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It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

We not only want students engaged, but also want to see evidence of learning aligned to high standards as well as the development and application of essential skill sets. Image credit: [link] The other day I had the unique challenge and opportunity of working with elementary teachers in the Spotswood School District.

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Remote Learning Teaching Tips

A Principal's Reflections

teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. More than half of those surveyed teach in public schools (66 percent) and more than half are elementary school teachers (60 percent). Elicit feedback from colleagues, students, parents, or your Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I to teach kindergarteners the basics of coding. “It

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

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. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years.

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Connecting Teaching, Learning, & Leadership

EdTechSandyK

You try to contribute as much as you take from your Personal Learning Network (PLN) You are committed to paying it forward with your connectivity, being a resource for others, and building capacity with your own learning community. Dr. Mazza was the Lead Learner at Knapp Elementary School. (He

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Looking Back At 2010 And Looking Forward To 2011.

The Web20Classroom

Think about it in a lower elementary classroom. Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. What do you think will be the "big thing" in Edtech this year. Kids draw images representing what their year will be like.

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Practicing the Principles of Connected Learning

Educator Innovator

” We had a plan, but part of that plan was what I call “co-learning” — we knew that the learners in this course were also educators, and we knew that they would come up with ideas that the course planners had not thought of. Hodgson is a full-time sixth-grade teacher at William E.