Remove Article Remove Libraries Remove Meeting Remove Professional Learning
article thumbnail

How can we ease tensions around book choice and school libraries?

The Cornerstone for Teachers

Teachers want to advocate for the learning needs of their students. My experience with the school library and book choice tension I have over 1,000 books in my American international Christian school classroom in southern Taiwan where I teach English Language Arts (8th), Yearbook (10th-12th), US History (11th), and British Literature (12th).

article thumbnail

Developing a “National Geographic Explorer” Mindset in the Classroom

Digital Promise

I would attend a workshop or read an article on a new teaching technique, and I’d be excited about new ideas, but then struggle to find opportunities and resources to implement them. Micro-credentials are truly authentic professional learning tools. Micro-credentials are truly authentic professional learning tools.

Classroom 267
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]

The Shake Up Learning Blog

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. Badging has become particularly popular for encouraging teachers to learn new tech skills.

Google 145
article thumbnail

ASCD Unveils Witsby™, Its Next-Generation, Mobile OptimizedProfessional Learning Platform

eSchool News

Arlington, VA (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ASCD releases Witsby , a new professional learning and credentialing platform featuring ASCD’s trusted research-based content. We’re excited to give educators what they have been asking for – a professional development tool that meets the needs of today’s teacher.

article thumbnail

Making Sure Your Online Services Protect Your Students’ Data

edWeb.net

One point made during the presentation was that free apps are not always the best choice because some companies provide their apps at no charge and then generate revenue by collecting and selling users’ data, and the companies may not be aware of the requirements they need to meet when their users are students. Kevin Lewis Sr. Kevin Lewis Sr.

Data 97
article thumbnail

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

In 1986, approximately 30 educators came together to form Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) , as a statewide initiative to offer professional development opportunities for teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, higher education representatives, school support staff and other stakeholders in Illinois education.

article thumbnail

How n2y’s Solutions Are Shaping the Classrooms of Tomorrow

N2Y

The teachers of the future need to be prepared and supported along their educational journeys in order to meet the changing needs of their learners. New special education teachers need to be equipped to educate students with varying abilities while meeting the needs of the whole child. Finally, using what they’ve learned, my pre?