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How Edtech for Teachers Helps Collaboration and Professional Learning

Edthena

The author of Ed Tech Essentials and founder of Class Tech Tips encourages educators to use tech tools for their own professional learning. In this PLtogether Lounge Talk, Monica Burns talked with Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller about the advantages of integrating educational technology into adult learning.

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Amazon Taps Stanford Professor, Candace Thille to Lead Internal Professional Learning

Edsurge

One of the most prominent researchers and critics of how learning technologies are built and used in higher education is joining, temporarily, one of the biggest tech companies in the world. Amazon operates its own education division, Amazon Education, that currently offers products and services aimed at K-12 classrooms.

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How Micro-Credentials Support Professional Learning

edWeb.net

All educators are lifelong learners, whether they’re figuring out how to incorporate the latest edtech device into their lessons or researching bios on NBA players to help a reluctant reader. But while schools expect teachers to continue their education, most only get rewarded for getting an advanced degree like a master’s or a Ph.D.

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Leadership during a crisis: Class update 1

Dangerously Irrelevant

Thought I’d post a quick update on how my new summer Master’s seminar, Leadership During a Crisis , is going. The students co-constructed their learning experiences with me. That means that we’re discussing crisis leadership practices across a variety of societal sectors, not just education. I’ve got six students in the class.

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Developing a “National Geographic Explorer” Mindset in the Classroom

Digital Promise

A Socratic seminar? At the National Geographic Society , we are building a free collection of tools and resources to help teachers learn more about their practice, connect with like-minded educators, find quality resources for their classrooms, and receive feedback and recognition for their expertise. Sounds great!

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Committee for Children Expands into Adult Education with New Social-Emotional Learning Program for K–12 Educators

eSchool News

Research-based professional development program strengthens educator soft skills and resilience to create a positive, supportive, and more equitable school climate for every child. Second Step SEL for Adults is a web-based professional learning program designed by educators for educators.

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How Micro-Credentials Boost Career Pathways in Rural Communities

edWeb.net

What happens when a state has a professional learning mandate for teachers but no funding to offer them? Or taking any professional learning seminar requires hours of travel with no viable substitutes to cover the class? Blog post by Stacey Pusey based on this edLeader Panel.