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6 Ways to Improve Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

No matter your position in education, you have gone through some form of professional development. In many cases, the act of being “developed” comes in a variety of standard types such as workshops, mandated PD days, presentations, conferences, book studies, or keynotes.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Educators are stressed, worn-out, and constantly wondering when the pandemic will end. The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. Through it all, though, educators have risen to the occasion like never before.

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#EDvice: Do You Want to be "Developed"?

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow.

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4 Easy Ways To Improve Professional Learning

The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2019

Professional learning for educators comes in many flavors: Face-to-face, blended, online Content-driven, instructional practices, Edtech focused Faculty meeting, half-day, conference session If we were all to think long enough we could come up with a list of the best professional learning we've participated in and what made it great.

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Learning and growing as educators

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. As a result, some teachers decide to stay in the classroom because missing out on that time with students is too difficult. How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator. How can we make time to connect? Social Media.

Education

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Educators Need Each Other to Thrive: Why Educator Networks Matter

Digital Promise

JULY 22, 2022

Educators are a resourceful bunch. Understandably, many educators are leaving the classroom for less stressful work environments. Understandably, many educators are leaving the classroom for less stressful work environments. Recently, I attended the ISTE conference in New Orleans. Dr. Tina M.

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Teachers Can Transform Education if We Reinvent Professional Learning

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The blue-collar aspect of education reinforces this meme: Teachers work the trenches; Administrators supervise; Superintendents are the top brass. The blue-collar aspect of education reinforces this meme: Teachers work the trenches; Administrators supervise; Superintendents are the top brass. Education will be no different.

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#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

#ICE18: Illinois Conference Will Prepare Educators for Modern Learning Environments. The organization — now 10,500 members strong — is continuing efforts to support the development, growth and use of technology in all facets of the educational process as educators seek to prepare students for the 21st-century workplace.

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Integration of Digital Badges to Acknowledge Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Laura is the new media specialist at NMHS and has been challenged to develop innovative ways to create structures to recognize informal learning of both teachers and students. As a 21st Century Library Media Specialist, part of what I strive to do is to serve as an instructional technology resource for both educators and learners. ?In

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5 Ways To Bring SEL Into Edtech Classroom Use

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies.

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What Asian American Educators Shared During a National Reckoning With Racism and Pandemic

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the summer of 2022 as part of the Voices of Change project, EdSurge Research convened 80 Asian American K-12 educators in a series of virtual learning circles to listen to their stories. Our conversations spanned the gamut of topics that are top of mind for educators in all corners of the U.S.

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How Micro-credentials Are Changing Professional Development for Educators for the Better

Digital Promise

JANUARY 11, 2022

These micro-credentials are developed, assessed, and awarded by more than 50 partner organizations, ranging from institutes of higher education to non-profit organizations. Professional development is one of the most influential practices in education. It helps you to really learn from your mistakes.

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Let's Make Professional Learning Meaningful Again!

The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 30, 2016

The fact is, educators have to sit in terrible professional development all the time. Either because there is a true lack of understanding of what goes into the needs of educators when it comes to their learning or like my example, it’s just plain boring. Just ask the teachers in Chicago Public Schools.

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Engaging Families as Partners in Early Education

Waterford

JULY 21, 2023

Candra Morris is the Vice President of Professional Learning here at Waterford.org. What makes you so passionate about family engagement in education? You don’t really appreciate the importance of family engagement and working together academically until you’re in your own classroom! Keeping your word matters.

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20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]

The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic] appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Expand Your Use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom can be used for so much more than just your traditional classroom LMS. Consider these 20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom. Keep reading! Click To Tweet.

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The Role of a Leader in Building Capacity

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Not only was I not in classrooms enough, but also the level of feedback provided through the lens of a narrative report did very little to improve teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom. If improvement is the ultimate goal, we as leaders need to focus on elements of our job that impact student learning.

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Unlocking the Spectrum of Learning: The Multi-Faceted Magic of Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. Case in point.

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Fall VirtCon 2016 - free online conference from Discovery Education - Oct 22

Educational Technology Guy

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Discovery Education is hosting a free, online conference - 2016 Fall VirtCon - on Saturday, Oct 22nd. Register to Host a Viewing Party Discovery Education Resources --. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Can AI in Education Foster Human-Centric Learning?

Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

How can educators prepare students for an evolving future influenced by artificial intelligence? Educators are encouraged to view AI not merely as a technological advancement but as a tool to enhance and augment the human experience. George is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

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5 Innovative Conferences For Educators And Entrepreneurs To Attend In 2019

EdNews Daily

JANUARY 30, 2019

Did you know that there are almost 100 education conferences every year? Some of these conferences are offered in the States, while others are held around the globe. Whether you’re a teacher or an education entrepreneur, there is something for you. The SXSW EDU conference brings entrepreneurs and educators together.

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When Growth is the Only Path Forward

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

Truth be told, when it comes to education, there is no perfection, no matter where quantitative and qualitative metrics reside. Whether you lead a district, organization, school, or classroom, you should always strive to get better. There is always work to be done and effective educators embrace this wholeheartedly.

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Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Elementary Education

Waterford

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Read on to learn more about the support that multilingual learners and their families need and how you can provide it in your school. Encouraging Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners Prioritizing multilingual support and education in schools helps engage multilingual families.

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3 Things To Remember For Every Conference

The Web20Classroom

JUNE 19, 2019

Written with my friend Shaelynn Farnsworth we break down the simple things any learner can do to make the most of their conference experience. The end of June means signals to many education technology enthusiasts one thing - the annual ISTE (International Society for Technology In Education) Conference is just around the corner.

