A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

All of these experiences empowered us to think about and then create a deep learning experience that could be easily accessible to all educators across the globe. Explore and reflect on video content and innovative practices in action from educators currently leading these change efforts. Anyone can register HERE. Register today!

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Image credit: [link] The one thing I have learned though since I began my social media journey almost six years ago is that we no longer follow a predetermined path. Social media really did open up a door to a whole new world that I never knew existed. This was my first solo effort at authoring a book.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

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. PGP time for the past two yeas has been dedicated for my staff to become better educators and learners.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

To develop in-demand skills and streamline employers’ hiring process, Education Design Lab launches the 21st Century Skills Badges after three years of research, design and pilots. The rigor that goes into earning a digital badge provides a helpful indicator of what we can expect to see from that person on the job.”

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Heck, our education system has become so good at maintaining the status quo and enforcing compliance throughout that we and many others have been brainwashed into thinking any other course of action would be foolish. If education is good for one thing it is making excuses not to move forward.

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Educational Technology Guy

APRIL 29, 2013

As the largest digital library of peer-sourced study materials, StudyBlue is inviting students, parents and industry leaders nationwide to join in building a virtual Wall of Thanks to give back to the educators who have made a difference in their lives. With one click, a digital thank-you card is created and displayed as a keepsake.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In a rapidly changing world, educators have been forced to self-examine and come to terms with approaches that are inefficient and irrelevant–from outmoded ways of setting up classrooms to equating school success solely on standardized metrics. Digital tools now allow for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

These tech jobs cut across industry sectors and many of them can be characterized as “ middle-skill ”—those that require more education and training than a high school diploma, but less than a four-year college degree. As Google’s initiative demonstrates, it is a false dichotomy to pit industry-based credentials against academic learning.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 16, 2015

Micro-credentials – which recognize educators for their learning throughout their careers – aim to support this freedom. This is particularly true for educators who face new challenges every day or with every new cohort of students. It can take unexpected, non-linear routes and unfold at a different pace for each learner.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Many sectors, including education, acknowledge that learning does not end when formal training does. Specifically, educators can pursue micro-credentials, sharable as digital badges, to gain recognition for competencies they demonstrate throughout their careers, regardless of where it happens. Vice President of Education.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2014

.” Unfortunately, there is a wide gap between the number of under-skilled Rhode Islanders and the number of adult education openings available through the state. Even if there were enough adult education services to help each person, some adults are unaware of which skills they need.

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Learning with 'e's

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

The result is a 6-7 minute interview in which I talk about the EDEN community of academics and professionals, mobile learning and games in education, and digital badges, as well as some elaboration on the way EDEN has been leveraging the potential of social media over the last few years.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Digital Promise worked with Facebook to create a set of micro-credentials (a form of digital badges) focused on helping adults in the workforce learn these “middle” skills in the area of digital marketing.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In education, does technology create just as many problems as it solves? Jessie Woolley-Wilson, CEO of DreamBox Learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson (CEO, DreamBox Learning): In the past, educators were focused on how to get more devices in the classroom. It may be up to the field of education. If so, what new challenges have emerged?

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

If you attend any of my presentations in Chicago or attend virtually by watching any of the live streamed interviews and presentations shared on Twitter( @ShellTerrell ), then you have the opportunity to receive a digital badge and to receive some incredible giveaways! Where to Catch Us! 6/25, at the Buncee Booth (#2136) at 2 p.m.,

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

They have partnered with Digital Promise to provide open access to 20 financial literacy micro-credentials that support educators as they help students develop personal finance skills. To earn the micro-credential, educators must submit required information that will be evaluated by assessors using a scoring guide and rubric.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Innovative educators know the importance of understanding how a student learns best and then designing an approach tailored that student’s needs. However, while educators who have these skills will be more effective at supporting student learning, a teacher’s preservice program may not have fully addressed this.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Innovative educators know the importance of understanding how a student learns best and then designing an approach tailored that student’s needs. However, while educators who have these skills will be more effective at supporting student learning, a teacher’s preservice program may not have fully addressed this.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 27, 2014

But we also know that for many educators summer is a time to collaborate, try new tools, and come up with ideas. Studies have shown that the gap between what high- and low-income families spend on education enrichment has tripled in the last 40 years. Connecting all these activities are digital badges.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 7, 2019

