Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Formed in December 2016 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MESE) and the. LearnLaunch Institute , the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Edtech Consortium (MAPLE) functions as a professional learning community for 32 district members that aim to implement personalized learning.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Students at Revere High School in Revere, Massachusetts, worked in groups in the school library in 2015. Revere hosted a learning tour for other schools last year, to share its experiences with personalizing learning. MAPLE’s definition of personalized learning emphasizes what is different today. “It

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2023

an accredited private school specializing in blended learning and providing personalized learning experiences. Schools use VHS Learning to provide their students with high-quality online courses. For more information about VHS Learning please visit [link] and follow on Twitter at @VHSLearning.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2017

We’re looking for ways to harness kids’ interests and passions and put them on that meaningful pathway to post-secondary,” Johnson said. School districts across the country have used the idea of expanded learning opportunities to engage students, offer enrichment beyond the traditional curriculum and partner with community organizations.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2018

The irony of this is that many of us educators have been successfully navigating the waters of personalized learning for our students, but haven’t been given the opportunity to transition that same approach to our own professional learning. And what I’ve found is that they love having a role in my learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2023

BOSTON – Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada, has made Lexia LETRS ® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs available to most elementary schools in the district with a plan to continue expanding the program to additional elementary and early childhood teachers and administrators.

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TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

With personalized learning at the forefront of many school initiatives, the use of learning management systems has become a hot commodity among schools. With so many choices on where to build your digital classroom, the questions often arise: “Why do I need a learning management system? Google Classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education. Within minutes I received new recommendations and I took a few minutes to learn how to use each new tool.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Earlier this month, a group of high school students in New York City took to the streets to protest their school’s online program, Summit Learning. Students at the Secondary School for Journalism in Brooklyn had become increasingly frustrated with Summit Learning. “We

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With PLCs, we decide as a team that ‘this’ is really what every student at Benton High School leaving Algebra 1 should know how to do,” says Brandy Beckman, Secondary Math Instructional Facilitator. Often, PLC groups take the lead in creating curriculum, resources, or assessments. They have particular goals for students in each grade.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The community rallied to rebuild, and the community group in charge of redevelopment asked me to build a new school on the ashes of the former shopping center. Before that I had worked at the Charter School Growth Fund with several of the early visionaries who supported the movement toward personalized learning. Teacher Roles.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Edmentum was honored to have Marzano Research peer review a research project we conducted for our classroom practice and assessment program, Study Island; Marzano confirmed the effectiveness of using Study Island for online practice. Study Island New Game-Based Group Sessions. Elementary and Secondary Test-Taking Tips.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

School leaders trying to make decisions about whether and how to reopen physical classrooms this fall are feeling the absence of useful statistics acutely. So too are parents wondering whether to send their kids to school in person, if and when they have that option. percent for staff. percent for staff.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2021

According to a recent survey of high school students, more than half ( 54 percent ) reported being less engaged during remote learning than during in-person classes. In a virtual environment, educators are continually competing with diversions that aren’t present in the classroom, such as social media, television, and video games.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 19, 2021

Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students in either pre-K-3 for reading or 4-8 for math to help identify their needs and get them on track. And after this difficult pandemic year of remote learning, loss and uncertainty, students need a confidence boost. I knew the age group I wanted to work with.

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Edsurge

MARCH 14, 2017

There are many elements critical to the success of change management initiatives, including those involving blended and personalized learning. Don’t forget the power of small groups and 1:1s when possible. Capture testimonials, go into classrooms and videotape what you see. Determine your messengers and your messages.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 12, 2017

Significant learning takes place when the subject matter is perceived by the student as having relevance for his or her own purposes. “A A somewhat more formal way of stating this is that a person learns significantly only those things which he perceives as being involved in the maintenance of or the enhancement of his own self” (p.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Darren Ellwein, a principal at Harrisburg South Middle School in South Dakota, says that since his district opened channels such as Facebook and YouTube, the sites have become vital learning sources for their students. “We They also invite in experts into the Facebook groups who can guide dialog or answer student questions.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2018

And then when they’re in class with the teacher, the teacher can work with one student or a group of students or even the whole class — depending upon what they’re trying to get at — to help them better internalize the direct instruction they’ve been watching. Vicki: So we need to personalize learning. Doug: Yeah.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences. By leveraging AI technologies, educators can overcome the limitations of time and resources, offering a level of personalization that enhances the learning experience for each individual student.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 17, 2023

As cultural and language diversity in classrooms continue to grow, it’s more important than ever for educators to ask themselves: What is it like to learn math in a different language? English learners commonly come from non-English-speaking backgrounds and are currently learning the English language. Who are English Learners?

