Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

When schools were forced to quickly shift to distance learning in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) team immediately sprung into action to provide professional learning and support to educators within the network—which grew to 264 middle and high schools across the country by late 2020.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As educators and parents learn more about the science of reading, two recent polls reveal the alignment and the differences between their perspectives. A survey of parents and educators across the country reveals differing perspectives on the matter. Parents are already invested in effective instruction and learning for their students.

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Learning Training Survey Professional Learning 98

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. ClassTag surveyed more than 1,200 U.S. ClassTag surveyed more than 1,200 U.S.

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Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 543

TeacherCast

SEPTEMBER 21, 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 Survey 68

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. Supporting Teachers through Virtual, Personalized Coaching.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. A study using a large email survey of managers found overwhelming support for having fun in the workplace. Newstrom, J.W. and McLaughlin, F.S. Sauvagère, S.

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Strategy Social Media Survey Industry 421

Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For a school to shift from simply adding tech tools to encouraging teachers to use them effectively, a few elements must be in place, including informed decision-making by leadership, continual training and support for teachers and buy-in from staff. Internet access has also improved substantially.

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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

Digital Promise

MARCH 11, 2020

Committed to improving teacher PD, Digital Promise has worked to identify the features of effective coaching programs through a study of the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP). The national coaching survey shows that coaches throughout the country serve in multiple roles both within and outside the classroom. beyond the DLP.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

In the Consortium for School Networking’s latest survey , 74 percent of schools reported that each of their students now has more than one device. . Data is also critical, as schools seek to determine where they need additional training to maximize technology investments and make informed decisions about future purchases.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

BOSTON – A national survey of over 800 U.S. parents[1] commissioned by Lexia , a part of Cambium Learning Group , and conducted online by The Harris Poll, found that just over half (51%) of parents strongly agree that their children’s teachers are properly trained in the science of reading.

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Marketplace K-12

JULY 7, 2017

Teachers who take online PD are more likely to become "self-directed" users of tech-based professional learning, a survey by Project Tomorrow suggests. The post Online PD Pays Dividends for Teachers’ Tech Learning, Survey Suggests appeared first on Market Brief.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

A recent survey found hidden costs from implementing ineffective technology solutions can be as high as $220 per student. . Authors speculate that these results point to an interest among high-performing schools to shift education programming toward student-centered pedagogies , which give students more control over their learning. .

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Outcomes Survey EdTech Game-Based Learning 409

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Consortium for School Networking’s annual “State of Edtech Leadership” survey reveals that 56 percent of districts are understaffed when it comes to supporting classroom technology use, and hiring and retaining skilled personnel is the second leading IT challenge among school systems, trailing only budget constraints.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to Larry Cocco, Senior Professional Learning Consultant at edWeb.net, it really is a form of “machine learning based on training,” which provides responses based on probability. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, AI: Embracing the Opportunity , sponsored by Eduscape.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 29, 2024

According to CoSN’s 2023 State of EdTech Leadership Survey , since 2018, cybersecurity has remained the number-one concern for EdTech leaders and is one of the most sought-after topics for professional learning. The panelists recommended multi-factor authentication and training as preemptive solutions.

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Training Professional Learning Data Advocacy 89

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

Fast forward to September 2022, and I am finalizing modules on Canvas, our learning management system, to continue to deliver the same quality professional learning, but in an entirely different format. This reality is problematic for teachers and necessitates a new approach to providing professional learning.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

In preparation for the launch of a new Principal Leadership Community , edWeb conducted a survey of principals in May of 2019 to probe the topics of most interest to principals in current times. Principal Survey | May 2019. Download the Principal Leadership Survey Results. Input from 150 principals was analyzed.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2023

And in a survey administered by the National Education Association in 2022, 55 percent of teachers and support professionals who responded indicated they are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned. That is not easily replaced.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborating with Panorama Education, the Utah State Board of Education then implemented surveys to identify underlying issues contributing to absenteeism. She also stressed the need for addressing biases, implementing training, and embracing practices that combat systemic racism and trauma before undertaking attendance interventions.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 11, 2023

What training do they need? Next, create a compliance manual—one that changes as needed—to guide staff outside of their training. Finally, don’t roll out all of the training at once. This gives you a chance to evaluate training and implementation along the way. What do they know about MTSS? How do they view success?

