A Principal's Reflections

JULY 18, 2021

Over the course of many years, my work with Wells Elementary School provided a foundation that I pull from to this very day. Technology is a significant component, but not every activity has to incorporate some type of tool. Hence, the definition I created a few years back: Blended instruction is what the teacher does with technology.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools. My question: Why haven’t we started this conversation sooner?

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Edsurge

JULY 31, 2023

During a panel discussion at 1EdTech’s Learning Impact Conference in Anaheim this summer, distinguished educators shed light on their districts' digital transformations and emphasized the crucial role of collaboration, professional development and buy-in to ensure the effective integration of technology and curriculum.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 5, 2022

students’ leadership capacity through The Leader in Me framework; competency-based education and student progressions; deeper learning modalities in their schools, classrooms, and external partnerships; and. career and technical education through their upcoming, multi-school district, regional innovation hub, LIFT. Related Posts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This year’s 2nd most-read story focuses on creating an elementary esports program. Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. The benefits of esports are well documented.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

As a practitioner I am always looking to learn how to better assist educators at all grade levels. Superintendent Scott Rocco provided me with a great opportunity to not only work with teachers in his district, but to also push me outside my comfort zone, which has always been secondary education.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 25, 2023

Technology in schools can be a critical tool in advancing equity. While much of this increase may be attributed to pandemic-related technology needs, many school systems appear to be maintaining these increased levels of technology use since returning full-time to brick and mortar classrooms.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2019

In modern schools, vocational instruction — now career and technical education, or CTE — often takes students beyond the oil-stained floor beneath an automotive hoist or a shower of sparks in a welding lab. Research suggests students are more likely to continue their education when they know they already have a head start.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Betsy Hill and Roger Stark “The greatest obstacle to discovery is the illusion of knowledge” –Roger Stark The Illogical Logic of Title I Funding Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 was intended to narrow the educational achievement gap for children from families with low socio-economic status (SES).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

At the time, I thought this was a novel approach to address the lack of technology for students. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. Seven years ago, I proposed a day without technology to the site administration.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 15, 2022

Project Name: Building a Learning Community with Technology. Essential Question: How can we engage students more actively in remote classes to ensure quality education? Essential Question: How do we revive culture and promote disaster resilience with the help of technology? Project Name: Educate About Hunger.

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Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2021

The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater. In this situation, teachers need technology tools that allow them to provide the same high-quality experience for students learning at home and in person. The need for new K-12 classroom technology has never been greater.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 29, 2020

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. She is also a former teacher and principal, leading one of the first elementary STEM schools in the state of Iowa. She received her M.Ed.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 9, 2023

) Each post will focus on a practical strategy for using ChatGPT and will include ideas for both elementary and secondary school teachers. Here is the sixth part of our series:] CREATING EDUCATIONAL GAMES Why use ChatGPT for creating educational games? If not, the other team(s) have a chance to guess and earn the point.

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Digital Promise

MAY 9, 2023

The past few years have seen a rapid expansion of technology in schools. Federal funding earmarked for technology procurement is bolstering budgets at the same time that major challenges (e.g., Further, ask yourself whether you provide multiple access points for those with varying degrees of familiarity with technology (e.g.,

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Gaggle Speaks

MARCH 22, 2024

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund has emerged as a crucial resource for K-12 districts. These funds help support districts as they navigate through challenges and ultimately ensure that every student has access to high-quality education.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 4, 2021

There is an emerging sense of relief amongst educators as more and more schools are welcoming back students or that the most difficult year is finally coming to an end. Don’t overanalyze it or be made to think that just a technology solution will do the trick. Below are some more thoughts from Kyra.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

As an English as an additional language (EAL) support teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, I co-teach in four early elementary classrooms, supporting multilingual students who are developing their academic proficiency in English. But we took it one step at a time. It started with coffee.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2024

In many cases, that means educator layoffs are coming. But the ESSER “funding cliff” — the fall deadline for districts to allocate money from the final disbursement of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief grants — isn’t a singular culprit behind the staff cuts that are rolling out around the country.

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eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2023

DENVER, CO – The Denver Public Schools STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, PE, Health and Media Literacy) Department is excited to announce the launch of a new initiative with Discovery Education which will help educators district wide provide K-12 students with innovative and engaging multilingual learning experiences and resources. “We

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It notes that ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding has provided school districts with opportunities to leverage new educational approaches and technologies and that “these innovations serve as the catalysts for rejuvenation, charting a course toward the restoration of educational excellence.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 3, 2021

She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways. 5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC.

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EdNews Daily

APRIL 7, 2023

By Dr. Todd Wirt The Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund or ESSER, is an unprecedented opportunity to jumpstart innovation in K-12 education nationwide.

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Hapara

AUGUST 18, 2023

More willingness to listen to other viewpoints instead of scorning or fearing what is unfamiliar is another indicator of inclusive education. A recent UNESCO report showed that across the nation, elementary and secondary students with disabilities experience higher rates of violence by teachers and are up to 1.5

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 29, 2019

Powerful use of technology contributes to closing the Digital Learning Gap. Educators who design learning experiences that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences for their students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

You may not like the new charter school presence in New Orleans, but those schools came about because local educators seized the opportunities presented by Katrina and acted upon them as entrepreneurs. Organizational change in education is often preceded by an action forcing event. Public education will never be the same.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It notes that ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding has provided school districts with opportunities to leverage new educational approaches and technologies and that “these innovations serve as the catalysts for rejuvenation, charting a course toward the restoration of educational excellence.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Early exposure to technology can help children develop digital literacy skills. Around 70% of kindergartners can use educational apps on tablets or smartphones. Not all technology use is good , and overuse can hold students back.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2023

Many schools adopt safety technology in hopes that it will never be used, but the reality is that safety incidents happen every day; therefore, the technology should be able to handle everyday situations in addition to the most extreme.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Additionally, 48 percent of parents said their community does not offer enough education options for them. By doing so, they can keep students enrolled in their school or district by providing them with alternative forms of education that best fit their needs.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

We sat down and decided that those would be the first schools to get the upgraded media centers, and we’d tackle the high schools next (the elementary schools would be last because we needed to secure some supplemental funding before we could actually finish those).

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

Whether you want to follow education technology, special education, math, or just teaching best practices , SmartBrief has an email newsletter for you. has 25 years in education as teacher, instructional coach, elementary/secondary principal and K-12 district administrator.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. These innovative educators discussed the challenges of completing the program and their experiences planning and implementing AI curriculum in their classes.

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Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2020

With schools closed and social distancing orders in place due to COVID-19, micro-credentials —which are online and on-demand—allow educators to continue their professional learning without leaving their homes. In this post, we highlight the experience of two educators who earned micro-credentials during the pandemic.

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Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

It’s an opportunity for the future teachers who are enrolled at the college to apply what they learn in class in a practical setting, testing out lesson plans with real elementary students. But education students still need to work on lesson plans, and kids still need summer activities. This year, camp is canceled due to COVID-19.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 6, 2018

The other day I was conducting some learning walks with the administrative team at Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD). I cannot overstate the importance of getting the instructional design right first before throwing technology into the mix. I loved this activity for so many reasons.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 15, 2021

It is time to move forward in education. Where Does Technology Go From Here (And What About Those Who Are Tired of Tech?). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Morningside College and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota. Danielle Strohmeyer.

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