A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

If you are an avid reader of this blog, you have seen examples of what I am talking about in terms of the use of time, differentiation, purposeful integration of technology, and educator collaboration. Workspace : Consider this the place to organize all of those Google apps and tools. However, they were more isolated than widespread.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

HP Teaching Fellows become part of a network of like-minded educators who deepen their understanding of Powerful Learning through free professional learning with Digital Promise. Joshua Tabor, Digital Learning Specialist (Texas). Learn from the HP Teaching Fellows.

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

Reflection: What was it like for you and your students to teach and learn every day using technology? With an abundance of digital learning resources readily available , knowing where to begin, then making a selection, can seem daunting. Teachers we have spoken with about instructional technology advise starting with the basics.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Many are also taking advantage of the hundreds of free tools found in the Future Ready Dashboard. Students and teachers have robust and adaptive tools to support learning, teaching, and assessment, ensuring that it is student-centered and emphasizing deep understanding of complex issues. Personalized Professional Learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. They fit into the categories of SEL, digital instruction, engagement/management, and leadership.

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BYOT Network

JANUARY 9, 2017

Schools and districts are now utilizing an influx of digital tools, content, and platforms with several hopeful intentions. With the use of these resources, educators are planning to better engage student learning, increase academic performance; and prepare students for an ever-changing digital world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. This blog post includes a full transcript, a pinnable (or printable) graphic, and the podcast episode. Blog: [link] Twitter: @Katie_M_Ritter. Lumio sponsored this episode. For contact information, please see visit [link].

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 5, 2020

By using a combination of programs and digital tools, middle school math teacher Kim Gardner in Utah, and high school chemistry teacher Beth Tumminello in New York, have found ways to provide effective instruction and also replicate other important aspects of the classroom experience that can motivate students and enhance distance learning.

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BYOT Network

JANUARY 18, 2017

In our digitally connected world, most of us have become curators of content as we utilize the technology tools in our pockets to interact with each other. We can then carefully curate the information that we assemble and organize on social media, as it collectively becomes our representation of our digital selves.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 19, 2014

Ask any of the thousands of teachers who regularly use Twitter, Pinterest, or Facebook about connected education, and you may get an earful about using digital tools as a means to connect with educators and students worldwide. She connects with parents and community, using 21st-century tools. According to DeWitt, we can.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

To help prepare for the 2020-21 school year (and beyond), we created a guidebook titled ‘From Surviving to Thriving: Reimagining Learning During the COVID-19 Crisis’ The guidebook provides educators with best practices, practical recommendations, and technology tools to reimagine learning in any classroom.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

In addition, members of Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection can access a variety of resources for all roles across the initiative. “I I think this will be a great way to centralize the information for our staff,” said Jenni Sherrill, digital learning coach at R.M. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2018

edWeb.net is excited to announce that Square Panda will host PreK-3 Digital Learning , a free professional learning community on edWeb. Research shows that quality early learning can prevent achievement gaps and help every student reach his or her potential.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Mosa Mack Science : Grounded in NGSS, this tool grabs students with mysteries. Free Favorites. STEM Standouts.

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TeacherCast

JULY 25, 2022

As we learned about in our Instructional Coaching Newsletter blog post series, the Instructional Coaching position is an extension of the school district's Strategic Plan. Additionally, many school districts have digital learning goals to improve the Future Readiness of their students. Nothing more … Nothing Less.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. With school budgets being planned on a year over year basis, the concern over long-term sustainability for digital learning arises.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

“We have realized that the adoption of VILS three years ago laid the foundation for our successes so far this year,” said Jonathan Lubas, Verizon Innovative Learning coach at Breakthrough Schools in Cleveland, Ohio. We’ve been using distance learning tools for years. We were ahead of the game. That was a huge advantage.

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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

Here is my Unit 2 reflection for the MOOC-Ed, Coaching Digital Learning: Cultivating a Culture of Change. Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". Each social media tool provides its own advantages to any PLN.

