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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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Their research is intended to help us understand how to better use digital learning and teaching tools to maximize students’ success, which I’m sure many of you can agree has had its challenges this year. This report isn’t about the software—it is about better practices to bring more robust engagement to our classrooms. School Level.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

Meeting with other education technology and instructional leaders affirmed how multi-faceted and critical digital sustainability is for school districts right now. This process allows us to check that the requested site has a privacy policy that aligns with our district’s guidelines.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Here’s what we learned. North Carolina has been supporting digital learning longer than many other states. It was among the first in the nation to draft a Digital Learning Plan , published in 2015. “We A Vision for Digital Learning. Melissa Thibault is all about collaborative learning.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Having high-speed Internet is not just about meeting standards, however: it’s about offering students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background or geographic location. Tune in to the FCC’s Open Commission Meeting on August 3, 2017. You can find the proposed meeting agenda here.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Each year I meet younger and younger learners who have their own YouTube Channels. Remember to get students and parents to sign an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form. ?Discover Students of all ages enjoy producing their own videos. Fun Video Project!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Part of the December 2019 STEM Resources Digital Calendar ! Each year I meet younger and younger learners who have their own YouTube Channels. Remember to get students and parents to sign an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) form. ?Discover Students of all ages enjoy producing their own videos. Fun Video Project!

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 23, 2024

The event covers AI, VR, learning analytics, open education, digital pedagogy, and electronic assessment and invites teachers, policy-makers, academic researchers, instructional designers, and industry experts to discuss and network.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Personalized Professional Learning. In future ready schools, technology and digital learning expand access to high-quality, ongoing, job-embedded opportunities for professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other education professionals. Such environments enable anytime, anywhere learning.

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techlearning

MARCH 23, 2018

Recently, Milford and East Bridgewater School Districts collaborated on district-wide digital learning days that provided successful and impactful learning experiences for staff. Often those not in the classroom are quite impressed by the technology and the learning that’s happening.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 1, 2017

Having high-speed Internet is not just about meeting standards, however: it’s about offering students equal access to a robust, modern education, regardless of their socioeconomic background or geographic location. Tune in to the FCC’s Open Commission Meeting on August 3, 2017. You can find the proposed meeting agenda here.

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Edsurge

MARCH 19, 2020

That’s the view of Jesse Stommel, a digital learning fellow and senior lecturer at the University of Mary Washington. “I But others across the country are petitioning their institutions to permit alternative methods of assessment that won’t delay student progress toward meeting major and degree requirements.

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SETDA Says

JANUARY 28, 2015

Successful digital learning implementation can meet a broad range of goals, including supporting the academic needs of students to ensure that they are college. Best Practices Digital Content E-Rate Equity of Access OER Policy Professional Learning'

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

North Carolina’s brand new Digital Learning Plan is generating buzz in schools and at the capitol. Here’s what other states can learn. Like every state, educators in North Carolina are struggling with complex demands around digital learning. And, during that process, they collected a lot of data.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2019

I relish the opportunity for an in-person meeting or training to connect with colleagues and partners. Organizations can create more effective and engaging online learning experiences by dedicating time to focus on people, the platform, and the process. City of Portland/Multnomah County Digital Equity Action Plan Year 2 Report.

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eSpark

JANUARY 5, 2016

The president went on to add, "What hasn’t worked is denying teachers, schools, and states what they need to meet these goals. Rather than receiving additional support from the federal government, schools that struggle to meet the goals established by No Child Left Behind risk losing funding and could be subject to closure.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

“Developing District-Wide Inclusive Computational Thinking Pathways” will be available on-demand, free of charge on Pathfinders Online Institute , the foundation’s signature digital learning platform. Join us for a webinar on November 10, 2022 to learn more. Want to get started on your district’s CT pathway?

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Competency Based Learning Course Professional Learning Policies 149

eSchool News

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Jacksonville, FL — TeacherMade, the online platform for making interactive digital learning activities, has released a software update that allows Teachers to share account access with other Teachers, paraprofessionals, substitutes, administrators, IEP/504 teams, or any other stakeholder.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JANUARY 2, 2018

I teach college freshmen and soon will meet a new batch of learners. I believe reading, writing, and learning is tied to engagement and interest. Everyone can read, write, and learn and likes to but many need don’t like to do any of this in school. They will need a free Buncee account to do this.