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EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As a coach assisting teachers with technology integration and personalized learning, I notice patterns arising from teacher to teacher. The importance of climate and culture in a classroom and across a school are imperative to successful technology integration, personalized learning, and empowered learning.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2017

His school and his state are trailblazers in personalized learning, a method that tailors instruction to students’ individual interests and learning speeds. Personalized learning advocates had big hopes for ESSA, enacted in 2015. About 20 other states sprinkled elements of personalized learning into their plans.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 5, 2021

As students learn and grow throughout the year, new work is added to their portfolio to showcase their best work or to show growth over time. Student portfolios are great for ANY classroom! This strategy can be implemented in just about any classroom. It also houses information on a student’s skill sets and drivers for learning.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

A recent edWebinar led by Bobbi Bear, Director of Customer Advocacy for Achieve3000, identified effective ways to integrate SEL with reading instruction, through classroom conversations about nonfiction and fiction texts. And, the goals for students engaged in this type of learning include self-esteem, empathy, motivation, and commitment.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

So the college is asking its future teachers to make online activity guides and videos for Home Works , a new distance learning program designed to help kids connect the curricula they usually learn in person at school or camp with what’s going on in their real lives—which right now mostly means being stuck at home. “I

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Vrain is also the only district Learning Counsel has found that is deeply involved in workflow aimed at personalized learning, with 100% digital coverage for core curriculum, 90% for electives, 80% for special needs and 100% for professional development. Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 7, 2017

A group of sophomore boys weaving baskets in an art class wish their school assigned more tests instead of oral presentations. Students, many living in poverty, can check in with each other and with a teacher who stays with their “pod” (as the school calls each group) from ninth grade until senior year. Photo: Sarah Garland.

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Edsurge

JULY 16, 2019

It doesn’t really impact the work that we do in the classroom,” Hafiz explains. Serving the whole child is seen as a secondary objective without a clear and direct relationship to student success. The words haven't led to a change in instructional approach or the values and outcomes that her school community prioritizes. “It

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 24, 2020

Due to the uncertainty of what schools will look like over the summer or in the fall, school districts need instructional programs that have the flexibility to work in the classroom setting and easily transition to a remote situation. Learning Gaps. There have been multiple studies to prove that the summer slide is a real thing.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

As the largest school district in Rhode Island, Providence Public Schools makes up 25% of the state’s entire elementary and secondary student population. Nearly 1,900 teaching and learning staff are employed in 42 schools, each equipped with various types of technology tools (42 in all).

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2017

In addition to supporting his mentee Manny’s success in school, Justin formed a strong bond with the student by spending time with him outside of the classroom, playing basketball and walking the halls together. “He He motivates me.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , Casey O’Brien, Executive Director, National CyberWatch Center, and Jim Kowatch, CEO, Infosec Learning, underscored that to fill the demand for cybersecurity experts, secondary and higher education should focus their attention on developing cybersecurity courses that are rooted in IT operations and applications.

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 16, 2020

Guidance for schools that have reopened in other places generally states no more than fifteen, socially distanced students in a classroom. In many districts this will mean keeping remote learning for most secondary students and for all primary students who want it. Slack: For discussions and collaboration.

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2019

A growing number of vendors are offering AI-powered language-learning apps to companies and the general public ( Speexx , Busuu , Duolingo ) for hundreds of languages, but Ponddy’s products were developed specifically for secondary and university teachers of Mandarin. Now it’s a resource for her students.”

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Nurturing the Neglected C (Communication) Lisa Johnson Eanes ISD Check out Lisa's book Cultivating Communication in the Classroom: Future-Ready Skills for Secondary Students. Pinterest boards for Lisa's research on her book will be posted at www.pinterest.com/techchef4u. Email Etiquette: How has email changed since you were in school?

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edWeb.net

APRIL 30, 2021

To recognize and work through this sort of situation, McNulty recommends avoiding the “polarity stereotyping” of traditionalists and progressives, in which each group views the other as representing policies they disfavor while portraying their own views as having no downside. From 2001-2003, he served as Vermont’s Education Commissioner.

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