Graphite Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

New research from Common Sense has found that the number of teens and young adults who report feeling depressed has grown significantly throughout the pandemic , something that schools will need to reckon with during the return to in-person learning. Did that compliment make you more aware of that person's presence?

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Edsurge

JULY 5, 2018

Our biannual conference calendar highlights edtech’s most popular higher-ed conferences, including events such as higher-ed nonprofit EDUCAUSE’s national convening and ASU+GSV, one of the largest events for education investors and businesses. The calendar below names more than 50 edtech conferences happening this year.

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Neo LMS

JULY 30, 2020

In a learning management system (LMS), this stage can be easily organized in live brainstorming sessions (either during video conferences or interactions on chats), or asynchronous activities, such as forum discussions, questionnaires, and surveys. Read more: Adopting the asynchronous mindset for better online learning.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning. quarantinegamessorted Tinyurl.com/quarantinegamez Connect with educators online! Tips and Resources. “Take rest; a ?eld

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning. Connect with educators online! Virtual conferences, summits and events. Online courses and MOOCs.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2017

For a conference named after “blended learning,” many attendees were surprised to learn that they did not agree on what the term meant. I was talking to a colleague who was using blended and personalized learning the same way,” says Dance. “I The sessions are long because you’re supposed to go deep.”

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

“As we were doing these professional developments and giving all these opportunities to our staff, we had one main concern that we kept hearing over and over again: ‘ I just don’t have the time ,’” Valver told attendees at the International Society for Technology in Education’s 2019 annual conference in Philadelphia. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Related: Inside the middle school math crisis I sat through other new simulations at the summit as well, including Dreamscape Learn, something I’d heard and read about from a colleague who took a trip through its virtual Alien Zoo ) and YouTube Player for Education , which is creating virtual lessons, content and assessments.

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Learning With Lucie

DECEMBER 4, 2016

I also learned preparing for my own session - Personalized Learning With Google Tools. Those who know me probably are not surprised that I tried to squeeze in so many different ways that Google Tools could be used to personalize learning in this short time slot!

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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

What has taken place during the last two-and-a-half months, the authors contend, is “crisis distance learning,” brought on by near-ubiquitous restrictions on movement and stay-at-home orders since March. School staff should use the summer break to pause and catch their breath, and re-evaluate how they approached distance learning this spring.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 31, 2015

I want to take a break from my Over 70 STEM Resource Series to have a conversation on Personalized Learning and its relationship to the Walls of education. Please take a moment to read and reflect on my ideas of what Personalized Learning might be and realize that there may be other translations. Register Here.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2023

Kevin Chu Chu: Online learning has been growing over the past decade. Remote learners miss out on many key elements of in-person learning when using the tools currently available. Based on conversations we had with teachers, ViewSonic developed a solution to address their concerns when teaching online.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 6, 2018

It’s too soon to know how well the free pilot program mixing online and in-person learning will work, but one thing is clear: Without it, said Holmes County Superintendent Angel Meeks, AP physics in this rural Mississippi district “would not exist.”. Department of Education, students took 317,000 online courses.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The sweeping new federal education law, and schools’ evolving demands for “personalized learning,” are likely to dramatically alter the work of K-12 district leaders over the next few years, school superintendents heard this week. See also: Personalized Learning: What Companies Need to Know.

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Waterford

MARCH 11, 2021

This can be tremendously beneficial—for instance, when scheduling online learning or virtual parent-teacher conferences when in-person learning isn’t possible. Be active: Prioritize active digital activities, like online learning games or interactive lessons, over passive activities, like watching a video.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Students work on individual projects in the blended-learning classroom of Jessica Anderson, in Deer Lodge, Montana. A student-centered personalized-learning model known as competency education has gained traction over the past five years as states have developed policies to promote its adoption in both elementary and secondary schools.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2020

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com. ATTENDING: The sessions and links will appear in the regular conference schedule pages for each time zone. PLATFORM: The mini-conference platform is Zoom. Candy Mowen Candy Mowen, MS Ed.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

