Digital Promise

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Digital skills are in high demand. Today, according to a Burning Glass report, eight in 10 middle-skill level jobs require digital skills, such as online communication and productivity tools. Unfortunately, this gap between digital skill level and skill need is expected to continue increasing over the next 10 years.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

As a result, educators must learn on the job, by reading articles, attending workshops (if they are offered and able) and speaking to others face-to-face and online. 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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Shake Up Learning

MAY 2, 2017

Badging Systems. Digital Badging as become a fun way for teachers and students to show off their accomplishments. Organizing and tracking badges could easily be managed through Google Classroom. Of course, Google Classroom would also make a great tool for the lit circles within our classes and on our campus.

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EdTechnocation.com

JUNE 18, 2017

From pre-conferences, meetups, workshops, BYODs, Playgrounds, and more, I'll be all over ISTE this year! There's still time to register for an ISTE workshop! Join me on Monday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm for my workshop, Jump on the Virtual Reality Tour Bus with Google Cardboard. This will save you a lot time and hand cramps!

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

As a result, educators must learn on the job, by reading articles, attending workshops (if they are offered and able) and speaking to others face-to-face and online. 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 23, 2014

Citizen science—scientific research conducted by nonscientists—is rapidly becoming a tool to bring relevant, hands-on learning to young people. Levedahl and her staff have trained after-school program providers to use the tool. But connecting professional scientists with educators and youth can be tricky.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 9, 2014

Wednesday, April 9th at 4pm Thinking Scientifically: Video and Formative Assessment with POPstar Robert Miller , POPstar Robert Miller - an award-winning 5th-grade teacher - hosts this interactive workshop covering inquiry-based science curriculum; the creative use of video; and one of his favorite resources, NSTA’s Formative Assessment Probes.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

Some of her accomplishments included implementing the North Carolina State Board of Education Global Education Action Items: the Global Educator Digital Badge, the Global-Ready Schools and District Implementation Rubrics and Designation Application, and Dual Language/Immersion Program Expansion.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

“MobileMind Sync has been a transformative tool for our district in the fact that it enables us to connect and carry out effective, informative PD from any location. Districts can create single-session events like workshops, as well as conference-style PD days that consist of multiple days and/or sessions.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 11, 2021

At first glance, it can be easy to dismiss the Google Drawing tool. Learn more about Google tools in this handy supplement: Google from A to Z: The Google Glossary for Teachers. This fabulous creation tool can help you and your students tap into the 4 Cs. Google Drawings and Google Slides are VERY similar tools.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

ALMA START ( www.getalma.com ) Alma Technologies launched an enrollment and admissions management tool called Alma Start. MyMantl’s verified digital badging provides a way for learners, as early as high school, to chronicle their skill development and demonstrate proven credentials.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Through case studies, panels, presentations, workshops and demos, we look to highlight models for collaboration on game development and distribution, bridging the gap between compelling entertainment and issue-driven games. Our friends at Games for Change shared this presentation opportunity with the members of our networks. Register here.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2015

These initiatives allow students to use real-world tools to do real-world work, focus on developing skills sets that society demands, respond to student interests, empower students to be owners of their learning, and focus on ways to create an environment that is more reflective of the current digital world.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Affluent students get to digital tools for creative exploration; poor students get to use theirs for test prep. In 2018, Mozilla said it would retire Backpack, its platform for sharing and displaying badges, and would help users move their badges to Badgr, software developed by the tech company Concentric Sky.

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