EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Vrain is also the only district Learning Counsel has found that is deeply involved in workflow aimed at personalized learning, with 100% digital coverage for core curriculum, 90% for electives, 80% for special needs and 100% for professional development. Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

In “ Closing the Homework Gap: Equity of Access for All Students Outside of School ,” Rhonda Schroeder, EdD, principal, Arthur Elementary School, Oklahoma City, OK; Mike Cory, EdD, principal, Gettys Middle School, SC; Barbara J. Leverage Partnerships. Provide Out-of-School Access on Devices. About the Presenters. She earned a B.S.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

We have so many great opportunities in our area, including Exxon Mobil, Lamar University, and Lamar Institute of Technology right in our own backyard. Our diverse student population has a high mobility rate, so a number of our students move from school to school during the year based on family financial situations.

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techlearning

AUGUST 13, 2018

Florida’s second largest district partners with Learning A-Z to provide its elementary schools with professional learning and an award-winning curriculum resource that blends science and literacy TUCSON—Aug. Resources can be used for one-to-one, small-group, and whole-class instruction.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This edWeb broadcast was hosted by AASA, The Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders. Kristi Wilson has served as Superintendent of the Buckeye Elementary School District in Buckeye, Arizona for the past eight years. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 14, 2016

Through the vision of the district, librarians are deeply integrated in the learning experiences of students. Devin Vodicka , Superintendent of Vista Unified School District , spoke of the journey his district has taken to prioritize a personalized learning framework for all students.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

Explaining classroom routines, designating responsibilities, and supporting their understanding of the curriculum can lead to a partnership that is conducive to learning. Being mobile with roll-around carts, consolidating supplies, and preparing for the learning space is key to adapting to non-traditional classrooms.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

Best Apps for Teaching and Learning 2017 (AASL). Best Apps for Teaching and Learning (AASL compiled lists). Mobile Learning Resources from Shake Up Learning. Elementary. 40 of the Best Learning Apps for Elementary. Best 1-to-1 iPad Apps for Elementary School. Augmented Reality.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Third graders reflecting on the learning experience, Image Credit: Marzano Academy Principal (Learning Leader) Rebecca Mestaz Participating in the tech scene also inspired me to create more meaningful projects for my students. I’ve had to step out of my teacher echo chamber to redefine professional learning for myself.

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2020

During the first phase of before school closures, many schools and districts had already begun developing plans for sending devices home with students to provide them with self-directed learning experiences outside of the school day. He has also authored a book for improving school culture through the effective use of data.

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edWeb.net

JULY 19, 2022

The mobility of the smart board invites more small-group collaboration, which allows a lesson to become organic and develop on its own. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ Enhance and Simplify Any Classroom Routine with Interactive Smart Boards ,” sponsored by Samsung. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

Rich started his teaching career as an elementary school teacher in the Seattle area. para allows that text to be mobile-friendly for students to read in reasonable font size. Previously, he served as the Director of Professional Learning Services at Lesson Planet, a legacy OER aggregation provider.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2017

The other thing for me as director of technology it’s been really strange to be talking about furniture but we have these devices that are so powerful and they’re incredibly mobile. Bill is currently obsessed with sharing his professional learning on Snapchat. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, ISTE 2014 Kay L.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

They also encourage schools and districts to leverage community partnerships by working with libraries, community centers, mobile community hotspots, or local chambers of commerce. Arthur Elementary has also established goals for out-of-school access. She suggested beginning with a clear mission statement. “It About the Presenters.

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techlearning

MAY 4, 2018

In addition, the program has expanded to include STEM career challenges and elementary lessons, including lesson plans and career challenges. “We It’s helpful for them to gain a clear understanding of how STEM factors into ranging career pathways,” said Brandon Wislocki, Elementary Teacher, Beacon Park School, Irvine Unified School District.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 11, 2019

It can create concern in elementary and middle school students that if they don’t perform well, they are in danger of being held back or not graduating high school. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005. Monte Tatom received his Ed.D. in educational administration at Auburn University.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Rather than using their school buses to bring students to schools, the district turned its buses into mobile service providers that could deliver meals and other types of support to students, while also serving as internet connection hotspots. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2020

