eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY — As students return to the classroom for the new school year, Savvas Learning Company is helping educators move learning forward with engaging, easy-to-use K-12 solutions that offer data-informed instruction and adaptive technology to take personalized learning to the next level. “A

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. Learning is a process, not an event or day.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 31, 2022

Herein lies the foundational tenant of personalized learning, something I shared in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Personalization is ALL kids getting what they need when and where they need it to learn. Learning occurs when students are challenged to think and apply their thinking in relevant ways.

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Edsurge

JULY 3, 2018

Learning never stops, and neither do events that spark ideas and conversations around the future of teaching and learning. From local Edcamps in your backyard to glitzy conferences dotting the globe, these convenings showcase exciting changes happening in schools and classrooms (and humbling lessons learned along the way).

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

Teachers, school administrators, technology leaders and technology providers are preparing to kick off the summer at one of the largest K–12 ed tech conferences in the world: the annual gathering of the International Society for Technology in Education. Elevating Equity.”

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Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

The conference season is in full swing, with many opportunities for connecting with like-minded education technology enthusiasts around the world. Now more than ever, it’s the perfect time to find inspiration, add more professionals to your personal learning network (PLN) and discover new teaching and learning tools to enhance your practice.

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Waterford

JUNE 11, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis is changing the educational landscape, often in unpredictable ways. It’s tough to know exactly what the upcoming school year will look like, but by keeping up on current trends in the educational sphere, you can return to school next year informed, whether you’re in a classroom or teaching at a distance.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 8, 2020

Other episodes relating to the events of this and last week are being recorded to share conversations relating to racial equity and injustice. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 28, 2022

Teachers, school administrators, technology leaders and technology providers are preparing to kick off the summer at one of the largest K–12 ed tech conferences in the world: the annual gathering of the International Society for Technology in Education. Elevating Equity.”

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2017

Hope is deeply intertwined with education. Goals anchor learning, providing direction for teachers and students. And the most thoughtful educators show students how to use the barriers they encounter to redirect their work—not simply give up. Can “personalized learning” be the same in different schools?

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2018

This year’s theme— Personalized Learning for the Whole Learner —aims to help school leaders from around the U.S. see how their peers are shaping learning environments for students and educators. How do school leaders make personalized learning work? The list of speakers is growing daily.

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Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2018

She attended an event called “Women Can Do,” where one of the projects was to construct a bridge using toothpicks and marshmallows. She has since altered her personalized learning plan (PLP) to include the courses and experiences she’ll need to pursue a career in architectural engineering.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. schools, as teachers attempt to make a traditional, Eurocentric curriculum personally interesting to a diverse student body.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Hence, the message to all of us is that improving our practice is always possible, especially in the field of education. I genuinely believe that each and every educator has an innate desire to grow, but there are often stumbling blocks along the way that delay or derail an initiative. Or is there?

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Edsurge

MAY 3, 2017

At its core, personalized learning means giving every student opportunities to learn in ways that connect and support them to the fullest extent possible. EdSurge is teaming up with Digital Promise to deliver a conference aimed at taking school leaders on the full arc of the personalized learning journey.

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2018

Follow education technology-reform projects, and you’ll find mixed academic outcomes and expensive consultants. million to the firm for personalized-learning consulting services. To help teachers implement the learning model, schools and districts are increasingly paying top-dollar for specialized consultants.

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 2, 2017

She has them write 3 things they need to improve their learning and 3 things they can give to improve the learning of others. Many educators still believe they have little to offer to improve the learning of their colleagues. Our personal learning networks are all different. You can participate at your pace.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A pair of consultants who run a popular edtech blog plan to start offering events—in hopes of getting people at colleges and companies who don’t usually talk to each other to join forces on innovative teaching efforts. Open-ed people, personalized-learning people, and the learning-analytics people, they don’t talk to each other that much.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Current education trends point to personalization and accessibility Keeping up with current trends in education is essential for educators Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News In the dynamic landscape of K-12 education, several trends are shaping the way students learn and educators teach.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. I established hiring practices that resulted in the hiring of a lot of smart educators.

