A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

It also should not require them to be on a device for all of their learning activities. When technology is used, sound planning ensures there is a balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning while building in breaks for movement, mindfulness, and other essential brain breaks.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. I must say that the definition and description above align seamlessly with the environment we are currently experiencing.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? These are just a few of the questions being pondered, where there are no clear or definitive answers. Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology. How will safety be ensured for all people in a building?

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

They are a 1:1 district who have really begun to hit their stride and push the envelope when it comes to the purposeful use of technology aligned to research-based pedagogy. Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides.

Strategy 395

Strategy Blended Learning Classroom Schoology 395

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Need for AI Literacy in Education The rapidly evolving space of artificial intelligence (AI) requires school and district leaders to make sense of how emerging technology applications, including those that use generative AI (Gen AI), are being integrated into schools and districts across the United States.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. He’s been involved with cutting-edge educational technology, including virtual worlds, mobile applications, new media, and the web, for more than 15 years.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

With increases in technology and adapting to both remote and hybrid learning , we have seen them become nimble while embracing innovative pathways to create a more equitable learning experience. There were definitely excellent practices taking place in classrooms across the globe. All of that has changed in many schools.

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Digital Citizenship Learning Libraries Google 391

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. Virtually none have received extensive professional learning in this area. Technology, if available for your learners, can play a vital role in accomplishing this goal. So, what does this all mean?

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2021

Ask any teacher and they’ll tell you definitively that all pencils are not created equal. This same analysis can be made for just about any type of investment school or district leaders need to make, including investments in professional learning to support educator growth. That’s right–the pencil.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 12, 2018

Participate.com allows us to pull all of this goodness together for ourselves and for the learning communities we serve. It’s definitely time for a revisit. Before we can develop students’ digital literacy, we must first equip teachers with the tools they need to create authentic learning experiences in their classrooms.

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Edsurge

JULY 26, 2021

They’ve expanded their hobbies and interests, navigated new technology and learned how to play a role in keeping their communities healthy. Additionally, schools in rural areas or with higher proportions of low-income students are least likely to have formalized SEL and service learning programs.

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Learning Professional Learning Survey Report 215

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. Micro-credentials were my path to do exactly that.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

More and more schools across the country are thinking beyond academic initiatives, working to broaden the definition of success to ensure all students are healthy, safe, and engaged in their learning. Personalized learning (#4). Teaching with technology (#7). Real world learning (#8).

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Districts must bring together available resources, activities, national events and tools to create a learning progression that allows students to engage in computing opportunities equitably. Beginning in the fall of 2018, North Salem partnered with Digital Promise to provide professional learning opportunities for teachers in the district.

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Competency Based Learning Course Professional Learning Policies 148

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

This definition differs from truancy, which only calculates unexcused absences. It is typical to see a larger number of high school students marked as chronically absent, but at the elementary and middle school levels, there has definitely been an increase since COVID. While the U.S.

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Edsurge

MAY 24, 2023

The report, “ Equity: Definitions and Perspectives of U.S. The 61 teachers, administrators and district leaders interviewed did seem to share an understanding of equity, the report found: roughly defined as giving all students the resources and support they need to learn.

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Broadband Report Accessibility Examples 121

eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Professional development needs to be relevant, engaging, and personalized. We recently interviewed Schlagel about the use of this new technology and how her district prioritizes teacher development. What were your first thoughts when you heard about using AI for professional learning? Why did you decide to try it?

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection features sections available to the general public, as well as those exclusive to the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community which are accessed by logging into the app.

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Learning Digital Citizenship Social Media Accessibility 309

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 21, 2017

The art of teaching should matter to every educator, so it blows my mind when I see teachers who do not aggressively pursue their own learning. Technology is radically impacting the way students learn and, as a result, teachers are expected to adapt their teaching to engage a new era of students. I’ve often said that.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Your Instructional Coaching Department Mission Statement, in reflection of this definition, needs to be crafted as an official document and widely recognized in the school district by all members. To establish Microsoft Teams as a Digital and Professional Learning platform. Example Short Term Goals. Example Long Term Goals.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

The pace of change, driven predominantly by the rapid encroachment of digital and now AI technologies, has accelerated dramatically. The fast-paced evolution in educational technology and methodologies necessitates a fresh look at what features teachers should exhibit to be effective and relevant in this ever-changing environment.

