Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

I love learning. As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. The ability to learn and grow is part of what made teaching dynamic and energizing for me.

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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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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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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 7, 2020

How will reduced budgets ensure safety, hygiene, and needed professional learning? However, now is the time to examine local and state data to bring to light any inequities that may exist to ensure that all students learn in a space where they feel safe and welcomed and have access to a high-quality education."

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes effective communication for ‘managing up’, trends in professional learning needs, and a roundup of coverage for our new AI Coach platform. Read on for the highlights, article links, and related content. Learn more about the AI Coach platform !

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2019

The gifted group. The slow group. The behavioral issues group. Grouping in schools fell out of favor partially because educators—and parents—felt like kids were getting labeled and that groupings didn’t help students improve. both education consultants, advocated for using groups to assist student learning.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 8, 2019

She emphasizes that meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities through the use of technology “can make reading instruction a multi-sensory process that is engaging and explicit while maintaining the individualization and diagnostic-prescriptive aspects of the lesson.” Is the product to be instructional or practice?

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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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edWeb.net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Next, the group talked about good inclusion. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Join the Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a free professional learning community for educators to collaborate around creating equitable learning environments in schools and districts, and for remote learning.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This powerful tool can provide a space for teacher-to-teacher collaboration, professional learning and support, parent communication, and even special projects and enrichment classes for students. Listen to this article. SAT/ACT Study Groups. Create a Class for Learning Challenges. Click To Tweet.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning Aids All Students. Traditional teacher-centered instructional practices, such as recitation or lectures, have given way to hands-on activities, student-led discussions, ­collaboration and group learning — all hallmarks of personalized learning. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. These next three principles provide guidance on what to consider in your AI tool evaluation. After all, together is better.

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Digital Promise

JULY 22, 2022

Our mission is to listen to educators, to validate their feelings, and to provide space for sharing and learning. Read Primed for PD , an article discussing the importance of fun and engaging PD that highlights the Edcamp model for its focus on harnessing the power of relationships to engage educators in meaningful professional learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

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. I speak with many teachers and I often hear about their No.

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Reading By Example

JULY 9, 2017

As teachers, we have all had times when we have been asked to participate in mandated professional learning. For me, this type of learning reminds me of what our students must feel each day. I was genuinely curious to find out what might Jennifer offer to help me become a better facilitator for required learning sessions.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Support for small-group instruction was recognized as a crucial part of meeting students’ specific literacy needs, and identifying those needs required not only training but also improved assessment data. Then, the educators had to learn how to meet those instructional needs. Article by Robert Low , based on this edLeader Panel.

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

Use Expert-Led Communication Strategies to Engage the Families in Your District Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn how you can build a school environment that values families and advises teachers as they connect and collaborate with families.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

” Summer shared about how the artificial intelligence-powered coaching process supported her development as a teacher in a recent eSchool News article. Guided by self-observation tips and questions from Edie, the virtual computerized coach, Summer was able to reflect that some students were not participating in group discussions.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Keep reading for our top picks for the December 2022 resources for more student and teacher learning in 2023. Find the highlights, article links, and related content below. This Edutopia article provides 6 ways teachers can help build and foster a strong classroom community. I Need a Break.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For Dr. Robins’ plan that he’s implemented in his school district over the past two years, he’s engaged with different groups in the community, such as parents, teachers, and students, and listened to what affects them on a daily basis. Clear communication and getting people invested in the plan are the keys to the art of implementing well.

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The Innovative Educator

JULY 5, 2017

When I returned from the International Society for Technology Educators ( #ISTE17 ), I shared in an article that I was disappointed in the lack of diversity in I experienced. It is also important to establish group norms. Make space for them to share what they learned back at your school. It’s important to notice a problem.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Because I work with teachers to create performance assessments, learning more about collaboratively creating performance assessments through micro-credentials was a meaningful opportunity. I also help create Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that benefit teachers (and students) through collaboration and reflection.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

Developing a Professional Learning Community Earlier in my career, I met Dr. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, a researcher, author and thought leader in the field of MBE, when she presented a session on multilingualism at Zurich International School. I knew it was possible and that my school was ready. So, I put out my feelers.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Due to pressure from state politicians and local advocacy groups about what can be taught and how, some idealistic young people who might be drawn to teaching decide to pursue alternative careers, or move elsewhere to teach in regions that are more aligned with their beliefs.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 9, 2024

Prior to his role as Partnership Manager with Insight Education Group, Dr. Peter Leida served as Deputy Superintendent in Colonial School District in Delaware. A few strategies discussed by the panelists include: Affinity Groups: These groups allow individuals to join a group, or groups, where they have a commonality.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 7, 2019

This is referred to as collective efficacy, which Bandura defined as "a group's shared belief in its conjoint capability to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given levels of attainment" (Bandura, 1997). Below is a summary from an article by Jenni Donohoo, John Hattie, and Rachel Eells. Bandura, A.

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Linways Technologies

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

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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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 19, 2018

This is a sound investment indeed, but research from the Wallace Foundation empowers schools to expand support to a group that is most often left out – leaders. Research has consistently shown that professional learning that leads to school improvement and meaningful changes to practice is ongoing and job-embedded.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“Researchers have looked to see what are the important ingredients that would lead to learning and put those together into a tutoring intervention,” she said. Dr. Devers defined HIT as “one-on-one or small-group teaching aimed at a specific goal,” with the group being up to six students.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Despite a 3% decline in the absenteeism rate in the past school years, Boston Public Schools is still dealing with the fact that marginalized groups face disproportionately higher rates. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Decreasing Absenteeism and Its Effects with Meaningful Strategies , sponsored by Panorama Education.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Teachers are freed up for personalized lessons Students can use the tutoring during class time when they have a question, allowing teachers to pull small groups together for in-depth enrichment or provide one-on-one assistance. Families can access online tutoring wherever they have an internet connection.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 5, 2017

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. 40+ Hall of Fame tech ed articles. During the week, review lesson plans, ebooks, articles, and videos that address the weekly topics. Course Objectives. 2 tech ed eBooks.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 30, 2017

229 (individual); $750 (group of 5). Digs deeper into digital tools used by innovative teachers to extend and enrich student learning. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Develop the solid core of a Professional Learning Network. 40+ Hall of Fame tech ed articles.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Perez’s group also provides training for community members that they can take to schools, churches, or wherever they are interacting with young people. Article by Stacey Pusey , based on this edLeader Panel The post Using Education to Fight the Battle Against Vaping appeared first on edWeb.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Michelle Miller, Superintendent of South Fayette Township School District (PA), shared how she worked with Digital Promise to help the cybersecurity program in her district grow and welcome more diverse groups of students. Article by Jon Scanlon , based on this edLeader Panel.

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Policies Secondary Professional Learning Student Engagement 89

Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

Use Expert-Led Communication Strategies to Engage the Families in Your District Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn how you can build a school environment that values families and advises teachers as they connect and collaborate with families.

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