Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic upended nearly every aspect of life, how school districts leveraged technology, engaged students in powerful learning, and supported learners and their families fundamentally shifted. Over the past 18 months, innovation has taken on a whole new meaning. Jacob, the district’s superintendent.

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Waterford

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Students can gain more from the learning process when they’re able to ask questions and discuss concerns. Verbal communication also helps students socialize and build friendships, which in turn helps the learning process.[10]. Some students may face emotional or physical challenges in learning good communication skills.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Quickly learning to connect with students and develop rapport, she was able to recognize the most important part of teaching, relationships. In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 12, 2017

One of those bright spots was being asked to read Carl Rogers, Freedom to Learn , which was published 1969 in an upper level Educational Psychology course. The following text provides a summary of Rogers’ major themes about learning and education from Freedom to Learn and comes from Weibell, C. Retrieved from [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 10, 2017

Learn how his faculty and student council worked together to create a nurturing environment. He became an assistant principal in 2004 and was named the 2011 Oklahoma Assistant Principal of the Year. He is also a contributing author on ConnectedPrincipals.com , and a guest blogger for the National Association of Secondary Principals.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 10, 2018

Sean Nank’s research shows that the single biggest method for improving learning with iPads is to use online formative assessments. You do not need iPads to implement and learn from this research. We use Moodle as a Learning Management System. This intriguing research is a must listen for any school with access to technology.

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Securly

MAY 20, 2016

Rebecca Black’s notorious music video became a YouTube sensation after its 2011 release. The homepage includes featured learning videos as well as “Random Videos” purely for entertainment. The channel is subdivided into grade levels: Primary & Secondary Education , University , and Lifelong Learning.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given these disruptions, it’s tempting for schools to narrow their focus on core content learning (language arts and mathematics) to make up for lost learning time in the spring of 2020. What is Social Emotional Learning? So, what have researchers discovered about social emotional learning in the classroom?

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 26, 2017

Quickly learning to connect with students and develop rapport, she was able to recognize the most important part of teaching, relationships. In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. Some of the links are affiliate links.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Teaching quality has been defined as “instruction that enables a wide range of students to learn” ( Darling-Hammond, 2012 ), and it is the strongest school-related factor that can improve student learning and achievement ( Hanushek, 2011 ; Nye, Konstantopoulos, and Hedges, 2004 ; Rivkin, Hanushek, and Kain, 2005 ).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2024

These four lessons learned from this past year really get into the subconscious to discover how we feel about AI in our schools. This revolution hit the education industry in earnest in 2011, with the launch of the Chromebook to compete with Apple’s iPad. Each year I share my predictions about these trends. More to come on that.)

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Waterford

JULY 21, 2022

Learn why family engagement matters and how to encourage it in your classroom from the first day of school onward. Even if you mostly focus on what your students will learn this year and getting to know families, try to include a little background about yourself during back to school events, too.[8] Ferlazzo, J.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It is top of mind for CEOs; the percentage of them who are “extremely” or “somewhat” concerned about lack of available talent increased from 56 percent in 2011 to 79 percent in 2019. And it appears that investing in last-mile training has a secondary benefit: higher retention. economy $1.2 trillion of GDP over the next decade.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 22, 2019

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. At the heart of personalized learning is building a positive relationship with every student, every single day.”.

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Doug Levin

APRIL 21, 2016

.” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. This change remained in appropriations language from FY 2007 through FY 2011.

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Digital Promise

JULY 19, 2018

No student (or teacher) leaves their language patterns at the door when they enter a classroom – even classes like math and science, where language is often seen as secondary. How can educators make sure that teaching and learning in their diverse classrooms is effective and equitable? In classrooms across the U.S., students do too.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Since 2011 Banned Books Week has included a day to recognize banned websites. Learning how to behave online responsibly and safely—a concept known as digital citizenship—requires access to social media tools in schools, they note. We must keep learning first. We must keep learning first.”. They are all into it.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 15, 2019

Source: EdSurge One trend is clear: The dollars invested in the US edtech industry has ticked up steadily since 2011 (considering 2015 as an aberration). More common in 2010 and 2011, the early days of the current edtech investment cycle, those deals were prevalent at a time that saw an abundance of new ideas, companies and investments.