DATE: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 COST: Free REGISTRATION: To register for the mini-conference, join LearningRevolution.com. ATTENDING: The sessions and links will appear in the regular conference schedule pages for each time zone. PLATFORM: The mini-conference platform is Zoom. Candy Mowen Candy Mowen, MS Ed.,

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Hapara

JULY 3, 2023

Teach learners how to collaborate appropriately online When learners are in the classroom, it’s a good idea to have structures in place for how to collaborate in positive ways. It’s the same for online learning. Students need to be taught how to collaborate respectfully online.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2020

Topics ran the gamut from the latest tech tools and personalized learning strategies to funding, supporting, and sustaining district technology initiatives. More than 20,000 attendees from around the world experienced unlimited opportunities to network, learn effective teaching strategies, share resources, and be inspired.

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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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MindShift

MARCH 6, 2018

It’s too soon to know how well the free pilot program mixing online and in-person learning will work, but one thing is clear: Without it, said Holmes County Superintendent Angel Meeks, AP physics in this rural Mississippi district “would not exist.”. Department of Education, students took 317,000 online courses.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

It’s a question that some higher education instructors have asked before, and one that two Penn State University educators sought to answer on Wednesday at this year’s EDUCAUSE conference in Denver.

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Education Elements

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

On Friday morning I looked around the Las Vegas airport on my way back from the iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium in San Antonio and realized I looked just as tired as the people who had spent the last several days drinking and gambling. It was a week of new and old friends, of learning from and teaching others.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It pushes leaders to identify key indicators of what constitutes quality learning in their school, regardless of the learning modality (online, hybrid or in-person). How are these indicators similar and different when we host a live video conference, moderate a discussion board or lead a classroom discussion?

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2021

My friend’s son was wrestling with a modern college dilemma: Would it be better to take a prerequisite course online or attend the lectures in-person? His school had resumed in-person learning during the pandemic and so he had the option to take either version. Related: The online paradox at community colleges.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 23, 2018

We discuss what going to the next level in the classroom and in online learning means both at the secondary and college level. From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects.

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Hapara

JUNE 7, 2023

View Sessions Details >> Cultivate belonging in online learning spaces Presenters : Noël Gieringer, Dr. Jessica Herring and Dr. Michael Mills When : Sunday, June 25, 1:00 p.m. – You’ll learn about how the Community of Inquiry Framework can help you reflect on how you’re inviting students to show up in the learning environment.

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Learning with 'e's

APRIL 16, 2020

So, whether you're supporting and tutoring students using a video conference tool, or developing content and activities for online learning - these modules are for you!

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2018

How can we build meaningful personal learning networks? What’s the right balance of planning and serendipitous discovery when it comes to professional learning? Widening my personal learning network.” This idea of social learning came up a lot as well. What was participant Jennifer Rafferty looking for?

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

AUGUST 22, 2021

It certainly does not mean scheduling a zoom conference with a parent at 8pm. . Fewer scheduled conferences were “no-shows.” I will be continuing live online conferences moving into this school year as well based on the success I had with working families. . We realized that we cannot check email or answer calls 24/7.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2018

Leave this field empty if you're human: Teachers often spend many hours at night or on weekends searching the internet for good instructional materials – or just good ideas about how to meld online learning into their classrooms. We need to find the quality stuff and elevate it, for everyone.”.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2019

It’s that success the district, and by extension, Michele Eaton, its director of virtual and blended learning, has been known for. Eaton won a competition called FailFest at the Consortium for School Networking’s annual conference a couple weeks ago. They ended up redesigning the program together. Related: Three cheers for failure!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Filled with thousands of interactive exercises, online learning games and virtual rewards, Doodle transforms math practice into a rewarding activity that children look forward to. Also, all HCNS educators enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

And consider attending the DML Conference March 1 - 3 in San Francisco! On FRIDAY I''ll be appearing live on the Blended Librarians Online Learning Community Webcast, speaking on the topic of "Building a Successful Online Learning Community for Librarians." Gaming in Education virtual conference.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Personalized learning lets Champlain Valley Union High School sophomore Bella Curtis study toward a certificate in horse management. We have to engage in a movement,” Susan Patrick, CEO of the nonprofit advocacy group known as iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning), told the cheering crowd of 3,000 true believers.

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