The Web20Classroom

MAY 12, 2014

As a former Director of Instructional Technology my job was to provide technology embedded professional development (PD) to a district of 4000 teachers. The traditional forms of sit-and-get PD are giving way to MOOCs, webinars, Edcamps and flipped learning. Check out this blog post to learn more.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Change is the end result of all true learning. – When times like this creep up, we must resort to a tactic that incentivizes their learning by offering them treats, or (in my house) bribes to get them to be good students both in school and at home. Incentivizing learning works wonders for small children. Leo Buscaglia.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Change is the end result of all true learning. – When times like this creep up, we must resort to a tactic that incentivizes their learning by offering them treats, or (in my house) bribes to get them to be good students both in school and at home. Incentivizing learning works wonders for small children.

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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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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update June 3rd, 2014 Discovery is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what nobody else has thought. Albert Szent-Gyorgi The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions.

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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

The district had looked over where the majority of teachers were weak and were going to provide them some learning in those areas. 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. Webinars -Virtual learning is nothing new.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

Or, for that matter, without the slightest idea of what you might learn? For us, it was at EdFoo 2017 , an un-conference of teachers, edtech gurus, funders and others gathered at Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters for three days of spontaneous learning. When was the last time you walked into a conference without an agenda?

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

distance learning comes into play. But, vetted virtual programs can match the depth and impact of in-school learning experiences. And can turn students off from learning that they see as less than engaging and even stagnant, especially without the opportunity to move around. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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My Island View

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The best example I can think of is the Edcamp movement. It is a model based on educators discussing specific topics that they are interested in learning more about, or topics that specific educators know quite a bit about and want to share that knowledge with other educators through discussion.

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MSEDTechie

MAY 18, 2016

For those in education, summer is a time for relaxation, reflecting, and also new learning. Whether you are attending a conference like ISTE , or creating your own personalized learning experience, utilizing this “break” to explore new tools and strategies that help expand your teaching toolbox can be very rewarding.

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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. The future of tech in schools isn’t suburban or urban.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Another platform, Stack Overflow, defines itself as “the largest online community for programmers to learn, share their knowledge, and advance their careers.” The Edcamp movement is another example of educators organizing themselves for the simple purpose of sharing practices, successes, and miscues.

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The Principal of Change

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Is it about creating new and better opportunities for learning in our schools for our learners and ourselves, or is it about doing cool things? Innovation is about how you use technology. I believe that this happens because some technologies are deemed to be innovative, which can hold some truth. Look at EdCamp.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The post #PottyPD: How to Make the Most of a Captive Audience (FREE TEMPLATE) – SULS043 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. We are talking about some alternative ways to share professional learning tips and strategies through what has been dubbed as #PottyPD. PottyPD Examples. I’m not blaming anyone. Google Drawings!

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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 is passionate about engaging students in authentic activities, incorporating restorative practices, and leveraging technology to empower students to make an impact on their community.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. For example, the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Mandy Froehlich talks about a tool she uses in her classroom, Flipsnack. Transcribed by Lisa Durff. Bio as submitted.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

education technology agenda. Much work remains to be done to realize the full potential of education technology. Help Schools Identify What Works As more schools get connected to high-speed internet, it is imperative that the most effective technology solutions get implemented. What do you say?

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 30, 2017

Innovation is about how you use technology. My belief is that this happens because a lot of technologies that are advertised are deemed innovative, which can be true. But innovation is a way of thinking, not simply the way we use technology. It is definitely convenient, but does this lead to better learning in the classroom?

