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Challenges Create Opportunities

A Principal's Reflections

The other day I was working with Davis Schools in Utah on a hybrid learning model where educators would be teaching face-to-face and remote learners at the same time. My partner in crime was Belinda Kuck, who is the Director of Teaching and Learning. I learn so much from her every time we chat.

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Building Confidence and Competence through Personalized Professional Learning

Digital Promise

Houston Independent School District (HISD), the largest school district in Texas, has launched PowerUp , a district-wide initiative aimed at transforming teaching and learning. This model of professional learning provides educators access to diverse learning opportunities and prioritizes demonstrations of learning over seat-time.

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#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration

EdTech Magazine

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. meghan.bogardu….

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How an LMS Can Solve Professional Learning's Challenges—and Keep Master Teachers Engaged

Edsurge

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. He’s been involved with cutting-edge educational technology, including virtual worlds, mobile applications, new media, and the web, for more than 15 years.

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It's Elementary When it Comes to #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

In my position as K-12 Director of Technology Integration and Innovation in the Spotswood School District, I am assisting with the district’s transition to Google Apps for Education (GAFE) as well as working with teachers on the effective integration of technology. I had a few in my toolbox, but needed more.

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It’s Not Just Teachers: Tech Coaches Must Become Facilitators, Too

Edsurge

The theme was personalized learning and heading into the conference I anticipated gaining a broader view of technology products promising to provide adaptive learning experiences for all students. Are we losing something by leading these titles with “technology?”

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Becoming Connected Is Easier Now More Than Ever

The Web20Classroom

Learning On The Go -More and more educators are writing, reflecting and sharing through blogs and articles. And who has time to sit in front of a laptop for hours searching for just the right blog post. We can use those in-between times because of our access to mobile to do some learning, growing and reflecting.