The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jennifer Gonzalez has released her 2018 Teachers Guide to Technology with over 200 education technology tools including tools for assessment, flipped learning, presentations, parent engagement, video engagement and more. I have somebody that I’m mentoring right now that is a special education teacher. I’m a special education teacher.

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Tech Helpful

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

On one day in August before the students came, and again in January of this year we set up Edcamp style PD days. While our PD days weren't like the traditional Edcamp style (we actually came up with the choices instead of the teachers making the choices), the teachers found the days to be useful.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 9, 2018

Collaboration is one of the most valued features of meeting with other teachers, and projects such as EdCamp have demonstrated how successful this informal style of unconference can be in inspiring and enabling teachers. Let’s take a look at a few good examples. 5 Innovative ways for teachers to connect with other teachers.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

This happens to educators more often that we can count. Many schools and districts are trying to do the right thing by meeting the needs of as many educators as possible when it comes to professional learning. But the reality is most schools and districts are not equipped to personalize the professional development of every educator.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

If every educator in every school pursued excellence instead of allowing excuses about what students can and cannot do, we would meet the needs of all students. “Innovation” is one of the most used words in education right now. For example, is using a “scantron” to mark multiple choice exams innovative?

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Kathy Schrock

JUNE 13, 2022

I just spent the day exploring Lucidspark , a collaborative whiteboard educators and students can use for many educational activities and assessments! Lucidspark is brought to you by the folks at Lucid for Education , who have been supporters of education with their Lucidpress and Lucidchart products for many years.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 30, 2017

“Innovation” is one of the most used words in education right now. Here are some misconceptions about the word that we need to dispell to protect “innovation” in education from becoming a buzzword. For example, is using a “scantron” to mark multiple choice exams innovative? Look at EdCamp.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. And finally, the 2014 Global Education Conference will feature Rana Dajani, Daniel Edelson, Kern Kelley, Jennifer D.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

In our fourth year-end personal statement roundup, we’ve again asked thought leaders to share their outlooks on education, but with a twist. education technology agenda. Much work remains to be done to realize the full potential of education technology. The President just called and is asking for advice on shaping the U.S.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. Using broad brush strokes, professional development could be an online course, Edcamp Conference, graduate course or by simply working with an Instructional Coach on a lesson. Professional Development Example Through Badging #1.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

Perhaps it’s no surprise that the model has gained traction among educators in recent years. Technology and new theories of learning have led to groundbreaking shifts in how we define and support great teaching, with educators themselves leading the charge. One such event is EdCampPGH —perhaps the ultimate example of peer-led PD.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Using broad brush strokes, professional development could be an online course, Edcamp Conference, graduate course or by simply working with an Instructional Coach on a lesson. In the example that my Instructional Coach friend mentioned about her school district. Here is an example of this school district’s planning document.

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My Island View

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Anyone who thinks that there is one answer to all that is wrong in education is at the very least ill informed. Public education has had hundreds of years to establish practices and procedures that would ultimately slow down any progressive ideas for change. The best example I can think of is the Edcamp movement.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

These concepts should also fuel educators seeking to amplify their school missions and do their jobs well. The Edcamp movement is another example of educators organizing themselves for the simple purpose of sharing practices, successes, and miscues. The first iPad was released in April 2010.

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Philly Teacher

JANUARY 5, 2016

With only an hour to discuss such an important issue in education, it felt as though a lot was left unsaid. Also, as NYC educator Brian Jones stated, the research focused on retaining the “best teachers,” but not just retaining teachers, period. While Acting Secretary John King was the host, he mostly listened and asked questions.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

Area and Perimeter , which gets them up and about as they measure the area of a physical space or the perimeter of a desk, for example. She has a master’s degree in educational technology and instructional design from the University of Florida. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St. Students can participate in activities like.

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Adam Welcome

AUGUST 6, 2016

Last year I was at an EdCamp and in a session with about thirty other educators. A teacher in the session was telling the group how Twitter was blocked in her school, she really wanted to use it as a resource for her learning, showing kids examples of how to be digital citizens, etc. "My So why would everything be blocked?

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Citizen- Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. Educators: Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community. It means using myself as an example.

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Buncee

MARCH 5, 2019

Now, all of my Twitter chat introductions are made with Buncee… I even made Buncee business cards to share at conferences and edcamps! She enjoys connecting with educators through social media, professional organizations, conferences, Twitter chats, and edcamps.

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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 educators get up and stretch in the middle of a PD Day.

