eSchool News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Key points: Innovative new technologies and strategies are impacting education in 2024 65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024 Tech-less teaching methods could alienate tech-savvy Gen Zs For more news on edtech trends, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching page Does “new year, new you” apply to K-12 education in 2024?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From detailing various funding sources to providing insights into statewide and regional partnerships and offering practical examples of cybersecurity training, the document is a must-read for everyone involved in helping districts improve their cybersecurity posture. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

Fast forward to September 2022, and I am finalizing modules on Canvas, our learning management system, to continue to deliver the same quality professional learning, but in an entirely different format. This reality is problematic for teachers and necessitates a new approach to providing professional learning.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Last month, as a new school year began, Digital Promise President and CEO Jean-Claude Brizard sat down with three such superintendents on a panel to explore the ways in which their districts were better prepared or more successful than their peers outside of the network. What were the challenges? And it was transformational.”.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 9, 2019

NAA, which contributes to young people’s success through quality afterschool programs led by a skilled field of professionals and leaders, launched NAAPCS to give afterschool educators a chance to develop and be recognized. Shifting from seat time to competency-based professional learning with micro-credentials.

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

We’ve been using distance learning tools for years. We had the knowledge, skills, and teacher training. James Tiggeman Digital Learning Coordinator, Irving Independent School District. What we’ve learned. We were ahead of the game. It wasn’t a shock to continue using them. That was a huge advantage.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

At the classroom level, modeling and encouraging innovation extend those digital equity conversations through reflection and reevaluation of best practices. Professional Learning. When we think about professional learning in this new era of education, it is not a linear process. Overcoming Barriers.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 14, 2020

As schools across the globe begin to plan for the new normal and redefine the school day and location, we must also rethink our professional learning plans for teachers and staff. No matter what you call it–blended PD, virtual PD, online PD, remote PD, or hybrid PD, we need to rethink our professional learning methods.

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eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2024

With this in mind, producers of high-quality core curricula are already offering a comprehensive set of resources and strategies to support bilingual education. But educators still require support, and with savings in materials and time, school leaders need to make an investment in teacher training.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Schools and districts have prepared action plans, strategies and vision statements around how they can make technology more accessible to all students. Their homes became de facto schools—and they became part-time teachers and tech support reps—when their children began remote or hybrid learning with school-issued devices in early 2020.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Those principles include: Intentional Leadership: School leaders championing a coherent and collaborative strategy that ensures digital technologies serve effective pedagogy to raise achievement for all students.?. ? When we took on the task of digitizing our curriculum, we saw two different forms of resistance,” said McClary. “We

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

The end result of the pilot was a sustained blended learning program for the districts and key learnings to support the effective implementation of blended learning as a pathway to personalization. Provide professional learning that allows participants to experience blended learning.

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Blended Learning Learning Training Assessment 103

Shake Up Learning

JULY 5, 2022

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. Mike shares tips and strategies to help teachers shake up inclusive learning in their classrooms. Fighting Exclusion: Shake Up Inclusive Learning.

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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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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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EdTechTeacher

JULY 31, 2020

Infrastructure and access To begin, schools must answer questions of what infrastructure and access students and teachers need to participate in digital learning experiences. Have they used the tools before, and if not, have they received training? Some technological considerations include: – Internet.

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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. | school districts in the Washington, D.C.

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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. sample page).

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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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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2016

It also did not surprise Rob or Stephanie to find a clear, significant shift away from paper and toward a digital learning environment. This, in turn, means that they are creating an increasing number of digital documents that need to be managed by teachers, students, and the district.

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Hapara EdTech Learning Data 60

techlearning

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Here is how I responded: "Education technology – or edtech – is the study and practice of effective teaching and learning processes and strategies that incorporate devices, apps, programs, and media. Edtech can be used in traditional classrooms, at home, and as part of learning in almost any setting."

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Alison now supports technology AND learning on her campus, as well as coaching her teachers on best practices. She has been developing professional learning opportunities better serve her teachers and has questions about how to bring the expectations of her position to fruition. .

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

From the experiences we provide (iPads, cutting-edge digital library, nationally-ranked Robotics program) to the inter-district professional learning we support (top-ranked VrainWaves podcast), at the core of our program is a belief in technology as a catalyst for learning at all levels.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

By investing more funds into its library of science simulations and expanding its reach to younger students and adult workforce skills training, Labster will be able to serve 100 million students around the world through its institutional and government partnerships. Total investment in Labster now stands at $147 million. . About Labster.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Laura Fischer, VP, Learning Design & Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, I anticipate that in 2024 the generative AI training wheels will come off and propel adoption of this technology. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

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. I do, however, think that it has some advantages in professional development planning.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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techlearning

AUGUST 15, 2018

What follows are strategies for teachers and school leaders to create an environment the supports innovation from the first day of school. What follows are strategies for teachers and school leaders to create an environment the supports innovation from the first day of school. How are you planning to innovate this year?

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techlearning

AUGUST 21, 2018

During this day of professional development training, local educators will connect with TCS and Discovery Education’s curriculum experts to learn about the program, understand its purpose and develop innovative strategies for integrating these new resources into classroom instruction.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2016

It’s a special skill set that our training programs do not generally cover,” said Cathi Swan, the state coordinator of digital learning and superintendent at Virtual Arkansas. When you talk about online and blended learning, they don’t have the background for that. An intense experience.

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Online Learning Blended Learning Learning Training 40

edWeb.net

JUNE 30, 2018

It is rare that things go as planned after selecting or purchasing new digital content, services, and tools. Building a culture of shared understanding and cross-departmental responsibility for how digital integration is approached is crucial to the success of any digital strategy.

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Future Ready Secondary EdTech Survey 40

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Can speak to tech resources gaps, hurdles, and school training needs. Engagement Strategies The panelists shared core engagement methods that have successfully involved families in critical assistive tech efforts. Conducting Training Offer face-to-face and virtual workshops at varied times during the day.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

In this post, we’ll cover what Google Classroom and blended learning actually mean, how digital assignments differ from in-person assignments, and a bunch of strategies for creating effective blended lessons! ” Get Google training for your entire school or district: GSuiteTrainingforSchools.com. PDF Downloads.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

The county jumped on the esports train to heighten student engagement. Students improve math skills (applying mathematical theories and formulas to calculate gaming strategy), become more tech literate, and strengthen their scientific reasoning and problem-solving capabilities. As a result, players tend to excel academically.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

The shift from “all get the same information and training at the same time in the same way” wasn’t easy, but it began simply by 1) listening to our educators and being open while 2) also encouraging them to take risks. Setting goals for any personalized professional development is key.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Laura Fischer, VP, Learning Design & Content Development, Learning A-Z Looking ahead, I anticipate that in 2024 the generative AI training wheels will come off and propel adoption of this technology. This will necessitate a reevaluation of curricula, training methods, and the development of future-ready skills.

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Maybe some of these challenges sound familiar, whether you’re a district, a school, a curriculum leader or an instructional coach, a digital learning specialist, or a librarian. Is professional learning a part of your edtech implementations? Training on digital tools does not need to happen in a vacuum.

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