edWeb.net

MAY 4, 2022

Providing Education and Support Services. In Fayette County Public Schools, there are family engagement coordinators in every school, and those coordinators played a similar role in providing laptops, hot spots, books, and food during the pandemic. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Join the Community. Leadership 3.0

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Do you wonder what tools are out there other than what you’ve heard about on Twitter or read on blogs? Influential educators Shaelynn Farnsworth and Steven W. From Shaelynn - In 2008, the district I worked in adopted a 1:1 Laptop Initiative. Ubiquitous technology shifted the educational landscape in our building.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

AI— This time last year at ISTE in New Orleans, there was some big-picture discussion about the potential of artificial intelligence, along with a bit of fear-mongering. ASCD intends to add AI functionality to Witsby, their new professional learning and credentialing platform featuring ASCD’s content. Buckle up and click here.)

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 4, 2012

Basically we talked a lot about #edchat and my philosophies on education. How did you start out in education? So I changed majors and graduated a few years later with a degree in Middle Grades Math and Science Education. What inspires you to continue working in education? I though I would post it here to.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

San Antonio’s district has received $100 million over the past three years, which it used to boost staffing and help combat pandemic-related learning loss. Given that schools were forced into online learning, many districts used those funds to invest in edtech—in hardware like laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots but also in edtech software.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. Change happens so quickly in education. meghan.bogardu….

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techlearning

OCTOBER 3, 2018

-New Collaboration Introduces Unique Combination of Dynamic Digital Content and Targeted Professional Learning to Chilean Schools- Silver Spring, Md. The professional development component of this initiative began during a special, three day event in Santiago that occured from the 1of October through the 3of October.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2020

For those working in education, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to rethink how we engage with young people. As the pandemic unfolded, our team at SMASH, a nationwide summer residential program for STEM education serving students of color, had to move an established, 17-year program into a virtual learning environment.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

Games support literacy skills in part because they enable students to play and learn in authentic worlds they care about Karen Schrier, Marist College Another early adopter, Paul Davarsi teaches English and media studies in Toronto, and likes games for many of the same reasons as Fallon. and “Look who joined us!”

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eSchool News

MAY 12, 2017

At The Shipley School, we’ve embraced how technology can aid in the learning process for all of our students, particularly in our Middle School (grades 6-8) and Upper School (grades 9-12) classrooms. Long before our students had laptops in hand, we began working with our Middle School and Upper School teachers. Training for Teachers.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 6, 2020

What does this mean for teaching and learning? How do we, as educators, stay connected with our students and families? As reopening guidelines remain varied and in seemingly permanent flux, we must remember that children across the country simply haven’t experienced consistent online teaching and learning.

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Edthena

APRIL 2, 2019

If a teacher is using a laptop like a Chromebook to record a lesson , the computer lid acts as the stabilizer. Yes, a piece of paper can act as a phone tripod or tablet tripod for capturing classroom video used for instructional coaching and other teacher professional development. The truth is, yes, we invented this.

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EdTechTeacher

JULY 31, 2020

Do students and teachers have access to mobile devices or school-issued laptops? Establishing a common culture and vision With the future being so uncertain, schools will need to think through multiple options for providing an education to students and helping teachers fulfill their roles as educators. – Hardware.

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Educator Innovator

JUNE 29, 2015

I always cringe when educational pundits talk about evaluating teachers according to “value-added” assessment models, as if the value that teachers offer their students could be easily quantified or evaluated according to any standardized metric.

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2020

When Project Tomorrow surveyed students in 2015 about what they envision schools will look like in 2020, one student described school as being the place where there would be more educational videos, online class discussions, online games, and texting between teachers and students. Everyone would have their tablet or laptop.

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edWeb.net

JULY 19, 2022

According to Whitby, data shows that by “2025, interactive displays are going to be penetrating and saturating to about 90% [of the K-12 market].” Establishing norms in the classroom: Having a theme-based background or image on the screen every day when the students arrive so they know what the lesson is going to be about that day.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For the last seven months of 2020, school districts have gone through extreme changes regarding how learning is happening in a pandemic-induced educational environment. Digital Learning During the Pandemic. The Speak Up data revealed an increase in students’ access to mobile devices, tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 26, 2016

The heavy focus on academic aspects of the curriculum and the demand for data-driven accountability that schools are required to address often result in the focus on social and emotional learning and mental health being overshadowed or pushed to one side. The use of flexible and individually tailored educational approaches is crucial.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

This post originally appeared on Physician Assistant Education Association’s blog. pen vs. laptop) or calling into question what may be the best note-taking system, what if we approach the concept by identifying what is best for individual students? An Educational Technology Course for Educators.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2018

The theme was personalized learning and heading into the conference I anticipated gaining a broader view of technology products promising to provide adaptive learning experiences for all students. As I’ve grown, I have realized that is not what great teaching is all about.

