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Effective Technology Professional Learning: Leading and Collaborating to Assure Success

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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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Digital Learning Prospers With the Right Culture

A Principal's Reflections

As of late I have been doing a great deal of work with schools and districts on how to effectively implement digital learning across the curriculum. When it comes to technology in general, the overall goal is to support learning, not drive instruction. It can also increase relevance and make the curriculum more contextual.

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Lead in the Now

A Principal's Reflections

Then there is the most dangerous view in education that the way we have always done it is the best way. Each of the seven outlined below are either embedded components of school culture or an element of professional practice that leaders already focus on (or should be). For one, comfort tends to be the enemy of growth.

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Measuring Impact with the Digital Practice Assessment (DPA)

A Principal's Reflections

Note: This post is directly related to my work at the International Center for Leadership in Education Efficacy has been on my mind a great deal as of late, and as a result, it has been reflected in my writing. One of these tools is the Digital Practice Assessment (DPA).

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edWeb.net and ClassLink Host Community to Help Educators with Technology in Schools

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edWeb.net is delighted to announce that ClassLink will be hosting Technology in Schools , a free professional learning community on edWeb. Almost every conversation about K-12 education involves technology in some aspect, from device management and password security to interoperability and digital resources.

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Be Wary of Putting the Cart Before the Horse

A Principal's Reflections

We found great success at my school during our digital conversion by focusing on a pedagogy first, technology second if appropriate mindset. Not only was there a focus on solid instruction, but we also provided numerous supports for our teachers in the form of ongoing and job-embedded professional learning opportunities.

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Digital Equity After the Pandemic

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All conversations start with why: Get all constituents involved from the beginning—even students and teachers—as to how the schools might adopt digital learning. Embedded professional development is needed at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of tech for all students. About the Presenters.

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