A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

The end result has been a massive influx in tools, but a clear lack in vision and planning as to how these powerful tools can, and will, actually impact learning. In some cases the technology resides unused in classrooms and schools due to the cart before the horse approach. There is nothing transformational about this.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2015

To increase access give some thought to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiative if there is not enough funding to go 1:1. Ensure ongoing professional development – I cannot overstate the importance of this suggestion enough. Professional development should be ongoing and embedded throughout the school year.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom. Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. As such, it scratches the itch for many teachers in many classrooms right here, right now.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 15, 2013

Megan is the guest moderator on the Canadian Ed Chat (#cdnedchat) on Twitter who enjoys expanding her PLN and learning about new tech tools to improve her teaching and class experience. On Tuesday, I participated in a virtual conference - a professional learning opportunity - called #Edmodocon.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation in Indiana offers BYOD as an option to accompany 1:1. Empowering and supporting teachers also mean having plans for ongoing professional learning experiences that focus on teaching practices rather than the technology itself. WHERE DOES BYOD FIT INTO YOUR PROGRAM?

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Fortunately, an increasing number of districts across the country recognize that for student success, we must allow them to learn with the tools they love. The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) is one of them. Are you thinking about going BYOD? Offer quality teacher professional development and resources.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2018

It was nearly impossible to see and attend everything the conference had to offer, and many educators who couldn’t attend followed keynotes with the #ISTE18 hashtag (they also threw in a #NotAtISTE tag for good measure). ISTE partnered with D2L to use the BrightSpace learning management system (LMS) to power ISTE U.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology, librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become future ready. However, too often librarians are left out of the planning process for infrastructure and devices, professional learning for teachers, and digital content strategies—areas where they often have expertise.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

How to get to the ultimate goal of connected education: collaboration to move the field forward. What are the latest innovations in these two education pillars, what are their overlaps and reinforcements, and what do these fields have to offer each other? Personalized Learning, October 2, 7:00-8:30 PM ET.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Jeffrey Bradbury is clearly an innovator and a mover and shaker in the educational technology world. Great information June 12, 2015 by jjbs21 from United States Great podcast with a lot of valuable tips for educators! If you want to grow as a learner and an educator, you should be plugged into Teachercast.net's channels.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1st and 2nd, are the kickoff days for the 2013 Connected Educator Month (CEM). If you didn''t participate last year, this US Department of Education-sponsored month-long series of events focuses on the significant ways that online collaborative learning is playing in professional development.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Despite decades of existing research, most professional development programs fail to adhere to established criteria for effectiveness. The Center for Public Education found that while over 90% of teachers reported that they engaged in some type of professional development during the year, most found it to be completely ineffective.”.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 30, 2020

When can I come and clean out my classroom? Things may be different but we are still in the business of educating our students. Natasha Rachell, a passionate educator, is an alternatively certified high school science teacher turned edtech enthusiast! When can I pick up a device? The list goes on and on. Joseph Lalonde).

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 4, 2020

As the educational leader of your school or your classroom, not only are you taking care of and dealing with the stress and PTSD of your teachers and/or students, but you are also dealing with your life’s day to day stresses. Classroom teachers, I know you’re dealing with it, as well! You’re taking care of the teachers.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

In this Episode, we discuss and demonstrate our favorite Google Apps for Education Tips, Tricks, and Chrome Extensions. The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. Google Apps for Education Tricks Mentioned on Todays Show. Educational Podcasting Today ( [link] ).

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Shake Up Learning

APRIL 17, 2017

And as the long-term poor relation, math is now facing an even bigger threat to its popularity in the classroom – technology. Students can work together on stories and assignments, sharing comments and suggestions with each other in much the same way they engage with their digital lives outside the classroom.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Why should professional learning be a part of every technology initiative? Because of equity, said the three leading superintendents on the edLeader Panel, “ Creating and Leading a Professional Team of Lifelong Learners.” Professional learning should be grounded in the needs of the students.

