Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2017

Among the tools the district found was Teach to One: Math (TTO), a digital personalized learning program by New Classrooms , a New York-based nonprofit, that adapts to a student’s individual skills and gaps. We are committed to personalized learning, but can't continue a program that does not meet the needs of all of our students.”

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Personalized Learning Learning Khan Academy Assessment 60

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

It is a shame that the growth of leaders, and all educators for that matter, is a trivial concern to districts and so called reformers, unless it is solely related to the Common Core, PARCC, SGO’s (in NJ at least), or a teacher/principal evaluation tool. Now more than ever leaders need to take control of their learning.

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Personal Learning Network Common Core Personalized Learning Social Media 261

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

They desperately sought time during the school day to engage in professional growth opportunities, learn how to integrate Web 2.0 tools, and develop their own Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). I also used last year as an opportunity to work with my teachers and better articulate how to compile their learning portfolios.

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Common Core Educreations Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom 359

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

E-textbooks: A Personalized Learning Experience or a Digital Distraction? Teaching in a Digital Age: How Educators Use Technology to Improve Student Learning. Educational Technology Support! Changes in What Teachers Know and Do in the Common Core Era. We asked teachers what they want from edtech.

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Survey Differentiated Instruction Common Core Student Engagement 212

eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. Digital citizenship refers to appropriate and responsible use of technology.

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Trends MOOC Differentiated Instruction Gamification 97

MindShift

JANUARY 25, 2017

It’s a dilemma facing a growing number of schools and districts that have jumped onto a new tech-fueled trend in education known as “personalized learning.”. But the standards movement has faced a backlash in recent years after a majority of states, urged on by the federal government, adopted the controversial Common Core standards.

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Personalized Learning System Common Core Learning 28

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

All learning activities are Common Core and Universal Design for Learning (UDL); any teacher in the US or abroad can experience the next ed-tech frontier of augmented reality in their classrooms. PleIQ makes it easy to teach and reinforce skills through a variety of learning styles while appealing to all intelligences.

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UDL Common Core Digital Citizenship Facebook 151

Educational Technology Guy

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

All learning activities are Common Core and Universal Design for Learning (UDL); any teacher in the US or abroad can experience the next ed-tech frontier of augmented reality in their classrooms. PleIQ makes it easy to teach and reinforce skills though a variety of learning styles while appealing to all intelligences.

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UDL Common Core Smartphone Tablets 138

eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2021

IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform used by 11 million students, has been approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) for use under two statewide initiatives. About IXL Learning .

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Blended Learning IXL Learning Assessment Common Core 75

Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2021

So when the state implemented Common Core standards nearly a decade ago, the five superintendents decided to align their curriculum and teach units at roughly the same time, in the same order and with many of the same materials. The five original superintendents had also already been in close contact for years.

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Mobility Common Core Policies Data 154

Edsurge

JULY 16, 2019

Once the teacher approves all of the personalized learning plans for each of the students based on what their RIT scores and the various common core strands, then the student gets an email notification saying, “You’re ready to get started on your personalized learning plan.” How’s that going? Successful?

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Khan Academy Common Core Assessment EdTech 127

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Built specifically from state and Common Core education standards, Study Island has a fun and easy-to-use interface that’s proven to produce significant academic growth outcomes in math, ELA, science and social studies with just 30 minutes of practice a week. Creating a Personalized Learning Environment at Penn High School.

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Edmentum Common Core Assessment Study 142

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2016

Starting January 18th, I’ll be teaching a class on blending technology into your classroom: the Tech-Infused Teacher — January 18th-February 21st. The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Rely on a Personal Learning Network.

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Wiki Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Learning 150

User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

Many of those same qualities are goals of the Common Core State Standards. Universal Design for Learning® (UDL). Universal Design for Learning® (UDL) developed by David Rose and Ann Meyers is a registered trademark of the Center for Assistive Special Technology (CAST). I live teaching as my doing.

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UDL STEM Tools Guidelines 275

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 22, 2013

It is an opportunity to become better at what we do as well as gain knowledge on new pedagogical techniques, learning theories, leadership strategies, technologies, and federal/state mandates. Educators now have to attend mandate-driven workshops on the Common Core, teacher/principal evaluation, and student growth objectives.

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Edcamps Common Core Personal Learning Network Training 307

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. They include; One-Half Day PBL Splash, Full Day PBL Starter; and a One-Half Day Technology Workshop dedicated to amplifying standards and process using Technology.

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Technology Support Khan Academy Technology OER 112

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2013

As she explained the project to me I immediately asked her if she could email it to me so I could not only share it, but also gather some feedback for her from my Personal Learning Network (PLN). A rubric as well as the Common Core Standards that are to be assessed can be found HERE. So what do you think of this project?

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Social Media Common Core Personal Learning Network Groups 303

eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school. million for technological improvements. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models.

