A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Use a URL shortener to make links easily accessible in a slide presentation or push out using a Learning Management System (i.e., Utilize chat and screen share features inherent in video conference tools. Leverage an adaptive learning tool if your school or district has purchased a license. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

It can become the hub for all lessons, videos, activities, assessments, and student work. A foundation can then be established for more personalized approaches such as pedagogically-sound blended learning or self-paced activities. Thus, the options are Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets.

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Graphite Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

New research from Common Sense has found that the number of teens and young adults who report feeling depressed has grown significantly throughout the pandemic , something that schools will need to reckon with during the return to in-person learning. Did that compliment make you more aware of that person's presence?

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2024

Collaboration and open dialogue are key as we navigate this terrain, ensuring innovation meets the needs of today's educational institutions. That means data and analytics will be crucial to helping select the right tools for each learning environment and proving their effectiveness. The ecosystem as a whole is making a major impact.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

Why is it so hard to teach K-12 educators how to promote student agency and to provide choices around content and pacing—why is it so hard to teach educators how to personalize learning? The needs of my students are diverse and will continue to evolve as teaching and learning changes over time.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Here’s a video of Ryan’s command performance.)

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2018

Moving towards personalized learning can be fraught with tension. Ahead of our 2018 EdSurge Fusion conference in October, we sat down with three attendees to discuss the secret sauce of what is working in their communities. This helps teachers to really see what their vision for personalized learning looks like in practice.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Zoom is actually a decade old, and the first conferences launched in 2012, limited to a mere 15 participants. While post-pandemic growth has slowed as schools resume in-person learning, the company is still flush with cash, reporting over $1 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2021. Personalization and … humanification?

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edWeb.net

MAY 23, 2019

According to Learning in the 21st Century: the 2019 Digital Promise LVP Survey , 83% of teachers think students are capable of high achievement, but just 26% think students are reaching those levels today. When schools talk about personalized learning, one of the first things they need to do is consider these jagged profiles.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

The project typifies the mix of personalized and social learning that’s been a mainstay for 25 years at King, a founding member of a school network called EL Education. But there’s no common definition yet for what personalized learning actually is.”. And what are my plans for the future,” said Pierce.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 15, 2019

For many teachers, edtech conferences are a major highlight of the school year and a great opportunity to connect with fellow educators. From lesson creation to assessment and gamification, there is something for K-12 schools, universities, vocational schools, and so on depending on the purpose of the conference.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 28, 2023

With built-in student differentiation and support, every student gets a personalized learning experience designed for their unique needs. Teaching Writing in Small Groups A Teacher's Guide to Reading Conferences. How is that going to meet the needs of every kid in my class? Book and the 2.0 So it's essential.

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

That way their voice is part of the process and they are more motivated to meet goals. Examples of online behavior expectations include: We will use school-issued devices for classwork rather than personal entertainment. Other learners may be able to focus on the formative assessment until it’s completed.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Representatives from our 12 new districts and 7 interim districts met at the fall 2018 League meeting in Park City, UT. Kim Smith, Executive Director of the League of Innovative Schools, visits the Academies of Loudoun, one of the school visit sites of the fall 2019 League of Innovative Schools meeting. 10 Education Conferences.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 27, 2018

“To fulfill technology’s promise of transforming teaching and learning, educators must learn to leverage these tools to engage students and support their personal growth ,” the report’s authors write. Of districts surveyed in the Cisco report, 90 percent said they leverage technology for personalized learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Instructional leadership was a routine part of the job along with the budget, master schedule, curriculum development, meetings, email, phone calls, and many other duties. Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment. Collect and review assessments two weeks into the future. There is no perfect lesson.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority. So many things are thrown their way: assessments, evaluation tasks, submitting lesson plans, building duties, parent communications, and so on. These elements can ensure students meet their potential. References.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

At its recent Impact 2024 conference, Bluum , a leading provider of education technology, unveiled five new solutions designed to address the biggest challenges in education today. PHOENIX, Ariz. — For more information, visit Bluum.com. About Bluum Bluum is a leader in providing innovative technology solutions for education.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2021

