A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

You can either lurk and learn or develop your own Personal Learning Network (PLN) to farm the best ideas and strategies that are actually working in similar demographics. Consider also eliciting feedback from parents and students themselves to create a policy that realistically and fairly depicts what has been learned.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Course: Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies “In this course, you will explore the importance of culture; how it impacts thinking, learning, and behavior; and how to embrace cultural differences and become a culturally responsive teacher.”

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Through all this adversity, educators have risen to the occasion and have begun the tedious process of redefining education and what real learning really should be. That is how we must look at the present situation. You can’t re-envision or transform education if professional learning doesn’t change.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). ” If your school has an LMS, consider whether you can make the learning and teaching jobs more flexible and differentiated by providing a schedule of all work. More on Social Media.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The GaDOE Social Studies team had the foresight to launch professional learning communities on edWeb in 2016, so their programs were in place when the pandemic hit, creating a successful, sustainable solution for personalized PD before and during the pandemic, and beyond.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 6, 2019

I got on Twitter in 2009, which was an accomplishment in itself as I had previously convinced myself that I would never use social media as I didn’t have the time nor saw any value in it. As my focus shifted from communication to learning that is when I saw unlimited potential. We don’t know what we don’t know. Balance is key.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

When it is all said and done, the best experiences are ongoing and job-embedded so that the needed support, application into practice, feedback, and accountability for growth lead to actual changes to teaching, learning, and leadership. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like?

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When it comes to technology’s impact on learning environments, physical comfort while using the tech can have a big impact on students. Also, while students’ phones being present can affect their learning, some teachers use students’ technology as backup tools.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Friday, May 6, 2022) — In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 2022, observed annually in May, Discovery Education and partners are proud to present educators, students, and families a diverse array of dynamic digital resources supporting the mental health of students everywhere. . Submissions are due May 26th.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 4, 2020

Kids that just won’t engage, phone calls and emails from parents, learning new systems and tech on the fly. It’s critical that you have non-negotiable strategies in place to help you cope and deal with what you experience every day. Strategy #1. Strategy #2. Strategy #3. Strategy #4. Strategy #5.

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Edsurge

MAY 13, 2020

There’s nothing wrong with formal professional development, especially if it’s meted out in manageable, bite-sized chunks, adds Torrey Trust, an associate professor of learning technology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has studied professional learning networks and social media.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The GaDOE Social Studies Department and three of their virtual specialists presented an edWebinar on their three-year journey in creating and maintaining virtual learning communities for social studies for every grade level and course from K through 12. The impact on student learning. How they did it. The results.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 5, 2022

The popularity of webinars has resulted in greater expertise in hosting engaging presentations that reach a larger audience of educators at all levels and in all roles. The presenters’ social media and other events can also be ways to alert followers and encourage their participation. Concepting Your Webinar.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2017

Telling these stories adds another layer to initiatives and strategies developed to empower students and energize a community of stakeholders. By working smarter, not harder, you can begin the process of curating and then sharing powerful learning success stories that will help to establish a new, better identity in a digital world.

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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. community on edWeb.net.

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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. Research underpins each key to provide greater rationale and substance for the ideas presented.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As I present at HECC this week (November 9, 2023) in Indianapolis, Indiana I want to spend a moment bringing some wonderful ideas on AI and ChatGPT your way. Teachers can provide a brief outline or specific topics they want to cover, and ChatGPT can suggest activities, resources, or strategies to enhance the learning experience for students.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 4, 2018

The reaction to Learning Transformed has been truly humbling. We have also had the honor of co-presenting workshops across the United States. All of these experiences empowered us to think about and then create a deep learning experience that could be easily accessible to all educators across the globe. Together, we can do this.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Strategy 4: Provide PD to Build Cultural Proficiency. Then, schools can build their capacity to be equity leaders and understanding of how to put strategy into practice. Strategy 5: Build Relationships with Stakeholders. Strategy 6: Work with Elected Officials to Prioritize Equity. Include a variety of stakeholders (e.g.,

