A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Whether it is in person at events and workshops or in social media spaces, I routinely see conversations play out where educators take a certain stance on the meaning of specific words. Certain words jump right out at me such as grit, innovation, branding, mindset, future ready, deeper learning, and personalization.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

On this day (and beyond), experienced global educators and professionals will host connective projects and events and invite public participation. Global Collaboration Day: All events can be found in our directory: [link]. Directions on how to participate and events in YOUR time zone are listed on this page: [link].

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Buncee

JUNE 10, 2019

Fill out this form for an emailed schedule of events & to connect with the Buncee Team @FETC. . Dr. Roland Rios- Buncee Your Social Media @ 2PM. Everyone knows Buncee is a great presentation tool but did you know you can use a Buncee to spice up your social media presence? Joe Merrill & Kristin Merrill.

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The Daring Librarian

JUNE 29, 2018

I've noticed lately that Photo booths—in all shapes and sizes—are becoming increasingly popular at events. But in our school we discourage most photos and videos being taken unless it's for a special event, part of a classroom lesson or experiment, or for a good reason. Every district or school can be different. Kids love props.

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techlearning

MAY 16, 2018

(May 16, 2018) – Texas’ Richardson Independent School District (RISD) today announced it has selected Discovery Education , the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, to support the district’s new, three year “Future Ready: STEM for All” initiative.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

The three-day interactive event set a new attendance record and gave attendees access to sessions matching their specific roles and responsibilities. This conference serves as a great reminder that Skyward is focusing on the present but keeping their eyes on the future.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

We invite all library professionals, educators, students, and others to provide input and participate this event. This is a free event, being held online. network to be kept updated on this and future events. What are appropriate uses for social media when conducting research? Please also join the Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 31, 2017

We invite all library professionals, educators, students, and others to participate this event. Register and you will also be sent a special list of resources and links for this event and the topic, curated by our keynote panelists and our speakers. This is a free event, being held online. Future Ready Librarians Can Do That!

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. Social media curation efforts can help us fuel participatory culture as we build and connect communities. I gathered all my lunch & learn events and the PD efforts of my colleagues on a LibGuide.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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techlearning

JUNE 20, 2018

In addition, HSC’s new partnership with Discovery Education also supports the district’s Future Ready Preps initiative. This new effort seeks to personalize learning in the middle grades to meet every child where they are academically, expose them to a variety of potential careers, and support their social and emotional learning.

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My Island View

JANUARY 26, 2015

We can have every educator in the country sign a future ready pledge, but if they have no understanding of what future ready means to them personally, it will be another wasted initiative. This takes time and is not a product of a workshop, or a daylong PD event.

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

Fill out this form for an emailed schedule of events & to connect with the Buncee Team @FETC. . Shannon Miller-Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge-3PM. Join Shannon McClintock Miller, teacher librarian, and Future Ready Librarian spokesperson, for a fun game of Buncee Doodle, Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

in a Future Ready Schools workshop. The Alliance for Excellent Education is holding the event to c elebrate effective teaching and learning practices powered by technology as part of Digital Learning Day. These are issues I’ll be exploring next month in Washington, D.C., Not in D.C.?

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NeverEndingSearch

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

She also shared her vision for #inTLchat: I would love to be able to collaborate more with librarians on events like Battle of the Books. Check our Diane McKenzie ‘s Storify for a sense of the energy of librarian collaboration and connection at that event. In Hong Kong I also met Kendra Perkins, Head MS/HS Librarian at the St.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 24, 2018

A global community of education professionals, the Discovery Education Community connects members across school systems and around the world through social media, virtual conferences, and in-person events, fostering valuable networking, idea sharing and inspiration.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

I am very honored to serve as one of the two national advisors for Future Ready Schools , representing the Instructional Coach strand. So iPad Palooza does – in place of having a single headline keynote event at the beginning of the festival – have a series of mini-keynotes. Brianna: I have! Some of you might know about this.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 18, 2017

There are some new Future Ready Frameworks in town as well. You likely already know about Future Ready Schools and the Future Ready Pledge. And, you are likely already very familiar with the Future Ready Librarians framework released last year. Making anytime, anywhere learning a reality.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

network to be able to connect with and correspond with 22,000 other individuals in the library world, and to be kept updated on this and future events. The School of Information at San José State University is the founding conference sponsor, and this event is being held in collaboration with ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools ® , I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director. Organization: Future Ready Schools ® (Part of the Alliance for Excellent Education).

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Many schools and districts have begun to tackle cybersecurity risks and events. Decide who will talk to the various stakeholders: the parents, teachers, media, police, insurance company, state bureau of investigations and other involved parties. Should there be a response on social media? What will the public message be?

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

She was selected to participate in the Future Ready Superintendent Briefing with the U.S. Marczak leads trainings across Tennessee in district and principal professional development, SMART goal implementation, professional learning communities, and the impact of social media on the superintendency.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

As the Executive Director of ICWE , Rebecca Stromeyer has been a champion of e-learning for decades, organizing some of the world’s most popular education events: OEB Global and eLearning Africa. A blogger , speaker, author, technology advocate and prominent voice in social media, Rafranz Davis aims to bridge the digital divide in schools.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Claims on Social Media : Students consider the sources of a tweet and the information contained in it in order to describe what makes it both a useful and not useful source of information. Social Media Video : Students watch an online video and identify its strengths and weaknesses. and world history events.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The potential for hurt feelings, misunderstandings and stifled learning is even greater when classroom debates and campus events tackle hot-button topics like politics, race, religion and gender. Our social media feeds often are reinforcing the beliefs that we already have.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These technologies can transport students to historical events, scientific phenomena, or even simulated workplace scenarios, enhancing their understanding and retention of complex concepts. In the digital age, this translates to incorporating varied digital media, adaptive technologies, and customizable learning pathways.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

This is an amazing and free online event that brings together educators and innovators from around the world. She uses the connection of social media to mentor and globalise teachers and classrooms internationally. Bronwyn has travelled the world speaking about the importance of preparing students to be future ready.

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