The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

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eSchool News

APRIL 2, 2018

Ubiquitous access to technology means that acquiring knowledge is no longer dependent solely on a classroom teacher. The case for blending and online learning. The district is constantly developing and improving our systems and structures for all students with the renewed focus on personalized learning for all students.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology).

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In these conversations, one topic that has regularly come up over the last few weeks is the relationship between blended learning environments and engaging, relevant learning experiences. Commit to the shift by including blended learning in every curricular decision the district makes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools should define and act on digital learning. Classroom technology implementation can go only as far as what is offered and supported by the school. Teachers noted difficulty in integrating new technology in their instruction as well as a lack of time to get familiar with new classroom tools.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom can be used for so much more than just your traditional classroom LMS. Consider these 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom. Keep reading! Click To Tweet.

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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. Bringing Focus To Blended Learning with 12 Starting Ideas.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

Additionally, the partnership will equip CCSD with a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers, plus access to peer-to-peer communications within Open Up’s K-8 EL Education digital community. Learn more at ELEducation.org.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Practices such as BYOD, 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, professional learning, etc. The DPA creates the context for our work with leaders and teachers, providing authentic baseline data to support personalized professional learning.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

She mentioned that blended learning and learning models were the top edtech trends, and defining blended learning was a big deal. The panelists discussed a program in Utah aimed at improving the education system through the use of technology. SETDA is the principal association representing U.S.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The post Google Classroom Advanced Tips (Part 1) – SULS0172 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite Google Classroom Advanced Tips. Let’s explore important Google Classroom updates, features, tips, and organizational strategies. Google Classroom Advanced Tips.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Differentiation in PD changes professional development into continuous professional learning, with teachers training at their own pace while collaborating with their peers at different levels of expertise. However, requiring teachers to learn different things at once can be counterproductive.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Since 2014, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) initiative has provided every student and teacher at select middle and high schools with a device equipped with a data plan to support learning in and out of the classroom. The students already were used to using those platforms in the classroom.”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning. Learn More. Online and Digital Instruction.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 24, 2016

Both Stacey and Lynn are recent facilitators of the Friday Institute’s Leadership in Blended and Digital Learning Program , where they they worked with a national cohort of school leaders that implemented blended and digital learning in their schools. Gear: Personalized Professional Learning ).

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. A learning management system can have a tendency to promote a “surface” type of assessment. Perhaps a digital learning journal could be employed to promote reflection.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2021

Yeshivat Darche Eres (YDE) , New York —Train all teachers in best practices, specifically related to blended learning, and implementing a 1:1 technology initiative. Learn more about the 2020 matching grant program here. Objectives include increasing the use of student data to inform instructional strategy best practices.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Conversations around personalized learning are nothing new for the staff at the M.S.D. Teachers in our virtual high school and blended learning programs, which I help direct, have been having them for a few years now via webinars and seminars. ILPs are built into our learning management system, which is handy.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2017

What never ceases to surprise people is the sheer scale of the New York City school system, a district made up of 1,800 schools, 76,000 teachers and over a million students. Teachers are professionals who know what they need to support their own development.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google has opened up Google Classroom to users outside of G Suite for Education. This opens so many doors for teachers, students, and parents to connect, collaborate and learn.

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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

Modern Teacher is an education technology company founded four years ago to enable Digital Convergence, the fundamental shift in the K–12 school system from the traditional classroom toward a modern learning environment. The Framework integrates professional learning with district-level success metrics and strategic milestones.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2017

What never ceases to surprise people is the sheer scale of the New York City school system, a district made up of 1,800 schools, 76,000 teachers and over a million students. Teachers are professionals who know what they need to support their own development.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 30, 2021

District leaders will need to have and communicate a clear, powerful vision about where the school system is headed in order to guide the way forward. As the disruptions and changes continue to unfold during 2021, he recommends using an adaptive system design to change the structures and collective mindsets within school districts.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 1, 2022

The conversation about equity is spreading in classrooms all across the United States. During the edWebinar, “ Literacy Instruction in the Real World: How to Reach Each and Every Student ,” the presenters provided practical steps to help educators and administrators identify how to begin building equitable classrooms.

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BYOT Network

JUNE 11, 2020

This post is cross-posted on the IMS Global Learning Impact Blog. The Value of an Interoperable Learning Management System. Last week we explored how interoperability supports the transition to digital learning. While the interoperability of digital systems had value in pre-pandemic life, it is even more critical now.

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edWeb.net

JULY 19, 2022

From developing lesson plans, to performing administrative functions, to implementing creative strategies to spark student engagement and collaboration, today’s classroom teacher juggles more responsibility than ever and does so in less time than ever. Smart boards can be used as a reward system for students.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

From the experiences we provide (iPads, cutting-edge digital library, nationally-ranked Robotics program) to the inter-district professional learning we support (top-ranked VrainWaves podcast), at the core of our program is a belief in technology as a catalyst for learning at all levels. Buckeye Elementary School District.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

Two months after the COVID-19 crisis forced educators across the United States to leave their classrooms and start teaching online, the scope of the changes and challenges have now become clear, and educational leaders have started to identify what’s working and what still needs improvement. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In-person, online, or a hybrid classroom for the 2020-21 school year, there’s no one right way to teach science. First, many teachers ask them about how new safety and hygiene regimens could affect classroom experiments. Especially in elementary classrooms, make sure you are complying with all recommended methods for safe storage.

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Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. Professional learning should not be relegated to a handful of all-staff training days. The members of the PLC determine the focus of their inquiry and learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2017

The use of differentiated instruction to individualize each student’s learning experience is becoming more common in today’s elementary classrooms, but creating meaningful differentiation for a typical class of 25 students or more can still be a challenge. What should educators and administrators know about adaptive learning?

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edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. About the Presenters. Michael T.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

They needed to find a way for their systems to talk to each other. Away from the classroom, she has served as an independent math consultant, worked in curriculum development, evaluated research on school-based programs, and developed professional learning opportunities for educators looking for a new mastery of technology.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 4, 2018

For example, if a student is on their ChromeBook and they decide to go to Google and search for suicide, an email gets sent automatically out of the system to whoever we have it assigned to go to. Twenty-three year educator Wanda Terral is the District Technology Coordinator for the Lakeland School System (TN). Let’s talk about this.”

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