A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

With changing times, continuous reflection and learning are needed in order to move schools forward now. As such, teaching, learning, and leadership must change if growth and improvement are the goals. Students who are not engaged are not likely to be learning. Engagement is not a silver bullet, though.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

The number of American teachers using games in classrooms–particularly with younger students–has doubled over the past six years, according to a large survey released last week that measures national ed-tech use. Connect what they are learning to the real world (54 percent). Fit their learning styles (53 percent).

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eSchool News

MAY 29, 2018

Our classrooms are transforming—not just with new technology or furniture—but by completely transporting students to new places and experiences. Location, funding, and even reality are no longer limiting our students of personalized learning.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2016

The upper level belonged to the more than 500 exhibitors, and NEO by CYPHER LEARNING was proud to be part of it. The nearby Hyatt Regency Hotel (which is in the Top 10 Tallest buildings in Denver ) lend a hand — and a number of conference rooms — so that all the ISTE learning sessions could take place in the 4 days of the big event.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 2, 2019

Later I witnessed the use of video as a feedback method for student teachers on practice. We recorded micro-teaches - usually a 10 minute lesson - and then played back the footage to the students so they could see and hear themselves and learn from the experience. Today, video use in the classroom is more commonplace.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Play has to be valued in school and its integration should be a priority if student learning and achievement are the goal. Research has found that play develops students in four ways: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. Students should be excited to attend school and learn. Why you ask?

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Because of this, teachers must become facilitators of learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2016

While pushing students to learn outside our classrooms is a step in the right direction, how do we ensure that these experiences lead to deeper learning ? Here are 5 ways to get to curate that practice by making your class a BYOD zone. Could eyes locked on a screen actually equal full engagement and participation?

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District Administration

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Using a central management platform is crucial to ensuring that devices enhance learning District Administration Custom Publishing Group Computers and mobile devices aren’t just changing the way that content is delivered, they have changed the way that students engage with their learning and the role of the teacher.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Basically, it turns a classroom upside down (or on it's head) where the learning of a topic is done at home and then they applied practice or "work" is done at school. Top 15 Sites and Apps for a Flipped Learning Answer Pad - The ultimate assessment tool for teachers to use w/ their mobile devices or browser to gauge student's learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2016

The Learning Counsel’s 2016 Digital Curriculum Strategy Survey and Assessment Tool is now available online. The Learning Counsel’s 2015 Digital Curriculum Strategy School Assessment Tool & Survey proved to be a valuable tool in this process!

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 3, 2012

I''m a proponent of critical thinking, cooperative learning, metacognition, blended learning, flipped learning. I''m a proponent of learning. Progressive teachers cannot get away from testing in the current educational climate, but at least we can make it engaging for the students in the class.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

Much of this has to do with fluctuating learning priorities where critical thinking and problem-solving skills for a future-ready, tech-savvy student body are given precedence. These learning priorities are met with increased blended learning methods that combine in-person instruction with online experiences. .

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eSpark

APRIL 11, 2022

As technology is quickly evolving, educators and administrators alike are trying to keep up with the new products and trends in blended learning. Serves as the State and District Digital Learning Director for the Alliance of Excellent Education located in Washington DC. Because of this, teachers must become facilitators of learning.

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Gaggle Speaks

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Do one-to-one programs have a significant positive impact on student engagement and achievement? At this point, the conversation about one-to-one computing should be informed by what has been learned during the 20 years of experience. Let’s take a look at five key questions that pertain to one-to-one learning.

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techlearning

JUNE 25, 2018

(Chicago, IL) June 25, 2018 – To better protect schools’ investments in iPads, Osmo , the award-winning company changing the way children play and learn, is launching a new Osmo case and base for iPads at ISTE 2018 in booth #2628. The base also supports device charging so students can be learning with Osmo while the device charges.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 14, 2018

Through the development of their 1:1, BYOD and Chromebook cart model, Medfield has increased their adoption of G Suite in a variety of both practical and creative ways. Finally, students create appropriate graphs and charts which become a component of their lab report. Collaborative data collection being displayed live in class.).

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Technology in the classroom plays a significant role in student engagement as teachers continue to implement a variety of tools to improve the learning process. Engaging faculty using technology isn’t as hard as you think. Here’s how: Incorporate BYOD. Don’t pass out hard copies of the agenda.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 20, 2015

One of education’s hottest buzzwords these days is g amification: the integration of games into classroom instruction to enhance student learning. Purposeful gamification can allow for personalized learning , increased student engagement , and greater creativity. ( ” or “I didn’t know that.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 4, 2015

It is quite a rewarding feeling to be able to share and learn with others. I t hank those who stopped by to learn with me. Post Comments Page Views Date 5 Ideas to Make Lectures and Presentations Interactive 52 5262 8/31/2014 Going #BYOD ? Jun 13, 2013, 29746 Using Cell Phones to Support Student Engagement.

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Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. Learn about the many creative ways teachers can use Google Forms with their classes.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 20, 2019

I’ve seen a student in a BYOD (bring your own device) school trying desperately to click with accuracy on a touchscreen that looked like a car windshield after a head-on-collision. Everywhere I go, I see teachers and students embracing and learning with ST Math. Set Students Up For Success.

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EdTechSandyK

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

Best Administrator Blog: The Principal of Change by George Couros Writing from his experience as Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for Parkland School Division in Alberta, Canada, George''s reflections on education, teaching, and learning are amazing resources for the education community.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

But that hasn’t stopped us from asking a number of experts in education and technology to gaze into their crystal balls and share their thoughts on one major EdTech trend we can expect to see lighting up learning and one major challenge that education will face in 2016. Technology and the classroom – major trends and challenges.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

While the terms are sometimes misunderstood–and risk becoming cliche as we continue to talk about them topically rather than specifically–student motivation and student engagement are prime movers in the learning process. 8 Core Drives Of Student Motivation. Without either, teaching is an uphill battle.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

product/ ) 3DBear allows students to design and create mixed-reality scenes, then bring their models to life using a 3D printer to create three-dimensional scenes. Teachers can create transformational learning experiences for students by joining 3DBear’s AR Innovator Program.

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 19, 2015

1:1 Flipping Makerspace Genius Hour Common Core Mobile Learning Design Thinking Google Classroom Brain Based Learning Project Based Learning Learning Management Systems Transformative Brain Based Learning Spaces Sheesh.I We''re not a 1:1 or total BYOD school. could go on! It''s EXHAUSTING!

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2022

During the edLeader Panel, “ Learn How to Unlock Personalized Learning and Student Engagement with Video Editing ,” the presenters explained what they look for in video software, how they use it, and why. While many schools have 1:1 programs, there are also the BYOD schools. Join the Community.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Giving effective feedback is one of the best ways to improve student learning. Education technology empowers teachers to help students on an individual basis. With the right technology, instructors deliver timely, effective feedback with the power to achieve greater learning. What is Effective Feedback? Evaluation.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

On the one hand, we know that most students bring a mini-supercomputer to school every day, a device with vast potential for learning. On the other hand, just how and even if smartphones might help students learn remains a troubling question. Related : A class of teenagers gave up smartphones for a week, and lived.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 6, 2016

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different – Sheninger, xi. Today’s schools are challenged with new demands of a global economy and with students who are more connected than ever before.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 6, 2016

It is not that our students are actually learning differently per se, but the environment in which they are learning is dramatically different – Sheninger, xi. Today’s schools are challenged with new demands of a global economy and with students who are more connected than ever before.

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