Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

To help overcome this, we have adopted the Future Ready Schools Framework , a systematic approach to scaling innovative digital learning practices while promoting long-term sustainability. In January 2016, the team collectively took a district self-assessment to gauge BWRSD’s digital learning readiness. Digital Learning Teams.

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 6, 2023

We also discuss the way librarians and educators can learn from one another through social media. If you are curious to learn more about what a ‘future-ready’ library is all about, Karina has stellar advice to share. Learn more about this week’s guest: Karina Quilantán, also known as “Q.”,

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Tom Murray

APRIL 7, 2019

I’ll start by saying I feel like a complete hypocrite writing this blog post as balance in life is something with which I struggle. I love our work at Future Ready Schools. I said it. I struggle to maintain a proper balance in life. I absolutely love the work that I’m blessed to do. ” Bingo.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Chronic cell phone users have more physical ailments and mental health issues, according to a National Institutes of Health survey, and the Surgeon General also has warned that social media might harm children and adolescents. This is actually why I partnered with Yondr to figure out what’s really best practice here,” Baird said.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 24, 2015

June 24th - July 6th, 2015 Two Week Calendar | Learning Revolution Events | Learning Revolution Blog | Partner Spotlight | Daily Education Quotes and Commentary To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at LearningRevolution.com. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge. Register to view here.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware additional organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. The Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) & Future Ready Schools (FRS). Connect: www.all4ed.org , @all4ed | www.futureready.org , @FutureReady.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

This episode and blog post will explore ways to flatten the walls of your classroom and allow students to publish their work online. Teaching students how to publish and share online without sharing personal information is a future-ready skill! Tag them on social media with links to student work. Blogs: Blogger.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 15, 2015

June 15th - June 29th, 2015 Two Week Calendar | Learning Revolution Events | Learning Revolution Blog | Partner Spotlight | Daily Education Quotes and Commentary To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at LearningRevolution.com. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge. What sessions should I attend?

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

From professional-learning modules to social media, opportunities for learning through high-quality digital content must be available for both kids and teachers. As such, and to mirror today’s instructional expectations, today’s school leaders must work to provide and empower anytime, anywhere learning opportunities for teachers.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 7, 2022

Discussions mimic the online experience they enjoy while engaging in group conversations on online forums , public chats and social media. . It must prepare students for their careers and equip them with future-ready skills. . These are fun assignments your students will probably love.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Nurturing the Neglected C (Communication) Lisa Johnson Eanes ISD Check out Lisa's book Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students. Critically Evaluate Curation & Social Media: How has curation changed since you were in school? Why is curation and social media important?

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Buncee

JUNE 10, 2019

Dr. Roland Rios- Buncee Your Social Media @ 2PM. Everyone knows Buncee is a great presentation tool but did you know you can use a Buncee to spice up your social media presence? Shannon McClintock Miller- Share and Tell with Future Ready Librarians @ 1PM . Future Ready Librarians Lead With Literacy @ 3:15PM.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

“It’s imperative that classroom design is driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” says Tom Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education. Social media is like a giant search engine that we can tap any time.

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The Daring Librarian

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Social Media shy? Frankly, when I scan over a librarians or teachers social media timeline and it's a lot of pics of themselves? Future Ready Teacher Librarian & Tech Leader. Author of the award winning Daring Librarian blog. (It should already be our focus, right?) let me say it this way.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Make sure the project includes elements that help define your library as a Future Ready program. EXPAND YOUR NETWORK Through social media, you can build a fantastic network of free information and expertise. Use the Future Ready Librarians’ Facebook page to learn and connect with others.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With easy access to websites, blogs, online PD, webinars, YouTube, workshops, and social media, finding digital resources is not hard to do. Ugghh, help, I can’t keep up! Organizing what we find, however, for efficient access when we need it, might not be so easy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

A conversation with Jon Corippo on episode 92 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Jon’s core PL skills are focused on 1:1 deployment, Common Core, Project Based Learning, social media skills and Lesson Design. Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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The Daring Librarian

JUNE 29, 2018

Positive engagement equals a positive opinion of the Library Media Center. Shelfie I've blogged before about the power of the shelfie. Some kids are shy or parents don't want them to be in photos or on Social Media - props help break the ice or disguise them. Future Ready Teacher Librarian & Tech Leader.