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

Professional Learning. When we think about professional learning in this new era of education, it is not a linear process. Schools need to create a sense of urgency by supporting the professional learning of their teachers and coaches. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Join MIND colleagues at various speaker presentations and workshops throughout the conference: Math Innovation Zones Year 1: A Journey With Southside ISD. Presenter: Garrett Girouard, Kimberly Faircloth. Sure, It’s Personalized, But Is It Actual Learning? Presenter: Brandon Smith @bds_math. ST Math Chat Demos.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Now, between the number of online information sites and the proliferation of social media apps, plus near constant mobile phone use, determining a story’s credibility seems to call for advanced detective skills. This edWeb broadcast was sponsored by Britannica Digital Learning. About the Presenter. Join the Community.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 8, 2015

.” – Eric Sheninger If you are reading this blog, trying out new ideas, implementing innovative strategies, or attending meaningful professional learning opportunities then chances are you embrace change. This reality is brought up in virtually every workshop or presentation I facilitate.

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eSchool News

JULY 25, 2023

Click below to listen and scroll down for details and selected edited highlights: Creating Curious Classrooms is a free professional learning series for school and science curriculum leaders that takes a fresh approach to how the latest digital resources and tools can be integrated into instruction to drive engagement.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2021

The deliberate teaching of critical-thinking skills will enable young people to evaluate information presented to them through social media, family members, and news sources. The presenters caution educators to use patience, empathy, and persistence with students. About the Presenters. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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eSchool News

JULY 28, 2022

Studio—Discovery Education’s creative lesson-building and presentation tool—empowers educators to quickly modify a ready-to-use activity, create a lesson from a template using proven education strategies, or construct a new digital lesson from scratch. stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 21, 2014

I remember a few years back during a meeting with teacher leaders, a tipping point that would ultimately change the direction of professional growth at my school. As social media embracement was not even a blip on the radar at this time, these teacher leaders were quite skeptical about the alleged benefits I described.

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eSchool News

MARCH 16, 2021

Educators, students, and families are invited to explore social-emotional learning with dynamic digital resources from Discovery Education and its diverse network of partners. Resources from Everyday Speech include videos, activities, and worksheets encompassing multiple SEL strategies organized by each of the CASEL competencies.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 21, 2021

Between the recent presidential election, COVID-19, and racial unrest, our students are barraged with 24/7 access to news and media that can be real, fake, or altered. As both news and media types of journalists are content creators, the relationship between professional and citizen is significant for us to consider with our students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

CVS Health and Discovery Education are coming together to present a Day of Learning on October 27, 2020. Learn more about Dose of Knowledge and the partnership at doseofknowledge.com and within Discovery Education Experience. About CVS Health.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Healthier Generation is a non-profit dedicated to creating environments supporting children’s physical, social, and emotional health. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Learn more about Ready, Set, RISE!

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. . million students in its mission to support the next generation of diverse STEM solution-seekers, the Coalition presents a robust array of career profiles featuring diverse leaders across various industries and job roles. Learn more here. .

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Adjusting Course

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Chances are good you've seen some of the "How it started, How it's going now" photos circulating social media. Several years ago, our school invested in additional books celebrating the same strengths, backgrounds, and diversity present in our students and school community.

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Adjusting Course

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

I joined Twitter in 2012, and since that time I’ve had the chance to experience the power of a Professional Learning Network (PLN) firsthand. If you've heard of the hit television show "Shark Tank," you know that guests on the show present their ideas to a panel of sharks who pick which projects they want to invest in.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2022

Your Happy , a collaborative effort between Discovery Education and LG Electronics USA – and extension of LG’s signature social impact initiative, “Life’s Good: Experience Happiness” – providing educators, parents, and students with free hands-on resources that help students recognize that they can achieve sustainable happiness. .

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