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Launching a districtwide computer science program for all grades

eSchool News

Our students are spread across 31 elementary schools, two pre-K schools, and seven secondary schools. For example, a kindergarten lesson on algorithms is integrated into “how to” procedures for a fire drill. With 30 elementary buildings and six secondary buildings that I oversee, linking teachers across the district can be a struggle.

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Planning for Elementary School Closures #CoronaVirus #CoVid19 #RemoteLearning

The Innovative Educator

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Give parents tips for home learning Provide the latest news Learn how to use Facebook Live to speak with parents and encourage them to comment on the Livestream.

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The Long-Term Effects Of Remote Learning May Not Be All Bad

TeachThought - Learn better.

And instead of using a school bus, students use technologies like laptops, iPads, and digital platforms like Zoom and Schoology to come to their teachers. And in the hope that the pandemic does not squash the ability to learn and grow all together, educators are implementing an entirely new style of learning.

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Discovery Education Announces Latest Enhancements to Award-Winning K-12 Learning Platform

eSchool News

The redesigned interface will help teachers better understand where students are and how to differentiate learning to meet their unique needs.?. Real-time tracking of student progress with My Classrooms, an intuitive new way to navigate between tracking student progress and assignments.

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Concurrent and NTI Classrooms: Tips and Resources

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

And as of this posting, our state governor has mandated NTI to begin for all secondary Kentucky schools next week and will last until at least the end of the year (and elementary schools until at least December 7). Reflect on your "learning hub" (Google Classroom, Bitmoji Classroom, learning management system [Edmodo, Schoology, Empower, etc.],

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

Edsurge

Formed in December 2016 by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MESE) and the. Moodle, Schoology, Blackboard and Summit round out the top five.) Kenneth Klau, Director of Digital Learning, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Last week, MAPLE released its first report: a.

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We Have a Winner! Student Summit Grant

EdTechTeam

Find out how HERE! During a Summit, students work with world class educators learning to how to utilize technology in the classroom. Google Apps for Education , Chromebooks, and digital resources such as Schoology and online textbooks have given students ownership over the time and space of their learning.