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 20, 2018

Recently, I spent so much time answering, linking to past posts, and giving paragraphs and paragraphs of advice I thought - This would be a good blog post! Some of these topics, I've blogged about before. This blog post is broken up into 9 topics -- feel free to skip around with abandon! Fierce & Future Ready 7.

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The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 20, 2018

I curate, I share, I write a little, blog, Tweet, chat, plan, dream, and strategize. I curate, I share, I write a little, blog, Tweet, chat, plan, dream, and strategize. In other words, I have purposefully and intentionally NOT used Social Media in any kind of personal way. Don’t judge me. It’s worth it. Don’t judge me.

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Adam Welcome

MAY 22, 2016

How many schools are helping to support kids with social media strategy? You don't need a college degree to operate a drone, run a social media strategy or even vlog. In his recent blog post “An unknown future? So many jobs out there in Social Media , so many!

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

Shannon Miller-Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge-3PM. Join Shannon McClintock Miller, teacher librarian, and Future Ready Librarian spokesperson, for a fun game of Buncee Doodle, Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge. Jennifer Hencken-Make Your Social Media Sparkle-2PM. Choice, My Voice.

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The PL2C Blog

MAY 2, 2018

I was also named as a Future Ready Instructional Coach Thought Leader. Informal time outside of school, emailing, social media, lunches on workdays… those nuggets of time are when the real relationships begin to form. Lead Digital Learning & Media Innovation Facilitator. Alicia Ray. Surry County Schools.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 11, 2019

Develop Future-Ready Skills. 11:14] – Kasey provides some tips for using Google Classroom in conjunction with differentiated assignments (full blog post). Interactive Learning Menus Blog Post. Teacher as Facilitator. [08:11] 08:47] – Why differentiate digitally? Provide Flexible Learning Paths.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

network to be kept updated on this and future events. What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? What are appropriate uses for social media when conducting research? Future Ready Librarians Can Do That!

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. Social media curation efforts can help us fuel participatory culture as we build and connect communities. What’s curation? Curation is a funny word. Curating with kids. or Paper.li

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

network to be kept updated on this and future events. What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? What are appropriate uses for social media when conducting research? Future Ready Librarians Can Do That!

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and the affordability of devices for learning are shaping what we can expect as the future of learning. She is also a national advisor for the Future Ready Instructional Coaches Strand. Howard, Ph.D. She has served as co-chair for ISTE’s Digital Equity Network.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Editor’s Note: Teaching Channel has partnered with Student Achievement Partners on a blog series about digital literacy tools and their effective use by educators. The traditional application of ELA isn’t enough for future-ready learners.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Brianna Hodges on episode 154 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. I am very honored to serve as one of the two national advisors for Future Ready Schools , representing the Instructional Coach strand. Please blog. But you have a passion.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. Organization: Future Ready Schools ® (Part of the Alliance for Excellent Education).

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2018

We typically hear that while most learners own smartphones, they are “only” using them for things like social media and text messaging. Burning Glass data suggest that it’s not the whiz-bang, Jetsonian technologies that are most needed for learners to become “future ready.”

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Tech Helpful

JUNE 22, 2019

I know we have already discussed digital citizenship in a prior blog post in this series but I believe communication is one of the most critical parts of being a good steward in the world of technology. Your students may not have access to social media but you do. How brilliant was this lesson? Yeah, you the teacher.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Blog post by Michele Israel based on this edLeader Panel. In the recent edLeader Panel, “ Cybersecurity Readiness in K-12 Schools ,” K-12 technology officers and cybersecurity specialists shared cybersecurity readiness and mitigation strategies that could help districts boost their security efforts.

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 28, 2017

A few weeks ago, I was given an advanced copy of Lisa Johnson’s new book, Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students. I have long admired her work, her blog, and the personal flair she brings to everything she does. Chapter 6: Social Media. Inside the Book.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

She was selected to participate in the Future Ready Superintendent Briefing with the U.S. Marczak leads trainings across Tennessee in district and principal professional development, SMART goal implementation, professional learning communities, and the impact of social media on the superintendency.

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