EdTechTeam

AUGUST 13, 2019

What’s preventing me from being a great leader? If you can’t find a quiet space at school, then perhaps head off campus to a coffee shop. As a leader, I find it’s challenging to do that as frequently as I would like to. This is a question I often ask myself. I find that some days the answer comes easier than others.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 25, 2018

“Behind every successful woman is a group chat hyping her up.” ” How does one explain the most empowering professional development they have ever experienced? People were sending videos, pictures, and links to blogs and resources. Being a female teacher of color is not easy. This is my attempt.

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2018

When polled about public perception of K-12 schools in the United States, attendees of the recent edWebinar, “ Transform Your School’s Brand by Becoming a Storyteller-In-Chief ,” offered mixed results. What she meant by brand is the emotion, the gut feeling that someone has when they think about your school.

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2017

Personalized learning - Anything from personal development/interests (hobbies, individual pursuits) all the way through to traditional coursework which includes courses offered online when it isn't offered in person at the student's campus. Everyone pays in whether they have students in school or not. Start with the definition.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

The industrial education model was massively successful, with high school graduation rates and student achievement increasing decade after decade. Menlo Park City School District took a deep dive into the challenge of higher graduation rates and student engagement. Zone of Innovation.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. After all, schools are preparing them for their future careers, which will include using some aspect of online technology. The approach, though, differs from state to state.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 8, 2014

Notes from the Discussion We no longer have to go to school if we want to learn. Students can graduate from high school with dual credit then get the rest of their college experience entirely online. Use for teachers and students! (Use Use for teachers and students! What you can say: I like that because.

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Tech Helpful

APRIL 8, 2018

Managing change and introducing new concepts is hard on leaders as well. Some went amazingly and some have limped but I believe each concept has had an influence on changing culture in our school and/or creating opportunities for myself to have a voice or challenge. I like change. I enjoy the process of change. Designing CCS.

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 4, 2018

As an educator, I believe that every lesson should come alive and connect with students on a personal level. I also believe that all teachers should have a drive in connecting with their students. It is up to teachers to ignite a spark that is going to catch fire with their audience. Change doesn’t come from institutions.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

District and school leaders talk about the need to bridge the gap between curriculum and educational technology, but often fall short of succeeding. The tech department is often treated as a separate entity in schools. Technology can put a wealth of material literally into the palm of a student’s hand.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

Bell 1:30 PM Empowering Students in a Distance Learning Environment with John Spencer (60 minutes) 3:00 PM Personalizing the Online Classroom Through Creative Teaching and Learning (60 minutes) with Candy Mowen 4:00 PM Rethinking Students Evaluations as a Tool to Improve Online Instruction (30 minutes) with Steven J.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

SESSIONS: ENGAGING ONLINE LEARNERS (60 minutes) 10:00 AM US-Eastern Daylight Time Click here to see the time in your own time zone Motivating students to learn can be a challenge. How do we hold their attention, develop their abilities, and engage them in the online forum? PLATFORM: The mini-conference platform is Zoom.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 28, 2021

How should equity work proceed in a school district where one student’s racist act and an inclusive school library program both have stirred up controversy and front-page headlines? The presentation featured Dr. Jeannie Stone, Superintendent of the Richardson Independent School District (TX), Carrie Breedlove, Principal of J.J.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast: Dr. Catlin Tucker , a blended learning coach and teacher of 16 years, shares her expertise about tackling the different aspects of blended teaching including engagement, group work, and assessment in a virtual classroom or hybrid setting. Recap and Big Ideas.

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100mentors

AUGUST 16, 2018

This post is part of a 4-part series highlighting how teachers can put the IB Learner Profile into practice and expand their students’ consciousness. As an IB teacher, you already know the unique challenges of teaching the pillars of the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile in your students. What is a mentor?

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 22, 2019

Presenters of the edWebinar, “ Cloud Computing: Taking Advantage of the Latest Technologies,” which is part of the Empowered Superintendents edWebinar series, shared their reasons for switching to the cloud, how it has helped their schools, and their advice when making the transition.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 28, 2020

Delivering virtual or blended professional learning can be challenging. As we prepare for the new normal of remote and hybrid learning, let’s work together to deliver the best PD for our teachers and schools. This one little tip can change how you view the tool and use Slides with students. Click To Tweet.

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Tom Murray

MARCH 15, 2016

Over the past few years, as most school budgets have remained stagnant, spending in educational technology has continued to climb. As seen many times in education, district leaders find themselves buying the stuff, pushing things out to buildings, and hoping it’ll have a positive impact. This post is sponsored by Samsung.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 8, 2018

This week on the Truth for Teachers podcast, I talked to educators about the school-to-prison pipeline and how restorative justice in the classroom (which starts with you) can change the trajectory of a child’s life. This isn’t about saving students, and nor is it about how it’s YOUR responsibility to do so.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

New audiovisual tools are supporting next-level collaboration, soft skills development, and design thinking in K-12 schools. If educate means to bring out rather than impose or give, how can audiovisual (AV) technologies help digitally savvy students make surprising connections or answer questions on their own?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 8, 2021

It is, but in school, hope-building and life-affirming practices can grow students’ self-pride and resilience. Derrick Conley, Executive Principal of Birch and Parkway Elementary Schools in Pine Tree ISD in Texas, is all about student strengths. With relationships, it’s a reflection every day,” described Conley.

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