Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

What did you learn about safety and equitable access to technology? Reflection: What was it like for you and your students to teach and learn every day using technology? With an abundance of digital learning resources readily available , knowing where to begin, then making a selection, can seem daunting.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Things are certainly changing in classrooms, schools, and districts, as edtech tools, digital learning resources, and instructional strategies evolve to meet the needs of every learner. From cybersecurity and STEM learning to AI and professional development, every aspect of education is set to see new advances in 2024.

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TeacherCast

JULY 25, 2022

The coach says “let me show you my calendar … it's full of events, meetings, and other interesting things … and look … It's colorful! The members of the district's senior leadership team are then tasked with meeting those goals and improving the school district. What happens next is usually one of two things.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2021

The company has launched Gale In Context: For Educators’ new Learning Center , an on-demand professional learning hub for finding, organizing and learning how to teach – virtually or in-person – using the content created within For Educators. Gale, a Cengage company, believes in the power and joy of learning.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

She said to me something that was remarkable but at the same time, it was a simple concept that should be adopted by any school district wishing to put a value on the professional well-being of their staff members. What is professional development? In the example that my Instructional Coach friend mentioned about her school district.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

She said to me something that was remarkable but at the same time, it was a simple concept that should be adopted by any school district wishing to put a value on the professional well-being of their staff members. Step 1: Define What Professional Development Truly Is. What is professional development? Let us look at another.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Example Short Term Goals. To establish Microsoft Teams as a Digital and Professional Learning platform. Establish school and district Professional Learning Communities focused on measuring and improving instructional practice using digital resources. Example Long Term Goals. Vision Statement.

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TeacherCast

JULY 25, 2022

it's full of events, meetings, and other interesting things. The members of the district's senior leadership team are then tasked with meeting those goals and improving the school district. Additionally, many school districts have digital learning goals to improve the Future Readiness of their students. It's colorful!

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this brief survey, one of the questions that should be asked is “in what ways do prefer to learn.” Where 1:1 learning is ideal for certain situations and even for certain types of individuals it is not always the best way to plan professional development due to the amount of time it takes to have your coach meet with each member of the group.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Build a Professional Learning Roadmap. Meeting Staff Members where they Need It. In an earlier blog post, we learned about the importance of creating a staff needs assessment (Or self-assessment). I do, however, think that it has some advantages in professional development planning. Define Your Endgame.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Example Short Term Goals To establish an understanding of educational technology standards and ISTE standards to set benchmarks and personal goals for buildings, staff, and students. To create a pathway of learning for staff members to become members of globally recognized professional learning communities.

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin Have you ever had a situation where you walked into your school building's main office and asked the secretary at the desk for help (example: print labels or mail merge) only to find that they were not able to do what you were looking for them to do?

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 27, 2019

connected learning audit (personal analysis of our analog and digital learning connections); our connectedness outside of school; connected learning in schools (lots of examples!), crowdsourced learning and resource production. Day 2 – what does it mean to be a connected learner?;

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TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”. Have you ever had a situation where you walked into your school building's main office and asked the secretary at the desk for help (example: print labels or mail merge) only to find that they were not able to do what you were looking for them to do?

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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

Here is my Unit 2 reflection for the MOOC-Ed, Coaching Digital Learning: Cultivating a Culture of Change. Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". For example, I enjoy using Twitter for the educational Twitter chats.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JULY 26, 2020

Digital learning coaching has been weighing heavily on my mind. Kentucky's Digital Learning Coaches had their first official conference last month (virtual of course). Kentucky's Digital Learning Coaches had their first official conference last month (virtual of course).

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

It’s why they hone and tailor their craft to meet each child’s unique needs, strengths and interests. For the past three years, we’ve asked educators from every state to share, in their own words, how they make learning personal. Last year, our team also trekked across the country to meet teachers at local townhall-style gatherings.

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edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. About the Presenters.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Digital learning not only plays a crucial role in preparing today’s students for the jobs of tomorrow, it also has an important role in providing equity and access to education, especially in smaller and remote school districts. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. She lives in South Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 24, 2020

Students from families classified as low socioeconomic status are often more impacted by that summer slide and have more significant learning gaps. Lexia Learning, A Rosetta Stone Company, is one of the best-known and most highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Why, What, and How. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2020

Aglio points out that school districts must implement the same collaborative process for the acquisition of educational programs and curricula no matter whether stakeholders are meeting in person in a school conference room or online in a Zoom or Google meeting room. Learn more at www.net-ref.com. The New August.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

The post Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning – SULS0164 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey interviews Mike Marotta, co-author of Inclusive Learning 365. Together they discuss how inclusive learning is meeting the needs of all learners. Every teacher should fight exclusion!

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Learning in Hand

APRIL 5, 2017

Jonathan Wylie is a Digital Learning Consultant at Grand Wood AEA. For each of his 10 ideas, Jonathan shared stories, quotes, examples, and videos. Big Idea #1 Technology is integrated well when it is used as a tool to enhance teaching and learning. For example, change seating so that you can see students’ screens.

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The PL2C Blog

AUGUST 28, 2017

Charlotte, NC – Today The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) released an in-depth case study on CMS’ Personalized Learning (PL) efforts. While each school is unique, they share common goals in personalizing learning for their students.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 14, 2020

Students are able to explore a problem, often interacting with a variety of characters or situations, and learn to see these situations from multiple points of view. Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri are just three examples of voice technology that students may encounter at home or elsewhere outside of the school. About the Presenters.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable. We need self-care not just for students, but for teachers, too.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

In a recent edWebinar, “ Professional Learning in Action: Evidence-Based Practices for Student Success,” leaders from the Ohio Department of Education explained how a statewide initiative is helping administrators and teachers not only understand the tiers but also provide assistance in selecting the best materials for their students.

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Graphite Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Teachers are no strangers to differentiating instruction for their students, and neither are instructional coaches and digital learning facilitators. This isn't the norm in professional learning. direct examples of how to embed technology into my lesson to maximize learning in my classroom."

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

Since our students are using technology to play, learn, and communicate while at home and at school, they should be learning how to use that technology responsibly. Full integration of digital citizenship (or DigCit) curriculum into every class and every content area—at every grade level—should be the goal to meet this need.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

In my work with Discovery Education, I help schools across the country create modern digital learning environments. In these conversations, one topic that has regularly come up over the last few weeks is the relationship between blended learning environments and engaging, relevant learning experiences.

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Because digital devices and online environments can simultaneously be transformatively empowering and maddeningly disruptive, the work of integrating digital learning tools into schools is usually difficult and complex. Fears about digital learning tools are especially tricky because they’re primarily emotional, not logical.

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techlearning

AUGUST 15, 2018

Looking for an example of how it is done? Check out this example: Click Here. Meet families halfway to make the partnership a success! These are just a few ideas to start the year by getting students excited, involving all stakeholders, and growing your professional learning network.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 5, 2022

It is the document that supports the question “How do we meet the goals of our district in the classroom?” In addition to meeting the needs your district Strategic Plan, your recommendations must also be aligned to agree upon standards. How will Professional Development be Presented? Who is Supported by your Recommendations?

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TeacherCast

MARCH 5, 2022

Build a Professional Learning Roadmap. Incentivizing Professional Development. What Goals are you Trying to Meet with your Recommendations? It is the document that supports the question “How do we meet the goals of our district in the classroom?” How will Professional Development be Presented?

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