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System for Educational Transformation (SET)

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

This calls for a system that is not just a patchwork of quick fixes but a comprehensive blueprint for enduring change. Such a system would not only address the immediate challenges but also lay down the groundwork for long-term evolution. Below is more detailed information on the components of the system.

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Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Paula Stamey, a seventh-grade social studies teacher in Benton, Tennessee, taught for 20 years before her school became a Verizon Innovative Learning School and adopted one-to-one technology in 2017. To address this, comprehensive professional learning integrated into one-to-one programs is crucial for sustainable digital transformation.

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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 24, 2024

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning.

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All-in-One Virtual Professional Learning: Support Your Whole Staff

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The purpose of the presentation was to share with educators how to create a robust system of support for their entire staff through virtual professional learning. The purpose of the presentation was to share with educators how to create a robust system of support for their entire staff through virtual professional learning.

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New Computational Thinking Resources for Powerful Learning

Digital Promise

MARCH 3, 2020

To do this, teachers need meaningful professional learning experiences and resources to integrate computational thinking in equitable, authentic, and sustainable ways. abstraction, problem decomposition) in application to data practices, algorithms, and systems thinking. New Resource on Creating Algorithms.

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#EDvice: Do You Want to be "Developed"?

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

When it comes to education training, the main pathway to improvement is through professional development. Depending on where you reside or your school system, this typically consists of a few days to begin the new academic year and a few random days going forward that are often associated with student holidays.

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edWeb 2021 Professional Learning Survey

edWeb.net

APRIL 29, 2021

“We are not isolated in our common concerns regarding student learning in light of the COVID pandemic, and it has been a great resource to find solutions to common problems shared by fellow educators.”. edWeb makes it possible for educators to participate in personalized, collaborative learning – anytime, anywhere.

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In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the coming year, that broad trend will continue, with a shift to looking beyond knowledge building as schools, districts, and states begin improving capacity and creating systems aligned to the science of reading. Those organizations are well-resourced and they fan the flames of dissonance by focusing on areas of misconception.

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Teachers Can Transform Education if We Reinvent Professional Learning

EdNews Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The system of schooling must change first. The ‘system’ viewpoint makes sense. First, as schools adjust to the seismic shifts in society at large, increasingly teachers must demonstrate skills in inquiry, project-based learning, design thinking and supporting personalized learning through coaching and mentoring.

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Personalize Professional Learning with Digital Badges and Micro-credentials

Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 26, 2017

You are invited to attend the ISTE panel discussion, Personalize Professional Learning with Digital Badges and Micro-credentials , which takes place today from 11:45am–12:45pm, in Room 301BC. We welcome you to post your digital badging questions and also share with us your experiences and resources.

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Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

If the pandemic has taught us one major lesson, it’s that the system has not worked for many learners. Below are some topics where vital lessons have been learned. Equity The lesson here is that many learners have suffered from inequity because of socioeconomic status, inefficient resources, or insufficient pedagogy.

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Spotlight on Professional Learning Funding During and After COVID

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. How Vendors Can Help.

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edWeb and STAGES Learning Host Professional Learning Community on Teaching Students with Autism

edWeb.net

APRIL 20, 2022

April is Autism Awareness Month, and edWeb.net is especially thankful to announce that STAGES Learning will be the new sponsor of Teaching Students with Autism , a free professional learning community on edWeb that provides ideas and resources for teachers working with students with autism. About STAGES Learning.

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Varsity Tutors for Schools Launches a Professional Learning Community on edWeb

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2023

Tutoring for Schools will provide thought-provoking discussions, conveniently recorded edLeader Panels and podcasts designed for real-time learning, and monthly blog posts with strategies to scale tutoring district wide and improve student outcomes. Visit Varsity Tutors for Schools to learn more.

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4 Ways to Build a Strong Professional Learning Network for Innovation and Growth

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

To that end, we chatted with HP Teaching Fellows Rola Tibshiran i, Vicky Masson , Joseph Filipic , Jim Pedrech and Chad Sorrells about how critical professional learning networks (PLNs) have been to both their craft and their well-being. Here, they share four essential recommendations for creating a strong PLN.

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Making Professional Learning Count

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

According to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, states and school systems spend $18 billion annually on professional development for educators in the United States, and almost all teachers participate in some form of professional development. Jennifer is the Director of Educator Micro-credentials.

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Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District (AJUSD) today announced a new collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education supporting innovative teaching and learning in the district. All AJUSD educators also enjoy access to the Discovery Educator Network.

