A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 12, 2015

We did take our smartphones and allowed our kids to each pack their iPod touches. It is cool in my opinion to make the best use of even vacation time to learn a little. Twitter has long been my number one tool for professional learning as the main tool to form my Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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edWeb.net

JULY 23, 2021

How to fully engage students: The current and next generation of learners have never lived without smartphones, the internet, etc. These tools have become extensions of their body. Currently, AASA is looking for demonstration districts to implement their recommendations and transform education. About the Presenters. Bill Daggett, Ed.D.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

ADVANCED & MEASURED PROGRESS ( www.advanc-ed.org ) & ( www.measuredprogress.org ) Measured Progress and AdvancED will join forces to form a unique and far-reaching nonprofit educational company focused on data-driven tools for school improvement. The merger will create a $120-million nonprofit organization with 500 employees.

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Social media, a somewhat broad and nebulous term that refers to digital tools that allow people to create, publish, share, and exchange information and ideas, is not new. eduClipper is a social web tool that was born from need to address several issues that educators and students are facing today both in and out of the classroom.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Below is a list of nine of my favorite options for anyone of any age to learn computer science skills. ( If you’d like even more tools, check out my full list here.). Learn to program drones and a high tech sleigh with coding magic to capture presents and navigate down the mountain to return Christmas to Whoville. New for 2018!

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edWeb.net

MAY 14, 2020

Ensure equity for all students, especially students with disabilities, low-income students, and ELL students through digital resources such as Google sites and Classrooms, television options such as PBS, and communication tools such as Google phone, and snail mail. Learn more at www.net-ref.com. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

There is less requirement for direction from others, because the actor is in the best position to carry out the intervention, based on their personal tools and social connections. They can draw upon archived content written by experts, or upon the live expertise of knowledgeable members within their professional learning network.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 9, 2013

There is no better way to support your students for real-world learning than providing settings they encounter in the real world. One of the best ways to get started and keep going is by developing your professional learning network of others who are also involved in this work. Here are some resources to do just that.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Evans noted that the high texting preference did not change based on demographics like community type, poverty level, or education level, and that 95% of the parents said they had some kind of smartphone. That did not change based on those demographics either. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

JULY 10, 2018

Digital educational materials have provided many benefits for K-12 educators and students from computer adaptive assessments to tools that allow students to collaborate and communicate 24/7. Educators won’t want access to a limited number of tools and instructional resources. How big is their library of single sign-on applications?

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edWeb.net

JULY 22, 2019

How do you approach purchasing education technology tools? They not only look at how the product would fit with their learning standards and curriculum, but the product must also work within their LMS. Then, learning goals drive the decision. What do you look for to know an edtech tool is high quality?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Another advantage of audiobooks is that they can be made accessible at home and on smartphones, not just in the classroom. She helps teachers, staff, and students with the implementation of audiobooks through Learning Ally and other tools to support reading. One audiobook user said, “I never realized I liked books.”.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Fortunately, an increasing number of districts across the country recognize that for student success, we must allow them to learn with the tools they love. On March 2nd, 2015, they are lifting their cell phone ban and empowering schools to make instructional decisions regarding the use of personal devices for learning.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. Morris and Stommel’s work is a vital re-framing of digital pedagogy where both teachers and students are revolutionaries, aided by but not defined by, the tools they use.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Theodore invented Textricity, a smartphone case that harvests energy from finger taps on the screen to charge the phone’s battery. Zachery developed a method using light technology to reduce noise pollution. Theodore Jiang , an eighth-grader at Paul Revere Charter Middle School in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Learning with 'e's

OCTOBER 10, 2013

As I write, news is breaking of Samsung''s release of the first curved display screen smartphone. What will happen if your school or business ignores the huge potential of these tools to promote learning? Will we see a greater emphasis on communities of practice as a result of mobile tools and technologies? Undoubtedly.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The lessons here help students learn to navigate their way around trustworthy vs. untrustworthy sources and learn more about being media creators and consumers. When having a smartphone or tablet in hand becomes second nature for kids of all ages, strong digital citizenship skills are necessary for good decision making.

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 20, 2015

This is something that I have stated several times, but as in the McLuhan quote stated above, the tools that we have, sometimes help shape our thinking, and thus, can leave us being more innovative than we would be without them. Innovation is not about the “stuff; it is about a way of thinking.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 8, 2019

“It is not atypical for students with learning disabilities to be unaware of basic strategies that good readers use as a matter of course, such as re-reading passages they don’t understand.” Everyday devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers have made supporting and enhancing small group reading so much easier.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. It's easy to get lost in the "newness" of technology, especially now with widespread anxiety over the internet, social media, and smartphones. Hack Education.

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MindShift

JUNE 22, 2016

Tool discovery is often a challenge for teachers interested in finding ways to use technology that will change the way they and their students work. With so much going on in the classroom, many teachers don’t have the time to test out various apps and find the perfect tool to meet their needs. It can be a good presentation tool.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 4, 2018

" As you start to plan your professional learning for the summer, take a look at this recommended reading list from the Common Sense Education team. It's easy to get lost in the "newness" of technology, especially now with widespread anxiety over the internet, social media, and smartphones. Hack Education.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. Share data with professional learning community. The tools to publish videos and share assignments are core to Google Apps for Education. Encourage students to use their smartphones for formal learning. Tag your curriculum.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 23, 2016

For example, SmartPhones are a powerful communication tool, but it can also make communication impersonal. Social media has connected friends and family across the globe, but it has quickly become a tool for bullying and narcissism. Mediums also have the ability to shape our learning experiences, memories, and comprehension.

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My Island View

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

I started my Twitter account with a plan and focus to use it to develop collegial sources for my professional learning. Using Twitter for professional learning requires a collaborative mindset. Twitter for professional learning is not a passive exercise. Hootsuite is a similar tool.

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MindSpark

OCTOBER 12, 2023

From virtual assistants on our smartphones to self-driving cars, AI is already revolutionizing the way we live and work, and this trend will only continue. There are numerous resources and tools available to help educators bring AI learning to life. Hands-on lesson kits are another resource – here’s one from Photon Education.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In addition, SEL tools and curricula are readily available through online platforms. This allows schools to set up learning opportunities for all of their constituents. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Familiarity does not equal experience or understanding: Just because staff have some knowledge about technology does not mean they understand how to scale it for effective digital learning. Embedded professional development is needed at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of tech for all students. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 23, 2020

In addition to keeping student privacy and school budgets in mind, teachers also need to make sure that the tools work in the school’s technology environment. Similarly, when vetting tech tools, the contracts should include the district’s accessibility requirements. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2021

It is important to foster that exploration of other digital tools by teachers on their own and then scale up when specific tools are practical and have a lot of momentum.”. If you do not invest in the professional development and the professional learning of teachers, you’re not going to get the most bang for your buck.”.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2021

He is passionate about continuous improvement, enjoys engaging in global professional learning networks, and serves on numerous local and national boards. Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Super-Connected is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net for school superintendents, district leadership, and aspiring district leaders. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Technology enablers include improved analytics for teachers and adaptive technologies for students, and digital collaborative platforms that help students learn and work with each other, as well as with their teachers. CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Malloy now sees blended learning as a design strategy and opportunity where “choice and voice are more present,” though the use of online technologies also revealed that some educators need more support in order to use the technologies effectively. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement.

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edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

Similarly, before the crisis all of the presenters were working with their boards and communities to show them edtech in a positive light and help them understand the importance of using tools in school that students will use in college and the workforce. About the Host. Join the Community.

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