A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management. How are you sharing these with colleagues and staff or using them for professional learning and feedback? Your superstars can also lead professional learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In today’s K-12 education ecosystem, most classroom management tools have moved online. This includes typical LMS (Learning Management Systems) functions like homework, classwork, schedules, quizzes, resources, and gradebooks so stakeholders–teachers and students–can access them from any location and any digital device.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 12, 2021

Nearpod or Pear Deck, Google Classroom or Canvas, Flipgrid or Adobe Spark? Most of the training was put together to assist teachers with the basics of integrating technology such as using Google Classroom or Canvas. First of all, as a veteran Canvas user I continued on my use of the LMS. What did one do?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Authored by Marian Small and co-authored by Graham Fletcher, the blended, easy-to-use three-part instructional design emphasizes student teamwork and communication skills in a collaborative learning environment. myView Literacy © 2025 is a core English Language Arts (ELA) program for grades K-5 that empowers teachers and transforms students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). This should be true in your traditional classroom also. If the tech is intimidating, students will avoid it, will not learn the lessons, and will not enjoy your class.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

What type of performance-based formative and summative assessment took place? A learning management system can have a tendency to promote a “surface” type of assessment. Teachers must be intentional at exploring ways online to ensure that assessment is formative and allows them to plan scaffolding for next steps in learning.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

My role is most effective as a collaborative partner embedding digital learning practices to help educators reclaim their classrooms, reignite their passions, and reaffirm their purpose. Yes, capacity builds agency, and that’s the struggle I see facing many classrooms as we look for restorative practices to “get back to normal.” .

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

It makes learning organic, part of life rather than something that must happen from a certain book or room. The problem is trying to blend them effortlessly into a class LMS or learning platform without lots of extra clicks and logins. To me, the growing popularity of web-based curricula is no surprise.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc. on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc.

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BYOT Network

JUNE 11, 2020

In this week’s post, we investigate the instructional value of an interoperable learning management system (LMS). We recently caught up with four district leaders (virtually, of course) who are using an IMS-certified LMS to help facilitate their pivot to emergency, remote learning.

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Edsurge

MARCH 7, 2017

How a school defines student success influences its design and impacts critical aspects such as professional learning, curriculum, assessment and school culture. In 2014, Mote built Cortex, a web-based SIS and LMS platform. EdSurge takes full responsibility for all editorial content.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

To ensure you have everything you need to kick‑start your school year successfully, we’ve been working hard all summer on updating your favorite learning solutions’ tools with the goal of improving both you and your students’ experience inside and outside the classroom. Professional Learning. My Students.

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Hapara

DECEMBER 18, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] While edtech tools are in most classrooms, not every educator understands how to use technology in meaningful ways. Student engagement was the main driver to teaching the learning outcomes, and Heather helped educators do this with technology.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2018

During the conference, ISTE opened enrollment for ISTE U , an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. ISTE partnered with D2L to use the BrightSpace learning management system (LMS) to power ISTE U.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the country struggle to move their brick-and-mortar classrooms to remote online learning environments. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. Director at Hayutin & Associates, during Studyo’s recent edLeader Panel. Join the Community.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

As 1 to 1 programs become more popular, educators are talking a lot about Blended Learning. As you might know there are plenty of ways to look at Blended Learning. A blended classroom is not an instant event. As you might know I am the president of OLN (Online Learning Network) which is a professional learning network at ISTE.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Not so long ago, speakers at edtech conferences often quipped that if Ben Franklin were to visit our world today, the only place he would recognize is the public school classroom. While that old chestnut long held some truth, it ceased being applicable this past spring, when the “classroom” changed virtually overnight.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 5, 2019

That’s already happening with tools like Google Classroom. Stakeholders should assess their digital beliefs to see where they stand, and also consider tech affordability and accessibility with regard to digitization. Everyone should ask questions about systems under consideration, such as: Will there be linkages to an LMS?

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

They not only look at how the product would fit with their learning standards and curriculum, but the product must also work within their LMS. When they talk to schools, their focus is on the classroom teachers and getting them to understand the value. Then, learning goals drive the decision.