Once considered a boutique form of education overly reliant on technology, competency-based education is increasingly seen as a way to solve a host of problems with traditional schooling, problems that became more apparent when learning went virtual. Related: Vermont’s ‘all over the map’ effort to switch schools to proficiency-based learning.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Discussions can be synchronous (via video conference) or asynchronous (via an online forum). Teachers have to assess the resources and capacities of both schools before starting a project.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2024

Meet the cohort We’re excited to announce the startups that will make up this inaugural cohort. OneRange , New York, NY OneRange is helping companies to automate the management of individualized learning budgets. Their anytime, anywhere solutions combine student-teacher interactions with personalized mentoring, assessment, and support.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2019

There are a number of professional development opportunities this spring, including workshops on personalized learning and behavioral interventions. Many use the break to attend educator professional development at conferences across the nation. Personalized Learning Summit , May 14-16, Atlanta, GA.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Students work on individual projects in the blended-learning classroom of Jessica Anderson, in Deer Lodge, Montana. A student-centered personalized-learning model known as competency education has gained traction over the past five years as states have developed policies to promote its adoption in both elementary and secondary schools.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

I had just received a notice from my school about the push for teachers and leaders to return to school for in-person learning. As the heated debate between remote and in-person learning unraveled publicly, I expected a level of outrage in support of educators. In theory, the rotations were logistically sound.

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Edsurge

JULY 30, 2018

What needs to happen to move your school or district toward an effective implementation of personalized learning? According to EdSurge Fusion conference speaker, Dr. Scott McLeod, there are Four Big Shifts that propel “deeper learning schools” along their personalized learning journey.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The sweeping new federal education law, and schools’ evolving demands for “personalized learning,” are likely to dramatically alter the work of K-12 district leaders over the next few years, school superintendents heard this week. See also: Personalized Learning: What Companies Need to Know.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In a typical teacher’s day, taking the time to learn about digital tools can be a low priority. So many things are thrown their way: assessments, evaluation tasks, submitting lesson plans, building duties, parent communications, and so on. These elements can ensure students meet their potential. References.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

Whatever it was, for an event with more than 1400 booths, sessions and workshops and 21,000 attendees, ISTE’s annual conference kicked off with more of a breeze than a bang. I am assuming it has something to do with meeting kids where they are at. Doing some assessment, finding out where they are at and moving on from there.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 30, 2017

The multidimensional competency framework provides a foundation for the development of personal learning plans. The learner profile is realized through participation in numerous assessments within each of the dimensions. The assessments are varied and include objective academic assessments. conference.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While next-generation assessments and instructional data can help educators gain a deeper understanding of students, the sheer amount of information available can prove challenging. As I discussed in a prior post , educational technologies can amplify the impact of proven formative assessment strategies. Questions to Consider.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Let’s celebrate math at the 2019 Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics (CAMT)! This year’s conference highlights educators and organizations making educational gains with diverse student populations. Session Overview: The term “personalized learning” has become a buzzword across the education landscape, particularly in edtech.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

“Personalized learning” is a term that people take quite personally—and that leads to a variety of interpretations about what it means. Reyes recognizes that personalized learning overlaps with a number of long established instructional philosophies, frameworks and practices.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 27, 2017

I spent a great deal of time writing numerous detailed memos on everything from technology tools to improve assessment, developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN), and embracing innovative ideas. I drafted memos and emails that provided guidance and examples. Then I waited. The wait for any sort of change was never-ending.

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2020

As recent as three months ago, school districts had robust, successful adapt and adopt methods for new curricula and programming, which included the collaborative process of assessment, observation, and reflection. The New August. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by NetRef. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Personalized learning is the latest buzzword in an education environment bursting with new ideas but this one is impressive. In a sentence, personalized learning: “tailors instruction, expression of learning, and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences.” ” — ISTE.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. When a teacher struggles with assessments, provide or co-create an example assessment.

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