Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 5, 2024

It encourages individuals, communities, and governments to take concrete actions towards sustainable development and to address critical environmental challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Spreading awareness: Use social media to share information about environmental issues and advocate for change.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

This could include workshops on specific instructional strategies, online courses on emerging educational technologies, or peer coaching programs that foster collaboration. Encourage them to lead workshops, share best practices with colleagues, or mentor other teachers in specific areas of expertise.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

When I lead workshops on the Station Rotation Model, I encourage the teachers in the training to begin a station rotation idea document. Many teachers are so busy treading water to stay on top of their workloads they don’t feel like they have the time to connect or collaborate with other teachers.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2022

CoSN2022, which will also offer a selection of uniquely virtual sessions, will feature panels and workshops that evoke this year’s conference theme: “Amplifying the Power of One.” After two years of online-only experiences, attendees can come together in person for the Consortium of School Networking’s 2022 conference in Nashville, Tenn.,

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 17, 2019

Teachers describe her workshops as meaningful and engaging as she models quality instructional methods that can be used in the classroom tomorrow. She applies her deep understanding of pedagogy in workshops such as Questioning, Gradual Release of Responsibility, Student Engagement, Feedback, and more.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2021

In response to the challenges experienced by teaching colleagues, I created and hosted an e-Portfolio workshop in December 2020. As teachers who attended the workshop learned, creating an e-Portfolio is both a beneficial and facilitated learning process. The learning curve is simply too steep to go it alone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 23, 2020

Don is an Apple Distinguished Educator who speaks internationally at education conferences, conventions, and provides in-person/virtual professional development workshops and webinars, offering educators innovative ways to incorporate video, multimedia, and media literacy into the classroom.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. As I facilitate future workshops, I will add more tools to this list that align with other content areas. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section below.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Part of this shift came when I started to facilitate workshops that consisted of anywhere from a half-day to multiple days. With longer presentations and workshops, opportunities are provided to create lessons, activities, action plans, and assessments, or learn how to use specific technology resources. I try really hard to do this.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

In sessions and workshops, presenters shared ideas for moving forward and working together. The annual event gave attendees the opportunity to meet in person, shake hands and forgo problematic videoconference mute buttons. It comes as no surprise that innovation and collaboration were two major themes at this year’s conference.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Their influence can be seen and heard in my writing, presentations, workshops, and work with other schools. Since I had already provided numerous workshops and sessions in the district, the foundation was already set to move forward with this. Challenge accepted! On a recent Sunday, I began my choice board journey.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2021

She has a rich background in education that includes creating new schools, leading whole-school reforms, delivering workshops to educators, and speaking at conferences. Learn more about Liesl and her contributions to education at lieslmcconchie.com.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

This is a workshop that progresses through AI and concepts related to AI, designed by MIT educators. The workshop includes many computer-based or hands-on activities, opportunities for students to create with AI and explore the ethical issues surrounding AI. Read more: What 5 chatbots tell us about the future of HE. DAILy AI MIT.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, I talk with Komiku about her philosophy or music, the unusual music workshop she teaches, and her advice for educators. She has strong feelings about the importance of infusing creativity into even the most mundane parts of everyday life. And the song we’ve been using has a surprising origin story.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

AI Deep Dive" Workshop with Reed Hepler OVERVIEW : Many users of AI, especially first-time users, have significant misunderstandings regarding the ethical boundaries of generative AI use. This 60-minute online hands-on workshop is part of our Library 2.0 The Ethics of AI: Copyright, Citation, and Circumspection A Library 2.0 "AI

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2025

Webinars and Workshops : Throughout March, webinars and author Q&As are held to inspire participants. Educational Resources : Organizers provide a wealth of free resources, including daily writing prompts, activity journals, remixable templates, and lesson ideas.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 17, 2021

As I was on-sight with them in a socially distanced cafeteria, I facilitated a more traditional workshop. The feedback afterward presented validation for how I structured the workshop. During my first session of the day, I worked with administrators to best support their teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

While PLNs have grown in popularity, the most popular form of professional learning embraced by schools and districts still consists of more traditional pathways, such as bringing in guest speakers, workshops, or holding annual events. Below are a few examples. The same can be said for the Juab School District in Utah.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here’s what my schedule looked like: Workshop 1 (all teachers and administrators) = reconciling competency-based education and deeper learning. Workshop 2 (leadership teams) = leadership challenges related to deeper learning. Workshop 3 (elementary teachers / instructional coaches) = redesigning elementary lessons for deeper learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

