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Finding Balance in Today's Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Nights and weekends were spent at the local office store getting transparencies made for the overhead projector, which was the primary technology tool at the time. With the new tech technology in hand, my days of making transparencies were done, and the overhead projector was retired. Please note that these are just ideas.

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Preparation for What Comes Next

A Principal's Reflections

Will kids go back to school or continue to learn remotely? How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? Blended Pedagogies – Prior to the pandemic, many schools implemented instructional strategies that incorporated digital but did not fully make the pivot to blended learning.

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Flipping Out For Professional Learning

The Web20Classroom

Think about Professional Development, specifically technology-related PD. Much time is spent on the how-to of technology. What if that hour/90 mins/half day was spent on meaningful, embedded professional development that was participant driven? However, this is an area when technology can be of much benefit.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Classroom Technology Just because we have technology tools doesn’t mean it is being used effectively or in a pedagogically-sound way. Standards have emerged to help us use technology in ways that improve learning and shape students in positive ways for future careers and knowledge they need to have to be successful.

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Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

Catlin Tucker

While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students.

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Laying the Foundation for Distance Learning Success

Digital Promise

James Tiggeman Digital Learning Coordinator, Irving Independent School District. Results of a recent survey of educators at participating schools conducted by our partner Westat agreed with Lubas’ sentiment, showing that prior experience integrating technology into learning made the shift to distance learning smoother.

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How Video Assessments Let Students Display Their Mastery

edWeb.net

Differentiation : With the new technologies available, video is just one more tool that students can use to demonstrate mastery. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ How to Improve Student Assessment and Learning with Asynchronous Video ,” sponsored by Screencastify. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.