Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2018

The irony of this is that many of us educators have been successfully navigating the waters of personalized learning for our students, but haven’t been given the opportunity to transition that same approach to our own professional learning. Micro-credentials were my path to do exactly that.

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Education Secondary Professional Learning Personalized Learning 179

Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I did all of this twice, the first week with elementary educators and the second week with secondary teachers (so 8 days total). I also showed and discussed multiple, concrete, age-specific examples with each group to illustrate how we can redesign instruction for higher student engagement, even during blended or online learning.

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Student Engagement Elementary Strategy Secondary 355

Hapara

JUNE 17, 2022

Project based learning can also provide significant insights into students’ interests to better know them. Engagement and outcomes increase when students feel more personally understood, and this personalization reflects in their learning experiences. If this sounds like an experience for secondary students, think again.

Hapara 130

Hapara Education Learning Outcomes 130

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Smith showed examples of inclusive innovation in schools. The Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation worked with Reynoldsburg City Schools (OH) to imagine new models for supporting students’ learning.

Policies 92

Policies Secondary Professional Learning Student Engagement 92

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This approach isn’t content specific but can be adapted to subject-matter examples. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, A Roadmap to Employability: Integrating Higher-Order Skills Into Curricula and Assessment , sponsored by CAE.

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Secondary Assessment Outcomes Policies 76

eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Because of the lack of strong national guidance and support, some schools used their Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds to adopt a curriculum that purports to be the “science of reading.” They did it through a comprehensive overhaul of their approach to literacy learning.

System 130

System Education Trends eBook 130

Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, our high school has an average daily attendance rate of 97 percent, meaning 97 percent of our students are here. For example, if the issue is that a student lacks access to healthcare or a provider, we need to connect that family with a wraparound service coordinator who could help the family apply for health insurance.

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Data Outcomes Elementary Secondary 82

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Skills for Innovation framework (image credit: Intel) The Skills for Innovation program provides Starter Pack lesson plans and professional learning resources that connect real-world problem-solving and 21st-century learning with core disciplines. Everything I learned [from SFI] can be applied to any subject area that I teach.”

Learning 131

Learning Industry Secondary Technology 131

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 3, 2019

I advise teacher professional learning cohorts to start small if they plan to introduce a project-based learning unit. If they are already working on a project-based learning unit with a cohort, they can find ways to stretch.

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Secondary Knowledge Base Collaborative Learning STEM 148

edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2023

For example, at Highline Public Schools (WA), they developed SEL student advisory groups to help them interpret the data and plan the next steps. Similarly, in Bethel School District (WA), secondary schools have student panels, and some were invited to be part of school leadership teams.

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Survey Data Secondary Outcomes 61

Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide Secondary Elementary Strategy 52

Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

Digital Divide 52

Digital Divide Secondary Elementary Strategy 52

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Through professional learning opportunities for educators, the program is designed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s AI careers. Recently, we spoke with three participants of the AI Explorations program to learn about its impact in K-12 classrooms. For example, ScratchJr is one thing I want to do in the maker space.

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Classroom Education STEM Guidelines 210

Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) have long supported teachers in their career development, but with the help of technology, they’re now transforming education itself. We spoke with educators around the country and discovered seven ways that PLCs are transforming teaching and learning in schools.

Data 111

Data Secondary Education Assessment 111

Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Job Embedded Professional Development. Professional Learning Communities. A safe and cooperative climate for learning. Support and training to promote continual professional learning. Data to track and promote collaborative inquiry and practices that improve student learning.

Education 120

Education Professional Learning Study Case Study 120

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For example, according to a separate report by NCES the median annual earnings for full-time workers ages 25 through 34 who had not completed high school were $26,000, compared to $32,000 a year for those whose highest education level was high school completion.

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Dropout Course Assessment Secondary 113

edWeb.net

AUGUST 24, 2020

Learning Gaps. Based on evidence with both elementary and secondary school-aged students, summer slide can typically equate to one month of learning loss. Students from families classified as low socioeconomic status are often more impacted by that summer slide and have more significant learning gaps. Join the Community.

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Strategy Assessment Data Secondary 59

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 22, 2018

In 2015, for example, only 12 percent of the state’s 155 computer science graduates were female. Only 13 schools in the state offered a college-level Advanced Placement course in computer science during the 2016-17 school year, and female students and minority students were underrepresented in those courses.

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Secondary Report Course Accessibility 57

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Model expectations As I shared in Digital Leadership , leaders should lead by example and not ask teachers to do anything they wouldn't do themselves, especially regarding technology integration and improving practice. When a teacher struggles with assessments, provide or co-create an example assessment.

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Personal Learning Network Strategy Conference Assessment 499

edWeb.net

AUGUST 26, 2019

Recent research has shown that SEL increases high school graduation rates, and post-secondary enrollment and graduation rates, as well as employment rates and wages. SEL also decreases behavioral issues, dropout rates, drug use, and teen pregnancy, so the advantages of including it in elementary and secondary classes are clear.