He loves to speak and workshop on creativity and productive failure. David earned his Bachelor of Science in Education at Drake University and his Master of Education in Instructional Design and Technology at Iowa State University. Book him at www.CreativeDave.net , and see his other productions at www.ConjunctionMedia.com.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Until this point, most of my interactions with educators have been through virtual presentations, workshops, and coaching. Even though I have been on-site for workshops since the start of the pandemic, last week was my first time working with educators in small groups and visiting classrooms with students.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

I typically prove this point during workshops where I ask a low-level question using a “what” question stem and Siri responds with the correct answer every time. While this might be essential in the lower grades, it wanes in value as kids age. No longer do any of us have to “Google” an answer when we can just ask Siri or Alexa.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

Below are three pathways to consider that meet these criteria: Create or advocate for job-embedded coaching to complement any workshops of stand-alone days. Thus, any professional learning should be personalized, interest-based, and aligned with a sound body of research.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2020

I used this time to learn and grow myself as I had to both adapt and evolve to improve as a presenter, workshop facilitator, and coach. What I learned was that educators were craving useable ideas aligned to the current reality.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Every time I lead a blended learning workshop, teachers ask me the same question. A presenter who invited you to make key decisions about how you spent your time during the workshop or who gave you opportunities to discuss concepts and collaborate with your peers probably facilitated a more rewarding learning experience.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

He has conducted workshops on teaching for faculty at more than a hundred colleges or high schools in the US and abroad, and consulted for the United Nations on the development of teaching materials in ethics and integrity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

When not teaching his students and spending time with family he leads workshops and presentations on teaching pedagogy in the math classroom. Jon Orr – bio as submitted Jon is a math teacher at John McGregor Secondary School in the Lambton-Kent District School Board in Ontario Canada.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2019

She consults with school districts and post-secondary institutions around the country in the effective use of technology to support great teaching, conducts workshops, and presents and keynotes nationally.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

AI Deep Dive" Workshop with Reed Hepler OVERVIEW : This 90-minute workshop explores the transformative potential of AI in academic research and digital information literacy. RESEARCH AND AI: Principles and Practices for Using AI Tools A Library 2.0 "AI Ethics of AI" Series.

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Educate AI Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I have recently created and presented dozens of AI presentations, workshops, and courses for K-12 districts and universities. While this is an important consideration, two other related questions should be asked of workshop planners: What problem are you trying to solve ? Another option is a hands-on, full-day workshop.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 16, 2020

I recently facilitated two intensive virtual workshop days with educators from the Shaler Area School District in Pennsylvania. Even for the schools that have started face-to-face, COVID-19 could force an abrupt change of course. The series will conclude with a third day in a few weeks.

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

In a workshop last week, I was guiding a group through the process of designing a choice board. Would you rather go to the beach or the snow? Would you rather eat a cookie or a brownie? Would you rather watch a movie or read a book? They enjoy being presented with two options and getting to choose one.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 25, 2020

As a skillful facilitator, Google Certified Innovator, and Google Certified Trainer, Kasey has led a variety of digital learning workshops across the globe and helped thousands of educators to transform their classrooms! Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a sponsored podcast episode.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

During workshops and coaching sessions, I am always asked what advice I have to help teachers and administrators make things as easy as possible while ensuring quality learning is taking place. We can’t discount even the smallest success during these trying times as it is imperative to build people up.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I also hear this when I am facilitating targeted workshops. Educator voice is critical and even more so now as people are burnt out and emotionally drained. It’s no shock that their number one response is time. There is only one thing a teacher can control, and that is how time is used when students are in class.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

Whereas in all my keynotes, presentations, and workshops, I provide evidence (pictures and videos) from the field that illustrate changes to practice, a coaching cycle gives me more time to roll up my sleeves and model. I have been doing a great deal more modeling in my coaching role as of late.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

I have experienced this firsthand over the past couple of weeks as I have worked with numerous districts on remote and hybrid pedagogy through all-day virtual workshops. Facilitating professional learning using video conferencing tools is exhausting.

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