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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

Digital Promise

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. We recognize that while educators adapt to new realities, they remain dedicated to their students’ well-being and learning.

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New Approaches to Instructional Technology Coaching

Digital Promise

When suddenly propelled into distance learning last spring, educators rose to the challenge to meet the needs of students and families. In our roles on the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools professional learning team, we have the unique opportunity to partner with instructional technology coaches all over the country.

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Rethinking Professional Learning for Technology Initiatives

edWeb.net

Why should professional learning be a part of every technology initiative? Because of equity, said the three leading superintendents on the edLeader Panel, “ Creating and Leading a Professional Team of Lifelong Learners.” Professional learning should be grounded in the needs of the students.

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Effective Technology Professional Learning: Leading and Collaborating to Assure Success

edWeb.net

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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Technology Resources For Early Childhood Learning

The Web20Classroom

Every parent wants their child to have a jump start on learning and ensure they are prepared for a world of learning, especially with technology. I want Chesney to love learning, be an explorer and tinker with things but also be a fluent user of technology. And I am no different. I disagree. I disagree.

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7 Essential Leadership Guidelines for Using Generative AI in Schools

edWeb.net

In addition, having instructional coaches who have successfully used AI to teach other educators can create more comfort with the technology. One of the biggest leverages can be the fear of missing out on using a technology that could benefit the students.

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Revisiting the Legacy of San Francisco’s Detracking Experiment

Edsurge

These advantages have been denied to many historically disadvantaged students, which is why its unfair to use tests or grades to decide who gets access to higher math courses and the science, technology, engineering and math careers those courses can unlock, he adds. Its worse when class and race intersect, he says.

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