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My Island View

AUGUST 13, 2015

I have addressed this in several earlier posts, but it needs to be re-stated until people finally begin to understand that there are differences in how adults effectively learn, andragogy, compared to the motivations in learning by children, which is pedagogy. It is how kids learn best. Collaboration vs. Lecture.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

They asked me what changed, I simply replied “I started learning again.” At 40 years old I was worried… do 40 year olds learn new technology? I didn’t think I had the courage to step outside my comfort zone to learn the technology that would cause me to not only learn, but teach to the students.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 22, 2019

The post Google Tips for Instructional Coaches and Tech Coaches appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As an Instructional or Technology Coach, we have a lot to do on a daily basis. . For example, I try to spend every Friday in classrooms all day regardless of if specific classrooms are scheduled ahead of time.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2016

For those of us working to support teachers with the integration of technology into their curriculum, each scenario is unique. With everyone’s plate relatively full, it can often be challenging to arouse enthusiasm for reimagining teaching and learning. Every once in awhile a resource comes along that gets everyone excited.

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EdTechTeam

JULY 13, 2017

Even though it is hard to slow down or my schedule is busy, I have found that reading professional development books have challenged me to do more in my classroom, create better learning experiences for students, and grow as a leader. Also, check out Edcamps which are free, participant-driven conferences for professional development.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2017

As founding director of CASTLE (the Center for the Advanced Study of Tech­nology Leadership in Education), the nation’s only university center dedicated to the technology needs of school leaders, I have had the good fortune to work with administrators all over the world on digital leadership issues.

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The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. Connected Learning. This has a major impact in our learning today. What I have started to notice is that you can see some major benefits of being connected in the classroom for the learning environment of our students. You can read the first part here.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

It is tough to make a list like this because I wish I could nominate everyone for everything, but here goes: Best individual blog- iLearn Technology ''s focus on edtech interactives and webtools for general educators consistently highlights resources that SLPs can put to use. Check it out!

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MSEDTechie

MARCH 11, 2016

Here’s a big question: how can educators create learning experiences that foster collaboration, and problem solving, but also nurture imagination and curiosity during the school day? Innovators make learning relevant, and they commit to sharing digital learning content and powerful ideas for improving teaching and learning.

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Tech Helpful

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency. It means using myself as an example. Modeling this active use of technology to grow myself is important to me. Establish a learning culture. I do the same every day.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Many teachers connect this way to learn about the latest in edtech tools, educational ideas and methods in teaching, and joining my fellow Nebraskan teachers for the weekly chat gives me a comfortable hour that flies by and is full of ideas and collaboration. Worth the drive are EdCamps in Kansas City and St. Louis, Montana.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 8, 2016

Last week I enjoyed the great variety of edCamp Global sessions across a variety of platforms–Periscope, Twitter chats, and Google+ Hangouts. In addition to addressing the CCSS ELA Standards for Speaking and Listening, podcasts are convenient, portable, informal learning experiences. The panel discussed the benefits of kidcasts.

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Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Beginning with a kickoff webinar on October 1 and culminating with Edcamp Online , Educator Innovator’s participation will focus on disseminating resources that highlight the critical importance of interest- and passion-driven work by young people. .

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

MARCH 24, 2015

It was obvious that most principals and superintendents in attendance are well aware that we need big, big changes in schools to make learning meaningful for kids and and to make teaching a sustainable, rewarding profession for teachers again. 4) Meaningful technology integration vs. tool-centric obsession. ” 3) Nimble grit.

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The Principal of Change

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Powerful Learning First, Technology Second. Although the words “innovation” and “technology” are not synonymous, we do have to understand that technology can be transformational in our learning. Create Meaningful Learning Experience for Educators. Strengths-Based Leadership.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

“Why is it that when young people use technology on adult terms, they are praised as 21st century learners, but when they use technology on their OWN terms, they are castigated as deviant rule-breakers?” ” -Nicole Mirra, Innovators, Not Hackers. Stop Portraying Youth as Digital Deviants. We settled on #techquity.

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Adjusting Course

JANUARY 30, 2018

When we conceptualized this model we were not aware of any other schools using this approach, so much of our learning has been from the well-intentioned missteps we've made along the way. This is not a technology initiative.) A culture of innovative learning can permeate the hearts and minds of everyone in a school.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Karen Blumberg Technology Integrator The School at Columbia University BIO : Karen Blumberg is an educational technologist at The School at Columbia University working with faculty and students to integrate technology academically, respectfully, and responsibly. The Charter was launched in November 2009.

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