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It’s Time Edtech Conferences Stopped Ignoring Equity and Race

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. Where are the conversations about reaching all learners and examining our own biases as educators? We are both tech-centric educators who attend many conferences each year. Yet we bring very different perspectives with us.

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7 Great NonProfits Changing the Face of Professional Learning

Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

During my time as a public school employee, I’d occasionally hear about educational organizations that were working to support schools in some capacity. All of these organizations are shifting the needle and rocking professional learning nationwide. URL: www.cue.org. EdCamp Foundation. URL: www.edcamp.org.

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Admins: Here’s what teachers think about professional learning

eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2018

Teachers are overwhelmingly turning to social media and online resources to drive their own professional learning, according to new Speak Up Survey data released by Project Tomorrow on July 30. Participating in webinars or online conferences (from 15 percent to 34 percent).

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How Two-Way Communication Can Boost Family Engagement

Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

As Candra Morris, VP of Professional Learning at Waterford.org, notes in a recent article , “Academic success for students requires a partnership between educators and families.” Read on to learn how to communicate more effectively with the families in your school.

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edWeb 2020 Teacher Professional Learning Survey Copy

edWeb.net

APRIL 28, 2021

edWeb is a professional learning network that provides teachers and all educators with free online professional learning communities and edWebinars. edWeb makes it possible for educators to participate in personalized, collaborative learning – anytime, anywhere. Download the edWeb 2020 Survey.

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Profession-Based Learning in the Classroom

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Personal productivity is an important skill for professionals in all industries. We in education are no different as we face an increasing set of expectations both in and out of the classroom. This is especially true of finding time and energy for our own professional development.

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News from Discovery Education: Virginia’s Rivermont Schools Selects Discovery Education to Support Science Education Statewide

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

CHARLOTTE, NC— Virginia’s Rivermont Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Rivermont schools are licensed by the Virginia Department of Education, and all class credits earned are fully transferable.

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Why Hidden Artificial Intelligence Features Make Such an Impact in Education

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2023

When classrooms and conference rooms abruptly moved online three years ago, we all experienced moments of technical frustration. Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI).

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What I Learned at the Back to School Conference! – SULS0129

Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The post What I Learned at the Back to School Conference! – SULS0129 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey and other presenters from the Shake Up Learning Back to School Conference are sharing highlights from their presentations. There is still time to learn from these amazing educators.

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4 Creative Projects to Make Using Google Tools

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts shares how we can use docs, sheets, drawings, and slides with creative classroom projects. Sponsor: Welcome TGR Foundation and Discovery Education as a sponsor to my podcast. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Leaders

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 16, 2023

As I shared in Digital Leadership , evolving technology enables and empowers leaders to seize the moment and look for ways to fundamentally improve teaching, learning, and leadership. Peer-reviewed research Educators want a compelling why that imparts value when it comes to change.

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Gale In Context: For Educators Launches New Teacher Learning Center

eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Gale, a Cengage company, is helping educators enhance skills for virtual lesson planning and online teaching. Now teachers can take control of their own professional learning and find support as they work to use For Educators to drive student learning outcomes.

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Spanish and English Versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education Now Available for Use In K-8 and Biology Classrooms Statewide

eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Discovery Education , the worldwide edtech leader, today announced that the Spanish and English versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education for K-8 and Biology students is now available for use in classrooms statewide. This research and more can be found here.

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edWeb 2020 Teacher Professional Learning Survey

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

edWeb is a professional learning network that provides teachers and all educators with free online professional learning communities and edWebinars. edWeb makes it possible for educators to participate in personalized, collaborative learning – anytime, anywhere. Download the edWeb 2020 Survey.

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edWeb Releases 2020 Teacher Professional Learning Survey Results

edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2020

edWeb.net has just released its 2020 Teacher Professional Learning Survey. For three years, edWeb has conducted an annual survey on professional learning and how edWeb meets educators’ needs. edWeb professional learning provides educators with these highly rated attributes.

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How Can Districts Set Up Classroom Coaching for Success?

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Often, when expert teachers transition from the classroom into a coaching position, they become isolated in their role. In addition to mentorship, our research indicates that coaches benefit from active participation in professional learning networks inside and outside their districts. appeared first on Digital Promise.

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How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn

eSchool News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But immersive technology is useful for teachers, too, powering professional learning that helps educators translate research and theory to actionable practices through dynamic examples. When purposefully designed, augmented reality opens equitable pathways to deep student learning. Educators are life-long learners.

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Making Headway with Remote and Hybrid Learning

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. Even though educators have been challenged like never before, they faced adversity and stepped up to the plate admirably for their learners. Your superstars can also lead professional learning.

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Going to a Tech Conference? Make Sure to Focus on What Matters.

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

Educators often go to professional development events, including technology conferences for a variety of reasons. For some, it is a rare opportunity to learn the latest in education and technology. Often, what gets lost in big tech conferences is a focus on inclusion and equity. That’s a problem.

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How Educators are Using the Exclusive Social Media App Clubhouse

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The idea of a connected educator is nothing new, but the platforms through which educators can find other educators, share ideas, and learn are growing. With the feel of an in-person conference and the energy of an Edcamp, educators are finding this audio app is a new place to connect with educators from around the world.

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Vernier Science Education Selects 10 Inspiring STEM Teachers to Join Its New Vernier Trendsetters Community

eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2024

BEAVERTON, Oregon — Vernier Science Education has selected ten outstanding high school STEM teachers from across the nation to join the newly formed Vernier Trendsetters Community. I am excited to become a part of a network of like-minded educators who are committed to shaping STEM education,” says Gillam, EdD. “I

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