My Island View

AUGUST 13, 2015

I posed an #Edchat Topic recently based on a number of studies I have been reading about that are claiming millions of dollars are being spent, or wasted, on professional development, while very few teachers are benefitting from it. Conferences vs. Unconferences. The Unconference or the Edcamp Model is completely different.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 8, 2015

In this article a study from Harvard Business School is cited which showed that when participants were allowed to reflect on a test, did remarkably better the on the next assessment. That might mean sharing all my notes from the conferences I am lucky to attend in Evernote, to mentoring new teachers who are using social media to connect.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 30, 2014

Several of our divisions like Title I, Social Studies and others have taken whole days and run them like a mini conference. Edcamps too, while not brand new, have offered teachers and other educational professionals the opportunity to craft PD that is meaningful to them and really take back their own learning.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

S/he said that they, too, were a teacher and they taught social studies in a suburban high school. That was way too coincidental, since I, too, teach social studies at high school level. At that conference, it was if the light bulb went on. Spartan Social Studies Blogspot: Using Padlet in US History.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Other things in their busy lives get in the way and their mother and I need to focus them on their studies so that they can (hopefully) one day grow up to be big and strong members of society. There are, however, some days there they need to be reminded to do their homework. What is professional development?

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Other things in their busy lives get in the way and their mother and I need to focus them on their studies so that they can (hopefully) one day grow up to be big and strong members of society. There are, however, some days there they need to be reminded to do their homework. What is professional development?

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Pioneered by Google in partnership with Kajeet, rural districts in over a dozen states are using rolling study halls. Outside of the classroom, she is the lead organizer for Edcamp Suwannee and also co-moderates #FLedChat and #RuralEdChat each week on Twitter. Even more widespread in school districts are LTE hotspots. About the Host.

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EdTechnocation.com

AUGUST 14, 2014

TextHelp Study Skills - Highlighting Tools TextHelp Study Skills Add-On Features of the Highlighting Tools This is the first Add-On you will want to instruct students to add. Michael will be presenting at the following upcoming events: iTeach808 Conference Schools of the Future Conference 2014 Edcamp Honolulu 2014.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? Sometimes we hear about so many different tools from conferences, edcamps, and workshops it can be a little overwhelming. Explore Lesson Plans. Looking for new ways to address a particular topic? Take a deep dive.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? Sometimes we hear about so many different tools from conferences, edcamps, and workshops it can be a little overwhelming. Explore Lesson Plans. Looking for new ways to address a particular topic? Take a deep dive.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

The Trifecta of Rural PD, Part 2: Edcamps Problem Two: How do you bring educators together for a day of learning that doesn’t cost any money to gather? Potential Solution: While collaborations and connections are formed on Twitter chats, the local EdCamp (essentially a free “unconference”) takes us into Step Two, strengthening these bonds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

A 2014 Gates Foundation study shows only 29% of teachers satisfied with current teacher PD. Another 2015 study shows that only 30% of teachers improve substantially with PD. Coming back from GAETC 2015, I realized that I had been to the conference before but my classroom was unchanged. Books, Videos, Courses, and Conferences.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 12, 2016

That alone has helped schools launch Google Sites in K12 schools across the globe, using Sites for e-portfolios, teacher websites, campus websites, edcamp websites, training websites, and much more. Do you want to get your foot in the door as a consultant, trainer, or present at national conferences?

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Many years ago I would create fake websites that made no sense to what my students were studying about and send them to the web address. I offer help in my community through edcamps and technology conferences. Teaching our students how to do the same is also important. Digital literacy. Safe practices.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

As founding director of CASTLE (the Center for the Advanced Study of Tech­nology Leadership in Education), the nation’s only university center dedicated to the technology needs of school leaders, I have had the good fortune to work with administrators all over the world on digital leadership issues.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Please mark your calendars for November 18 - 22 for the fourth annual Global Education Conference ( [link] ). The Global Education Conference is a collaborative, inclusive, world-wide community initiative involving students, educators, and organizations at all levels. but we''re raring to go now, and we hope you are, too!

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EdTechTeam

JANUARY 4, 2017

Opportunities include online courses for educators to pursue recognition remotely, full day workshops for those who want face-to-face support, and larger conference style events for inspiring communities of professionals.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Using everyday digital content, the COR paper and online assessments directly connect to the questions posed in SHEG’s study and engage learners in credibility decision-making around three COR Competencies: Who’s behind the information? Social studies teachers will adore these! What’s the evidence?

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