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Ensuring Effective Integration of Technology and Curriculum to Maximize Learner Potential

Edsurge

The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. To achieve this, Carrozza's district is streamlining platforms, tools and curriculum choices to develop a unified digital learning ecosystem.

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‘Students Are Lonely:’ What Happens When Coronavirus Forces Schools Online

Edsurge

Another educator started a burgeoning Facebook group for international educators to trade tips, and another began a detailed list of helpful online tools, including the digital portfolio platform Seesaw and the ebook library Epic. So far, the digital learning plans have been a boon to educators looking for advice.

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Neuroscience and Resilience Take Leading Roles at the National ESEA Conference

MIND Research Institute

Attendees at the 2019 National ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Conference braved the polar vortex in Kansas City, MO, with temperatures that dropped well below zero on January 30 – February 2. Learn more today ! We’ll see you next year at the National ESEA 2020 in Atlanta on February 4-7!

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Celebrating Innovative Middle and High School Educators

Digital Promise

Powerful use of technology contributes to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Educators who design learning experiences that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for their students.

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Learn how the Alliance for Excellent Education can help you and your students! | @All4ed

TeacherCast

Jeff sits down with Terri Schwartzbeck and Sam Patterson to discuss the Alliance for Excellent Education, Digital Learning Day and how you can have a Future Ready School. This grassroots effort blossomed into a massive nationwide celebration as teachers realized that Digital Learning Day is not about technology, it’s about learning.

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Using Digital Tools to Teach STEM Courses Remotely and Effectively

edWeb.net

Providing science and math content online can be relatively straightforward, but engaging students in true distance learning requires more than just transmittal of information. She graduated from The University of Scranton with a dual major in Biology & Philosophy and completed her Masters Degree in Secondary Education at Dowling College.

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5 Tips for Digital Portfolios

The CoolCatTeacher

So today we're talking with Tisha Poncho, 21 year veteran educator, about five tips for digital portfolio. So I have worked with students in the secondary classroom for portfolios. And that is one of my highest priorities as an educator, but also as a digital learning specialist. 00;00;43;16 – 00;01;02;08.