Dangerously Irrelevant

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I am SUPER EXCITED to be offering this professional learning opportunity for international school educators! ALL on instructional redesign (or leadership) for deeper learning. Leadership for Deeper Learning track – April 3 and 10. Learn more and register with the Consilience Education Foundation. Interested?

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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Blended learning is the combination of active engaged learning online and active engaged learning offline with the goal of giving students more control over the time, place, pace, and path of their learning. Some educators use blended learning and personalized learning synonymously. BLinAction.

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ViewSonic Education

MARCH 31, 2025

Raised in a digital world of swiping, tapping, and instant feedback, these students expect learning to be just as interactive, engaging, and personalized. At the heart of the problem is a disconnect between how todays students learn and how most classrooms are structured. This disengagement doesnt stay staticit builds.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 31, 2017

Today Rody Boonchouy @rodyboo from the Buck Institute talks about effective project based learning. With a powerful metaphor explaining the difference between projects and project based learning, Rody sets the stage to discuss PBL trends and tips. Rody completed his dissertation on leadership for Project Based Learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 23, 2017

Below is an adapted section of Chapter 4 from our book that looks as research that can influence learning space design in classrooms and schools. Image credit: [link] One area where we found a growing body of research was learning space design. It is also a great way to move those who are resistant to change to embrace new ideas.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. It is not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the learning journey. The influence of virtual learning environments cannot be ignored either.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 15, 2023

Digital Promise is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Verizon for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program. What started as eight schools in four districts in 2013 has grown to nearly 600 schools and more than 100 districts in 2023.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2021

Learn how you can improve your student council, implement a microgrant program to spur creativity and conservation, and encourage all students to participate in school leadership from Dean J. If you have accreditation or learning requirements like I do, take the opportunity to look at this post. Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2023

It can be used to identify areas for improvement to create new and innovative learning methods that better meet the needs of ALL learners. Here are some specific examples of the benefits of 1:1 laptops in schools: Laptops can help students to learn more effectively. Laptops can help students to be more engaged in their learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The summer of 2013 was probably one of the most important hiring years during my seven-year tenure as a high school principal. The summer of 2013 will always stand out because that was the year that I was able to woo Laura Fleming back to not only her Alma Mater, but also where she was originally employed for years.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 1, 2022

In my last blog post , I said self-awareness is a foundational social-emotional learning skill. Which planning and organizational strategies will support students in taking ownership over their learning? The quality of a student’s relationships with other members of the learning community. What lessons have I learned?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Moving from a fixed to a growth mindset and feeding of the daily inspiration that connected learning provides gave me with the fuel to create a shared vision that eventually became a reality as a result of action. The three guiding tenets of our BYOD initiative are to enhance learning, increase productivity, and conduct better research.

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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. 2014), "Improving staff morale through authentic appreciation", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. Gift appropriate rewards The key word above is appropriate.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Never stop learning! Lang writes a monthly column on teaching and learning for The Chronicle of Higher Education ; his work has been appearing in the Chronicle since 1999. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. Listen to Why Kids Can’t Focus and What to Do About It with Dr. James Lang.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Here is where the learning aspect comes into play. Image credit As impressed as I am with my daughter on her use of video in support of learning and mastering cheer skills, I am equally impressed with her coach. The above story lays out how video can effectively be utilized to support learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Whether it is World War 1, 2, the Cold War or the American Civil War, learn how these immersive “games” teach history much more deeply than most textbooks. History Simulations and Game Based Learning. My students and Dr. Jeff Stanzler from the University of Michigan presented on this in 2013 at the Global Education Conference.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 20, 2020

Episode 02 of Silver Lining for Learning occurred on March 28. Our special guest was Sugata Mitra, winner of the 2013 TED Prize. Professor Mitra talked with us about the possibilities of self-organized learning. Silver Lining for Learning, Episode 05: Rethinking school with Will Richardson. Happy viewing! Related Posts.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

After 4+ years of piloting our 4 Shifts discussion protocol with thousands of educators, I am delighted to announce that our new book, Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning , is now available! If we want deeper learning, greater student agency, more authentic work, and rich technology infusion to happen, we have to design for them.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 21, 2018

“Technology use must, first and foremost, be designed to support learning goals, not the other way around.”. Ottenbreit-Leftwich in their 2013 study of authentic technology-enabled learning, highlights the main challenge coaches face when trying to support teachers using technology. This insight, penned by Peggy A.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 14, 2019

