EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

This is the first article in our series about building professional learning communities for online teachers. In this series, we share ideas from online teachers who work at 51Talk. 51Talk is the largest online English education platform in China.

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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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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

When I think about how to effectively empower educators to create personalized professional learning for themselves, I often think of Google’s “20% time”, where employees had 20% of their own time to move forward Google as an organization. “We Let’s start with the second point first.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A friend recently asked me, “How do you continue your own learning?” ” I dedicate time every morning to my professional growth by reading an article or chapter in a book. A book club may present a more manageable, self-paced approach to professional learning.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

During her presentation “Measuring and Sustaining Professional Learning Through Micro-Credentials,” Odelia Younge, senior project director for educator micro-credentials at Digital Promise, explained the key elements of micro-credentials, how they work, and what differentiates them from other professional development.

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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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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

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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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. As teachers who attended the workshop learned, creating an e-Portfolio is both a beneficial and facilitated learning process.

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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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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 12, 2020

Our shared interests include instructional design, curriculum development, and professional learning. For over two decades, our work has been dedicated to the knowledge and skills of caring teachers and school leaders needed to help students attain their goals and aspirations.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not. Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide.

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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

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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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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Edthena

JUNE 5, 2023

Teacher professional development is a key component of school improvement, but are your teachers really getting the most from your instructional PD? Whether you’re a district-wide PD director or a school principal, it’s important to maximize the time teachers spend engaging in their professional learning and growth.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

While the focus of many public conversations during this time was understandably on the logistics of keeping students safe, we also recognized the need for long-term solutions, particularly developing scalable delivery models that enable students to learn at any time, any place, and any pace.

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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. Jim is the author of “ The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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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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Edthena

MAY 23, 2023

The Ed Week article put a spotlight on the 29,000-student district’s Title I and special programs coordinator, Nick Lundberg. Continue reading for highlights of the Special Report article, including how AI for teacher PD and reflection can problem-solve for limited coaching capacity across a district.

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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. Teaching policies can—and must—play a significant role.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2023

However, many teachers can confirm that the environment in an academy is usually conducive to learning and professional development, supporting teaching staff with a strong professional learning network. This experience led me to dive into writing, and my notes and ideas evolved into published articles. “I

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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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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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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Check out support articles on the tool’s website, connect with your tech admin or ask other educators or admins for tips. Pedagogical knowledge (PK) You also need an understanding of effective pedagogy or methods for teaching and learning. Our goal is for educators and schools to transform learning when using our tools.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From the article: If teaching with and about AI is not part of states’ standards, it just becomes something that’s “nice to have,” which means it won’t come with funding and support, and schools will have to figure out how to prioritize it against a million other requirements, said Adam Geller, the founder and CEO of Edthena.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Fortunately for us, the research agrees, and she moves the research from the journal article to school and society. Camden Hanzlick-Burton, Senior Manager of Professional Learning, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools. Shawn McCusker, Director of Professional Learning, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2023

Policy and pedagogical recommendations for teaching with AI TeachAI will recommend best practices for policymakers, education leaders, teachers, and companies on safely incorporating AI in primary and secondary education curriculum standards, courses, tools, assessments, and professional learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From its powerful PK-2 early literacy curriculum to its math literacy tools to their many professional learning opportunities, Waterford.org offers helps teachers and parents’ partner on supporting the developing literacy and math skills of elementary school students.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

Draper, the director of innovative learning at Alpine School District in Utah, offered six best practices in technology and instructional coaching Tuesday at CoSN’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. You need to have strong professional learning communities," Draper told the packed audience. "If Related Articles.

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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.

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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. 11) Empower staff Supervisors can be mindful to allocate days (5 - 10 per year) for staff to attend professional learning opportunities.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This eSchool News article, from Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller, talks about three key ways to help keep professional development useful and teachers motivated. Carve out time this year for the types of professional learning that will lead to better student outcomes.

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Edthena

APRIL 15, 2022

” This article from AI Business, a platform dedicated to artificial intelligence and its real-world applications, named how the AI Coach platform will transform teachers’ professional learning. Want to learn more about how AI for teachers will shake up professional learning?

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