Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As we regain some sense of normalcy, many teachers report that students are struggling to get engaged in learning. From screen-time habits to social and emotional issues, many students are struggling. Be mindful of students' needs during times of transition. Weave in SEL throughout the year.

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

Use Expert-Led Communication Strategies to Engage the Families in Your District Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn how you can build a school environment that values families and advises teachers as they connect and collaborate with families.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Critical Factors for STEM Program Sustainability , sponsored by SmartLab. SmartLab provides turnkey PBL-centered STEM learning environments, curricula, and professional development to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to Larry Cocco, Senior Professional Learning Consultant at edWeb.net, it really is a form of “machine learning based on training,” which provides responses based on probability. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, AI: Embracing the Opportunity , sponsored by Eduscape.

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

Jasmine’s teacher asks the students to open their Chromebooks to access H?para. She opens her Chromebook, signs into Student Dashboard Digital Backpack and quickly sees two articles her teacher shared. Staff collaboration with Student Dashboard Digital Backpack. After school, at 3:00 p.m.,

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eSchool News

JANUARY 4, 2024

From its powerful PK-2 early literacy curriculum to its math literacy tools to their many professional learning opportunities, Waterford.org offers helps teachers and parents’ partner on supporting the developing literacy and math skills of elementary school students.

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Digital Promise

JULY 12, 2018

News articles often highlight the challenges educators face and the ways in which students are not achieving. This kind of coverage is important; talking about challenges is critical to shining the spotlight on inequities and ultimately changing or removing structures that do not support students.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

This article originally appeared on Edutopia. Job Embedded Professional Development. Professional Learning Communities. Research shows that the following features of effective leadership can improve student achievement (Leithwood et al., A safe and cooperative climate for learning.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whelton stated the importance of PBL, how it empowers students and gives students and staff the academic support they need, and how STEM helps students become ready for higher education and careers and develop 21st century skills. SmartLab®’s mission is to prepare students for the careers of tomorrow.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 2, 2018

Learn more about the conversation in this EdWeek article. Based on results from a live survey of #EdClusters18 attendees, we took a deep dive into five challenge topics around teaching and learning in EdClusters across the country: Authentic, formative assessment tools and practices. Personalized learning implementation.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, From Engagement to Learning: Congressional Briefing on Closing the Gap Between Student Aspirations and Classroom Practices. Article by Suzanne Bell , based on this edLeader Panel The post Closing the Gap Between Student Aspirations and Classroom Practices appeared first on edWeb.

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Waterford

JULY 12, 2023

Use Expert-Led Communication Strategies to Engage the Families in Your District Check out Waterford’s on-demand webinars , including “ Driving Impactful Family Engagement with CARES ,” and learn how you can build a school environment that values families and advises teachers as they connect and collaborate with families.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

.” Also, K20 Educators is a new social learning network where educators can meet in the metaverse (“eduverse”) and learn about fundamental metaverse technologies. The goal of the network is to prepare teachers for the metaverse by providing “meaningful & innovative professional learning experiences.”.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Teacher-Student Relationships : Strong relationships between students and teachers fuel student engagement (and thus motivation), which supports development in academics and beyond (National Academies, 2018; Transcend, 2018). Not all students get this experience; an effect that worsens as students age.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This has led to solutions in cybersecurity, school system transformation models, student-led teacher professional development, diverse workforce recruitment and retention, and student engagement in secondary writing. Article by Jon Scanlon , based on this edLeader Panel.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 2, 2021

He first became involved with news literacy in 2014 when his students engaged in NLP’s original classroom program. News Literacy is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net where educators work together to develop their students’ civic knowledge and critical thinking skills when consuming news and information.

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Edthena

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the News In a recent article, Edutopia explored the potential of AI in revolutionizing teaching practices particularly through the lens of AI-powered instructional coaching. This innovative approach to professional learning is changing how educators refine their skills and teaching practices.

