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Technology in Schools: What If We’ve Just Made Everything Worse

Fractus Learning

When, over the past decade, technology was rapidly introduced into schools it was heralded as the saviour of education. However, many technology naysayers are now pounding the pulpit and proclaiming the imminent death of the “digital dream.” Teacher Professional Learning. – (Source unknown).

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3 Ways Districts Can Rethink Teacher Professional Development

eSpark

According to a recent study conducted by the Gates Foundation, $18 billion is spent annually on teacher professional development. The average teacher spends anywhere from 68-89 hours in professional learning a year. However, only 29% of teachers are highly satisfied with their professional development.

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3 Ways Districts Can Rethink Teacher Professional Development

eSpark

According to a recent study conducted by the Gates Foundation, $18 billion is spent annually on teacher professional development. The average teacher spends anywhere from 68-89 hours in professional learning a year. However, only 29% of teachers are highly satisfied with their professional development.

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PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Please take a moment to subscribe by email or RSS and also give me a follow on Twitter at mjgormans. I have traveled the country delivering PD relating to technology integration, PBL, STEM, Digital Literacy, and the 4 C’s. Are we providing students the opportunity to own their learning? I enjoy learning from all of you.

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EdTechTeam Leadership Symposium Ohio

EdTechTeam

Leaders who get the chance to be focused on their own growth for an action packed day of learning are better leaders. Mike is an advocate for integrating educational technology throughout instruction. The EdTechTeam is a “pay it forward” organization in which I am honored, privileged, and humbled to be a part of! Bob Dold, U.S.

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Support English Learners with Micro-credentials from Digital Promise

Ask a Tech Teacher

Because they aren’t long tedious seminars, expensive college classes, or comprehensive certificate courses, they were ignored by administrators in the past. Because they’re authentic and practical, micro-credentials result in powerful, personalized, skills-driven learning for students. Not anymore. personalized.

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The Top 50 Best Books for Teachers – Professional Development

Fractus Learning

It takes into account recent changes such as ubiquitous connectivity, open-source technology, mobile devices, and personalization to dramatically shift how schools have been run and structured for over a century. The Tech-Savvy Administrator: How do I use technology to be a better school leader? – Steven W.