A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The science department invested in mobile carts outfitted with television sets. Seek out or ask for professional learning support on remote and hybrid pedagogy. I thought I couldn’t live without the overhead projector and appreciated the fact that it limited my time using the chalkboard. Integrate asynchronous tasks (i.e.,

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Since 2009 I have been a huge believer and advocate for connected learning and the formation of Personal Learning Networks (PLN’s). Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. Read the original post here.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Provide devices and mobile WiFi, if possible. In Mount Olive, school officials were initially doubtful the district could support virtual learning. These aren’t an effective practice in school, and thus it shouldn’t be a go-to as a means to validate a remote learning plan. Robert Zywicki, has been way ahead of the curve.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 8, 2013

To put it bluntly, leaders feel that they either do not have, or cannot find, the time to attend professional learning opportunities due to this tsunami of work that comes at the sacrifice of meaningful growth and development. Now more than ever leaders need to take control of their learning. community at edWeb for free.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The addition of DreamBox Learning’s intelligent adaptive learning technology to the Discovery Education suite will provide educators and students with more options for engaging, personalized learning experiences across a variety of disciplines.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 28, 2017

Social media had to be blocked for all and I, for one, wasn’t going to waste any of my precious time using it professionally or personally. Learning spaces had to conform to the perceived rule of law in education. The learning experience must be redesigned and made personal.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

SplashLearn, formerly Splash Math, creates engaging learning experiences built to transform children into fearless learners. Its PreK-5 game-based learning program is curriculum-aligned and has an adaptive algorithm that offers each child a personalized learning experience that is fun and immersive.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 31, 2017

Digital badging has arrived on the scene as a leading contender to close this gap and help provide teachers with a clear path to professional growth, and the micro-credentials to prove it. Badges provide a unique opportunity to allow teachers to expand their professional knowledge in ways that are relevant, valuable and engaging.

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techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is beginning enrollment today for ISTE U , an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. Taking Mobile Learning to the Next Level. ?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN). Professional Learning Communities (PLC''s): The district will be moving to this research-based model as our main means of professional development. So what''s on the horizon at my school?

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

In order to maintain relevancy in the classroom for students and each other, educators need to connect together, to learn, share, reflect and grow. Our mobility, use of social media and access to devices has made making connections easy and impactful. Any time we're waiting can be time for learning.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Applying Research to Truly Personalize Learning. One critical aspect of personalized learning is too often missing: the use of learning sciences research to best understand and reach each learner. Maker Learning and School Leadership. Experiment & Iterate: Adult Learners & EdTech.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 14, 2016

Through the vision of the district, librarians are deeply integrated in the learning experiences of students. proposed the idea of learning networks of diverse stakeholders for all students so they may benefit and leverage resources outside of their own classroom, reimagining the role of teacher as an activator of learning.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Through a school library’s checkout program, these low-cost mobile devices provide students and households in need with secure, reliable, and safe access to the internet. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. Join the Community.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Vrain is also the only district Learning Counsel has found that is deeply involved in workflow aimed at personalized learning, with 100% digital coverage for core curriculum, 90% for electives, 80% for special needs and 100% for professional development. Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 4, 2016

Read this : “Words Matter: Let’s Talk about Learning, not Technology”. To support powerful use of technology in classrooms, you need powerful infrastructure, includingadequate broadband and wireless, a mobile device management system (MDM), and a clear device incident workflow. Read this : “Making Professional Learning Count”.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 20, 2020

During a recent edWebinar , Kelli Etheredge, a Director of Teaching and Learning Resources in Mobile, AL, identified key benefits of formative assessment technologies presented by members of the Microsoft Education team. Kelli Etheredge is the Director of Teaching and Learning Resources at St. About the Presenters. Lead Learner.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Project-based learning activities supported by community members are also an important part of this process, as is the district’s focus on preparing students for jobs that are expected to grow by 20 to 30% in the future, such as health care, engineering, and public services. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 6, 2018

I suggested one subtle change to his tweet that I think makes a significant difference: Replace the word “kids” with “learners” and this could apply to professional learning as well. George Couros (@gcouros) March 1, 2018. I know I have checked out of PD when it didn’t engage or empower me.