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The PL2C Blog

MAY 2, 2018

For the past 4 years, I have had the pleasure to be part of an amazing network of educators from across North Carolina – the Digital Leaders Coaching Network. I have met some of the most incredible educators from across our state, educators that see themselves as leaders, educators that are the exemplar of growth mindset.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) launched its Future Ready Schools (FRS) initiative in October 2014 with the aim of leveraging technology and connectivity to personalize and transform learning. Department of Education. Districts realize the devices alone don’t personalize learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

Digital educational materials have provided many benefits for K-12 educators and students from computer adaptive assessments to tools that allow students to collaborate and communicate 24/7. First, many programs have different protocols for creating login information, causing students and educators endless frustration.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 9, 2020

They could submit it at the end of each day to a shared drive or through a Google Form or even a Google Classroom. This would keep your finger on the pulse of what is happening in your teacher’s virtual classrooms as well as give you the opportunity to address any concerns that your teachers may have.

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RafranzDavis.com

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

It was uplifting reading their profound thoughts, taking a glimpse inside their classroom trips and reading reflections of risk taking with the greatest rewards…students owning their learning. Discovery education board builder. The principal who decided to use google classroom for a book study with her staff.

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 8, 2014

Good apps for creating tutorials: Explain Everything, Screen Chomp, Educreations District #2 : Revisiting their BYOD initiative. They brought in a panel of students to ask about their experience with BYOD. District #3 : Next Generation Digital Classroom - moving away from laptops and desktops. Make sure to debrief afterwards.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Teachers can create transformational learning experiences for students by joining 3DBear’s AR Innovator Program. The program includes in-classroom professional development sessions. The Marketplace also includes free curriculum content from its partners, including Google Classroom, Newsela, and more.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 26, 2015

A coalition , led by the Alliance for Excellent Education , the U.S. Department of Education , and the LEAD Commission is hosting Future Ready Regional Summits across the nation to provide support for those districts and to build a network of leaders. Join a growing network of schools supporting each other to be #FutureReady.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Blended Learning Cohorts for Powerful and Sustainable Professional Development - Chad Fairey, Head of School The Easy and Hard Problems in the Transformational Use of Digital Media in Schools - James Bosco, Professor Emeritus What are the traits of an effective Elementary Physical Education program in today''s world - Francis J.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2022

But when teachers are already looking forward to the end of the school year in December, they need additional resources to help them feel inspired and ready to tackle classroom challenges. Learn to compartmentalize. Remember and celebrate who you are outside of being an educator. Learn to say no. Join the Community.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 24, 2015

The school’s IT set up is all that anyone could ask for; 1:1 iPads in Years 8-10, a BYOD program in senior classes and three well equipped computer labs. Perhaps I could become “iPad Man” or maybe even his sidekick “Learning Boy” ( BYOD: Bring Your Own Disguise.) BYOD: Bring Your Only Dentist! )

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) , kicked off the 2015 Leading Future Learning conference with his keynote on Digital Leadership. In education, teachers and administrators control everything.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2013

Revathi Viswanathan Gamifying Curriculum: Quest-Based Learning - Sean J. O''Neil, Technology Coordinator How Can Mainstream Education Meet The Needs of Post-Modern Society? - Kim Jones, CEO Professional Development Workshop for Citizenship Education & Conflict Analysis in Teaching of Social Studies - Noureen.M.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 4, 2015

As someone who often leads professional learning opportunities, it is always interesting to try to take notice of the little things that are happening in the room, and then some of the comments that are made regarding student learning and learning environments.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn. In addition, SEL tools and curricula are readily available through online platforms.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 18, 2022

Remote learning. There are many elements from the past two years that educators are happy to leave behind. But there are also some innovations and opportunities, like virtual professional learning, that they don’t want to forget. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. Mask mandates. Join the Community.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 4, 2015

The award-winning classroom teachers at my table wondered too. The purpose of the Librarians Network is to promote librarians as leaders and champions of educational technology and digital literacy. We’ve nurtured and grown flexible Learning Commons. We’ve led 1:1 and BYOD roll-outs. So do classroom teachers.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

It’s one of the key ways they’re communicating with each other and consuming information outside school, so why wouldn’t schools want to use it in the classroom? While many schools have 1:1 programs, there are also the BYOD schools. This means that the teacher can help the student even when they’re not in the classroom.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Already, many teachers don’t have the skills to integrate tech into the classroom—even the young ones. While they may be proficient in using edtech, they don’t know how to create comprehensive lessons to use it in the classroom. Department of Education Secretary in October 2016. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders. While rural school districts face many obstacles, especially as they move education into the digital world, they have some opportunities that might differ from large, urban communities. from The University of Mississippi in educational leadership.

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