

JULY 14, 2014

In each of the above examples, students’ passions led them to express themselves in some powerful way, whether that was video, blog, advocacy, or research. In planning professional learning for the teachers, we recognize that there is a chasm of knowledge about how to educate for democracy in the digital age.

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Dropout Advocacy Groups Strategy 42

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 19, 2023

It’s not about giving students technology, for example, it’s about making students thrive,” said Dr. Jim Roberts, Superintendent of Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (IN). For example, Dr. Enfield said her district’s guiding force is to “know every student by name, strength, and need. “ It drives all resource decisions.

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Reading By Example

APRIL 6, 2016

For example, schools post their mission and vision in the hallway about offering the best education for all students. Scripted, one-size-fits-all programs are purchased at once instead of investing in ongoing and embedded professional learning. Yet they fail to adequately support our most marginalized students. Source: Flickr.

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Libraries Policies Professional Learning Course 28

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, many schools used the funding to develop intensive tutoring programs that continue to help accelerate student learning. Finding success in providing new learning opportunities for all During the pandemic, school leaders had to get creative to help both teachers and students achieve success.

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Digital Citizenship Advocacy Company Assessment 102

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With his transformative efforts, Mr. Hatcher has propelled Akron Public Schools to the forefront of educational excellence, becoming a shining example of how innovative education technologies can truly make a difference in students’ lives. Her advocacy resulted in $1.5 s flexible professional learning program. “We

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Edmentum Education Libraries Advocacy 116

Reading By Example

DECEMBER 5, 2018

This consistency in nonevaluative classroom visits, noticing strengths and naming practices, often leads to more trust between administration and faculty members which is more conducive to professional growth. Today we are going to focus on the role of the discussion director.

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Comparison Strategy Groups Classroom 35

edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

In the case of Santa Fe, they had to help the community understand the tech was there to enhance the teaching and learning process, not replace the student-teacher relationship. In Santa Fe, for example, they worked with a local nonprofit to fund internet access for families when hotspots and other solutions just weren’t working.

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Advocacy BYOD Accessibility Strategy 84

Reading By Example

OCTOBER 21, 2017

The idea of collective commitments comes from the Professional Learning Community literature, specifically Learning by Doing, 3rd edition. The difference is collective commitments are focused on student learning. For example, we realize we now have an assessment gap for our students and their independent reading.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

If one characteristic was low, such as questioning , we would make a point of encouraging this practice to become more evident within instruction through the sharing of articles and content, and through professional learning activities. This is an application of the collaborative learning cycle from the last post.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

If one characteristic was low, such as questioning , we would make a point of encouraging this practice to become more evident within instruction through the sharing of articles and content, and through professional learning activities. This is an application of the collaborative learning cycle from the last post.

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Student Engagement Assessment Survey STEM 28

edWeb.net

JUNE 29, 2022

Louisa County Public Schools is committed to supporting the success of all students and families, and a perfect example of that commitment is the district’s Wireless on Wheels units, also known as WOW. This strategy allowed the district to promptly get these units out into the field to impact student learning immediately.

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Strategy Digital Divide BYOD Advocacy 79

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

For example, the pandemic and forced distance learning have impacted social-emotional learning for many children. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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Data Student Data Privacy Policies Training 94

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Attendance is an example of expedited data collection. Following attendance weekly to make fixes earlier—for example, calling and meeting with parents of chronically absent students—has reduced absenteeism by 50%. If It’s Tier 1 attendance, the goal is enhanced classroom management the student advocacy team supports.

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Outcomes Survey Data System 82

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

At Maury County Public Schools (TN), for example, families can check out WiFi-enabled devices for two weeks at a time. Dr. Marczak leads trainings across Tennessee in district and principal professional development, SMART goal implementation, professional learning communities, and the impact of social media on the superintendency.

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BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 54

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When a district experiences a cyberattack, its professional reputation is affected. For example, if a district’s finance system is attacked, it can affect their bond rating and negatively impact the district’s ability to be good stewards of the community money. P rofessional Reputation. Join the Community.

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Strategy System Data BYOD 84

edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

In her district, for example, they have four goals related to providing students the equal opportunity to learn. For example, in some communities, tech surveys need to go out in multiple languages, but in others home visits or phone calls might work better. Most important, said Holland, is avoiding one-time sessions.

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Libraries Elementary Accessibility BYOD 41

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2019

Student outcomes and budget management: Basically, this means schools need to balance their learning goals and desired impact on the students and teachers with a realistic budget. For example, while Linson’s district avoided grants for most of their initiative, they knew that many teachers would need assistance using the new digital tools.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Awareness can generate some fear, but fear might be necessary, for example, when student data are revealed and sold. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Cybersecurity Readiness in K-12 Schools ,” sponsored by ENA and hosted by Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). Or worse, their identity is stolen. Join the Community.

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Software Future Ready Advocacy Data 78

Reading By Example

OCTOBER 10, 2017

What could be the reason for not focusing on literacy on a consistent basis for their professional learning efforts? – Trauma-based learning. – Personalized learning. – Blended learning or a 1:1 technology initiative. . – Blended learning or a 1:1 technology initiative. Why is this?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2019

For example, CoSN counts phishing (sending fraudulent emails from seemingly credible accounts) as a top security threat to schools. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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Strategy Student Data Privacy Data Policies 53

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

For example, teachers most likely know they can’t just download an app and start using it with their students. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Then, write policies that help each group enact the laws.

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Student Data Privacy Data Policies BYOD 40

edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

Throughout his career he has led others through the deployment of several large-scale initiatives related to teaching, learning, and technology. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. Join the Community.

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EdTech PowerMyLearning Software BYOD 40

edWeb.net

JULY 31, 2019

For example, in many schools, the bulk of users sign off at 3 p.m., Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. ClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources.

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BYOD Data Software Training 42

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Sueann Galt, STEM Coordinator Does the use of ‘Learning Menus’ increase students’ intrinsic motivation? Candidate VoiceThread for Digital Education - Kelli Stair- teacher/ writer An Example STEAM and Maker-Education Curriculum: From Puppets to Robots - Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D. Derek Barkalow, Ph.D. Torrey Trust, Ph.D.

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