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Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

A Principal's Reflections

A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step. At the same time, the digital divide has to be tackled where all learners have equitable access to a device, reliable WIFI, and quality resources. More relevant professional learning If there was ever a time to transform professional learning, it is now.

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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Where you live, in particular, has had a direct correlation to whether or not remote learning has been successful in many schools. Additionally, the digital divide is wider than many perceived. Kids also need access to equitable resources and learning experiences. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

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.

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8 Key Focus Areas for Developing a Re-Entry Plan

A Principal's Reflections

Those that implemented their plans with fidelity still could not fully ensure that all kids completed assigned work, let alone learned. Blended Learning We have seen schools make considerable investments in technology during the pandemic. Such a blended pedagogy has become an integral component of remote learning plans.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

The strategies will not only help you be more engaged, present, and fulfilled as a teacher, but you’ll also apply your learning to your classroom and your students. Learn More. Online and Digital Instruction. Teachers can create powerful learning communities as they band together to progress and learn with one another.

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3 Takeaways from the Inaugural Digital Learning Annual Conference

Education Superhighway

Thankfully, over the past several years, federal, state and local leaders have worked to tackle the digital divide, which has results in 98 percent of school districts now meeting minimum connectivity goals. Over 500 educators, educational technology vendors, and nonprofit leaders convened to share stories and best practices.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. The sudden shift in the learning environment last year may have provided an obstacle for the way we wanted to see this happen. Planning Blended Learning for another year.