Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 6, 2016

S/he said that they, too, were a teacher and they taught social studies in a suburban high school. That was way too coincidental, since I, too, teach social studies at high school level. Here are two examples: Student created WWII History Museum Walk: Spartan Social Studies Blogspot: WWII History Walk.

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Edcamps Digital Citizenship Twitter Study 40

EdTechTeam

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Since joining Twitter a few years ago, the “hunt” has been easier as my Professional Learning Network (PLN) has helped immensely. Had I not had a few articles published and read by local educators, I might not have attended my first EdCamp. She is a Level 1 and Level 2 Google Certified Educator.

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Edcamps Twitter Secondary Professional Learning 43

Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? Explore Lesson Plans.

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Edcamps Common Core EdTech 40

Graphite Blog

JUNE 6, 2016

During the school year, the professional learning we receive can be very district- or campus-centered. According to Malcolm Knowles' theories in adult learning, we should: Be task-oriented -- not only focused on memorization. Or searching for a fun project idea for a particular unit of study? Explore Lesson Plans.

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Edcamps Common Core EdTech 40

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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Tom Murray

APRIL 12, 2016

The notion of “effective professional learning” is something that has been discussed for decades. A comparison in the philosophies of today’s school districts yields results that falls across a continuum of who controls the learning. Learn alongside your staff members and model expectations for them. Nothing more.

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Professional Learning Learning Social Media Edcamps 100

EdTechTeam

JANUARY 26, 2018

At the end of each “Area” there is a series of questions for educators to discuss and explore, be it for a staff meeting, a study group, or an administrative team meeting. professional learning network). You decide. These kinds of events are invaluable to expand your PLN.

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Assessment Strategy Edcamps Google 41

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

A common cry from teachers across the world is for relevant professional development. A 2014 Gates Foundation study shows only 29% of teachers satisfied with current teacher PD. Another 2015 study shows that only 30% of teachers improve substantially with PD. So, what can we do to improve teacher professional development?

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Edcamps Game-Based Learning Conference Video 292

Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

As most schools in the US prepare for the start of school online or in some blended format, it’s important to think specifically about teachers’ professional learning. I want to give Tom Justice a shoutout in the Shake Up Learning community for sharing his selfie with the Shake Up Learning book !

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Edcamps Google Professional Learning Training 70

EdTechTeam

JANUARY 4, 2017

Across all programs, EdTechTeam hired over 200 Google Certified Trainers ( 23 of them full-time employees) to deliver 438 events totalling 4568 hours of professional development in 2016. Also, in late 2016, the EdShift Leadership Symposiums were launched in partnership with MeTEOR Education.

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Report Google Conference Edcamps 88

NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Using everyday digital content, the COR paper and online assessments directly connect to the questions posed in SHEG’s study and engage learners in credibility decision-making around three COR Competencies: Who’s behind the information? Social studies teachers will adore these! What’s the evidence?

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