A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

You can read more about their progress in this post. After my fourth coaching session with them, the principal asked if I could create a choice board for his staff to work through and learn to use even more technology tools effectively. Add links to your Learning Management System (Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, etc.)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. What are the projections for edtech? This begs the question: What’s next for education?

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Hapara

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Have you ever stepped into a classroom decked out with technology, but the learning goals for the technology weren’t clear? Edtech has opened up an array of possibilities for instruction and learning. Pedagogical : What are your methods for instruction and learning?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Just as digital tools provide educators with innovative and flexible ways to reinforce learning in core academic subjects, they can be used to more effectively teach the social-emotional and life skills that students need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Higher levels of educator well-being also benefit students.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2018

Schools and districts spend billions on edtech, even while questions continue to swirl around whether such investments yield solid returns. Instead, success is impeded by a lack of strategy on how to integrate the technology into the classroom. Focused instructional decisions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 9, 2017

Today Crystal Koenig talks about Google Keep. Learn all about this tool that has educators talking (especially those with Chromebooks.). In today’s show, Crystal Koenig shares how she uses Google Keep in the classroom: Letting students personalize the classroom by requesting topics to be taught.

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Edthena

MARCH 18, 2022

Host Kevin Hogan and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller spoke about how the AI Coach platform is transforming professional development for teachers, including how it can deliver “anytime anywhere professional development.” AI Coach Platform: When Edtech Concepts Become Practical Classroom Realities.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 27, 2021

In our latest episode, I welcome our Massachusetts Professional Learning Designer Elizabeth Birie to the show for a conversation about edtech implementation. Elizabeth reflects back on her firsthand experiences with edtech as a teacher, and some of the challenges educators face when implementing programs.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 25, 2021

The post How to Link Directly to a Google Classroom Assignment appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Did you know you can copy a link directly to an assignment in Google Classroom? Don’t miss out on all the Google Classroom Quick Tip videos on this page. How to Link Directly to a Google Classroom Assignment.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2022

If we don’t empower educators by providing support, skills and relevant, job-embedded professional learning, we risk that too few teachers will join and remain in the profession. Focus on Pathway to Learning Instead of Right and Wrong Answers How do we measure the effectiveness of improving achievement and closing learning gaps?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 10, 2017

recently released the Guidelines for Conducting and Reporting EdTech Impact research in U.S. These guidelines help clarify how research is conducted and how information is presented to users of edtech products based on the changes brought by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). About the Presenters. K-12 Schools.

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Edthena

JUNE 20, 2022

The AI Coach platform by Edthena was named the winner of the 2022 EdTech Breakthrough Awards in the Best Use of AI in Education category. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards program, which received more than 2,250 total submissions, recognizes the best companies and innovations in the field of educational technology.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Valerie Brock , senior implementation manager at New York City’s Department of Education Computer Science for All (CS4All) , about her journey with STEM education. Witnessing a classroom buzzing with excitement and brimming with knowledge was an educator's dream come true.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

All educators are lifelong learners, whether they’re figuring out how to incorporate the latest edtech device into their lessons or researching bios on NBA players to help a reluctant reader. Competency-based—The goal is not just completion of the course; the educator must demonstrate they understand how to apply the skill.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. Here’s what you need to know: What is Google Classroom? What is Google Meet?

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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.

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TeacherCast

JULY 25, 2022

They spend the early part of their day interacting with teachers in their buildings to make sure they are caught up on what is happening in classrooms while at the same time trying to schedule visits and coaching conversations to support the curricular needs of both teachers and students. What happens next is usually one of two things.

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Edthena

AUGUST 5, 2021

Wondering where professional development is headed post-pandemic? In this interview on the MarketScale EdTech Today Podcast, host Kevin Hogan and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller talked about lessons learned about professional learning for educators moving forward, including how to help teachers embrace new technologies.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

What’s a typical day like for the director of learning at Slack, the fast-growing messaging app that aims to eliminate the need for e-mail? These days, it involves spending time thinking about Choose Your Own Adventure books. Before she landed at Slack, Swanson was already a well-known figure in edtech. Pull Learning'.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

At Common Sense Education, the edtech reviewers have seen it all. And to help teachers navigate the plethora of materials for the digital classroom, Tanner Higgin, Director of Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education, presented “ 50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom.” Below are some of Higgin’s favorites.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Principals play a vital role in the successful integration of new technologies into the classroom. From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Classroom is more popular than ever. Lessons for blended learning have to be different than in-person activities translated to a digital space. Quick Tip of the Week (Google Classroom).

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Dillon recognizes that moving forward with technology integration in K-12 is about closing the experience gap so that administrators, teachers and students see examples of how to improve education. Dillon met with EdTech at the #ICE18 conference in Schaumburg, Ill., EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Curriculum is the what, education technology (aka edtech) is the how. They have to be developed together in order for a student's learning experience to be engaging, effective, and relevant. Edtech Defined Recently I was asked to define edtech. Learning what constitutes effective edtech is essential.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, educators recognize the significance of integrating AI tools in the classroom. AI integration can address diverse learning needs , promote data-driven decision-making , and spur class discussion. I knew of ChatGPT from reading articles online, but I didn't know how it worked.

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Edthena

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Below are some key takeaways from their conversation: Classroom video is lauded for its ability to make the “invisible visible,” facilitating improved awareness and reflection. Jim is the author of “ The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching. Video data can aid in setting clear instructional goals and tracking progress.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. You lived and led through this experience yourselves.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

No matter what type of professional development is provided or how it is setup, there should always be a goal in mind for each session and a curricular activity that follows it up to directly support and impact learning in the classroom. Build a Professional Learning Roadmap. Create an EdTech Menu.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 18, 2017

Bill Selak @ billselak shares how he’s using Amazon’s Alexa via the Echo and Dot in the classroom. He shares the ideal grades (in his opinion) and how the Echo is an “assistant” of sorts for his teachers. Bill is currently obsessed with sharing his professional learning on Snapchat.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Differentiation in PD changes professional development into continuous professional learning, with teachers training at their own pace while collaborating with their peers at different levels of expertise. Read more: How edtech supports teacher work-life balance and wellbeing. Use microlearning .

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Let us face it, these motivational tricks also work well in the classroom to motivate students to learn. How many times have you heard of teachers who try to trade good behavior for extra time at recess? Step 1: Define What Professional Development Truly Is. What is professional development? Let us look at another.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

The post How to Create a Class Template in Google Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. What if I told you that you could create a class template inside Google Classroom? I’m going to show you how to create a class template in Google Classroom that can be reused over and over again.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Let us face it, these motivational tricks also work well in the classroom to motivate students to learn. How many times have you heard of teachers who try to trade good behavior for extra time at recess? What is professional development? Let us look at another.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

While a great deal can be written about the challenges experienced and those still prevalent, I want to focus on some of the good that has come out of the COVID-19 nightmare. They shared how teachers got better using technology, reached out more for feedback, collaborated more, and improved classroom management.

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