My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

After getting comfortable with the idea of social media, I started using LinkedIn , a professional social media application, to link up with many other educators who were somewhat tech-savvy. I connected with educators directly, as well as created several LinkedIn groups specifically for educators. like Twitter , adapted and survived.

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eSchool News

JUNE 29, 2022

BOSTON (June 29, 2022) – Cicero School District 99 in Illinois has adopted Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts. About Cambium Learning Group.

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Neo LMS

JULY 5, 2022

When it came to professional development, in the absence of being together in the physical space, we had to explore and learn what worked the best. Leveraging the right digital tools and spaces, we were able to keep learning going and continue to build our professional learning communities. Jose Angel Gurria.

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eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

BOSTON (April 21, 2022) – Hemet Unified School District in Riverside County, California, has adopted LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs for its teachers and administrators. It also offers professional learning sessions led by national LETRS experts.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

1, 2021) –– The Kansas State Board of Education is providing statewide access to LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning for educators in prekindergarten through third grade to individuals entering the early education field. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Dec.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

They make it possible for teachers to maintain a human connection with their students and guide their learning from a distance. Below are three suggestions for using these video conferencing platforms to continue teaching students as they learn remotely. #1 1 Small Group Instruction. 2 Facilitate a Small Group Discussion.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

We discuss how the design of classrooms can shift the focus from consumption to creation, how the school schedule can be used flexibly to give students more agency in identifying what they need and when, and how grouping students by needs and skills instead of by age can provide them with a more personalized learning experience.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 24, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Eric Curts shares how we can use docs, sheets, drawings, and slides with creative classroom projects. He is a co-leader of the Ohio Google Educator Group (GEG) at tiny.cc/geg-ohio Eric is married with four children.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Identity-Affirming Professional Learning Networks Overwhelmingly, the 80 Asian American K-12 educators we spoke with described the critical role that identity-affirming and supportive professional community played in their lives. impacts the everyday lives of students and educators.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Speaking on panel at the PBS Digital Innovators event, Brown talked up the rise of the online spaces for collaboration, also known as personal learning networks (PLN) as enabling anyone, even those who in remote areas or who feel more introverted, to come together to collaborate and share ideas.

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Kathy Schrock

MAY 1, 2019

You can continue to learn on your own using simple online tools and have access to experts from all over the world to help you out. In addition, you can help others with their own professional learning, too! Twitter and chats My favorite personal professional development tool is Twitter.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

BOSTON – Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , has selected the 118 winners of its inaugural Lexia LETRS Science of Reading Grant Contest. Each will receive a grant providing them with no-cost access to the award-winning LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning program.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. When I ask teachers and administrators what support is needed to help them improve learning in the classroom, the IWB is a typical response. I recently shared this on Twitter. This represents a sound investment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 22, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter STEM can level up and it must begin to include underrepresented communities of women and minorities. Summer is a great time to learn how to do that as you prepare for fall and back to school.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

When you open the app you’ll find one spot to search for users or clubs (which are like affinity groups) you’d like to follow, and a calendar of upcoming events based on the interests you selected when you first signed up. Unlike Twitter, this platform feels more ‘human’ because you hear others speak.

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The Principal of Change

MAY 10, 2017

I have shared parts of this story before, but it has been stuck in my head for awhile and I wanted to create a solution to a problem… After a group of students introduced me to speak at an event, they started walking out the door of the auditorium, when I basically started begging them to stay and listen to what I had to share.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Professional Development Is the Foundation You Knead. Professional learning is the crust of your technology program. Some school districts spend millions of dollars on technology , then have no money left over for much-needed professional learning. I speak with many teachers and I often hear about their No.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Teachers can seek out experts via edWeb.net , Edmodo , Facebook , Twitter , Google+ , Skype , Pinterest , and other social media and educational websites. This new phenomenon has a name – a “Professional Learning Network” – and it is the greatest thing ever to happen to the educational profession!

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 31, 2020

Ongoing professional learning opportunities are critical as teachers strive to continuously advance their ability to meet the needs of their students in an ever-changing world. One incentive for continuous learning is the recognition teachers receive through methods like credits or pay increases. How can I learn more?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education , a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”), today announced it has agreed to acquire DreamBox Learning® , a PK-12 education technology provider serving more than 6 million students and 600,000 educators nationwide.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Take Twitter for example. Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. What if you want more?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2022

BOSTON – During the 2021-22 school year, Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, supported over 200,000 students and teachers throughout Massachusetts with instructional and professional learning programs. Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, is the structured literacy expert.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2024

BOSTON – Lexia , a Cambium Learning Group brand , is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a leader in science of reading-based solutions. Among those strategic milestones was first joining with language learning system creator Rosetta Stone Inc.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like?

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

Now we have to think about the type of learning that we need to be best prepared for the new school year. There have been many conversations happening on Twitter, on Facebook, in educator communities about whether or not to participate in PD this summer. Here are some ideas for PD for anywhere and anytime learning: Audio platforms.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I was honored to have been interviewed for Educational Leadership, ASCD's flagship magazine, on the power of Twitter as part of a Personal Learning Network (PLN). As you will see, the true power of connected learning is what you glean from the people you engage with. When and why did you decide to get involved on Twitter?

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 25, 2017

Traditional professional development for teachers, while important, doesn't usually address every teacher's unique needs when it comes to professional learning. It's no wonder, then, that online PLNs -- professional (or sometimes "personal") learning networks -- have become so popular in recent years.

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The Innovative Educator

JULY 5, 2017

It is also important to establish group norms. Learn from and converse with a diverse collection of colleagues by following, liking, and responding to them. Look at the people you follow and engage with on Twitter. Make space for them to share what they learned back at your school. Support staff in writing proposals.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 16, 2017

Follow us on Twitter, @ShellTerrell , to catch the livestream or to catch up with us during the conference. June 27th, from 11:45 am–12:45 pm, in Room 301BC, I will be part of the ISTE panel, Personalize Professional Learning with Digital Badges and Micro-credentials , along with digital badging gurus Rich Dixon, Noah Geisel, and Cate Tolnai.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Demand for high-dosage tutoring is growing among students in all grades at Gadsden ISD, led by elementary-age students, who are reaping the benefits of one-on-one and small-group tutoring. About Carnegie Learning, Inc. For more information, visit carnegielearning.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

A conversation with Jon Corippo on episode 92 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Twitter handle: @jcorippo. on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

10, 2022) – The personalized literacy solution Lexia® Core5® Reading (Core5) from Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, has received the highest rating of Tier 1 from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE). Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, is the structured literacy expert.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standard-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education’s K-12 platform facilitates the creation of engaging instructional experiences for all students. “At

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

So I did what I have been doing for the past five years and that was submit a query to my Personal Learning Network (PLN) using Twitter and Google+. Within minutes I received new recommendations and I took a few minutes to learn how to use each new tool. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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TeacherCast

MAY 19, 2022

ORIGO Education is a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6 committed to helping make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible to all students and their teachers. Twitter: [link]. What Does ORIGO Offer Teachers? Step 2: Starting the Lesson. Step 3: Teaching the Lesson. Website: [link].

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