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Educational Technology Guy

MARCH 12, 2015

EdChat Interactive is a new type of free, online PD brought to you by some of the same folks who created #echat twitter discussions, including Tom Whitby and Steven Anderson , who are both friends of mine and in my Personal Learning Network and great educators. Their events are interactive and social and very well done.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

However, this push to digitize doesn’t just involve remote learning technologies, but also tools for in-person learning. Let’s break down how these new technologies are working in practice and the ways they can support better educational outcomes. One noteworthy example is science education, specifically anatomy.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

In Massachusetts, an emerging partnership between private funders and the state department of education aims to help teachers across the Commonwealth learn, share and spread best practices when it comes to leveraging new instructional models and technologies. You can personalize learning just fine without technology.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

The project typifies the mix of personalized and social learning that’s been a mainstay for 25 years at King, a founding member of a school network called EL Education. But there’s no common definition yet for what personalized learning actually is.”. Related: Is the new education reform hiding in plain sight?

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

As educators continue to grapple with these challenges, lessons have materialized that can pave the way for needed change. Education can ill afford to revert back to the way things were done in many districts and schools. A move to real personalized learning at scale is the most logical step.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

There are many digital tools available to educators these days, which often creates an overwhelming feeling. Asynchronous Personalized Learning The critical tenet of personalized learning is all learners getting what they need when and where they need it.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 6, 2017

The education technology industry often gets flak for not seeking the perspectives of educators. Yet efforts to loop public education officials into private-sector activities can come with strings and consequences—especially when money is involved. Rob Reich, Stanford Professor . Shawn Rubin, The Highlander Institute .

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

My students differ in race, religion, English proficiency, identification, lifestyle, degrees of prior formal education, engagement, literacy…the list goes on. For personalized learning to occur in my classroom, I need to discover and establish a commonality between myself and each individual student. Within the Classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers. During a planning call prior, I was asked to work with special education, math, and reading teachers in particular.

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

News articles often highlight the challenges educators face and the ways in which students are not achieving. Educators across the country are addressing challenges and building solutions that work for their communities with big results. Educator playground @RSSinformation #DPLIS #LISCarolinas pic.twitter.com/NA2rShcO1K.

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BYOT Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

This post is part of a series about the Building Blocks for Personalized Learning. By engaging in opportunities to make connections beyond the classroom to real-world learning activities and situations, students are better able to experience personalized learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Talk to other teachers and learn!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2021

The typical way to think of higher education is as a straight line—one that leads from high school, to a college then to a job. Studies get interrupted by important life events, like the birth of a child or a parent falling ill. But for so many college students, what actually happens is far messier and sporadic. Life happens.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 8, 2018

Vista’s trials and errors started when the school became an XQ Super School Project, with a five-year grant by the national nonprofit to bring a personalized-learning approach to this suburban district. In response, they launched an experimental Personalized Learning Academy for 150 juniors and seniors deemed at risk of dropping out.

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Hubbli

MAY 7, 2024

Introduction The Montessori Jewish Day School (MJDS) in Toronto, Canada, offers a distinctive blend of Montessori education and Jewish cultural and spiritual learning. In this article, we will delve into what makes MJDS a special place for students to learn and thrive.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Make a separate account for parents so that you can update them on important events and assignments and also get in contact with them individually if you need to. Most educators are very familiar with Google Docs and Slides, but one particular feature that I’ve been having a lot of fun with is the live feature. Live Docs/Slides.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: The future of K-12 education with AI promises to be dynamic, adaptive, and focused on nurturing well-rounded individuals Learn about the role of AI in education Discover more about why AI in education is essential for learning Unlocking boundless possibilities, AI in education promises to revolutionize learning.

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