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 8, 2011

To his first point, I have learned a lot about the professional development needed in a one-to-one environment. Adjusting the Professional Development I had been training them in one swoop -- so one training of this or one training of that. Well, that was the minority. Did I mention repetition?

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

If you are a Google for Education school, combining these two remote learning tools makes a lot of sense. About the Google Meet Link. Anonymous users, or users not signed in to a Google Account, will not be able to join meetings organized by G Suite for Education users. Learn more. Click To Tweet.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2017

Brook Avenue Elementary School in Waco, Texas has been in the papers before, but not for shiny new laptops or flexible classrooms. However, school leaders Sarah Pedrotti and Jessica Torres are on a mission to flip the failure narrative and rebrand their school by motivating their teachers through personalized professional development. “In

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Edthena

JUNE 16, 2021

Educators know that June is a special time. Read on for more about why end-of-year reflections are an educator’s best friend and how to conduct one yourself this year. Looking at student data, a teacher can often name what students have and haven’t learned. June is often a whirlwind of tasks and emotions for educators.

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EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Coaching is commonly thought about in terms of sports, but coaching in the education setting has become increasingly popular. This can be a laptop computer, a chromebook, an iPad, or even just your cell phone (though something more conducive to complex work is encouraged). A word of caution about coaching mobility.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Across the globe educators just wrapped up celebrating Connected Educators Month. During October the focus was on helping all educators, everywhere, understand the importance of being connected to one another and an examination of all the ways to make that happen. Being a Connected Educator is a mindset.

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eSchool News

JUNE 15, 2015

About the event. How do districts leverage technology to deepen learning? In order to facilitate the cultural shift, RCPS has been working with the Dell Professional Learning team to implement a comprehensive plan to support profession growth through active participation of each staff member within a professional learning community.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 19, 2019

As Dr. Monte Tatom, Associate Professor of Education at Freed-Hardeman University, TN, explained in his edWebinar, “ How to Survive Live Streaming and Podcasting in Your Classes,” it’s fairly easy for teachers to start. Moreover, he’s also seen many educators use the technology for professional development. About the Presenter.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

In classrooms across the country, the first months of school this fall have laid bare what many in education feared: Students are way behind in skills they should have mastered already. Kindergarten focuses on easing children from a variety of educational backgrounds — or none at all — into formal schooling.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 24, 2016

With the widespread introduction of laptops and tablets into the classroom, the digitization of primary education is rapidly expanding across the United States, making access to quality education materials easier and more flexible than ever before. But the switch to digital can come at a relatively high cost.

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TeacherCast

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This post was originally created and posted on the website TeacherCast Educational Network. Your school district has a professional development day quickly approaching and someone turns to you and says, “what do you think we should do?”. Build a Professional Learning Roadmap. Virtual Learning. A call to action.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The presentation included research about today’s diverse classrooms and the impact the online tools can have in them. This edWebinar was sponsored by Microsoft Education. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. This article was modified and published by EdScoop.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

With new feature from Participate Learning, educators have free, online space for collaboration around lesson plans and more. With Participate Learning’s Collections, teachers can find and curate educational websites, apps and videos for improving student outcomes and place these in a digital folder.

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EdTechTeam

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In 2006 while waiting on a very late bus to pick up my first graders, my principal stopped by my room to tell me about this new website she had heard about from some admin colleagues. It sounded too good to be true… like the Publisher’s Clearing House for educators, so I figured it probably was and told her I’d check it out.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 8, 2016

Working with a group of administrators in a workshop, the participants seemed to be evenly split into districts that were either “1 to 1” (1 laptop/tablet per students) and those that weren’t. No matter what side you are on, there is something to complain about. What about the group without the devices?

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Think about last year. Watch the video below to learn more about the SAMR model Read more about SAMR here SAMR IN ACTION What instructional objective do your students struggle with learning? Link it to iPads, or laptops in your classroom to share documents, student work, or to create a classroom album.

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