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eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

This next stage of expansion will provide educators and students with virtual lab simulations for hybrid, remote, and in-person learning modalities worldwide. “We In addition to expanding into new geographic regions, Labster is now hiring across all major teams including engineering, product, sales, and customer success.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 1, 2017

Third graders reflecting on the learning experience, Image Credit: Marzano Academy Principal (Learning Leader) Rebecca Mestaz Participating in the tech scene also inspired me to create more meaningful projects for my students. I’ve had to step out of my teacher echo chamber to redefine professional learning for myself.

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SETDA Says

JUNE 2, 2015

Another in an occasional series of guest posts, we are pleased to feature the work and voices of SETDA members. Today’s post comes from Stan. read more.

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

They also encourage schools and districts to leverage community partnerships by working with libraries, community centers, mobile community hotspots, or local chambers of commerce. She has spearheaded the district’s first 1:1 iPad program where more than 700 students are afforded 24/7 personalized learning opportunities.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

If you’re looking for educators to follow, go no further than Educational Technology and Mobile Learning’s blog. For educator-parents, these weeks are perfect opportunities to participate in our own summer learning adventures. Personalized Learning Through Gaming. Designing for the 21st Century Classroom.

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Marketplace K-12

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

SchoolMint Secures $8 Million: San Francisco-based SchoolMint , a provider of mobile and online enrollment and school choice systems for Pre-K-12 public, charter and private schools, said their recent Series A round brings total funding to close to $8 million.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

These updates include new data-driven personalized learning products, LearningNav and ContentNav, and a new resource library within Unified Insights MTSS , which will provide educators with vetted, research-backed strategies and tools.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 13, 2012

It’s Personal – Personalized Learning for Students and Educators [link] Immediate Questions: What practical steps can educators take to personalize learning for their students in 2012–13, and how can technology facilitate this? What does personalized or personal learning mean to you?

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 26, 2013

You may also have dialogue with your personal learning network as you discuss that content. Learning often emerges as a result of the writing, rewriting and editing of this content. Posted by Steve Wheeler from Learning with e''s. Bloom''s cognitive taxonomy curation education learning mobile social media Technology'

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

For many districts, the days of after-school PowerPoint-driven lectures not differentiated by content, expertise, grade-level or delivery, not to mention daylong workshops on an obsolete topic, have recently given way to face-to-face coaching programs and professional learning communities. Hard questions lead to the right answer.

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EdTechTeacher

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Here are some of the best practices that my colleagues and I have shared and presented LIVE and through the catalyzation of blended and personalized learning in the Challenge to Change Project. So join us as we plan to bring together all of our learning communities to address the challenge of how to best innovate education.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

CLASSCRAFT ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND QUESTS MARKETPLACE FOR PERSONALIZED LEARNING ( www.classcraft.com/?utm_source=techlearning.com&utm_medium=referral The system allows any organization to deliver live 360 4K video to viewers on computers and mobile devices.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2017

They also encourage schools and districts to leverage community partnerships by working with libraries, community centers, mobile community hotspots, or local chambers of commerce. She has spearheaded the district’s first 1:1 iPad program where more than 700 students are afforded 24/7 personalized learning opportunities.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. With mobile devices and anytime, anywhere connectivity, moments of boredom are now few and far between. When Old Technologies Were New.

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MindShift

JUNE 22, 2016

Luckily, several tech-savvy librarians have been curating the apps their colleagues find useful and sharing the all-stars with one another through personal learning communities (PLC) and edWeb webinars. The real promise of education technology is to redefine how students learn. 30 APPS LIBRARIANS RECOMMEND. “Our

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. With mobile devices and anytime, anywhere connectivity, moments of boredom are now few and far between. When Old Technologies Were New.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2020

If you are learning about the mini-conference right before or during the event, please join LearningRevolution.com and while you are waiting for your approval we will have a special link for you to use to join the sessions. To make sure your computer or mobile is configured for Zoom, please visit zoom.us/test.

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TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Grad Student Necessity December 26, 2014 by dr.j_cyrus from United States I recommend this podcast as one of the resources for the professional learning networks (PLNs) that my graduate students create each semester. This is such a great teaching/learning resource. So informative, so helpful, and a wealth of insight!

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