Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators The recent changes in the working environment and the ongoing global economic crisis have brought about significant shifts in people’s lifestyles. This experience led me to dive into writing, and my notes and ideas evolved into published articles. “I Do you feel inspired?

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EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

This is the first article in our series about building professional learning communities for online teachers. 51Talk is the largest online English education platform in China. 51Talk’s mission is to make quality education accessible and affordable, and to enable students to talk to the world.

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It offers educators and admin a framework for combining educational knowledge and edtech. Pedagogical : What are your methods for instruction and learning? Or how do you support educators with pedagogy in mind? It also allows you to reflect on whether technology is actually helping learning in purposeful ways.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

JUNE 17, 2023

Brianne Roos, originally published in Equity & Access Professional learning (PL) is a required part of most educators’ jobs, and high-quality PL can be engaging, challenging, and lead to positive change for teachers and Keep Reading Honoring Voice & Choice: The Facilitator & Collector Model of Professional Learning The post Honoring Voice (..)

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Learn about AI. Educators are the experts in teaching and learning, and they need to be at the center of conversations about how artificial intelligence will be used in education.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

In this series, we take a closer look inside our new paper, “ Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States: Recognizing Learning and Leadership for Our Nation’s Teachers.”. Education policy issues must be addressed first.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how a new analytics dashboard helps K–12 schools measure education technology ROI. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series. eli.zimmerman_9856. by Wendy Jones.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the news EdWeek recently published a Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, featuring news and insights on how AI is impacting and transforming education. See below for additional reporting from EdWeek on AI and professional learning in education: Can AI Do Teacher Observations and Deliver PD?

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

.” I dedicate time every morning to my professional growth by reading an article or chapter in a book. Reading stretches my thinking about educational trends, topics, and issues. My reading regularly inspires my blogs, books, teaching, and work with educators.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Bake Professional Development into Your Education Pizza. Professional Development Is the Foundation You Knead. Professional learning is the crust of your technology program. Some school districts spend millions of dollars on technology , then have no money left over for much-needed professional learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Also memorable was that it didn’t take long to recognize I was missing key training and resources that could help make me a more effective educator. I approached this realization with optimism, eager to learn and grow, reaching out for the support of my supervisors and peers. K–12 educators are thinking of leaving their jobs.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

APRIL 22, 2024

In the busy world of education, amidst lesson planning, curriculum development, prioritizing safety and security and addressing our administrative duties, it’s easy to overlook the emotional well-being of our faculty and staff.

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Edthena

AUGUST 19, 2021

Edthena’s own Krina Shah, on the content and community team, talks in this article about “her own purpose in education, the power of communication, an overlooked but key action for educators, the current state of professional learning and technology’s role, and why she’s excited about the upcoming school year.”

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 2, 2022

Hechinger Report just published an article on how having teachers study student data doesn’t actually result in better student learning outcomes. We implement benchmarking assessments and professional learning communities (PLCs). Think about that for a minute. That finding is pretty counterintuitive, right? And for what?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

In a recent article Venola Mason and Tawana Grover emphasized the priority to address the SEL needs of students during and after Covid-19: Schools must be prepared for the aftermath of the pandemic. So much so that one has to wonder about the overall effect on a social and emotional level.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

During the forward-looking edLeader Panel “ Harnessing the Power of Applied Artificial Intelligence for Educators ,” experts discussed the transformative potential of applied AI in education. Their discussion was both a theoretical exploration and a practical dive into how AI can revolutionize educational practices.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2021

This year in my role as a trainer, I leaned into reading articles from outlets such as Edutopia, Education Week, and MindShift to increase my knowledge about effective remote learning strategies. An acceleration of learning. Begin with a few sentences that state your goal and/or your philosophy as an educator.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

” “Personalized Learning” for educators is something that is gaining more traction in education, and rightfully so. If you are passionate as an organization to provide opportunities for personalized professional learning in your organization, you have to create time where it can happen.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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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? How do you check facts? We just have to dive in and get ready to support our students.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

All educators are lifelong learners, whether they’re figuring out how to incorporate the latest edtech device into their lessons or researching bios on NBA players to help a reluctant reader. But while schools expect teachers to continue their education, most only get rewarded for getting an advanced degree like a master’s or a Ph.D.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 17, 2019

In all the work I have done with countless educators from across the world I believe we can break them down into two groups. Effective Educators are those that have a set of truths that they live by. They know they have limits yet are constantly seeking minute improvements to continue growing themselves as an educator.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

During the edLeader Panel “ Youth Vaping Prevention: Tools and Strategies to Use in Your Classroom and Community ,” Taylor and her co-panelists discussed the dangers of vaping and how they are trying to educate kids about it. First, Taylor explained why so many teens are vaping.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

In September 2018, I noticed a pattern emerging—multiple teachers at the school were shifting toward practices supported by Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) research. I posted a notice on the staff blog and emailed a few colleagues directly to see who was interested in creating an informal professional learning community (PLC) focused on MBE.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

Nancy Frey with Doug Fisher – Bio as Submitted We are professors at San Diego State University in Educational Leadership and focus on policies and practices in literacy and school leadership. Our shared interests include instructional design, curriculum development, and professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For many educators, the “metaverse” is but a vague and extraneous concept. But, metaverse technologies are growing quickly and have enormous implications for the future of teaching and learning. As such, the following Q&A aims to introduce EdTechTeacher readers to the metaverse and how it may impact education.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Key points: States should take steps to strengthen teachers’ reading instruction See article: The science of reading, beyond phonics See article: What’s next for literacy learning? Providing professional learning for teachers and ongoing support to sustain the implementation of the science of reading.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. Below are our top three lessons learned through this experience.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the edLeader Panel “ Key Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Educators of Color ,” two district leaders and two educational experts shared key strategies and helpful insights about recruiting and retaining a diverse range of educators and how this diversity impacts student learning and achievement.

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Educator Innovator

JANUARY 7, 2019

Our January reading for Literacy, Equity + Remarkable Notes = LEARN investigates the experiences of three early-career secondary English teachers in urban settings who sought professional development opportunities to support teaching for social justice. January Topic: Professional learning for equity-focused teaching.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2022

My last article, about how teacher care is more than self care , was the most read on EdSurge for the month of November. And while I was pleased that the words resonated, it is also disturbing that something so fundamental as care and wellbeing is hitting a nerve with the education community.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the News In a recent article, Edutopia explored the potential of AI in revolutionizing teaching practices particularly through the lens of AI-powered instructional coaching. This innovative approach to professional learning is changing how educators refine their skills and teaching practices.

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Kathy Schrock

MAY 1, 2019

This article originally appeared in the Discovery Education blog " Kathy Schrock's Katch of the Month " in May 2019 and is re-posted here with permission. Professional Development by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images We all have participated in formal professional development days at school.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the News In a recent article for Equity and Access in Pre K-12, Adam Geller, founder and CEO of Edthena, shares insights from his conversation with education researcher Jim Knight on the importance of utilizing video data in fostering hope and agency among teachers. It can bring hope to educators because it helps them see a goal.”

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Discovery Education is hosting a free, online conference - 2016 Fall VirtCon - on Saturday, Oct 22nd. Register to Host a Viewing Party Discovery Education Resources --. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Feel free to share summaries and links to these articles, but do not copy and repost entire article.

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Linways Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

A community, in this sense, would be a Professional Learning Network (PLN) for teachers. It is a community that exists on mutual share and learn of information. It is based on reciprocity and a level of trust in knowing that everyone is trying to learn and is searching for value-added information from each other.

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