Research illuminates its impact: Elementary school students who miss 10% of school show weaker social skills development, lower reading ability, and higher grade-retention rates. He is a behavioral scientist who studies how mobilizing and empowering students’ social networks can increase student success. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. Tiffany Whitehead, aka the Mighty Little Librarian, is an obsessive reader, social media user, and technology geek.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2016

They had limited impact on professional learning, says Epps, principal of the Mancos Early Learning Center and Elementary School. These kinds of offerings were often delivered by experts from Denver, which is nearly a seven-hour drive from the rural 450-student district.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Thursday, October 23rd at 3pm ISTE Webinar: Developing Your Mobile Learning Landscape , This webinar will introduce a powerful new professional learning experience for teachers, tech coaches, and administrators who are interested in bringing their school up to digital age standards. More information.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We have gotten much more mobile-friendly , as there are Collaborate apps for iOS and Android, and the conference schedule and session links can be easily accessed on mobile devices by going to [link] from your mobile device or clicking on the "mobile schedule" link in the Summit menu. Johnson, M.A.E., Dolores Gende.

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The Principal of Change

JUNE 18, 2015

There are some really amazing things that you can do with a computer or mobile device, but the power is often more about the “choice” than the medium. Practical advice from Eastern elementary teachers @Cometcentral #NexGenCon #INeLearn pic.twitter.com/3z1rYppCgo. Let them do it on paper.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Kodable Curriculum for Elementary. Professional Development and School District Partnerships. Find a professional learning event near you to learn more about the initiative and how to bring coding into your classroom. Khan Academy Curriculum. There are hundreds of events happening all over the globe, educators.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

The system allows any organization to deliver live 360 4K video to viewers on computers and mobile devices. The Framework helps districts address and track key steps and milestones in a unified way, integrating professional learning with district-level success metrics and milestones.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

This professional learning event includes thought-provoking practitioner and expert panelists, student speakers, and an interactive design thinking challenge on "How can schools cultivate a culture of changemaking?" Gray is an educational innovation consultant working with schools, organizations, and corporations.

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

Empowering and supporting teachers also mean having plans for ongoing professional learning experiences that focus on teaching practices rather than the technology itself. Frequently, elementary-school students keep their devices at school while middle- and high-school students are able to take them home.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The district formed a partnership with HMH—purchasing HMH Into Math, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, and Waggle programs, along with professional services, which are all accessed via Ed, HMH’s learning platform. Nominee: Mark Hess , Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Nominated by: Epson.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Dr. David R.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

The key lesson all of the presenters learned is that technology related to accessibility benefits the entire school community. This is really for all learners—adults as well as students—not just for those students with disabilities,” said Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary District 97 (IL). Dr. Carol L.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Schools and districts can continue to benefit from the federal government’s stimulus dollars through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) of 2021, the third iteration of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Blog post by Michele Israel based on this edLeader Panel. Tracking data is complex and time-consuming.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning. In 2017, the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

technologies in connecting educators and creating professional learning communities. Steve Dembo served for ten years as Discovery Education’s Director of Learning Communities and led their Innovation and Strategy team. Dembo was also a featured panelist at Nokia Open Labs as an expert on mobile device integration in education.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES AQUIRES MOTION MATH ( www.curriculumassociates.com ) & ( motionmathgames.com ) Curriculum Associates has acquired Motion Math to further help elementary students improve their math fluency and number sense in key conceptual areas. These solutions will be offered to school librarians in the U.S.

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edWeb.net

MAY 5, 2019

Accessible technologies help students with disabilities unlock their full potential by addressing a diversity of needs that include learning, visual, hearing, mobility, neurodiversity, and mental health. Prior to this, she worked as a curriculum and instructional designer at DreamBox Learning. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

During an edWebinar for the Empowered Superintendent series, “Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision,” the presenters said school leaders, though, often miss key parts of the planning process and end up with useless “hunks of plastic.” Join the Community.

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techlearning

AUGUST 30, 2018

Classworks also launched three new professional learning options for customers, including Smartguide, Kickstart, Connect, and Navigator. A diverse professional learning catalog ensures that teachers receive the training they need in the most convenient and effective way.

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