edWeb.net

MAY 3, 2017

edWeb is so excited to congratulate Michelle Luhtala, department chair at New Canaan High School Library in Connecticut, for being selected as a 2017 AASL Social Media Superstars winner ! I’m the founder of edWeb.net and had just started our social network for educators. Time well spent. Thank you to both of you.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2023

This year’s conference is in San Antonio and, according to the TCEA site , is “the intersection of passion and possibility, curiosity and discovery, education and technology. From Stigmas to Selfies: The Power of Using Social Media in the Classroom. Immersive, Innovation Spaces Are Propelling Future-Readiness!

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2023

The license includes world rights for print and digital books, with ISTE providing supplemental resources supported by the ISTE Standards, a framework for using technology to support learning. We’re excited to partner with Capstone to provide young learners with fun, engaging books to help them learn to thrive in today’s digital world.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

To help overcome this, we have adopted the Future Ready Schools Framework , a systematic approach to scaling innovative digital learning practices while promoting long-term sustainability. The team’s primary goal was to develop a shared vision for deeper learning through innovative uses of digital technologies.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Furthermore, Baird stated, that cell phones in the classroom can even put students at risk of human trafficking and bullying through social media. This, studies showed, improves positive social interaction, learning, and engagement, while reducing disruptive behaviors, fighting, skipping class, and inappropriate technology use.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

From Providence, Rhode Island to Phoenix, Arizona, I’ve had the privilege to travel and work with over 2,300 district leaders from almost 500 school districts over the past year through the Future Ready Initiative. Commit to Leveraging Social Media and Telling Your Great Story! But how does the community know?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Kevin Baird, Chairman of the Global Center for College and Career Readiness, and Ruth Brus, National Faculty at the Center and Vice President of Learning Services at Meteor Education, explored these questions in the edLeader Panel “ Best Leadership Practices: Managing Devices and Technology for Distraction-Free Learning.”

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Avantis Education , provider of virtual reality technology for K-12 schools, has partnered with the Washington-based EdGate to align its 400+ immersive, virtual reality lessons to U.S. state standards in science, social studies and English Language Arts. Preview an advance copy of the book at bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

This year, awardees included: Helen Crompton, a professor of instructional technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., Dallas Dance, former superintendent of the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), for building one of the country’s most technology-embracing and innovative school districts.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 21, 2024

These AI technologies open doors to inventive and engaging learning experiences, especially in the realms of photo creation and editing. Besides making learning a more delightful and effective journey, it also aligns perfectly with the expectations of a generation that’s growing up amidst rapid technological advancements.

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Tom Murray

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware additional organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. The Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed) & Future Ready Schools (FRS). Connect: www.all4ed.org , @all4ed | www.futureready.org , @FutureReady.

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The Thinking Stick

MARCH 6, 2023

We also discuss the way librarians and educators can learn from one another through social media. If you are curious to learn more about what a ‘future-ready’ library is all about, Karina has stellar advice to share. Learn more about this week’s guest: Karina Quilantán, also known as “Q.”,

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 24, 2015

Two Week Calendar Wednesday, June 24th from 11am - 7:15pm EDT Future Ready Virtual Summit: 2015 School Leadership Summit , Future Ready Schools: 2015 School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge. Registration information here.

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TeacherCast

MARCH 8, 2015

The Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington based advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are ready for success in college. Jeff sits down with Terri Schwartzbeck and Sam Patterson to discuss the Alliance for Excellent Education, Digital Learning Day and how you can have a Future Ready School.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. It’s imperative that classroom design is driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” says Tom Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 6, 2019

Technology must be leveraged and used as an accelerant for student learning. All are critically-important components of robust, future-ready schools and each gets substantial coverage in their respective book chapters. In Chapter 2, Eric and Tom do a nice job of articulating ways that technology can enhance student learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 15, 2015

Wednesday, June 24th from 11am - 7:15pm EDT Future Ready Virtual Summit: 2015 School Leadership Summit , Future Ready Schools: 2015 School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air. Department of Education's Future Ready Pledge. What sessions should I attend? More information here.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Technology is NOT a solution…it is an opportunity!–an Teaching students how to publish and share online without sharing personal information is a future-ready skill! Tag them on social media with links to student work. Consider pen names. Who is the Audience? Make publishing purposeful. Google Sites.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In 2021, the Coalition welcomed new members Stanley Black & Decker, NAF, Sanofi, DuPont, AstraZeneca, Keysight Technologies, and Capital Power. About NAF NAF is a national network of education, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career, and future ready.

