The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 30, 2016

I have the opportunity to take part in, observe and deliver hundreds of hours of professional development a year, either through conferences, meetings or during the work I do. Why do we not take a stand when it comes to our own professional learning? Learning is fun again! There is always room for improvement.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2018

My first PTA meetings reassured me that we needed to find a way to improve the drastically low attendance. At the meetings, we typically see about 12 to 15 attendees, usually the executive board and a handful of parents. percent of parents were attending our five PTA meetings each year! How to get them to a meeting?

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

As Digital Promise team members who have researched and supported teachers’ use of educational technology, we want to recognize and celebrate your successes. After taking some time to reflect on your learnings, you’ll be ready to create a plan to sustain your technology practice in the school year to come.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

Tutoring for Schools will provide thought-provoking discussions, conveniently recorded edLeader Panels and podcasts designed for real-time learning, and monthly blog posts with strategies to scale tutoring district wide and improve student outcomes. Visit Varsity Tutors for Schools to learn more.

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edWeb.net

JULY 28, 2022

The Wayne Township Learning Center (WTLC), established in 2014, is a testament to the district’s commitment to high-quality professional development for its educators. When the pandemic hit and impacted in-person schools, the district shifted to virtual PD sessions on Zoom and Google Meet for significant district technology workshops.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2018

I’m not sure if teachers dreaded faculty meetings more than I did, but while standing in an auditorium filled with tired-looking faculty after a long day of teaching, I sometimes had this thought: If I did a dance or paused unsuspectingly, would that gain their attention, even if only for a moment? So, what could we do?

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More Verbs

DECEMBER 18, 2018

The Maine Learning Technology Framework describes the key elements and components needed to achieve the greatest learning benefit from a district’s technology investment. The core of the Framework are student learning experiences and a district’s Shared Vision for Learning.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. Schools invested money in purchasing devices and improving access to reliable internet to meet the demands of the pandemic, and leadership teams want to keep the momentum going.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

It intertwines innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge technologies, and a culture of inclusivity into the very fabric of districts and schools. School district leaders must also be adaptable and able to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, including new technologies and pedagogical approaches.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2020

Developing a Professional Learning Community Earlier in my career, I met Dr. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, a researcher, author and thought leader in the field of MBE, when she presented a session on multilingualism at Zurich International School. To my surprise, people were interested and they voted to meet before school at 7 a.m.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation. This was the fourteenth time the school had put on the event and it was awesome to see and meet so many passionate educators on a Saturday.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2018

“Technology use must, first and foremost, be designed to support learning goals, not the other way around.”. Ottenbreit-Leftwich in their 2013 study of authentic technology-enabled learning, highlights the main challenge coaches face when trying to support teachers using technology. This insight, penned by Peggy A.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

Leading professional learning, teaching a lesson, participating in a PLC (professional learning community), or flipping a faculty meeting are all ways that leaders can model the same practices that they want their staff to embrace. This is just one example.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

It also got me thinking about how much boring time educators spend in meetings and “PD” when they could be doing something more authentic. I'm going to bet we can all recall a meeting or boring PD we had to endure. Those meetings that drag on, and on, and on. Many meetings are just information transfer. I will admit it.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). It was so exciting for us to meet someone who shared our passion and vision.

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 18, 2021

The post 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Google Meet – SULS0110 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode with Shake Up Learning Trainer and Community Manager, Pam Hubler, we explore the new updates to Google Meet. Subscribe to Shake Up Learning on YouTube. OR, watch it on TikTok!

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 16, 2023

As I shared in Digital Leadership , evolving technology enables and empowers leaders to seize the moment and look for ways to fundamentally improve teaching, learning, and leadership. With any innovation, there is both excitement and fear. While there is room for caution, leaders can tap into the power of AI.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2022

The adoption and assortment of technology in K-12 classrooms has soared over the past decade, posing challenges for schools tasked with deciding which technologies to introduce into their classrooms. However, we need to first start with the why of technology to truly address learning outcomes for all students.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2022

A pedagogical focus grounded in research and evidence is critical to improving outcomes for kids both with and without technology. Transitioning from a traditional to a more personalized culture emphasizes equity while providing learning spaces that are more reflective of the real world. Stakeholders are immersed in digital spaces.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

It can be used to identify areas for improvement to create new and innovative learning methods that better meet the needs of ALL learners. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(4), 357-377. Effects of one-to-one computing and teacher professional development on student achievement in high school mathematics.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 22, 2020

prepare for online and blended learning, more and more schools are relying on Google Classroom and Google Meet to deliver online lessons and assignments. In this post, I will share how to integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet. What is Google Meet? How to Integrate Google Classroom with Google Meet.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator.

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edWeb.net

JULY 11, 2020

The Spencerport School District (NY) was looking for a professional learning solution for some of their teachers who can’t stay after hours for face-to-face PD because of family responsibilities. Those PD needs coincided with the impact of COVID-19 pushing all learning to remote instruction in March 2020. Online Learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 11, 2020

The Spencerport School District (NY) was looking for a professional learning solution for some of their teachers who can’t stay after hours for face-to-face PD because of family responsibilities. Those PD needs coincided with the impact of COVID-19 pushing all learning to remote instruction in March 2020. Online Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

We know for a fact that everyone learns differently. While a one-size-fits-all approach served its purpose for some of us, it doesn’t meet the diverse needs of kids today. The premise of personalization is all learners getting what they need when and where they need it to learn.

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EdNews Daily

AUGUST 28, 2017

Have you ever wondered what it can feel like to meet some of your online students in-person? I remember that one of the parents mentioned how it was a great experience being able to meet the other families in person and discuss their experiences. How to Build an Online Professional Learning Community Through Respect.

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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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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. Use messaging tools.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2020

edWeb.net has just released its 2020 Teacher Professional Learning Survey. For three years, edWeb has conducted an annual survey on professional learning and how edWeb meets educators’ needs. edWeb professional learning provides educators with these highly rated attributes.

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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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SETDA Says

JUNE 22, 2021

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) created the State Achievement Award (SSA) to recognize outstanding initiatives from SETDA State and Affiliate members and their teams that address meaningful challenges in teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. Teachers trickle in as I set out muffins and candy at each table.

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EdTechTeam

OCTOBER 14, 2016

EdTechTeam is proud to become an Apple Professional Learning Provider. Custom solutions are alsoavailable to meet the specific needs of a school or district. With 30 full-time employees and 200 contractors EdTechTeam biedt professional learning services for over 50 thousand educators per year in about two boxes countries.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

One important lesson learned was that face-to-face learning does not meet the needs of every child. It also sets the stage for structured cooperative learning activities that could occur live or asynchronously as part of virtual learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Here are some of my thoughts from 2013 , which have aged nicely: Digital leadership considers recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization. Student engagement, learning, and outcomes : How will learning change in ways that better meet the needs of all learners?

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Edthena

JUNE 3, 2022

That’s the reason why teacher self-reflection is included in most schools’ professional learning standards and rubrics. Luckily, technology can make the self-reflection process easier for teachers to effectively improve their teaching practices. Technology such as AI Coach by Edthena can serve as a teacher self-reflection tool.

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