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Tom Murray

JUNE 24, 2016

The shift to Future Ready Schools with blended and digital learning is dramatically changing the role of the school leader and requires focused attention on the critical importance of school culture in a successful transition. Gear: Personalized Professional Learning ). Anything else is hypocritical.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

She said to me something that was remarkable but at the same time, it was a simple concept that should be adopted by any school district wishing to put a value on the professional well-being of their staff members. What is professional development? What are digital badges? Let us look at another.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

She said to me something that was remarkable but at the same time, it was a simple concept that should be adopted by any school district wishing to put a value on the professional well-being of their staff members. Step 1: Define What Professional Development Truly Is. What is professional development? What are digital badges?

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Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning platform is designed to make teaching easier by allowing educators to manage and individualize lessons and evaluate students. As for any tool, technology or otherwise, its usefulness pivots on the skill of whoever operates it.

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TeacherCast

JULY 25, 2022

As we learned about in our Instructional Coaching Newsletter blog post series, the Instructional Coaching position is an extension of the school district's Strategic Plan. Additionally, many school districts have digital learning goals to improve the Future Readiness of their students. Nothing more.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dr. Ekchian also raved about the professional learning opportunities the program provided. The quality of professional development was incredibly unique and timely,” she said. And the coaching…really gave that support necessary for every teacher….So So it came as a natural transition, rather than an unexpected pivot.”.

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Tom Murray

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

schools are buying tremendous amounts of technology, placing these tools in classrooms, and often are left wondering what to do with it. On Tuesday, September 12th, from 2:00-2:30 pm EST, join author and long time educator, Kristin Ziemke and me as we discuss: Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom !

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 31, 2020

This blog post shares some important considerations and essential questions for schools and teachers to consider when planning for the upcoming school year. Infrastructure and access To begin, schools must answer questions of what infrastructure and access students and teachers need to participate in digital learning experiences.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 23, 2016

Scott Kinney has nearly 25 years of experience in the fields of professional learning and educational technology, and currently serves as Discovery Education Senior Vice President of Educational Partnerships. One of my many high school memories is learning the Pythagorean Theorem.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, and Christina Fleming, Vice President of Blackboard K12, presented the Speak Up 2019-2020 National Findings titled Digital Learning During the Pandemic: Emerging Evidence of an Education Transformation. Digital Learning During the Pandemic. Emerging Education Transformation.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

As schools across the globe begin to plan for the new normal and redefine the school day and location, we must also rethink our professional learning plans for teachers and staff. No matter what you call it–blended PD, virtual PD, online PD, remote PD, or hybrid PD, we need to rethink our professional learning methods.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 4, 2020

With the continued move to distance learning and digital resources, educators need to make sure any tools support this new mindset. During an edWeb edLeader Panel sponsored by ORIGO Education , the presenters offered their key criteria for digital mathematics tools and how they should support teachers and students.

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BYOT Network

JUNE 11, 2020

This is part one in a series of blog posts from the IMS K-12 team focusing on interoperability and its advantages for educators and instruction in K-12 education, especially during the current pandemic. This post is cross-posted on the IMS Global Learning Impact Blog. The Value of an Interoperable Learning Management System.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

However, in today’s educational world, we have so many new tools and resources to make learning engaging and fun for students that building curriculum CAN actually be fun and rewarding. The technology department decided to reduce the licensing of all of their digital content due to budgetary constraints.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

You are highly motivated and a “go-getter” You aren't afraid to take charge of your own professional development. You know how hard it is to be in charge of professional learning for hundreds of teachers and are often reaching out to your PLN to get the best answers, tips, and tricks so you can bring them into the classroom.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 15, 2021

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for educators to collaborate around creating equitable learning environments in schools and districts, and for remote learning. Learn more at net-ref.com. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

No matter what type of professional development is provided or how it is setup, there should always be a goal in mind for each session and a curricular activity that follows it up to directly support and impact learning in the classroom. In this blog post, we will look at the creation of a Professional Development Roadmap.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

No matter what type of professional development is provided or how it is setup, there should always be a goal in mind for each session and a curricular activity that follows it up to directly support and impact learning in the classroom. In this blog post, we will look at the creation of a Professional Development Roadmap.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. Common challenges arise, however, and can be thoughtfully addressed by proactive leadership.

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