Digital Promise

AUGUST 10, 2020

Even if physical buildings are forced to remain closed, we must remember that schools themselves are not closed—learning must, and will, continue. Digital learning also strengthens each teacher’s ability to meet the needs of each student, regardless of whether they are in the classroom or at home.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Educators require support in harnessing technology for diverse student needs, emphasizing digital competencies and 21st-century skills. To address this, comprehensive professional learning integrated into one-to-one programs is crucial for sustainable digital transformation.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2015

As of late I have been doing a great deal of work with schools and districts on how to effectively implement digital learning across the curriculum. When it comes to technology in general, the overall goal is to support learning, not drive instruction. It can also increase relevance and make the curriculum more contextual.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

These discussions align with media literacy and digital citizenship goals. Enhancing accessibility AI tools can make learning more inclusive. Educators can guide students to interrogate the reliability of AI outputs and discuss the ethical implications of biased algorithms. Rethinking AI as a tool for empowerment 1.

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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. Designing Virtual PL to Go. VPL2Go Structure.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Shiny new technologies can capture well-meaning educators like insects in amber, but the evidence is clear that digital learning can improve student opportunities and outcomes. Below I outline six strategic steps that will point school leaders as well as classroom teachers toward digital learning success: 1.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Leaders should always be looking to improve instructional design and establishing accountability protocols to ensure efficacy in digital learning. Innovative learning spaces and environments : Would you want to learn under the same conditions as your students do, or in similar spaces? This needs to be prioritized.

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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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Digital Promise

JUNE 9, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequitable access to technology and broadband, particularly for students who have been traditionally marginalized. A clear, inclusive, and easily accessible transformation plan. Ongoing, embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers. Support for parents and caregivers.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

They offer a suite of tools for differentiation, promoting digital citizenship, establishing productive workflows, providing feedback, and allowing learners to work at their own pace. This makes it easier for teachers to access student work and provide timely, consistent, formative feedback. Below you can see all that H?para

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. Teachers in the U.S. But, are the students ready for what awaits them?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s note : This story on digital learning originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. From classroom lessons and professional learning resources, to staff guides and announcement graphics, more and more information is being delivered in a visual way. Keep it simple.

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Hapara

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] A digital learning platform is designed to make teaching easier by allowing educators to manage and individualize lessons and evaluate students. To get the maximum out of any digital learning platform your school uses, your operators need to be well-trained and skilled.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Personalized Professional Learning. In future ready schools, technology and digital learning expand access to high-quality, ongoing, job-embedded opportunities for professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other education professionals. Budget and Resources. Robust Infrastructure.

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Digital Promise

MAY 19, 2021

What was it like to have to learn new technology skills under uncertainty and pressure? What did you learn about safety and equitable access to technology? Reflection: What was it like for you and your students to teach and learn every day using technology? What are you most proud of?

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning are excited to introduce Verizon Innovative Learning schools Connection —a web app designed to connect members of the Verizon Innovative Learning schools community to each other and to key resources. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I

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Digital Promise

APRIL 14, 2021

These educators create deep, meaningful learning experiences for their students that are personal and accessible , authentic and challenging , collaborative and connected , and inquisitive and reflective. Joshua Tabor, Digital Learning Specialist (Texas). Learn from the HP Teaching Fellows.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2018

The idea of using a learning management system (LMS) to deliver professional learning and development to K-12 educators is not new—but it’s not quite mainstream, either. The organization has been providing LMS-based professional learning for the state’s educators since 2004. “We Hint: Think AI.)

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Key points: Digital learning is a permanent classroom fixture–here’s how to integrate it Defining digital curriculum in a new era of learning 5 digital tools to enhance your social studies instruction For more news on digital trends, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub Digital learning isn’t going anywhere–nor should it.

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Hapara

MARCH 18, 2025

With solutions like Hpara’s classroom management suite , educators can easily check in on learning engagement online. Access to resources Technology opens up a world of resources beyond textbooks. Learners can access endless articles, websites, research databases, educational videos and online tutorials anytime on any device.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This year’s ECR gives me so much hope, as although we have much work to do to improve teachers’ professional experience, there is increased positivity from teachers who wish to remain in the field,” said Francie Alexander, Senior Vice President of Research, HMH. “As Material from a press release was used in this report.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Moore says that before any rollout of sustainable and effective professional learning, there are four factors that school leaders must consider. Gaddis explained how Wake County focused their professional learning by first identifying three groups: teachers, leadership, and school library media coordinators.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. Commit to Ensuring Equity in Access and Opportunity. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning. Commit to Long-term Sustainability.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Evans, CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project, along with a panel of students, had a conversation about decades of trends and the latest shifts in digital learning today. In 2014, only one in four students had direct access to technology in class. We’ve redefined digital learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 17, 2025

The need for AI in professional development Educators often struggle to balance professional training with the constraints of time, accessibility, and relevance. Professional development programs often rely on a one-size-fits-all model, which cannot by definition address the needs of each individual teacher.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 1, 2025

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Ninety percent of jobs require digital skills,” said Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives at SETDA. Having access to technology critically affects student academic achievement, career advancement, and pay equity. It doesnt necessarily account for all learners, said Song.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 22, 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. Want to know more about Powerful Learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Importance of Professional Learning Network (PLN) 00:02:11:22 – 00:02:34:20 Debbie Tannenbaum discusses the importance of a PLN and how it has enriched her career. I have something I call an edu Rubicon that has, you know, the icons on the left and then those criteria for access on the right.

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BYOT Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Finally, instruction reaches the level of Redefinition when something is created that could not exist without the use of technology tools, resources, and access. Digitized Learning. Digitized learning encompasses the first two levels of the SAMR Model – Substitution and Augmentation. Digital Learning.

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BYOT Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Finally, instruction reaches the level of Redefinition when something is created that could not exist without the use of technology tools, resources, and access. Digitized Learning. Digitized learning encompasses the first two levels of the SAMR Model – Substitution and Augmentation. Digital Learning.

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

With just a few clicks, she shares the content with each student to quickly access it when they log in to their H?para para Student Dashboard Digital Backpack. . One of Mrs. Perkins’s learners uses assistive technology , a screen reader, to read and can also access the digital materials. At 11:00 a.m.,

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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More Verbs

MARCH 18, 2016

The Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI ) have been in place since 2002 and has certainly helped close the Digital Access Divide in Maine. We need to help close the Digital Learning Divide. Click here for more information.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Dr. Ekchian also raved about the professional learning opportunities the program provided. The quality of professional development was incredibly unique and timely,” she said. And the coaching…really gave that support necessary for every teacher….So So it came as a natural transition, rather than an unexpected pivot.”.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Other districts were able to offer some online learning in the spring, albeit unevenly. Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) had nearly enough devices for everyone to participate in digital learning, but many students lacked sufficient internet access at home and ultimately had to learn from paper packets.

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eSchool News

MARCH 20, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, today affirmed that equity and access are at the core of Phonics, Reading, and Me —its K–3 supplemental literacy program designed to help students learn the skills they need to become proficient readers.

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More Verbs

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

We currently have one opening for a Regional Education Representative: Digital Learning Specialist (and anticipate two more in the coming months). Our strategic efforts include: Maine Learning Technology Initiative – The first, and only, statewide 1to1. Increasing access with a focus on learning.

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