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. Learning more about our AI Coach platform?

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Edthena

MARCH 14, 2023

Check out the key strategies below, as well as links to the full articles (and related content!). This SmartBrief article outlines five strategies for people supporting teachers to help address and reduce teacher burnout and “bring back the joy of teaching.”

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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2021

Using Socratic questioning allows students to look at their beliefs, sources, and how they came to accept them. This strategy will enable students to use their critical-thinking skills to evaluate the latest information with curiosity and not rejection. He became a National Board Certified Teacher in 2012. Join the Community.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

There is no shortage of sound research on what constitutes effective professional development for teachers—focusing on specific curriculum content, encouraging active learning, supporting collaboration among peers, and offering opportunities for analysis of student work. Education policy issues must be addressed first.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

Fast forward to September 2022, and I am finalizing modules on Canvas, our learning management system, to continue to deliver the same quality professional learning, but in an entirely different format. This reality is problematic for teachers and necessitates a new approach to providing professional learning.

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Edsurge

MARCH 9, 2023

Creativity helps develop a deeper sense of learning, yet we keep our “creative” units until after state testing is over. Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. Creativity is about making a major impact on learning. Why does creativity matter?

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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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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration. Determine How to Provide PD. CDW VV2 Strategy. At Beechwood School in Fullerton, Calif., CDW Segment.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 3, 2020

Dr. Stephanie Jones emphasizes that when implementing effective social and emotional learning (SEL) strategies, educators, practitioners, and administrators need to think about the what, the why, and the how of the essential skills of SEL. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. Join the Community.

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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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Edthena

DECEMBER 2, 2020

It’s possible to create this type of experience within the professional development realm, too. Choice boards, a strategy sometimes used for students in classrooms, can be reimagined to create a menu of options within teacher professional development. Adult Learning Theory is grounded in choice,” says Valerie.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

They have also given me insights on how schools and districts can re-evaluate and optimize resources to generate results. As fellow superintendents kick off the year, I offer three proven strategies to maximize resources. I hope these three strategies give some piece of mind to my fellow superintendents this school year.

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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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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Students were being assessed three times a year, and more specific data was needed to determine exactly what individual students needed to learn. 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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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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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2023

During the edLeader Panel “ The Art of Implementing Well ,” Anthony Kim, Chief Learning Officer at Education Elements, a Scholarus Learning Company, talked with two superintendents about how to successfully implement strategic plans. Both superintendents talked about how to get others to want to follow their plans. “I

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For teachers to feel empowered and to be successful means providing them a wide range of strategies, tools, resources, and opportunities to enhance their skills, knowledge, and teaching practices. Educating teachers on how to effectively manage their classrooms can lead to more positive, inclusive environments where all students can learn.

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Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Fall VirtCon Themes During Fall VirtCon’s ‘Discovery Education in Action’ program you will learn how your peers are using Discovery Education in their classroom, hear how they solve problems, and experience Discovery Education through their eyes. Visit this page on October 22nd to watch all sessions.

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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. How did you feel about being there? For me, this type of learning reminds me of what our students must feel each day. Jennifer’s suggestion to take what you learn and apply it yourself (p.54),

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Work-based learning is providing a way for school and district leaders to increase the relevance and value of secondary education, while also offering opportunities for the practice and application of new skills in supportive environments.

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Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

So it’s important for kids and teens to learn how to use online platforms in safe and healthy ways. Learners need to think about their digital footprints and how to use technology in healthy ways. Kids and teens need to understand how to be a positive citizen who is part of a larger digital community.

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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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Edthena

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This edition of noted content for educators includes how to lead more effective teacher PD, address teacher stress, and create a classroom culture of learning. Our top picks for important October reads are below, with highlights, article links, and related content for you. The push vs. pull of professional development.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

I feel like we have reached the point where teaching our students to try and find articles that don’t have bias is very, very challenging,” said Whitehead. “We This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Britannica Digital Learning. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. There is bias everywhere. About the Presenter.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As schools switch to blended learning and remote learning models, educators need to know how to create Google Classroom blended learning lessons that are engaging and relevant for students!

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). You can read the article HERE. As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. And if so, how?

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Edthena

JUNE 2, 2022

This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes popular education articles about both topics. Read on for the highlights, article links, and related content. Teachers, thinking of how to stay positive? Learn the 5 steps to creating a mental health wellness plan. Select high-yield instructional strategies.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Strategy 4: Provide PD to Build Cultural Proficiency. Bren Elliott, Chief School Improvement and Supports Officer for District of Columbia Public Schools, “everyone needs foundational training in the origins of racism, how bias takes root in the classroom, and the negative impact it has on how we treat and what we expect of children.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Michele Dawson, Senior Director of Instructional Technology in Compton Unified School District, CA, and Kelly Urlacher, Senior Curriculum Designer at DreamBox Learning, had a conversation of essential approaches for supporting these students in “ Key Strategies to Making Access and Equity a Reality for ELL Students.”. Leadership 3.0

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This article was modified and published by eSchool News. She taught eighth grade language arts and reading to military-connected children at Faith Middle School in Fort Benning, Georgia, has been an elementary school assistant principal, and is now a professional development specialist. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 28, 2021

When working in tandem with core curriculum standards, computational strategies inherent in coding build meaningful, essential critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in students. The excitement, engagement, and empowerment have the potential to open doors to new learning experiences for all students. About the Presenters.

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EdNews Daily

JUNE 8, 2017

As our world continues to become closer, teachers have the chance to learn, connect and work with other educators at a global scale. If teachers want to acquire new content, teaching strategies, or connect with other educators, they can do so through online courses. Today, they can choose to learn from a multitude of content areas.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Embedded professional learning and collaboration: It’s not enough for the application to tell teachers how it works; the more effective ones explain how to integrate the application into the classroom and offer insights into how the tasks meet academic goals. Sara Delano Moore, Ph.D. series of books.

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Edthena

APRIL 21, 2021

Spring has sprung, and this April we’ve been reading about social and emotional learning, getting a seat at the STEM community table, and post-pandemic staples. Highlights and article links below! SEL, or social and emotional learning, is crucial to connecting with and engaging students. What makes a good team?”).

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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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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Rachel Jorgensen, Coordinator of Work-Based Learning for the Anoka-Hennepin School District (MN), points out that students are coming into our learning community with unique needs, and all of their actions and communication is to try to get those needs met. Learning Environments. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

In this episode, Kasey interviews Mike Marotta, co-author of Inclusive Learning 365. Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning.

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