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Blended Learning Case Study iPad Learning 52

eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school. million for technological improvements. With this funding and the new adoption of Common Core State Standards, UCS began exploring blended learning models.

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Blended Learning Case Study iPad Learning 52

eSpark

APRIL 7, 2022

Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. Digital citizenship refers to appropriate and responsible use of technology.

Trends 52

Trends MOOC Differentiated Instruction Gamification 52

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

Undeterred, I continued to talk about the concept of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) and what it had done for my professional growth. As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described.

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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Common Core Professional Learning 293

Ed Tech from the Ground Up

MAY 23, 2016

But in business-to-business sales, like in education technology, it’s not always that easy. BetterLesson doesn’t appear to mention pricing for it’s personalized PD. Flocabulary , a site that uses songs and hip-hop to meet Common Core standards, lists its pricing very clearly and gives users an easy way to purchase online.

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Blended Learning Common Core Education Company 178

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

With the introduction of Common Core Standards, building a solid foundation that promotes conceptual understanding and differentiation for young math students is more important than ever. How artificial intelligence can help.

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Common Core Assessment Personalized Learning Data 73

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

I''ve met some great people in the DEN and learned so much. It''s a great Personal Learning Network for any and all educators. The Common Core Connection…. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. It''s not just about Discovery Education resources either.

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Resources Common Core Personal Learning Network Education 140

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2018

This gamified math ecosystem is popular with students because it’s fun and teachers because it ties into many national and international standards (like Common Core). Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. Its format is colorful and engaging, music lively, and layout intuitive.

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Common Core Digital Citizenship Android Facebook 155

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 26, 2019

That done, it develops a differentiated and personalized learning plan. There are a lot of pieces to this unique learning platform that I liked but here are my favorites: The eSpark website includes lots of teacher resources to facilitate both the roll out of the program and its ongoing success. esparklearning. eSparkClassroom.

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Learning Chromebook Common Core iPad 172

Educational Technology Guy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

I''ve met some great people in the DEN and learned so much. It''s a great Personal Learning Network for any and all educators. The Common Core Connection…. She is an instructional Technology Coordinator in Arlington, VA. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Integrating web 2.0

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Common Core Education Elementary Personal Learning Network 133

eSchool News

MAY 25, 2016

Librarians and media specialists are bridging the gap between instruction and technology. For library media specialists, finding high-quality digital resources that align with Common Core and state standards, and that support classroom instruction, is an ongoing challenge. One pioneer shares how she does it.

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Libraries Common Core Training Technology 80

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2018

Their changed view — and that of others who shunned Rogers and now want in — is driven by what seems to be a magic educational elixir: personalized learning. Philanthropists, state education officials, reform advocates — even charter school leaders — are examining personalized learning. What can that look like?

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Personalized Learning Khan Academy Education Elementary 101

EdTechTeacher

JANUARY 9, 2019

Not only has ongoing formative assessment and quality feedback been honed by teachers for years, it has also become recognized as a core element of personalized learning environments, as highlighted in Rhode Island’s Personalized Learning Whitepaper. You Need Data to Personalize Learning.

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Strategy EdTech Resources Assessment 110

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 25, 2016

We experimented with some of the hottest tech tools available for the classroom such as Google Apps, differentiation tools, digital storytelling, visual learning, Twitter, blogs, Common Core and tech, digital citizenship, and formative assessment options. Time after time, they took responsibility for their own learning.

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Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Twitter Gamification 150

The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

Through Learning Management Systems (LMS) many educators are moving to put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day. This Blended Learning approach is both beneficial but its definition can be tough to nail down. Expert readers apply similar skills no matter what they are reading.

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Blended Learning Classroom LMS Groups 289

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

At a high level, this year’s trends represent a human-centered approach to empowering both the educator and student to define their own learning pathway. The advancement of emerging technology is laying the foundation for a new age of learning. Related sessions: AI Enabling Personalized Learning at Scale.

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Trends UDL Common Core Learning Analytics 74

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Key features like voice search, Word of the Day, integrated thesaurus, example sentences, and audio pronunciations elevate the learning experience. The app also caters to personalized learning with features like favorite words, search history, and iCloud syncing.

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Android Chegg Study Common Core 59

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 23, 2021

The 21 st Century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. The Tech-infused Teacher. Certificate.

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Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Assessment Common Core 79

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 27, 2015

Time after time, participants took responsibility for their own learning. Participants worked together as a Personal Learning Network to understand. Many teachers noted that it was as important to them to validate their approach to teaching technology in their classroom as it was to extend their learning.

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Digital Citizenship Gamification Common Core Flipped Classroom 150

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2016

A freshman at Merit Preparatory Charter School in Newark, New Jersey, Onyemaobi has access to Spark , Matchbook Learning’s online information platform that uses data to help students and teachers track exactly what skills they need to master—and to set goals and find resources to help them get there. LaNiece Primus, who teaches U.S.

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Common Core Blended Learning Data Assessment 60