A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2017

When someone else controls the narrative, chances are it might not paint an accurate picture of what is truly happening in your classroom, school, or district. What other ways are you leveraging to get the good news out on your classroom, school, or district? Check out an example HERE.

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

In a colorful space adjacent to where teachers receive regular professional development training, Rowan-Salisbury Schools has created an Educators’ Playground of edtech where teachers can tinker and test new products. They wanted to engage schools in designing and piloting work aligned with the district’s mission for personalized learning.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

In order to maintain good behavior in the classroom, a standard must be set at the beginning of the year, and that action plan should include a system for addressing off-task behavior, contacting parents, and a way to document what is happening. and TechTools for the Classroom communities on edWeb.net. Join the Community.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. It is based on the visual below that was created by Sylvia Duckworth and adapted from “ 8 Things to Look for in Today’s Classroom “ ). Connected Learning. This has a major impact in our learning today. You can read the first part here.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2018

Teachers are bombarded regularly with new digital tools for their classrooms. They may already be using an app to keep up with parents, an online tool to have students record and send in answers to questions, or a learning management system to have students turn in assignments. and TechTools for the Classroom communities on edWeb.net.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

While you may have an office or a classroom that serves as your “home base,” there is a good chance you won’t be spending a ton of time there. Depending on how many teachers you are coaching, your days may be full of meetings and classroom visits which typically take place in a coachee’s classroom. Tool #2: A Calendar.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2021

The presenters favor beginning the process of teaching students to identify reliable journalism by ensuring they understand and acknowledge quality journalism standards: sourcing, documents and evidence, minimize bias, fairness, transparency and accountability, news judgment, verification, and context. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 20, 2020

Documenting Progress and Integrating the Process. Ann Kozma, an Education Innovation Lead, explained how students can use a new digital app called Flipgrid to document their learning and demonstrate their progress in unique ways. They can document their individual learning pathways independently. About the Host.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. These important attributes of a PBL classroom need to be intentionally thought out as part of the online experience. Online learning programs set up to push content are not any different then lecture-based teaching.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. Every student brings their own unique learning needs to the classroom. Twitter : @mmatp. Every teacher should fight exclusion!

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Carly not only created the template, but she has also implemented it in her classroom and shares her story in the guest post below. Carly was also featured in an “On-Air” Coaching episode of the Shake Up Learning Show. Leveraging social media to teach students has been a huge win for me in the classroom.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 10, 2019

A video journal gives students the chance to reflect on their learning about a particular topic, unit, or project. Video Journals may be new to you and/or your students but are quite easy to use every day in your classroom. Lang-Raad is a speaker, author, and professional learning facilitator. What do I want to change?

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Edsurge

JULY 21, 2017

As an instructional coach, I learned very quickly that if I wanted teachers at my school as engaged as they expected their students to be, it was my responsibility to mix up the way they received information. I can’t remember how I discovered Padlet , but I know it was after I left the classroom. The question was how to do it.

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The Principal of Change

JANUARY 31, 2023

What I want to try to do today is share with you some ideas that may help with using ChatGPT with your staff for professional learning and ideas to make connections to how it can be used in the classroom. How can we use ChatGPT in our current roles to make our lives easier and improve learning? Is this just a fad?

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

These are perfect for when you need to compare documents, are grading papers, or are doing research for a lesson plan or project. He’s written and co-authored several books on the subject and has spent more than two decades studying the fields of professional learning and instructional coaching. . Jim on Twitter.

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Gaggle Speaks

JULY 26, 2017

Earlier this year, I had the chance to see the authors of Hacking Google for Education: 99 Ways to Leverage Google Tools in Classrooms, Schools, and Districts in action. I featured a review of their book, 140 Twitter Tips for Educators on my site ClassTechTips.com last year. Monica Burns.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 22, 2018

As I speak with teachers of our youngest students regarding technology integration, I often hear concerns that technological devices will prevent these learners from necessary developmental fine motor activities that cement learning. “Too much screen time takes away from learning!” Expand the Walls of the Classroom.

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techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

-Implementation of New Professional Development Model to Help Educators Evolve Their Classroom Practice to Meet the Continuously Changing Needs of Today’s Classrooms - Silver Spring, Md. These approaches are then practiced in educator created, student-centered Learning Labs.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

DECEMBER 5, 2014

STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. As always, I invite you to follow me on twitter ( @mjgormans ). As 1 to 1 programs become more popular, educators are talking a lot about Blended Learning. A blended classroom is not an instant event.