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Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning.

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Hansen's Link to Tech

JUNE 9, 2015

Sick of picking up paper handouts scattered throughout the school or classroom? Start creating a paperless classroom environment. Even if your classroom isn't a full blown 1:1 you still can limit your paper usage in a variety of ways. Wish your students were more attentive and engaged more often? Plan and Collaborate is a must!

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Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 9, 2019

Manage data: Whether in a spreadsheet or an LMS, Briggs told participants that they need a system for keeping track of the assignments, student progress, and grades. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators, parents, and students have deeper conversations about learning. and Canada. Join the Community.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Discovery Education today announced a series of updates to its flexible, award-winning K-12 learning platform that will keep teachers and students connected to the service’s engaging content, instructional strategies, and professional learning resources wherever learning is taking place. QR Code (for students only).

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

In Teachers Know Best, teachers “suggest that the ideal professional learning experience should focus less on presentations and lectures and more on opportunities to apply learning through demonstrations or modeling and practice.” To streamline access, find out if teachers can log into PD through your LMS.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 28, 2020

The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 3) – SULS073 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Delivering virtual or blended professional learning can be challenging. In Part 3 of this series on Blended Professional Development (PD), I’m sharing PD activity ideas, facilitation tips, and sample schedules.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

It has become increasingly possible to personalize learning–adapt resources and assessments to student skills and needs and differentiate lessons that are pushed out to individual students or small groups ( read: Shifting my Teacher Mindset with Micro-credentials ). Constructive Conversations – Assessing Student Conversations.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The goal of this blog has always been to provide teachers with digital learning resources, tips, and tricks, and help teachers find ways to integrate technology meaningfully in the classroom. 15 Google Classroom Tips for Teachers. We will explore strategies, digital tools, professional learning, and much more! (10

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

District leaders successfully put into motion CITES’ effective practices related to leadership, teaching, learning, assessment, infrastructure, and family engagement. Self-Assess With a team in place, take a deep, honest look at where your district is with its technology infrastructure and tools.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

As most schools in the US prepare for the start of school online or in some blended format, it’s important to think specifically about teachers’ professional learning. In this series, I’m sharing ideas for planning Blended PD, assessments, strategies, activities, and more. We all learn by doing!

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As classroom teachers led classrooms through turn-key lessons and helped students apply what they learned to their goals and challenges, Jim took it even further by having assemblies to showcase the learnings happening in each classroom. Nominee: Cory Matsumiya , Kamehameha Schools Nominated by: SAP Concur.

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

ASSIST EDUCATION & APEX LEARNING ( assisteducation.com/ ) & ( www.apexlearning.com ) ASSIST Education and Apex Learning enhanced their partnership with the addition of adaptive content and digital tutorials into the ASSIST Integrated Education Management System for K-12 schools.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

BLACKBOARD ALLY ( www.blackboard.com ) Blackboard announced that Blackboard Ally is now available for multiple learning management systems used by K-12 school districts. Blackboard Ally is an accessibility solution that helps make digital class content in a learning management system (LMS) more accessible for all learners.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

SHEG currently offers three impressive curricula that may be put to immediate use in secondary classrooms and libraries. The free assessments include Google Docs assessments to copy and digital rubrics to download. These tasks are perfect for learning across the curriculum and especially for librarian-led learning.

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Tech Helpful

MAY 6, 2016

For many of us in the chat we felt that new teachers are not necessarily entering the workforce equipped for a tech-rich classroom. At the end of the chat I shared the following tweet: "I know I'm biased but I think teacher prep students should be aware of blended learning, value of PLN and recent buzzwords to explore."

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition, it connects to Google Classroom, providing instant reports that highlight where students excel and where they need support. Gimkit is a student-created and maintained digital quiz game, accessible across devices, that uses questions and answers to promote learning.

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Hack Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Via The New York Times : “In Her Words: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Assesses a Year on the Job.” From the press release : “ ISTE Launches New Professional Learning Partnership with Code.org ; Announces Plans to Update Standards for Computer Science Educators.” ” It’s $520.

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