eSchool News

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In a rapidly changing world, educators have been forced to self-examine and come to terms with approaches that are inefficient and irrelevant–from outmoded ways of setting up classrooms to equating school success solely on standardized metrics. Digital tools now allow for professional learning to take place anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

Welcome back to our insightful series on 21st century education. It’s astounding to reflect on how much has changed in the intervening years in the world of education and teaching. Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 29, 2018

Do treat it as a safe space; encourage students to speak honestly while being respectful of everyone. I dug through the many ideas from my personal learning network and came up with these popular morning meeting activities: a greeting where everyone greets everyone else. Vary them to suit your students.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 8, 2016

Image credit: [link] With all the change the world is now experiencing it is quite dumbfounding, to say the least, as to why schools and education remain static when it comes to change. Maybe evolution is not the right approach for education, but rather a concerted focus on paradigm shifts to professional practice.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Each September I am excited like most educators to get back to business doing everything I can to help students succeed. Don''t get me wrong, the summer months are invaluable to me as I spend my time immersed in the flow of information that my social networks provide, developing action plans, analyzing data, and hiring staff.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 11, 2011

This process has become more difficult as mounting challenges such as budget cuts and what seems like a relentless attack on the profession of education have taken their toll on staff moral. Each day we are afforded an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through our role as education leaders.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road. This type of learning, however, is highly student-directed with minimal influence from a teacher or from formal instruction. References. Chingos, M.

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Reading By Example

NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Physically attending class has also broadened my personal learning network. The connections I make in person could lead to future collaborations down the road. This type of learning, however, is highly student-directed with minimal influence from a teacher or from formal instruction. References. Chingos, M.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2019

Building trust and meaningful relationships between students, educators and other community stakeholders may seem like a tall order. Digital connections will evolve based on interests, kinda like a Netflix for edu. DLNChat — Jake Hansen (@jake_hansen_) March 12, 2019. But it can start with small steps.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

And how do educators share best practices across the region? When we get kids thinking creatively, it unleashes a joy of learning. In 2013, Fulton set out to answer those questions by launching their Vanguard Team , a group of 25 passionate educators who were on the forefront of technology integration and innovation.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Elluminate. Digital tools can be used to engage students, enhance learning and allow creativity and collaboration. Part of the FutureofEducation.com series.

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