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Strategy Training Data Survey 90

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Districts are leveraging the coaches and resources from Verizon Innovative Learning Schools by conducting training sessions for their colleagues to support other schools across the district. Verizon Innovative Learning Schools were prepared for the shift to distance learning. Bridging the Digital Learning Gap.

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Digital Learning How To Digital Divide Learning 262

Edsurge

JULY 26, 2021

For example, create an SEL team that includes a service learning coordinator (or utilize volunteers like those from AmeriCorps) to cultivate community partnerships and expand service learning opportunities in schools. Plan professional learning to promote educator’s capacity and knowledge of SEL and service learning.

Learning 217

Learning Professional Learning Survey Report 217

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

When we reflect on how the pandemic disrupted education, we’ll think about the resiliency of our teachers, who were challenged like never before to connect with students in new ways to keep learning going in the face of nationwide school closures. We must ensure teachers have relevant training. But it hasn’t come without a cost.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Start- and end-of-year and intermittent surveys year gauge student and staff feelings about belonging and instructional and learning experiences—all the data shape plan adjustments. Surveys and focus groups with teachers, students, and parents helped to pinpoint essential issues and enabled stakeholder engagement.

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Strategy Survey Data Outcomes 90

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Can speak to tech resources gaps, hurdles, and school training needs. Consider using these strategies to jumpstart district/school and family collaboration: Gathering Data Collecting data on families’ assistive tech needs and wants—and identifying the learning goals they have for their children—frames their engagement.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Recently, she completed the AI Explorations and Their Practical Use in School Environments professional learning program by ISTE and General Motors to learn how to compellingly integrate AI education into her lessons. The 424 kids we put through this unit really enjoyed learning about AI and wanted more.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Some will create assessments based on their state-approved learning standards and work to adapt the curricular resources to their true “curriculum” and assessments. It’s no wonder teachers are more cautious and insecure than ever about their abilities to assess and close learning gaps effectively.

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Assessment Company Data Professional Learning 109

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

We’ve been using distance learning tools for years. We had the knowledge, skills, and teacher training. James Tiggeman Digital Learning Coordinator, Irving Independent School District. What we’ve learned. It wasn’t a shock to continue using them. That was a huge advantage.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 19, 2023

So when they want to find out if they are meeting that goal, they often survey the students first. In addition to surveys, though, the panelists advocated for convening focus groups to discuss student views in depth. Then, they can identify kids who could use interventions for specific skills.

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Survey Data Secondary Outcomes 61

edWeb.net

AUGUST 11, 2022

They quickly saw that the platform provided them with surveys that collected the right data to develop even more specific questions that better informed their program design. These stakeholders can now see a full picture of indicators of student success, including data from different classes, SEL-related surveys, MAP test scores, and more.

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Survey Data Training Elementary 76

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Most of its schools already had instructional coaches and digital learning specialists. It surveyed staff to learn about their coaching experiences. You might wonder how to manage video coaching documentation, follow-up, rubrics, learning activities, etc. Take Rockdale County Public Schools in Georgia. Join the Community.

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Video Professional Learning Course Strategy 95

eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2024

How to assess your edtech Assessing whether a district should continue using—and paying for—a tool is dedicated work involving backend data collection and surveying teachers and students for their thoughts. I want our top 10 products to be those products that we invest in: We invest money, we invest time, we invest in professional learning.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Effective support for new teachers includes effective coaching, high-quality professional development, and emotional support. Tech-powered professional learning helps build skills for self-reflection and increases sense of efficacy. High-Quality Professional Development. Emotional Support.

Strategy 64

Strategy Professional Learning Policies Report 64

edWeb.net

JULY 6, 2023

Offer Meaningful Professional Development Teachers want more than standard PD, which they often find repetitive and irrelevant. PD piled on at the start of the school year (a hectic time) is too much to handle; offering training throughout the year is more practical. And they like a heterogenous mix of educators (i.e.,

STEM 89

STEM Training Industry Survey 89

Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

I wasn’t trained to teach computer science, how was I supposed to make this work? At the time, my district didn't offer any professional development (PD) opportunities to prepare educators without a computer science background to teach CS in their classes. To date, close to 3,000 educators have taken the survey. Thank you all!

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Robotics Survey STEM Elementary 158

edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2022

The SEL leads in each district took the time to train teachers and create lessons to show them how to embed SEL into their current curricula without sacrificing academic time. This includes not only supporting SEL as part of the curriculum but providing the budget for personnel, training, and classroom resources. Join the Community.

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