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Educate AI Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This article has been republished with permission from Nick Potkalitsky, PhD. From personalized learning platforms to automated grading systems, AI-powered tools offer the potential to revolutionize teaching and learning, creating more engaging, effective, and equitable educational experiences for all students.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Inclusive Learning Environments: Simple Tech Solutions, Big Impact , sponsored by Logitech. We work with hundreds of students and teachers throughout our design process – from earliest concepts to prototype testing and final product input.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Technology has evolved from the side plate to the main course, becoming the platform for learning and integral in personalizing education for every student. We’ve redefined digital learning. What began as a fun way to keep students engaged is now the basis for future-proofing and equitable learning.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Teachers have had to become more hands-on with science and their students in order to get the students engaged in the materials. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, Next Generation Science Standards: Exploring Ten Years of Progress in Science Education , sponsored by New Meridian. Christopher Lazzaro, Ph.D.,

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 8, 2022

He loved watching students succeed with the right tech for their needs. Listen to this article. . para We provide teachers with tools to build flexible, personalized digital learning environments so they can power awesome learning. . Here’s a great article on how to get started with OER in the classroom.

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edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

Even though many had been using technology in the classroom, they were not ready for the full-on virtual digital learning environment COVID demanded. Student engagement suffered. Professional Learning. While schools had already built successful professional learning programs, COVID shifted some of their thinking.

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edWeb.net

JULY 23, 2021

In a recent edWebinar , hosted by AASA, The School Superintendents Association and AASA’s Leadership Network , the presenters discussed the findings of the AASA Learning 2025 National Commission and the need to get more students engaged in their own educational experience. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast.

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 7, 2024

Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, The Future of Summative Assessment: A Statewide Approach to Innovation , sponsored by New Meridian. Article by Michele Israel , based on this edLeader Panel The post On the Leading Edge: Montana’s Approach to Assessment Innovation appeared first on edWeb.

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Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

The Simplest Elementary School Science EdTech Every day, educators are using digital resources to meaningfully support science teaching and learning—and the best EdTech tools are the ones that are easy to use. In this article, an educator shares her top 5 EdTech tools for science education, including Discovery Education’s Science Techbook.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

He believes executive function skills should be taught early on through a “marriage” with SEL so that students have as many tools and resources as possible. His district now has student engagement specialists working in schools, where they serve as “relationship experts” who can help students, teachers, and parents work more effectively.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 26, 2021

And that is crucial to student engagement when implementing SEL programs. Students need to fortify their inner strength, inner worth, and sense of self in the world. Scholastic Classroom Magazines are the simple solution to student engagement. For Allyn, SEL is grounded in strength, not deficit. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

But for all methods, safety should be the first priority along with helping students engage in the scientific process and relate the lessons to the real world. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. In-person, online, or a hybrid classroom for the 2020-21 school year, there’s no one right way to teach science.

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Whereas many teachers had previously thought of technology exclusively as a tool for student engagement, there was evidence that with the sudden shift to digital learning, technology was the learning platform. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. Dr. Julie A.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

During the Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings, Dr. Evans, along with a panel of K-12 student voices, discussed findings from this year’s Speak Up Research Project. Student Engagement. Tech that works beyond the school—they want to be able to do self-directed learning.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Students with autism are often described as neurodiverse, meaning they interact differently with the world around them. Recognizing how these students engage within the school community informs teaching and learning approaches. Navigating Neurodiversity. Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast. Join the Community.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

My previous two posts have described how schools can improve access for students of color and students living in poverty to follow their passions and have more voice in choice in their learning. It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. Routman, p. These questions became our agenda for the evening.

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Reading By Example

MAY 3, 2016

My previous two posts have described how schools can improve access for students of color and students living in poverty to follow their passions and have more voice in choice in their learning. It is a process that respects both the teacher and students. Routman, p. These questions became our agenda for the evening.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 27, 2020

In a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by Beable, educators and entrepreneurs—committed to developing students’ academic and lifelong skills—shared strategies and tools designed to propel student engagement, strengthen academic proficiency, and build young people’s capacity for gainful employment and financial well-being.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 26, 2021

April Mayo, Director of Instructional Technology for Clayton County Public Schools, said a positive change is “teachers taking advantage of our support and training opportunities and other professional development courses that the district has made available.” Research shows highly qualified teachers make a difference in student achievement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Key points: Flexibility can help teachers adapt to unforeseen circumstances Keep in mind that there are always opportunities in the classroom See related article: 5 strategies to ignite student engagement For more news on teaching trends, see eSN’s Innovative Teaching page “In improv there are no mistakes, only beautiful happy accidents.

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