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Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Educator Innovator and its network of partners is leading a theme on youth agency and voice as part of this year’s Connected Educator Month , which starts next week. More than 14 million educators and others reached around the world via Twitter alone (more than triple the reach of 2012).

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My Island View

AUGUST 13, 2015

The method of doing professional development for educators has largely not changed over the decades. Pedagogy is what most educators are familiar with because it was taught to them to enable them to teach kids. This holds true in local, state, regional and national conferences of most education organizations. Conclusion.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

” “Personalized Learning” for educators is something that is gaining more traction in education, and rightfully so. I am not saying that educators shouldn’t learn on their own time at any point, as all professionals that excel in their job will find time to do so.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

For example, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. What are the common mistakes that educators make when they’re trying to use FlipSnack? Mandy: You know, it’s such an easy tool to use that I haven’t seen … I haven’t had an educator come back to me and say,“Ah I hated FlipSnack. You said it’s not collaborative.

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MSEDTechie

MAY 18, 2016

For those in education, summer is a time for relaxation, reflecting, and also new learning. Many teachers use blogging as a way to share information with parents and other educators the wonderful things they are doing in their classroom. Connect Worldwide: Try Connecting: Are you a connected educator?

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

S/he noticed I was opening a book entitled What Connected Educators Do Differently by @ToddWhitaker , @Jeff_Zoul and @Casas_Jimmy. S/he asked me if I was an educator. I wasn’t really sure what I was going to do once I got on it, but knew that Eric had praised its ability to connect educators all over the world.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Educators have a never-ending to-do list! PottyPD Examples. Pam is an Instructional Coach in Charleston, South Carolina, with 22 years in education. She has presented at FETC, the EdTechTeam Low Country Summit, and EdCamps. I’m not blaming anyone. I’m guilty of it myself. Here are pictures of my first year of #PottyPD.

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The Innovative Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

Only an uncomfortable body remains stuck in a chair -- maybe even snoring.” - Harrison Owen, creator of Open Space Tech (OST) and author of Open Space Technology: A Users Guide Owen asks an interesting question for innovative educators to consider.

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EdTechTeam

JULY 13, 2017

As I’ve mentioned before, I fell down the Twitter rabbit hole last September and I am a better educator because of it. If you’re interested in participating in some Twitter chats, I encourage you to check out 19 Education Twitter Chats Worth Your Time by ISTE. Yes – yes, I am. Join Twitter – just do it. Then, set yourself a goal.

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My Island View

APRIL 20, 2015

If you add a Hashtag, #Edchat for example, the range of your tweet is extended beyond your ten followers to thousands of educators who follow that specific #Edchat hashtag on a search column. I enjoy examining profiles of the high-profile “Education Reformers” to see whom they interact with. Check it out: @tomwhitby.

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MindShift

JANUARY 3, 2017

She shared her findings at a recent EdCamp gathering in New Jersey. Some assignments will include “menus” of questions, for example, that ask students to pick what intrigues them from the “breakfast,” “lunch” and “dinner” selections—with a “dessert” choice for those hungry to learn more. Holding myself accountable.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 16, 2016

In its 2016 National Education Technology Plan, the Department of Education emphasizes model approaches to digital learning. The new plan lays out model ways of using educational technology in the nation’s classrooms, with a focus on equity and active use.

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EdTechnocation.com

JULY 25, 2014

Paper Form While working with a group of teachers last school year on Google Apps for Education in the classroom, one of them came up with the brilliant idea of converting their outdated and difficult to handle Parent Contact Information paper form into a Google Form. Create a new Google Form Make a Copy of my Example to Save You Time!

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Each year I enjoy the Edublog Awards season, which is ostensibly a competition but really a reminder of the importance of social media in education. I''d encourage SLPs who blog to nominate others; visibility and awareness of the work that SLPs do in education is very valuable. Animation=Language, and it''s pretty easy to use.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Create an online space, like a Seesaw class for example, where they can share their learning, ideas and reflections throughout the process. Don’t miss the chance to learn from Sabba and other Apple Distinguished Educators at the Innovation Summit next month in Boston.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2016

The annual ISTE.org conference is at the end of this month in Denver , Colorado, and for the TENTH year we have a set of grassroots-organized "unplugged" events that you can participate in for free, grounded by the Hack Education unconference and after-party on Saturday, June 26th. You do need to be registered for everything else.)

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 22, 2019

For example, I try to spend every Friday in classrooms all day regardless of if specific classrooms are scheduled ahead of time. Example, one item in the index is Training, it takes to that section/bookmark. Then Apple Educator following the same pattern…. Then Apple Educator following the same pattern. Google Sheets.

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