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10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning.

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10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. CoSN Resources on AI offer insight, advice and peer experiences that will guide EdTech leaders in harnessing the power of AI to enhance learning.

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Building Confidence and Competence through Personalized Professional Learning

Digital Promise

MAY 31, 2016

To facilitate robust opportunities for personal and authentic learning, the PowerUp Initiative has provided all high school students and teachers with 1:1 laptops and access to digital content through the HUB, a district-wide learning management system. I think it’s a great resource to show student growth.”.

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Curriculum Associates and Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment and Professional Learning Services

eSchool News

MARCH 1, 2023

Additionally, Hattie will now serve as a technical advisor for i-Ready Assessment, bringing over 30 years of research on what works best to improve learning. Notably, the Visible Learning research, which is at the center of these services, is the world’s largest evidence base on what works best to improve learning. “For

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Discovery Education Offering Educators Curriculum Support, At-Home Activities, and Professional Learning Resources to Keep Students Engaged in Learning All Summer

eSchool News

APRIL 6, 2022

A wide variety of digital resources now available from Discovery Education are specifically designed to integrate easily into school systems’ existing summer learning efforts. With these resources, teachers can create and customize turnkey assignments and track progress in real-time through the platform’s Quiz tool.

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Virtual Learning Done Right

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Through my work with schools on remote and now virtual learning, I have decided to create a one-stop resource that others can use based on successful programs such as the Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy in Kentucky and Davis Connect in Utah. Students and families win as they have on-demand access to resources.

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3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide. version of Coding features a wide array of resources that help students take coding from concept to reality.

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Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

eSchool News

APRIL 21, 2022

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, April 21, 2022) — In celebration of Earth Day 2022, observed on April 22nd, Discovery Education and partners are proud to present educators, students, and families a diverse array of dynamic digital resources inspiring students to explore the natural phenomena in the world around them.

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Bridging the Trust Gap in AI: Ethical Design and Product Innovation to Revolutionize Classroom Experiences

Waterford

APRIL 15, 2024

While the benefits are enticing, we have an ethical responsibility to ensure that we do not perpetuate existing biases and inequities in our education systems. There’s a legitimate concern that without careful oversight, AI will only become “better” at reproducing bias, systemic racism, and discrimination.

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How Microcredentials Can Boost Professional Learning

Edsurge

JULY 9, 2018

Microcredentials provide an opportunity for educators to pursue focused professional learning at their own pace, and on their own schedules. Watch Now On-Demand Additional Resources. But they also raise a lot of questions for teachers and schools. It’s an exciting and daunting topic.

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The school system has 13,000 students enrolled throughout the city and approximately 2,100 staff members working each day. The school system’s work to build engaging learning experiences for all students marks them as a leader in the effort to prepare today’s learners for success beyond graduation.”  Discovery, Inc.

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Creating A Professional Learning Collection With @appoLearning

The Web20Classroom

JULY 17, 2015

Websites, apps, videos, games, you name it, there is probably countless number of resources for it. The more and more we rely on the knowledge of others (as we should, in addition to creating our own new knowledge with it) we need a system to organize and share that information. I've been working on a Professional Learning Collection.

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Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. Georgia is a large state with 159 counties and 181 school districts.

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Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In this edWebinar, the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) Social Studies team, made up of regional and district leaders, describe how their virtual learning communities on edWeb.net helped them support educators, and their students and parents, during a time of crisis. Georgia is a large state with 159 counties and 181 school districts.

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What Asian American Educators Shared During a National Reckoning With Racism and Pandemic

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2023

these days, including the fallout from COVID-19 and America’s ongoing racial reckoning; teacher burnout, low pay, and systemic teacher shortages; and how best to utilize new tech and curriculum with increasing demands and shrinking professional resources. They also spoke about the difference that supportive leadership made.

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Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Charlotte, NC — Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the addition of new games, interactives, career resources and more to its award-winning K-12 learning platform, Discove ry Education Experience. Discover more about the latest updates to Experience here. “For

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The Change Leader

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Hence the need for clarity when time and resources are put forth to move a system in ways that produce better learning outcomes for all students. Professional Learning Change will only succeed if the right supports are in place. Learning is the fuel of leadership. Leadership isn't telling people what to do.

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Powerful Learning With Artificial Intelligence For Educators

Edsurge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

More importantly, AI has the ability to expand what learning looks like within a particular discipline, introducing novel teaching strategies and applications for concepts. However, over and over, it has been highlighted that teachers need to have professional learning on AI.

