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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Professional Learning Learning eBook Social Media 69

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.

Professional Learning 52

Professional Learning Learning Education Study 52

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.

Professional Learning 52

Professional Learning Learning Education Study 52

Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever.

Social Media 60

Social Media Facebook Twitter Adobe 60

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Is it a positive social experience? The conversation, as well as a survey completed by the attendees, will help inform a national study the Center is conducting on best leadership practices for managing devices and technology in K-12. What is the nature of the experience (real-world relevance)? That’s a best practice,” said Baird.

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Mobility Survey Future Ready Social Media 103

Hapara

JUNE 21, 2023

In fact, a recent Common Sense Media survey found that 8- to 12-year-olds have about five and a half hours of screen time per day. It’s not surprising that the majority of that screen time is dedicated to watching online videos and hanging out on social media platforms.

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Digital Citizenship Social Media Accessibility Video 130

eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2018

I recently chatted with Kathy Dyer, NWEA’s manager of innovation and learning, professional learning design, about how to connect professional learning (PL) to student outcomes and how to best support teachers. Learning that happens in 10 or 15 minutes can be powerful,” says Dyer. PL must come from the data.

How To 80

How To Professional Learning Social Media Survey 80

Edsurge

JANUARY 8, 2018

As I sat at a giant table with 15 colleagues pondering how to make professional learning more personal for our teachers, my eyes drifted to my screen. What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning? What if we could apply the subscription box model to professional learning?”

Learning 114

Learning Professional Learning Survey Resources 114

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

The enthusiasm shared by educators who understand that social media will forever impact their lives and practice is very reminiscent of the vibe expressed by dot-commers two decades ago during the first wave of the Internet boom—this is a very good thing. I’ve served as both a journalist and participant within each movement.

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Edcamps Social Media Learning Professional Learning 97

The Jose Vilson

AUGUST 19, 2016

Pew Research Centre published survey results on social media conversations about race. Social media is the real world. To our youth, social media is their voice. We all need to have these conversations together, as there are hidden and learned biases and assumptions that we all need to confront.

Social Media 60

Social Media Survey Twitter Trends 60

edWeb.net

MAY 4, 2022

There are also discussions about the topic via social media, as well as at family round-tables held in schools. Baltimore schools have been using surveys and focus groups to obtain input from all community members. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Join the Community. Leadership 3.0

Education 82

Education Dropout Social Media Laptops 82

The Principal of Change

APRIL 9, 2015

(This is the second of two parts on professional learning. Connected Learning. To be successful in helping people develop professional learning networks is to narrow the focus on the tools that are being shared with staff. You can read the first part here. We need to do less, better.

Professional Learning 28

Professional Learning Edcamps Learning Assessment 28

EdTechTeam

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Again, the Dynamic Learning Project has already developed these tools for their coaches, but these tools can be recreated. At the beginning and end of each coaching cycle, teachers receiving coaching should fill out a quick snapshot survey related to their current level of technology use and its impactfulness.

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Tools Mobility Meeting STEM 80

edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Julie Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow, and Christina Fleming, Vice President of Blackboard K12, presented the Speak Up 2019-2020 National Findings titled Digital Learning During the Pandemic: Emerging Evidence of an Education Transformation. She lives in Maryland. Join the Community. You can follow Eileen on Twitter @EileenBelastock.

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Blackboard Chromebook Flipped Classroom Survey 61

Insight Education Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Results from Gallup’s 2018 Survey of K–12 School District Superintendents showed that “finding and keeping highly-qualified educators rounds out the top two challenges superintendents face today,” with 65% of rural superintendents strongly agreeing that this is a huge challenge. And the trend continues with educators, too. Moving Forward.

Social Media 79

Social Media Policies Survey Examples 79

techlearning

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

-- Discover Survey Suggests Financial Education Courses Are Helping Americans Become More Confident with their Finances -- Riverwoods, Ill. The survey found 44 percent of consumers ages 18-22 live in a state where schools are required to offer financial education courses to students, compared to 35 percent of consumers ages 23-26.

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Survey Education Company Common Core 41

edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2020

When Project Tomorrow surveyed students in 2015 about what they envision schools will look like in 2020, one student described school as being the place where there would be more educational videos, online class discussions, online games, and texting between teachers and students. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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Online Learning Blackboard Learning Social Media 88

eSchool News

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Also, teachers may need extra support when it comes to things like keeping track of and submitting documentation. Step 5: Push Awareness….

Digital Citizenship 86

Digital Citizenship Symantec E-rate Guidelines 86

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In addition, the district uses town halls, “empathy interviews,” equity audits, and school climate surveys to capture a wider range of input that can help district and school officials make informed decisions about the students’ education. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars.

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Professional Learning Assessment Outcomes Secondary 57

MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

A majority of libraries have made borrowing digital media easier by relaxing and extending online renewal policies, offering a wider range of ebooks and streaming media, and increased virtual programming, according to a Public Library Association survey. . Louis Public Library have moved completely online.