All educators are lifelong learners, whether they’re figuring out how to incorporate the latest edtech device into their lessons or researching bios on NBA players to help a reluctant reader. But while schools expect teachers to continue their education, most only get rewarded for getting an advanced degree like a master’s or a Ph.D.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 6, 2015

Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) , kicked off the 2015 Leading Future Learning conference with his keynote on Digital Leadership. Social Media is a Game Changer.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 6, 2017

Lindsey Blass & Cate Tolnai SAN JOSE, April 4, 2017 -- Across the world, educators and students are uniting with one simple goal: to complete and share one drawing a day. Within the next few days, the group had a domain, a website, a variety of social media accounts, and a spreadsheet to collaboratively generate prompts.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

includes reading challenges, craft projects, and games where students can earn digital badges online. . At the San Francisco Public Library, family engagement specialist Christina Mitra has invested heavily in developing deep lines of digital communication with families through a targeted newsletter and their social media channels.

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techlearning

AUGUST 20, 2018

She has developed a course for educators who want to strengthen their co-teaching partnership. Class Tech Tips: Teaching Digital Citizenship with Adobe Spark Online Course for Co-Teachers Carving out time for professional development during the school day can be a challenge. Why is this topic essential for educators to explore?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

” However, after reading a description of micro- credentials, more than 70 percent of teachers surveyed said they are at least somewhat interested in them, and 65 percent of those surveyed said they are at least somewhat likely to try to earn micro-credentials as part of their professional development.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. National Geographic defines a geo-educator as any individual working to improve young peoples'' understanding of the world.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

One of the most utilized excuses in education when it comes to change is lack of time. Regardless of your respective role in education, time will always be your enemy if you look at it with a fixed as opposed to a growth mindset. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning.

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Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

JULY 12, 2017

As a company, they celebrate the passion of educators, the wisdom of students, and the curiosity of families. Flipgrid is continuously celebrating the innovative uses of their tool by further amplifying student and educator voices on social media and presentations. They are simply an amazing group of people.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Due to social media and the Internet all digital projects have a purpose and audience and usually some kind of message. Digital badge – students might also receive a digital badge for their completed projects. This criteria is also included in the rubric used to evaluate the creations.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Education is changing. Digital devices, be they iPads, laptops, Chromebooks, Macs, or PCs, give students access to endless amounts of web-based resources for research, inquiry, collaboration, sharing, and more. Teachers pick specific skills that fill the holes in their education toolkit. Not anymore. personalized.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 16, 2018

Due to social media and the Internet all digital projects have a purpose and audience and usually some kind of message. Digital badge – students might also receive a digital badge for their completed projects. This criteria is also included in the rubric used to evaluate the creations.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2019

Each day I will embed presentations or interviews that made an impression on me or share some exciting tweets and education technology news. Below I have embedded Valerie Lewis’ recording of Meeno Rami’s keynote from the Badge Summit pre-ISTE conference event. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com !

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edWeb.net

APRIL 5, 2022

Micro-credentials are the solution, said educational experts in the recent edLeader Panel “ Supporting Early Childhood Education Pathways with Micro-Credentials ,” Micro-credentialing can build professional competencies, improve workplace performance, and lead to more career opportunities and higher wages.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 23, 2019

Each day I will embed presentations or interviews that made an impression on me or share some exciting tweets and education technology news. Below I have embedded Valerie Lewis’ recording of Dr. Randall Sampson’s Ignite talk from the Badge Summit pre-ISTE conference event. Your set of eyes, your experience.

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techlearning

JULY 20, 2018

Due to social media and the Internet all digital projects have a purpose and audience and usually some kind of message. Digital badge – students might also receive a digital badge for their completed projects. This criteria is also included in the rubric used to evaluate the creations.

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Wired Campus

MARCH 13, 2015

. — Student privacy, easier-to-use digital tools for instructors, and efforts to offer alternative credentials were some of the most-talked-about topics this week at the South by Southwest Edu conference, an offshoot of the popular South by Southwest music festival. Big data is coming to education, if it’s not here already. Mitchell L.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

They have embraced this digital world as it provides consistent relevance and meaning through an array of interactive experiences. As a result, the job of schools and educators has become exponentially more difficult as a natural disconnect results when students enter their school buildings.

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