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Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

Does it meet students’ needs, or is it just really cool?” In addition to checking for compliance with state and federal privacy laws, educators should take a look at the “about us” section and review the privacy policy of each app to ensure it meets school and district standards. “A

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

To help overcome this, we have adopted the Future Ready Schools Framework , a systematic approach to scaling innovative digital learning practices while promoting long-term sustainability. The team’s primary goal was to develop a shared vision for deeper learning through innovative uses of digital technologies.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This extends well beyond meeting with students periodically in class or in office hours. With larger classes, making a “meet-the-professor” video sharing some innocuous personal insights might suffice. A clear, upfront communication policy stipulating response times can be very helpful for avoiding misunderstandings.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The new efforts are signs that the pandemic’s illumination of the digital divide may shift higher education’s technology policies away from BYOD—bring your own device—and toward providing tech tools to students, to make sure none is left behind due to having no or even a slow computer or cellphone.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 19, 2020

I am putting together a Tech Coach Collaborative, free to any tech coach or digital learning leader that wants to join so we can share resources and ideas. See: Copyright Policy. The post FREE Tech Coach Collaborative (for support during school closures) appeared first on Shake Up Learning.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ But how does the community know?

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 18, 2020

Ministries of education are walking on a tightrope: Too early and the public health is in danger, longer than necessary and the learning loss will continue to aggravate, especially for the most vulnerable – Mr. Borhene Chakroun , Director of the Division of Policies and Lifelong Learning Systems at UNESCO.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2023

If you’re cobbling together jobs at different universities to make ends meet, you don’t have the time to do the work you want to with your students,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. It’s not fair to them — we know that. The AFT represents 85,000 adjuncts who have unionized. “If The arts building at McGill University in Montreal.

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Dropout Report Survey Study 142

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2020

Each week, Ann Vinson ticks off the items one-by-one on the voluminous remote learning checklist her school requires. First, she schedules two class meetings for social interaction, where her 22 second graders read aloud and play games. They see their teacher for a brief meeting each morning and then do some math and writing.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 7, 2022

But before jumping in and signing up with a SaaS vendor, it is important to have a stringent agreement or contract in place to ensure that the software solution meets your business needs and it offers you maximum uptime. The digital learning tool develops a bug or another issue, leading to downtime.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JULY 7, 2022

But before jumping in and signing up with a SaaS vendor, it is important to have a stringent agreement or contract in place to ensure that the software solution meets your business needs and it offers you maximum uptime. The digital learning tool develops a bug or another issue, leading to downtime.

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Technology eBook Software Policies 52

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

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). Generally, these are what faculty meeting style PD sessions. When building faculty meeting sessions, it is best to keep things short. A call to action. Large Group.

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ProfHacker

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Inside Higher Ed (IHE) recently issued their 2017 Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology and we were excited about the big initial finding that more faculty are teaching online and that more are finding that online learning can meet the same outcomes. The question was only posed to faculty and not to digital learning leaders.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 27, 2018

High-quality digital learning content. Digital learning content and tools that can be used to design and deliver engaging and relevant learning experiences. Responsible Use Policies (RUPs). Guidelines to safeguard students and ensure that the infrastructure is used to support learning.

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TeacherCast

JANUARY 16, 2022

When a teacher (new or experienced) first meets an Instructional Coach, it is natural for them to feel a bit taken back by the concept of having someone else in their room “coaching” or helping them out. They may look at this as an opportunity to allow the coach to instruct their students. The Library Media Specialist / Coach Relationship.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

However, with digital learning opening new opportunities for students and teachers, schools and libraries must continue to utilize the program to prepare their networks for the future — and we want to help. Still, more than $1 billion in E-rate funding is left on the table each year.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Whenever possible, schools should integrate these conversations into professional learning opportunities and staff meetings so educators can engage with one another and collaboratively develop an action plan. How can you empower your students for success in an AI world? Teach students about it.

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