EdNews Daily

MARCH 19, 2017

This is the first article in our series about building professional learning communities for online teachers. In this series, we share ideas from online teachers who work at 51Talk. 51Talk is the largest online English education platform in China.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

Most of all, the learning culture will most certainly be different, and it will be a travesty if it is not. Every day I see new articles highlighting the millions of dollars; in some cases, spent to either begin to close or eradicate the digital divide. Drive-by professional development did not work in the past.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

#ICE18: Robert Dillon Explains the Pillars of Technology Integration. That old adage sums up why it is so hard for educators, parents and communities to adopt new learning spaces and the pedagogies that go along with them. Over the past 20 years, Robert Dillon has been a huge advocate for experiential learning. meghan.bogardu….

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

This is part of a three-article series covering key principles to consider when building out computer science programs in your academic setting. Read the other articles here and here. Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning.

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edWeb.net

JULY 26, 2021

Culatta, Chief Executive Officer of International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE); and Dr. Michael T. Learning Transformation. Dr. Rabbitt identified several long-standing challenges that could be met through improved access to digital technologies and more effective use of them.

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Edthena

JUNE 3, 2022

That’s the reason why teacher self-reflection is included in most schools’ professional learning standards and rubrics. Luckily, technology can make the self-reflection process easier for teachers to effectively improve their teaching practices. Technology such as AI Coach by Edthena can serve as a teacher self-reflection tool.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2016

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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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A friend recently asked me, “How do you continue your own learning?” ” I dedicate time every morning to my professional growth by reading an article or chapter in a book. A book club may present a more manageable, self-paced approach to professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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Edthena

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the news A recent article in The Learning Professional , authored by Ida Rekoi Kilcullen and Lucia Tabelual from the Palau Ministry of Education, highlights the transformative impact of video coaching on teacher development in Palau. Click here to read the full article (subscription required).

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks. Over the past five years, K–12 technology spending had a compound annual growth rate of about 8.67 If not, it’s time to consider an analytics platform that quantifies and qualifies technology use. eli.zimmerman_9856. Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:24.

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edWeb.net

JULY 2, 2021

Virtual learning ended up being the boy’s path “into the classroom.”. Technology, said Böttger, who is responsible for Workplace Experience Strategy for the Device Technology Group at Cisco, was the bridge to his son’s inclusion in the school environment. Hybrid learning became a must, but not without some trepidation.

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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. As for any tool, technology or otherwise, its usefulness pivots on the skill of whoever operates it.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Fortunately for us, the research agrees, and she moves the research from the journal article to school and society. One of the great silver linings of COVID has been an increased focus on existing inequities and students’ social-emotional learning needs, and the critical importance of addressing both.

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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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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2018

Bake Professional Development into Your Education Pizza. A colleague and I were talking about the best kinds of pizza and — believe it or not — it made me think of classroom technology. Professional Development Is the Foundation You Knead. Professional learning is the crust of your technology program.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

Draper, the director of innovative learning at Alpine School District in Utah, offered six best practices in technology and instructional coaching Tuesday at CoSN’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. You need to have strong professional learning communities," Draper told the packed audience. "If Related Articles.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

With 90 percent of her North Dakota district leaders graduates of the local school system, Dr. Louters said professional learning for board leaders is vital in helping all understand “implicit bias” and being conscious of its extensive effects on administrative decisions. Visit classlink.com to learn more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 5, 2022

The 21 st Century teacher blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. Differentiation: How Technology Makes Differentiation Fast and Easy. The Tech-infused Teacher.

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Kathy Schrock

MAY 1, 2019

This article originally appeared in the Discovery Education blog " Kathy Schrock's Katch of the Month " in May 2019 and is re-posted here with permission. Professional Development by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images We all have participated in formal professional development days at school.

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eSchool News

JUNE 19, 2023

AI’s rapid pace of development in recent months offers exciting applications for the classroom, but the unprecedented technology also demands deliberation as the implications are vast. TeachAI will bring critical voices across education, policy, and technology to develop a practical framework for teaching with AI and teaching about AI.

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Edthena

MAY 23, 2023

The Ed Week article put a spotlight on the 29,000-student district’s Title I and special programs coordinator, Nick Lundberg. What made Spokane’s implementation of a technology tool, the AI Coach platform , so effective for “enhancing instructional coaches’ work and extending their capacity”?

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Linways Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

A community, in this sense, would be a Professional Learning Network (PLN) for teachers. It is a community that exists on mutual share and learn of information. It is based on reciprocity and a level of trust in knowing that everyone is trying to learn and is searching for value-added information from each other.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Principals play a vital role in the successful integration of new technologies into the classroom. From creating inventive professional development programs to pioneering new technologies, four California principals told the crowd at the Spring CUE 2018 conference how administrators can support technology integration.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This edition of noted and notable content for educators includes effective communication for ‘managing up’, trends in professional learning needs, and a roundup of coverage for our new AI Coach platform. Read on for the highlights, article links, and related content. Learn more about the AI Coach platform !

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2023

However, many teachers can confirm that the environment in an academy is usually conducive to learning and professional development, supporting teaching staff with a strong professional learning network. This experience led me to dive into writing, and my notes and ideas evolved into published articles. “I

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This article is the second of a two-part series covering key principles to consider when integrating a generative AI creativity tool into your academic setting. Read the first article here. Get support with professional development, curricula and educator communities.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

In fact, two-thirds of responding parents from diverse communities (rural, suburban and urban) say in the Speak Up survey that classroom technology, when used properly, helps their children develop college and career readiness skills. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Sponsored by ClassLink As school technology gets more sophisticated, so do cybercriminals, but school leaders can’t sit back and wait for someone to hand them solutions. First, school leaders should educate not just their fellow administrators but all staff-liability issues surrounding technology (this includes all support staff.)

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2019

Just when I wrap my tired teacher brain around a technology tool or web-based program to pair with my pedagogy, one of three things happens: The tech shuts down; The vendor starts asking for money; or. Leveraging Professional Learning Communities to Discover Impactful Tech. A newer, shinier tool or program is introduced.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 5, 2019

There is no shortage of sound research on what constitutes effective professional development for teachers—focusing on specific curriculum content, encouraging active learning, supporting collaboration among peers, and offering opportunities for analysis of student work. Teaching policies can—and must—play a significant role.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Teacher professional development is essential for growth and learning, especially this school year. However, PD time can often be taken up by technical training for classroom technology or tech support and troubleshooting. Carve out time this year for the types of professional learning that will lead to better student outcomes.

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More Verbs

OCTOBER 30, 2016

When a district (or a state) expends large sums of money on education technology, it is fair to expect that there would be a return on the investment, especially in improved student learning. So why don’t state tests show improved scores if we have these studies showing the positive impact of MLTI on learning?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

was preparing to deploy one-to-one Chromebooks a few years ago, the amount of professional development and training needed for educators was overwhelming. In order to make sure educators were getting the professional learning experiences they needed , Douglas and her team went through several steps to create more flexible (and fun) PD.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

How can you leverage AI to improve teaching and learning? Whenever possible, schools should integrate these conversations into professional learning opportunities and staff meetings so educators can engage with one another and collaboratively develop an action plan. How can you empower your students for success in an AI world?

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