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How to succeed with online PD for teachers

Neo LMS

At the same time, it’s not easy to offer a quality training program. That is why school leaders or instructors have to carefully consider what are the final goals of teacher training, and whether it really helps teachers achieve better results in class. Don’t get me wrong, offline training is just as good. Give timely feedback.

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Questioning the Core Assumptions of Personalized Learning With Math Blogger Dan Meyer

Edsurge

A few weeks ago, while perusing Twitter for news stories, a few folks on the EdSurge team came across a Tweet by math blogger, former teacher and current Desmos Chief Academic Officer Dan Meyer. Twitter) Though the “invitation” wasn’t directed at anyone in particular, EdSurge decided to take him up on the offer. I love the statement.

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20 Texas Education Leaders to Follow on Twitter

MIND Research Institute

These educators use Twitter as an effective tool to engage others in conversation and share their knowledge—all in an effort to teach the state's future leaders. In no particular order, here are some of my colleagues' and my favorite educational Twitter accounts from deep in the heart of Texas. Administrators to Follow on Twitter.

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Mastery Learning Excellence at a Distance

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Rae Hughart gives fantastic ideas for tracking student learning mastery. She shares how she has applied these techniques as she has taught sixth grade math to 150 students at a distance.

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5 Mindsets to Teach Better Today

The CoolCatTeacher

Rae Hughart on episode 600 of the 10 Minute Teacher From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Settling in the land of complacency is no place for a truly remarkable teacher. Remark-ability begins in your ability to level up and learn a little more every day.

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Cultivating and Growing Your Personal Learning Network

edWeb.net

It helps teachers extend their learning beyond the four walls. Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. Follow him at @Web20Classroom.

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What Gartner’s Top Tech Trends for 2019 Mean for Education

EdTech Magazine

Analysts expect machine learning to play an important role in 2019, offering support for tasks that may require more time, energy and training than teachers and administrators have at their disposal. Artificial Intelligence Will Augment Data-Driven Initiatives. AI-Driven Development. Digital Twins. Empowered Edge. Blockchain.

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