Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. STEM Connect is a web-based, interdisciplinary K-8 supplemental STEM resource and Experience is Discovery Education’s flexible K-12 digital learning platform.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

-Virtual event provides teachers and administrators new, actionable strategies for creating dynamic digital learning environments- Silver Spring, Md. The DEN is supported by Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content for K-12 classrooms.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

First Event Launches No-Cost, Full-Day Professional Learning Events in U.S. and Canada Focused on Helping Educators Learn, Share, and Connect- Silver Spring, Md. Visit [link] for up-to-the-moment tour dates, registration information, and, more.

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The Web20Classroom

DECEMBER 9, 2016

With many schools and districts rolling out 1:1 initiatives and a push to digitize learning, helping students understand where their information comes from, and if it is reliable and accurate are critical skills, not just for learning for but life as well. These span all grade levels and subject areas. They have everything.

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techlearning

AUGUST 20, 2018

- Unparalleled Blend of Discovery Education’s Digital Resources and Professional Learning Services to Power School System’s Movement to More Personalized Learning Environments - Silver Spring, Md. million educators and over 50 million students, Discovery Education’s services are available in approximately half of U.S.

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techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

In the latest phase of AISD’s relationship with Discovery Education, the district will soon begin implementing Discovery Education’s Digital Leader Corp professional learning system in all four middle schools. The whole team at Discovery Education is ready to begin this important education initiative.”

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

-Discovery Education’s Math Techbook and Professional Learning Services to Strengthen Efforts to Create Dynamic Digital Classrooms – Silver Spring, Md. The district has created a tremendous roadmap to building dynamic digital learning environments, and we are excited to be a part of their journey.”

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Although 69% of parents said they always or often use Facebook, while only 12% said they never do, this doesn’t mean they believe it’s an effective communications tool. Last, since they are so busy, they want to receive high priority information such as important information about their child, upcoming events or activities, and news.

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techlearning

APRIL 11, 2018

–Renewal of 15-Year Partnership Supports the Creation of Digital Learning Environments Across Louisiana- Silver Spring, Md. The Discovery Education Community will also continue supporting Louisiana educators’ efforts to create more personalized learning experiences across the state.

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techlearning

JUNE 13, 2018

–Exciting New Content Supports Both Student Instruction and Educator Professional Learning - Silver Spring, Md. The recently added content empowers educators to create dynamic digital learning environments that engage students and boost academic achievement.

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techlearning

JULY 25, 2018

In the latest phase of AISD’s relationship with Discovery Education, the district will soon begin implementing Discovery Education’s Digital Leader Corp professional learning system in all four middle schools. The whole team at Discovery Education is ready to begin this important education initiative.”

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techlearning

JULY 12, 2018

With Discovery Education’s combination of award-winning digital resources and STEM-focused professional learning, educators in participating CMS schools will soon be creating dynamic learning experiences that improve academic achievement and prepare students for success beyond the classroom.

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techlearning

AUGUST 14, 2018

- Unique Combination of Digital Content and Sustained Professional Learning to Support Educators’ Efforts to Build Dynamic STEM Learning Environments - Silver Spring, Md. The Science Techbooks series also includes valuable STEM/STEAM resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 8, 2016

School and district leadership isn’t about a position or title–it’s about improving practices around digital learning. If educators want to see results in student engagement and achievement, they must adapt their leadership practices to an increasingly digitally-focused learning environment.

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techlearning

AUGUST 8, 2018

“The Yonkers Public Schools are committed to creating a culture of student inquiry that will prepare all learners to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow,” said Alex Servello, Yonkers Public Schools Executive Director of Digital Learning and Innovations. “We Inspired by the global media company Discovery Inc.,

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techlearning

AUGUST 2, 2018

- Unique Combination of Discovery Education’s Digital Resources and Professional Learning Services to Bolster STEAM/STEM Education in New STEAM-Focused High School and Classrooms Districtwide - Silver Spring, Md. Discovery Education’s digital content and professional learning services, coupled with the passion of the Mt.

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techlearning

JULY 5, 2018

To facilitate the integration of dynamic digital resources into classroom instruction, educators from Heizer Middle School will also participate in a professional development initiative from Discovery Education called STEMFormation. classrooms, 50 percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries around the globe.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

The first will be led by Marialice Curran , a leading voice in the digital citizenship conversation, at 8 p.m. The second, hosted by ISTE’s Digital Citizenship professional learning network , will discuss the role of edtech coaches in the development of digital citizenship, at 9 p.m. EDT using the hashtag #digcit.

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techlearning

MARCH 27, 2018

The Math Techbook will be delivered to students through Chromebooks as part of the school district’s one-to-one strategy, creating dynamic digital learning environments that drive higher student engagement.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 13, 2020

Virtual PD, or virtual professional learning, is more than just making things digital. AND, I will be sharing some new professional learning options myself, and here on Shake Up Learning. Below is a guest post by Shake Up Learning Community Manager and Literacy Coach, Pam Hubler.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

By combining Discovery Education’s engaging digital content with a system of professional development that promotes a systemic culture of STEM education, LMSD’s talented educators are empowered to create exciting digital learning environments that encourage students’ development of the critical thinking and exploration skills.

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techlearning

AUGUST 2, 2018

-- Tata Consultancy Services and Discovery Education Partner on “Ignite My Future in School” Initiative, Delivering Professional Learning to Educators and Supporting the Integration of Computational Thinking into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Curriculum -- CHARLOTTE, N.C. | Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc.,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The details for the kickoff panels and events are below, as are links to log in on the day of, or to sign up to receive email reminders. From Twitter to Facebook and Pinterest to Vine (hey--what about Classroom 2.0 ?!) From Twitter to Facebook and Pinterest to Vine (hey--what about Classroom 2.0 ?!), See you online!

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techlearning

AUGUST 7, 2018

A full day of learning at #BLC18 and getting notice from @FETC (#FECT) about my involvement at the event. When that level of learning and excitement rush over someone, it is good to pause, soak it in, and reflect however you do that. The world’s most popular media company, Facebook, creates no content. What a day.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

- Latest Phase of Four Year Partnership to Focus on Implementing New Professional Learning Model Driving Continuous Improvement and Transforming Education- Silver Spring, Md. To achieve this goal, SDBD’s educators are now participating in Discovery Education’s Digital Leader Corps professional learning model.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2017

Social media hashtags, as well as webinars, meet-ups and face-t0-face events support the conversations around each of these groups. are building level innovators who believe in: Creating a vision that supports personalized teaching and learning that maximizes the potential of digital learning.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2020

They actually struggle with the complexity of current events and politics. People learn about breaking stories through them, typically in the form of confusing headlines (designed to distract) with articles that have the meat of the story but that consumers do not read. That isn’t the case. Filling the Knowledge Gaps.

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