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MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Given these disruptions, it’s tempting for schools to narrow their focus on core content learning (language arts and mathematics) to make up for lost learning time in the spring of 2020. What is Social Emotional Learning? So, what have researchers discovered about social emotional learning in the classroom?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Learning must be authentic and meaningful in order for the content to really be understood and usable. While there are several education models that promote this idea, it is a necessity in a well-planned Project Based Learning (PBL) Unit. “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” ? John Dewey. The 25 Resources.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). View the new Learning Forward Washington Web site and plans for professional learning opportunities during the year.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 30, 2011

For the past 3 years CoSN has been involved in a project which is called " Participatory Learning in Schools: Leadership and Policy." MacArthur Foundation and is included in the Foundation''s digital media and learning program. What does "participatory learning" actually mean, and how does it intersect with digital media?

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

We’re seeing a need for shorter programs that include more mentoring, more follow up consulting and that are rooted in research about what we know about learning,” she says. “I This year, there will likely be a third of that number (fewer than 80 edtech startups), the lowest number of fresh companies since 2011.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2019

In theory, proficiency-based models let students learn at their own pace, speeding up if they grasp a concept quickly, and getting extra help if they struggle. In practice, though, it can take many different forms, including independent study, learning communities and online programs. I feel like they learn more,” she said.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Elluminate. SYMBIOTIC LEARNING WEEKLY MEETING ( Math 2.0 Adrian won the coveted Outstanding Secondary Teacher for Victoria last year. link] PSYCHOLOGY OF MATH LEARNING ( Math 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). link] "MINI-GEEK FEST" MONTHLY ONLINE CONVERSATION SEPTEMBER, 2011 (AzTEA 2.0 Fun, open, sharing session of web 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). Learn To Be provides free online tutoring in primary and secondary math, science and language arts.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 23, 2017

What’s all the hype nowadays in elementary and secondary school classrooms? There’s certainly more movement during learning. Action-based learning is a brain-based learning theory, which focuses on the structure and workings of the brain in regards to learning. They had to be learned and reinforced.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Elluminate. Come along and join in our first Tech Talk Tuesday in 2011. link] PSYCHOLOGY OF MATH LEARNING ( Math 2.0 link] PSYCHOLOGY OF MATH LEARNING ( Math 2.0

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 16, 2021

Up until about 1900, the American education system operated on a two-tier structure, with eight years of primary school followed by four years of secondary school. Arguments over how to create the best learning environment for young adolescents go back decades. Related: What does ‘career readiness’ look like in middle school?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2017

edtech investments in 2011. Yet at 126 deals, the number of fundraises in 2017 is also at its lowest since 2011. MOOC companies typically account for the bump in the “Post-Secondary” category, but aside from Coursera’s $64 million Series D round, few other companies focused in higher education scored a large deal.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). Learn how Peer Coaching can help align professional development with 21st Century teaching and learning practices.

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The Principal of Change

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The first is the focus on “relationships,” with the second being a dedication to learning. Do we have a standard procedure on how we deal with everything (specific action equals specific consequence), or do we seek to learn more about the students in front of us and their unique situations?

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Connecting 2 the World

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Karyn Romeis ( Karyn's erratic learning journal ) : Her blog deals not only with learning issues, but many times she includes cultural observations and family issues that I can connect with (especially as I also have two teens). Jane Hart: J ane's E-Learning Pick of the day. Sahana Chattopadhyay: ID and other reflections.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

The mandate made New Jersey second in the nation to implement such a measure; California’s so-called FAIR Education Act (Senate Bill 48) was passed in 2011. We also learned where the new curriculum requirements will complement current efforts and where they’ll require more focused attention on the part of district administrators.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2012

Formerly, she was an elementary school librarian, professional development facilitator, and secondary English teacher. In 2011, she edited two eBooks: School Libraries: What''s Now, What''s Next, What''s Yet to Come (co-edited with Buffy Hamilton) and Information Literacy in the Wild , a compilation of graduate student essays.

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edWeb.net

MAY 30, 2019

We, as edtech leaders and classroom teachers, must explore pathways where assessments support teaching and learning in the 21st century. Only 47% of secondary students surveyed reported being engaged, enthusiastic and committed to their learning. Framework for Self-Directed Learning. But What About Technology?

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