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The Professional Learning Sweet Spot

A Principal's Reflections

For the most part, this consisted of attending mandatory district “PD” days, professional learning communities (PLC)’s or approved off-site experiences such as conferences, workshops, or webinars. Through the use of social media, I realized that I didn’t really need to be “developed.” That’s just how it goes.

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Technology is Here to Stay: Now What?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Free webinars were also part of my decision to ask for my site to purchase the platform. . Finally, once purchased, I followed social media posts on the product’s upgrades, especially if the product incorporated some type of social-emotional component. All of this requires considerable time.

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How Online Learning Research Can Improve Remote Instruction

Edsurge

Rice recently joined two other online learning researchers on an EdSurge-ISTE webinar , focused on how existing research on online learning can help teachers navigate the emergency remote instruction that’s been in place since schools closed in March. Not necessarily how long they engage with them, but how consistent they are.”

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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinar page and learn how to implement CARES, a framework for inclusive family communication, genuine relationships, clear and flexible expectations, and concrete support, in your schools. Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. Redding, S.,

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Make your LMS a social learning platform

Ask a Tech Teacher

We inadvertently learn from our daily social interactions, with most of our informal learning happens through online sources of information. For example, YouTube, social media, news websites, even self-help videos/blogs which are present in every possible genre. What makes your LMS a social learning platform?

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Student well-being and pedagogy by making learning contextual: Tapping into students’ life experience for learning

Hapara

Examples of ways that culturally responsive teaching practices can link to learning outcomes and standards. (8:57) 8:57) Adams-Stafford explains that culturally responsive teaching is 100% linked to student outcomes. Additional resources mentioned and webinar slides: . Bios and social media: .

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The Summer of COVID-19 Presents a Unique Opportunity for Education Companies

Edsurge

This means that teachers are largely relying on social media for inspiration. Your marketing shouldn’t be limited to social media (teachers still seek information through online searches and publications), but it should be highly shareable. The usual rewards include increasing learning outcomes and reducing stress.

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