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Differentiated Instruction Secondary Advocacy Dropout 43

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , Casey O’Brien, Executive Director, National CyberWatch Center, and Jim Kowatch, CEO, Infosec Learning, underscored that to fill the demand for cybersecurity experts, secondary and higher education should focus their attention on developing cybersecurity courses that are rooted in IT operations and applications.

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Pearson Training Instructional Materials Course 56

edWeb.net

JULY 29, 2022

For example, one participant advisor said, “I deal with all types of people every day,” and so clearly that was someone who has experience with listening, managing conflict, and cultural competence. Others shared that not having a degree, even if they had the skills required, presented inequities in the hiring process.

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Technology Learning Exercises Data 86

Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning.

Professional Learning 59

Professional Learning Video Learning LMS 59

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Graham Glass, CEO & Founder, CYPHER Learning Finding new and innovative ways to support teachers will continue to be a priority for schools and districts this coming year and beyond. Learners will have the autonomy to guide their own learning experiences, marking a departure from instructor-mediated programs.

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Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

For example, community members may use school computers to fill out necessary online paperwork with assistance from school staff or help local civic organizations set up alumni databases and communications networks. He has previously taught at both the middle and high school levels and has served as an elementary and secondary administrator.

Broadband 54

Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 54

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

For example, in computer science, people need to decompose problems and think algorithmically. Most important is that whether pre-boxed or drawn from classroom stores, materials of all sorts bring play and creativity to student learning. Coding involves interacting with digital representations and working with real-time data.”.

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Robotics STEM Elementary Data 52

Edthena

JANUARY 13, 2022

Learn more about Edthena’s start and video-powered professional learning in this conversation between Rod Murray of The Pulse podcast and Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller. And, try out Edthena’s video coaching professional learning for yourself. Video-Powered Professional Learning.

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Professional Learning Video Learning LMS 52

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For example, teaching students how to respect social nuances forms empathy and understanding, enabling better relationship building when working with diverse groups of people. Researchers attribute their findings to the secondary effects of SEL programs, such as higher academic self-esteem and a more positive attitude towards school itself.

Learning 117

Learning Analysis Secondary Accessibility 117

edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

What additional features, for example a parent portal, are available? Kimber has been a classroom teacher, technology resource teacher, and is now the instructional technology coach for secondary schools for the School District of Pickens County. What analytics does the program provide? Does it go beyond basic usage? She earned a B.S.

Accessibility 41

Accessibility EdTech Secondary Elementary 41

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2017

In Massachusetts, an emerging partnership between private funders and the state department of education aims to help teachers across the Commonwealth learn, share and spread best practices when it comes to leveraging new instructional models and technologies. You can personalize learning just fine without technology.

Personalized Learning 75

Personalized Learning Learning Moodle Secondary 75

edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

According to Matt Renwick, Author and Principal of Mineral Point Unified School District, WI, in a recent edWebinar , complex authentic student learning experiences require complex assignments that not only demonstrate content knowledge but should also gauge enthusiasm, communication skills and habits of mind. and Canada. Join the Community.

Assessment 49

Assessment ePortfolio Learning Secondary 49

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2019

For example, the teacher might establish that a green block stands for raising hands, a yellow block stands for touching toes, and a red block means freeze. Then the blocks can be arranged in different sequences, determining what that the students do when, while also providing them with opportunities for kinesthetic learning.

Learning 57

Learning Elementary Software Outcomes 57

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For example, teaching students how to respect social nuances forms empathy and understanding, enabling better relationship building when working with diverse groups of people. Researchers attribute their findings to the secondary effects of SEL programs, such as higher academic self-esteem and a more positive attitude towards school itself.

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Classroom Learning Analysis Secondary 92

edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Another important benefit is that the same programs and apps containing the tools are also used in many colleges and workplaces, so students will have the same online tools available and know how to access them as they proceed with their post-secondary education and careers. This edWebinar was sponsored by Microsoft Education.

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Outcomes Tools Microsoft Conference 42

eSchool News

AUGUST 25, 2016

Even though providing engaging professional development is a hard challenge, we were committed to finding ways to make PD more responsive and relevant. How did we know that so many educators felt overlooked by our professional learning efforts? In short, we asked them. Together, we discussed: What do we define as good PD?

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Survey Outcomes Secondary Data 40

Edsurge

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Here are some examples: Using HyperDocs , we structure our course around a unified organizational system, divide the workload, and ensure that we create sufficient flexibility in our individual teaching schedules. Each unit of study is centered on a common essential question in which we assess via a structured socratic method.

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Analysis Course Trends Assessment 60

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology. A former teacher, Sara holds a B.A. About edWeb.net.

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Future Ready Libraries Professional Learning Personalized Learning 45