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Study Outcomes Elementary Data 121

Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

ISTE takes the definition a step further, explaining that digital citizenship is focused on developing “thoughtful, empathetic digital citizens who can wrestle with the important ethical questions at the intersection of technology and humanity.” But digital citizenship goes beyond a personal relationship with technology.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Accessibility Video 130

edWeb.net

JUNE 4, 2021

Technology is about more than student engagement. In a recent Project Tomorrow survey, students said they value educational technology more for the ability to create personalized learning than for the interactivity. Shiny, new things are definitely out. Professional learning needs are changing too.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Yet, there is clear value in digital credentials within higher education and job-embedded professional learning. Rob Coyle Digital Credential Program Manager at 1EdTech Coyle: It seems every credentialing organization has its own definition of microcredentials, alternative credentials, digital credentials and badges.…

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 17, 2024

Moderator Erica Hart from EVERFI began the discussion with a definition of work-based learning, which included alignment of classroom and workplace learning; the application of academic, technological, and employability skills in a work setting; and support from classroom and workplace mentors.

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More Verbs

OCTOBER 30, 2016

When a district (or a state) expends large sums of money on education technology, it is fair to expect that there would be a return on the investment, especially in improved student learning. So why don’t state tests show improved scores if we have these studies showing the positive impact of MLTI on learning?

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 26, 2019

The post How to Plan for Technology Integration – SULS005 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Since is the last episode in my five-part series , I want you to be able to take everything you’ve learned so far and implement it in your classroom. (By 09:26] – We hear a reminder of exactly what dynamic learning is. [12:35]

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

James Tiggeman Digital Learning Coordinator, Irving Independent School District. Results of a recent survey of educators at participating schools conducted by our partner Westat agreed with Lubas’ sentiment, showing that prior experience integrating technology into learning made the shift to distance learning smoother.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

As schools across the globe begin to plan for the new normal and redefine the school day and location, we must also rethink our professional learning plans for teachers and staff. No matter what you call it–blended PD, virtual PD, online PD, remote PD, or hybrid PD, we need to rethink our professional learning methods.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Indeed, once you understand how to foster self-directed learning, it’s like unlocking a whole new world of educational potential. You’ll definitely want to read “What is Self-Directed Learning?” The collective intelligence can often speed up the learning process.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

Leverage a full-service, multi-year professional learning plan from EL Education to support teachers; and. ? MMSD is deeply committed to accelerating the achievement of all our scholars,” said Cynthia Green, MMSD Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning. . To learn more, visit [link]. ABOUT EL EDUCATION.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Your Instructional Coaching Department Mission Statement, in reflection of this definition, needs to be crafted as an official document and widely recognized in the school district by all members. To create a pathway of learning for staff members to become members of globally recognized professional learning communities.

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More Verbs

OCTOBER 2, 2016

We are excited to have added Amanda Nguyen and Sean Malone to the Learning Through Technology Team. Each is a Maine native, a veteran educator, and a leader in learning technology. Focusing on using technology for purposeful learning experiences (not on the tools and devices themselves). on Learning.

Professional Learning 150

Professional Learning Outcomes Resources Technology 150

Edthena

MAY 31, 2023

That’s according to Jim Knight, author of “The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching,” when asked about the purpose effective questioning techniques serve. Real questions during a coaching conversation invite a teacher to think deeper and take control of their own professional learning and development. Try AI Coach now.

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More Verbs

OCTOBER 5, 2016

We are excited to have added Amanda Nguyen and Sean Malone to the Learning Through Technology Team. Each is a Maine native, a veteran educator, and a leader in learning technology. District Tech Plans, the Maine Learning Technology Framework, and BrightBytes. The Maine Learning Technology Framework.

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Survey Professional Learning Outcomes Report 150

Edthena

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The list of articles includes material on student choice, designing virtual professional learning activities , and lessons learned from the distribution of funds from the CARES Act. Here are four design elements for facilitators who are hoping to plan successful virtual professional learning activities.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

It relies on a definition of personalized learning developed in 2014 by educators from 16 schools and representatives of a number of nonprofit and advocacy organizations.

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