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How Micro-Credentials Support Professional Learning

edWeb.net

All educators are lifelong learners, whether they’re figuring out how to incorporate the latest edtech device into their lessons or researching bios on NBA players to help a reluctant reader. Competency-based—The goal is not just completion of the course; the educator must demonstrate they understand how to apply the skill.

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6 tips for making educational travel attainable for all students

eSchool News

She teaches social studies in Spanish and English classes to recent immigrants and an AP seminar class. Olson, PhD, teaches grades 6-12 at West Leadership Academy in Denver Public Schools where she has taught since 1985. Her PhD is in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from the University of Denver.

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The Makings (and Misgivings) of a Statewide Effort to Personalize Learning in Massachusetts

Edsurge

LearnLaunch Institute , the Massachusetts Personalized Learning Edtech Consortium (MAPLE) functions as a professional learning community for 32 district members that aim to implement personalized learning. Formed in December 2016 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MESE) and the.

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NCDLCN Voices from the Field: The Secret to Coaching

The PL2C Blog

There is so little professional development available for instructional coaches. Without professional development, educators become stuck in a rut, not knowing what best practices are and how to implement change in their school. I was also named as a Future Ready Instructional Coach Thought Leader.

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Expert Tips to Make Educational Travel Attainable for All Students

edWeb.net

She teaches social studies in Spanish and English classes to recent immigrants and an AP seminar class. SYTA is the non-profit, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. Join the Community.

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Summit Up! Soundboard New Orleans

EdTechTeam

I mean, I love a good seminar, summit, workshop, conference, unconference and whatever else you call it. I was enveloped by presentations that not only gave me the tips and tricks, but also showed me how to incorporate them in daily lessons and in administrative duties. I am a conference pro!

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Technology in Schools: What If We’ve Just Made Everything Worse

Fractus Learning

Teacher Professional Learning. As an eLearning Manager I regularly see teachers struck by what I used to categorize as eParalysis, the overarching fear of risking possible failure in order to enhance student learning. How to redress this imbalance of skills? – (Source unknown).