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How an LMS Can Solve Professional Learning's Challenges—and Keep Master Teachers Engaged

Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We

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Cultivating a Culture of Coaching to Support Powerful Use of Technology

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2021

In May 2020, Digital Promise and Global Education Exchange Opportunities (GEEO), a Puerto Rico-based education nonprofit, established a partnership to support and expand educator professional learning and use of technology in Puerto Rico through coaching and micro-credentials. Technology as a Tool for Professional Learning.

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Pedagogical Leadership

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 11, 2021

The pedagogical leader works to create collaborative benchmarks that lead to continuous improvement across the system. Investments in time and resources are made to establish ongoing and job-embedded professional learning for staff. Observations, both evaluative and non-evaluative, still have immense value.

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Feeding a Science Education Revolution: Micro-credentials for OpenSciEd Facilitators

Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2021

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. Now we just have to figure out how to make sure there is professional learning support for everyone who needs it.

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What it Means to Be an Equitable Leader

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Someone who sees the system. Instead, it is all about a diversified strategy that works to meet both collective and individual needs. Minal Bopaiah and Jessica Zucal shared what people truly want from a leader: They want an equitable leader.

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Crowdsourcing Your K-12 Innovations: Three Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

This 3-part blog series, featuring guest authors from Michigan Virtual , describes the formation of the Learning Continuity Workgroup and how it has supported their edtech procurement and decision-making processes. When we formed the Michigan Virtual Learning Continuity Workgroup in April 2020, we knew these struggles all too well.

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What is todays State of Teacher Professional Learning? | @CorwinPress

TeacherCast

AUGUST 31, 2017

Sonja-Hollins Alexander from Corwin to discuss a recent surgery of more than 6300 educators on the state of professional development in schools today. The post What is todays State of Teacher Professional Learning? | @CorwinPress appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network. What is Professional Learning? *

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System for Educational Transformation (SET)

Why Professional Learning Is a Crucial Piece of a 1:1 Program

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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer All Educators New, No-Cost Professional Learning Resources

All-in-One Virtual Professional Learning: Support Your Whole Staff

New Computational Thinking Resources for Powerful Learning

#EDvice: Do You Want to be "Developed"?

edWeb 2021 Professional Learning Survey

In 2024, education will build systems that champion the science of reading

Teachers Can Transform Education if We Reinvent Professional Learning

Personalize Professional Learning with Digital Badges and Micro-credentials

Important Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and How They Can Drive Needed Change

Spotlight on Professional Learning Funding During and After COVID

edWeb and STAGES Learning Host Professional Learning Community on Teaching Students with Autism

Varsity Tutors for Schools Launches a Professional Learning Community on edWeb

4 Ways to Build a Strong Professional Learning Network for Innovation and Growth

Making Professional Learning Count

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

10 key CoSN back-to-school resources for edtech leaders

Building Confidence and Competence through Personalized Professional Learning

Curriculum Associates and Corwin Partner on i-Ready® Assessment and Professional Learning Services

Discovery Education Offering Educators Curriculum Support, At-Home Activities, and Professional Learning Resources to Keep Students Engaged in Learning All Summer

Virtual Learning Done Right

3 Ways to Streamline Expectations While Making Things Easier for Educators

Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness

Celebrating Earth Day with Dynamic Digital Resources from Discovery Education

Bridging the Trust Gap in AI: Ethical Design and Product Innovation to Revolutionize Classroom Experiences

How Microcredentials Can Boost Professional Learning

Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources

Creating A Professional Learning Collection With @appoLearning

Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

Georgia Model for Virtual Professional Learning: Supporting Educators During COVID

What Asian American Educators Shared During a National Reckoning With Racism and Pandemic

Discovery Education Enhances K-12 Platform with New Games, Interactives, Career Resources, and More to Nurture Student Curiosity

The Change Leader

Powerful Learning With Artificial Intelligence For Educators

How an LMS Can Solve Professional Learning's Challenges—and Keep Master Teachers Engaged

Cultivating a Culture of Coaching to Support Powerful Use of Technology

Pedagogical Leadership

Feeding a Science Education Revolution: Micro-credentials for OpenSciEd Facilitators

What it Means to Be an Equitable Leader

Crowdsourcing Your K-12 Innovations: Three Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic

What is todays State of Teacher Professional Learning? | @CorwinPress

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