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Buncee

JUNE 10, 2019

The Buncee Bus is headed to Philadelphia for the 40th International Society for Technology in Education! 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? Shannon Miller.

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NeverEndingSearch

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Faced by the ever-intimidating blank page, as they began to plan, the librarians decided to use a template based on the Future Ready Librarians initiative to document their practice and progress. Explore social media, especially Twitter. Here are some sample pages from the current Lee High School Plan.

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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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TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 1, 2021

Much of this has to do with fluctuating learning priorities where critical thinking and problem-solving skills for a future-ready, tech-savvy student body are given precedence. In short, the modern classroom requires students to have access to connectivity through technology. The XP-Pen Star G640 is Chromebook compatible.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Want to hear another episode on technology tools? Jon’s core PL skills are focused on 1:1 deployment, Common Core, Project Based Learning, social media skills and Lesson Design. Jon has served as an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Director of Technology at the county level.

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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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Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 20, 2015

Students might not be getting the technology skills they need either. one or more Iowa universities worked with external partners to design and deliver a ‘Future Ready’ leadership graduate certificate that would give teacher leaders and administrators the skills necessary to foster 21st century learning environments?

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NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

with guests Andrew Marcinek , CIO at Worcester Academy and Former Chief Open Education Advisor for the Office of Educational Technology, and Stony Evans , library media specialist at Lakeview (AK) High School will address Open Education Resources and what it means to be a future-ready librarian. Gracious moderators.

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Buncee

JANUARY 11, 2019

The Buncee Bus is on the way to the 39th Annual Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando, Florida. Shannon Miller-Name That Future Ready Librarian Wedge-3PM. Jennifer Hencken-Make Your Social Media Sparkle-2PM. Boost your social media posts. Make your brand sparkle. Amy Storer.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

Based on the theme “Passport to the Future,” the conference brought together attendees and Skyward leaders to discuss how districts can leverage education technology to put their future-ready district on the map. Presentations focused on improving engagement, reducing costs, and making data-driven decisions.

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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. It is the social learning we talk about. It is only as a result of technology that this has become possible.

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The Daring Librarian

JANUARY 20, 2018

Is your library and program focused on: lifelong reading and literacy, creativity, constructivist learning, making, is it future ready, brain centered, participatory, transparent, positive, and becoming a vibrant and active learning commons? Connect it to your Twitter for easy Social Media cross posting!

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Adam Welcome

MAY 22, 2016

How many schools are helping to support kids with social media strategy? You don't need a college degree to operate a drone, run a social media strategy or even vlog. In his recent blog post “An unknown future? Social media is not going anywhere and new ways for people to connect online are popping up everyday.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 17, 2017

network to be kept updated on this and future events. What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? 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

network to be kept updated on this and future events. What does “digital literacy” mean in an era shaped by the Internet, social media, and staggering quantities of information? What are appropriate uses for social media when conducting research? Future Ready Librarians Can Do That!

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Hack Education

JULY 13, 2016

Let me make sure I’m clear here – I’m interested in the “push,” in the stories we tell about machines more so than the technology underpinning the machines themselves. They’re part of our cultural imaginary as much as they are about a technological reality that we face today. A good myth.

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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. What’s curation? Curation is a funny word. Curating with kids. or Paper.li

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The Daring Librarian

JULY 20, 2018

Fierce & Future Ready 7. Google terms like "your subject area, your level, lesson plan, unit, & rubric" you can also later add in search terms like "future ready," "framework," "technology integration," or "printables." That's a lot of ready's!) Admit You're New 2. Work Smarter, Not Harder 3.

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