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Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use

Digital Promise

Instructional technology is a critical component of teaching and learning in today’s world. Technology, when aligned to research-based practices, supports teachers in delivering instruction that is adapted to meet the needs of all students. However, it’s not enough for teachers to simply use technology tools.

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Maker-Enhanced Writing Workshop: Character Development

User Generated Education

This month I started a maker-enhanced writing workshop with a group of gifted 3rd through 6th grade students. As with all of my lessons, I strive to practice what I preach in my blog posts – being interdisciplinary; using technology to enhance their work; and making, creating, innovating, and inventing. Standards Addressed.

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12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching

Neo LMS

Instructional Technology Coaching (ITC) is a prevalent method of deploying on-going professional development for teachers , with a specific focus on the integration of technology into both the curriculum, as well as the method of instruction. 12 Rules of effective Instructional Technology Coaching.

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A Coaches Guide to Creating Effective Day Time Professional Development Workshops

TeacherCast

Creating a daytime professional development program where teachers leave their schools to spend time in classes and workshops takes not only staff coordination but also a financial commitment from the district because of the number of substitutes that would have to be involved. If the form is too long nobody will fill it out.

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A Coaches Guide to Creating Effective Day Time Professional Development Workshops

TeacherCast

Creating a daytime professional development program where teachers leave their schools to spend time in classes and workshops takes not only staff coordination but also a financial commitment from the district because of the number of substitutes that would have to be involved. Pre-Workshop Documents and Surveys. Surveying Your Staff.

Survey 88
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Inviting Teachers to Reflect on Their Use of Technology During COVID-19

Digital Promise

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. What are you most proud of?

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Innovation and Collaboration Permeate Conversations at FETC 2022

EdTech Magazine

This year’s Future of Education Technology Conference brought educators and IT leaders together in Orlando, Fla. The annual event gave attendees the opportunity to meet in person, shake hands and forgo problematic videoconference mute buttons.