Edthena

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Our recent chat with Monica Burns reminded us not to forget about teachers using technology for themselves. The author of Ed Tech Essentials and founder of Class Tech Tips encourages educators to use tech tools for their own professional learning. Edtech can help teachers create portfolios and catalog resources.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 8, 2021

According to experts from the edWebinar, “ The Transformation and Funding of PreK-12 Professional Learning in the COVID Era,” sponsored by Simba Information, a business of Market Research.com, research shows that recent trends in professional learning are here to stay. About the Presenters. How Vendors Can Help.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 30, 2016

Why do we not take a stand when it comes to our own professional learning? Professional development comes in all forms and can be delivered in a multitude of ways. But I believe there are 3 things for us to remember when it comes to any type of professional development or professional learning.

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Discovery Education

MAY 11, 2022

Even so, many of you are likely already prepping for what’s to come and planning professional learning to get ready for the fall. Whether you’re helping coordinate PL sessions or simply an enthusiastic participant, we’ve picked 10 of our favorite SOS Instructional Strategies will give a fresh take on professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

As digital technology continues to evolve, educators now have numerous options to connect, learn, and grow in both formal and informal ways. These pathways provide an incredible supplement to formal learning opportunities that are provided through district/school trainings as well as off-site conferences, workshops, and presentations.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

For various reasons, educators are enamored by the keynoting circuit, facilitating presentations at both national and international events, and coaching in school systems. Just like for our learners, professional learning needs to be personalized and differentiated. Learn more on my website.

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

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.

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edWeb.net

JULY 28, 2022

The Wayne Township Learning Center (WTLC), established in 2014, is a testament to the district’s commitment to high-quality professional development for its educators. When the pandemic hit and impacted in-person schools, the district shifted to virtual PD sessions on Zoom and Google Meet for significant district technology workshops.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. They are excited about the potential of leveraging this technology to create more dynamic, differentiated, and student-centered learning experiences. Just as with students, every teacher is unique.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

The Maine Learning Technology Framework describes the key elements and components needed to achieve the greatest learning benefit from a district’s technology investment. The core of the Framework are student learning experiences and a district’s Shared Vision for Learning.

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EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Second, the global conversation about the inadequacies and failures of the present system is uniform among all teachers, everywhere. Reinventing professional learning depends on our willingness to foster internal regulation, openness to problem solving, and self-awareness. They know the deficiencies.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, it is now time to focus on the present with an eye to the future. Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. As each leader presented their views on positive shifts to practice, you could see their pride swell.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). While listening to Eric present, I felt he was my kindred spirit.

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The Principal of Change

MARCH 2, 2021

I was recently asked the following question about professional learning being delivered through online spaces: Do you think that educators are becoming so comfortable with online professional learning that they might not want to go back to in-person events? Each presentation was followed by a thirty-minute tea break.

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APRIL 26, 2016

Maine is lucky in that we have both the Maine Learning Technology Initiative ( MLTI ) and NetworkMaine. And yet, with all this access, our data show that students are stuck at using their devices for word processing, presenting and online research. Both have helped close the Digital Access Divide for Maine’s schools.

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APRIL 26, 2016

Maine is lucky in that we have both the Maine Learning Technology Initiative ( MLTI ) and NetworkMaine. And yet, with all this access, our data show that students are stuck at using their devices for word processing, presenting and online research. Both have helped close the Digital Access Divide for Maine’s schools.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

Image credit: [link] As impressed as I was about seeing educators travel from neighboring islands to take part in and present at the event, I could not help but feel a bit sad. Talk about making a commitment to grow and get better!

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 14, 2022

edWeb.net Wins 2022 SIIA CODiE Award for Best Professional Learning Solution for Educators and Best Collaborative Solution for Teachers. edWeb.net was named the winner of two 2022 SIIA CODiE Awards for the categories: Best Professional Learning Solution for Educators and the Best Collaborative Solution for Teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

Leading professional learning, teaching a lesson, participating in a PLC (professional learning community), or flipping a faculty meeting are all ways that leaders can model the same practices that they want their staff to embrace. I have been doing a great deal more modeling in my coaching role as of late.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edLeader Panel, “ Utah Spotlight: A ‘State’ of Alignment ,” featured experts that included Rick Gaisford, Education Specialist, Education Technology and the SETDA Chair Elect, Utah State Board of Education; Melanie Durfee, Ph.D.,

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MARCH 18, 2016

The true value of laptops and tablets in schools is not learning to use the technology, but rather using the technology to learn. The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI ) have been in place since 2002 and has certainly helped close the Digital Access Divide in Maine.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 4, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast During the edLeader Panel “ Inclusive Technology: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Learners ,” prominent education leaders emphasized the critical role of integrating inclusive technology systems within schools. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

That’s the way we’ve always done it ( TTWWADI ) inhibits change Everyone has been presented with a clean slate. The key is to continue to ensure systemic use K-12 to support pedagogically-sound blended learning , self-paced activities, and the continuation of quality learning during extended school closures.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Think about Professional Development, specifically technology-related PD. Much time is spent on the how-to of technology. The time we spend together as professionals improving our practice should be meaningful and we should be able to walk away feeling as it the time was well spent. How to sign into the LMS.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. meghan.bogardu….

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Their influence can be seen and heard in my writing, presentations, workshops, and work with other schools. They are a 1:1 district who have really begun to hit their stride and push the envelope when it comes to the purposeful use of technology aligned to research-based pedagogy. You can read more about their progress in this post.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Are you waiting for the perfect professional learning opportunity? Now you can stop waiting and design your own DIY (Do-It-Yourself) learning that leads to edtech, coding, and makerspace certificates. Sheri McNair is the Library Media Specialist at the James I.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 3, 2020

edWeb.net is delighted to announce that it was named a 2020 SIIA CODiE Award finalist in two categories: Best Collaborative Community Solution for Educators and Best Professional Learning Solution for Faculty & Administrative Staff. This year there are 157 finalists in 35 education technology categories.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 22, 2020

The post 7 Presentations You Might Have Missed! FETC2020 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. FETC 2020 Presentations and Resources by Kasey Bell. I just finished presenting, connecting, and learning at the Future of Educational Technology Conference , or FETC, in Miami, Florida. © Shake Up Learning 2019.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 11, 2018

edWeb.net is delighted to announce that FreshGrade will be sponsoring TechTools for the Classroom , one of the largest professional learning communities on edWeb. We’re delighted that FreshGrade will be sponsoring this valuable online professional learning program. The recording is available to view on-demand.

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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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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

Our team at Lexington County School District One in South Carolina has focused on mitigating one of these complexities by addressing the human need for connection, support, and ongoing professional learning. Supporting Educators through the Shift to Digital Learning. Designing Virtual PL to Go.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

The post 9 TCEA Presentations You Need to See! appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 9 TCEA Presentations You Need to See! I have nine TCEA Presentations that I want to share with you this week! My presentations are loaded with ideas, tips, tricks, freebies and more! 9 #TCEA Presentations You Need to See!

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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. Learning going forward should be anything but common. In times of chaos, opportunity arises.

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