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techlearning

AUGUST 28, 2018

(August 28, 2018) – Florida’s Franklin County School District (FCSD) announced today that it is teaming up with Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, on a new initiative supporting STEM education across the district.

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MSEDTechie

AUGUST 1, 2013

Google Apps For Education A new way of learning and collaboration. Connect through email, calendar, and documents. This means that emails, documents, calendar and sites can be accessed - and edited - on almost any mobile device or tablet. You aren''t using twitter yet? Anytime, anywhere. Pinterest A place of ideas!!

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techlearning

JULY 18, 2018

- Discovery Education´s Digital Resources and Professional Learning System to Play a Key Role in Meeting the Goals of District’s Strategic Plan, Transforming Learning for Global Achievement - Silver Spring, Md.

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techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

(July 25, 2018) – Texas’ Abilene Independent School District (AISD) today announced an expansion of its partnership with Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms. These approaches are then practiced in educator created, student-centered Learning Labs.

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techlearning

MAY 21, 2018

May 21, 2018) – Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, today announced a renewal of its long-term partnership with EducationPlus. classrooms, 50 percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries around the globe.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 31, 2016

As a former teacher, I get jealous when I hear success stories from classrooms around the world. As an educator, I would definitely take advantage of the Facebook Community , use the # appleteacher hashtag, delve into the trove of resources offered, and investigate professional learning opportunities for Mac and iPad.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 1, 2018

- Chicago-Area School System Combining Digital Content and Professional Learning to Create Innovative STEM Learning Experiences for All Students- Silver Spring, Md. 54 Promise is a multi-year strategic plan guiding SD54’s core work of ensuring whole-child student success.

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techlearning

AUGUST 28, 2018

- Discovery Education’s Award-Winning Digital Resources and Innovative Professional Learning System to Support the Creation of a Culture of STEM Teaching and Learning Districtwide- Silver Spring, Md.

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techlearning

JUNE 13, 2018

–Exciting New Content Supports Both Student Instruction and Educator Professional Learning - Silver Spring, Md. I look forward to integrating this fresh content into my classroom instruction.” Discovery Education also added helpful professional learning content to Discovery Education Streaming Plus.

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techlearning

AUGUST 8, 2018

(August 8, 2018) – New York’s Yonkers Public Schools (YPS) today announced it has engaged Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support its efforts to build a culture of student inquiry in classrooms districtwide.

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techlearning

AUGUST 2, 2018

- Unique Combination of Discovery Education’s Digital Resources and Professional Learning Services to Bolster STEAM/STEM Education in New STEAM-Focused High School and Classrooms Districtwide - Silver Spring, Md. Vernon STEAM Academy and classrooms districtwide. August 2, 2018) – New York’s Mt. When the Mt.

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techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

- Award-Winning Digital Services and Professional Learning to Support the Development of Life-Long Learners- Silver Spring, Md. This unique combination of rich digital content and professional learning will drive HCS’s efforts to help all students become life-long learners.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 24, 2018

By integrating Discovery Education’s award-winning digital content into its innovative X-STREAM extracurricular program, the Columbia School District is creating one-of-a-kind digital learning experiences that increase participating students’ love of learning. Inspired by the global media company Discovery Inc.,

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edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2019

The drawbacks of social media are well-documented—like anonymous trolls posting negative comments just to spark controversy. For example, schools can post virtual open houses, introduce new staff with a Twitter chat, or multimedia summaries of events. Enhance student learning: Social media is ubiquitous. About the Presenter.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

(May 16, 2018) – Texas’ Richardson Independent School District (RISD) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support the district’s new, three year “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

On a scale from 1 to 5 (1 not well, and 5 being very well) How well did you integrate technology in your classroom? Notice I didn''t say how well did you USE technology in your classroom. P.Brown When technology is integrated, it is planned and purposeful, it is a routine part of the classroom environment. Think about last year.

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The Jose Vilson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

You jog up the next set of stairs into your classroom. Prep period, professional learning community time. You close your documents, read your e-mails, clean your students’ desks, and close the classroom door. Not classroom teaching. You sniff around to make sure everything’s in place. Not living.

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techlearning

JULY 5, 2018

Through Discovery Education’s unique, combination of award-winning digital resources and STEM-focused professional development, educators in the Heizer Middle School will soon be creating dynamic learning experiences that bring STEM education to life for the district’s middle school students.

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