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The 3 C’s to Survive and Thrive in Disruptive Times

A Principal's Reflections

It can also occur when we experience any exponential change, as we see with advances in technology. Support is imperative, but also there is a need to ask the right questions so that lessons learned can pave the way to develop ways to improve teaching, learning, and leadership that lead to better outcomes for all.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Gaps also exist between high-performing and low-performing public schools based on differences in access to funding and resources, community engagement and commitment, and the ability and willingness of district and school leaders to embrace innovation and try new strategies. In a rapidly changing world, this is no longer possible.

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CUE 2018: How IT Departments Can Minimize Downtime and Maximize Education

EdTech Magazine

Rather than instructors pointing fingers at IT staff (or vice versa), Antwon Lincoln, instructional technology coordinator at Chula Vista Elementary School District , says that collaboration and communication are the keys to success. How to Marry IT and Instructional Technology. CDW VV2 Strategy. Content Subtype.

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What's Really Getting in the Way of Teachers Embracing Edtech?

Edsurge

Yet Ballard’s main focus is not the tools themselves, but rather, how to support teachers leveraging edtech to help improve student learning. “I We selected Ballard and her peers for our series of focus groups because of their leadership in supporting the effective use of technology in their schools. Amy Ballard, Ph.D.,

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Communicating Through Change: How a CA District Is Supporting Families in the Year Ahead

Edsurge

In 84 of 124 reopening plans (68 percent) analyzed by the Center for Reinventing Public Education, a research organization affiliated with the University of Washington, the district is offering guidance or training to parents on how to help students learn at home. Other Resources. Multi-channel communication.

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How a Feedback Tool Improves Both Instruction and Student Outcomes for This Math Teacher

Edsurge

EdSurge: How is math instruction evolving, and how does technology support this? I don’t have to wait until an assessment to see how to support them. But if you jump in and realize the advantages, you will find yourself quickly learning how to use it. Wood: It’s been changing for a while.

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Not Just for Reading Class Anymore: 5 Tips for Teaching Literacy Across Multiple Subjects

Edsurge

But after talking to a number of different educators and reading their various accounts, what I can tell you is that your peers have discovered creative, technology-supported ways to approach teaching reading, writing and vocabulary in their multi-subject classrooms—and they were willing to share it to help you out.