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Libraries Social Media Digital Badges Accessibility 68

edWeb.net

MAY 22, 2019

Using charts, sixth-grade students collected cell phone usage data and recorded every time a student received a notification from social media apps and texts from family and friends. is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net that helps teachers get advice, support, and share experiences about teaching.

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Smartphone Classroom Social Media Policies 46

Fractus Learning

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

To the great mirth of my colleagues, one student included the following comment in the school wide survey that I conducted. Social Media and Mobile Devices. There is no doubting that students love their devices and social media in all its forms. Teacher Professional Learning. Digital Literacy.

Technology 40

Technology Social Media iPad Mobility 40

The Principal of Change

AUGUST 9, 2018

Learn with your community. Many people at the central office level are the ones delivering professional learning opportunities, which often means they are pushing people into their own learning and development. Respond to people on social media via school or district hashtags.

Social Media 75

Social Media Video Groups Classroom 75

Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2019

For deeper insight, Fry recently conducted an informal survey through social media of more than three-dozen graduates of her teacher prep program. Simultaneously, he’s lending a hand to Jada, on a project she’s working on in collaboration with the nonprofit arm of a professional learning company, Indigo Education.

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Elementary Study Course Social Media 104

NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

So explore the site, sign up for my weekly tips, or follow along on social media. You can energize and enhance teaching and learning — and I’m here to help you get started! Among Pernille’s recent posts are Why Writing Sucks and We Need to Talk About It and Getting to Know Our Students Survey. by Terry Heick.

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eBook Libraries EdTech Blended Learning 64

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Life Schools Charter School’s digital citizenship initiative began when they started to notice that many students were posting on social media about their location and other personal details. Also, teachers may need extra support when it comes to things like keeping track of and submitting documentation. Join the Community.

Digital Citizenship 40

Digital Citizenship Symantec E-rate Guidelines 40

NeverEndingSearch

JULY 5, 2017

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. Back in 2014, our interviews and surveys led us to a taxonomy of digital curation. Social media curation efforts can help us fuel participatory culture as we build and connect communities.

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OER Social Media Libraries eBook 46

edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

In a 2018 survey , the majority of school districts either have 1:1 as a current goal or have already achieved it. Additionally, she provides professional development and hands-on workshops for educators at local, regional and national venues. Join the Community.

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Data Student Data Privacy EdTech Software 46

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 22, 2017

Using social media for leadership development : This event will focus on leadership development through using social media as a strong connection to enhance their inter personnel skills. Questions will be posted each morning at 9 am Monday through Friday. Please check back regularly to contribute to the discussion.

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Conference Social Media Twitter Facebook 51

Fractus Learning

MARCH 23, 2016

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. The very medium used with good intentions could in fact create unintentional learning barriers.

Flipped Classroom 40

Flipped Classroom UDL Accessibility Survey 40

EdTechTeam

AUGUST 13, 2019

Can you glean anything from the past year’s staff survey? Here are some of my own:I will start using the digital well-being feature on my phone to limit social media in order to spend more time with my family.I will lead professional learning opportunities at least once per month. will start a leadership podcast.I

Exercises 49

Exercises Social Media Chromebook Survey 49

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

As we do this, we need to first determine where our district, buildings, and educators are in their journey toward this new style of learning and the PD that is needed to support it. Take a look at my last post on surveys for educators, students, and parents. Teachers should also be surveyed. Leave a comment. CC- [link].

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Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

Tania Rashid, Global Education Program Administrator What School Leadership Should Look Like for the Future School Year - Mrs Fabiana Casella “We are emotional beings in a social setting:” How the use of symbols, ritual, ceremony, and stories to build meaning, are the keys to positive school culture and climate. - Johnson, M.A.E.,

Common Core 71

Common Core Conference Blackboard Digital Citizenship 71

The Cornerstone for Teachers

APRIL 20, 2022

I can’t engage in a conversation or scroll through social media without recognizing the pain, burden, and hardship educators are facing. How do we fulfill the basic human need to learn and grow while being realistic with what teachers can manage right now? Use learning walks. Offer self-paced professional learning.

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Meeting Professional Learning Blended Learning Strategy 88

TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 17, 2015

Many times when I’ve taught ancient history survey courses, I’ve wanted to invite scholars of ancient Greece and Rome to take over my course for a lecture or two. It’s a way of acknowledging and honoring the achievements of my colleagues, and also an opportunity for me to learn, too—and that’s inspirational.

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Moodle Edmodo Blackboard Course 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Start simple by sending out surveys with Google Forms or Survey Monkey , or interactive video lessons with PlayPosit or EdPuzzle , before meetings and professional learning opportunities. Or, go farther by using technology tools live during these professional learning times. Empower your students/children.

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EdTech Social Media Poll Everywhere Educreations 143

Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2020

Whether educators need to learn how to use edtech tools, analyze student data or implement Common Core standards, online PD can offer educators support when and where they need it. Communicating that there is online PD available through emails and social media is an important step in launching a program.

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How To LMS Common Core EdTech 141