In this series we explore Powerful Learning, a set of principles to guide educators designing learning experiences that engage the hearts and minds of learners, and incorporate technology in ways that contribute to closing the digital learning gap. Every student has a unique and “jagged” learning profile.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

She authored Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education (published by ISTE in 2008), Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educator (published by ISTE in 2011), Help Your Child Learn With Their Cell Phone and Web 2.0 Liz is currently co-chairing an auxiliary committee for the U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2019

Joy has previously appeared on another podcast with me in 2013 , however, it has been way too long! I appreciate her reflecting on change in today’s show as she shares about her own learning journey. Listen to the Show Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher Stream by clicking here.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 6, 2019

Duckworth gave a TED Talk in 2013 explaining how grit—i.e., Since her 2013 TED Talk, Duckworth’s theory of grit has received a lot of attention and discussion, both good and bad. Since her 2013 TED Talk, Duckworth’s theory of grit has received a lot of attention and discussion, both good and bad.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 22, 2017

Today Liz Kolb @lkolb talks about how we can put learning first and a very important reason technology should be second. In today’s show, Liz Kolb talks about the role of learning and technology: What is the role of technology in learning. How we can make technology improve learning and not distract from it.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

In the case of schools, there has been a dramatic shift to remote learning that has allowed all of us to reflect on where we are, but more importantly, where we want and need to be in the near future. Below I will address these through a new lens from which we can begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in a post-COVID19 world.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 21, 2019

You’ll exchange Valentines and learn geography! Virtual Valentines Awesome Squiggles Project San Diego Zoo Teacher Field Trip Dyane Smokorowski Instructional Technology Coach Dyane Smokorowski is the 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year and is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Coach in the Andover Public schools.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 23, 2020

In civics, students learn to contribute appropriately to public processes and discussions of real issues. In civics, students learn to contribute appropriately to public processes and discussions of real issues. They will also learn civic practices such as voting, volunteering, jury service, and joining with others to improve society.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Check out the 2013 Digital Ideas Advent Calendar for more great ideas ! Game, learning app, or web tool recommendation calendar. Mission & digital badge calendar - add a learning mission for students to accomplish each day and have a digital badge they will receive if they succeed. Create Your Own.

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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

MARCH 9, 2017

Are these buzzwords or are they things that can be used to improve learning? Today Steven Anderson @web20classroom brings back the veil and helps us learn about these emerging technologies. Are these buzzwords or are they things that can be used to improve learning? Augmented reality and virtual reality. Listen Now.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

I told them we were at 1 gig in 2013, we went up to 2 gigs in 2015, and now we need 10 gigs,” Phillips says. “We MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where K–12 schools can turn to secure funding for personalized learning programs. She showed a 1-inch, 2-inch and 10-inch pipe, labeling them as 1Gbps, 2Gbps and 10Gbps. “I

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

Six years ago, mixed reality game designer Jane McGonigal ’s keynote at the 2013 ISTE conference focused on how video games can boost resilience in real life. A majority of educators agree that video games can help K–12 learning. If I want a kid to learn about the Civil War, I’ll be able to find and stream it within 15 minutes.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2019

Since 2013, 39 states and the District of Columbia have passed more than 110 laws addressing student privacy , Amelia Vance, director of the Education Privacy Project at the Future of Privacy Forum, recently told EdTech. . MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn more about some of the ways K–12 schools can safeguard student data.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

In 2013, just months after I started working as CIO of Bridgeport School District in Connecticut, my biggest fear about the job became reality: The district firewall was attacked. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn steps K–12 IT leaders can take to prevent phishing attacks. When issues occur, use them as learning opportunities.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Selfie was the word of the year for 2013 (Brumfield, 2013). This is why one of the missions in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom , is for learners to go on a selfie adventure. Taking selfies has become a cultural phenomenon. Explore animal selfies!

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

The internet is full of educational videos, websites, software, apps and various other tools, ready to be discovered and used to support students’ learning. No wonder youngsters want these devices involved in their learning process. Mobile devices enable anytime anywhere learning.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

I have been working with ASCD for the past few years to publish my book, Learning in the Making: How to Plan, Execute, and Assess Powerful Makerspace Lessons. The educator’s role has always been to model and demonstrate effective learning, but somewhere along the line, the educator’s major role became content and knowledge disseminator.

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