A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning. Below you will see the specific tools I provided during each session. Some aren't new, but others might be. Please feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section below.

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EdTech Tools Khan Academy Educreations 540

Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Tie-ins: A widget can apply to any holiday or class event. classes This is a fun team activity to assess student knowledge on a topic. Tie-ins: This is an excellent gamified review for semester tests, final exams, or other summative assessments. You can also share it to most social media. Team Challenge Time required: 1.5

Wiki 429

Wiki Learning Common Core Digital Citizenship 429

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I enjoyed the tactile experience of writing down my events, notes to myself, and lesson ideas. Provides a platform where you can organize calendar events and attach links or documents, so everything you need for your lessons is in one place. Duplicate events quickly and easily, reuse and modify them for future use.

Google 545

Google Video Training Tools 545

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

Social-emotional concerns, anxiety, and the impact on learning Engaging students in video content A super video share where teachers share the videos they’ve made for students Assessment tools and tips for online and blended learning For the last 10 minutes we will have a super share of top tools and tips (and I’ll share mine.)

Twitter 493

Twitter Blended Learning Personal Learning Network Company 493

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As you navigate this evolving educational landscape, it’s essential to critically assess both the advantages and pitfalls of these technological advancements. Imagine immersing yourself in historical events or conducting virtual science experiments, making learning both interactive and impactful.

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Classroom Study Online Learning Accessibility 310

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 12, 2024

Ask a Tech Teacher’s 19-page two-lesson plan bundle to teach about Martin Luther King (click for more information) is 66% off January 12, 2024 through Jan. BTW, we’re always open to sponsors. We love sponsors!

Common Core 434

Common Core Digital Citizenship EdTech Company 434

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Brochures Trifold brochures are popular for assessing learning on any inquiry topic that expects students to acquire and share knowledge. They can also be used to announce upcoming events or share holiday greetings. Greeting cards I use greeting cards as formative assessments of student tech skills. Click to view slideshow.

Classroom 428

Classroom Microsoft Digital Citizenship eBook 428

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

Pear Deck 101 – how to get started using formative assessments, polls, and interactives to achieve 100% student engagement. If you can’t attend the event live, if you join the email list, you can grab some of the sessions later (including mine.) Pear Deck 201 – a more in-depth advanced training session.

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Conference Blended Learning Social Media Company 489

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

One that sticks out to me as the most critical is how resilience got us through one of the most disruptive events we have ever experienced. The pandemic leveled down an array of lessons that should pave the way for future success. While the path was fraught with obstacles, we learned to overcome them together through innovative means.

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Strategy Assessment Study Classroom 527

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 26, 2021

This global event will have educators and speakers from around the world sharing up to date best practices. 12 Formative Assessment Tips to Elevate Student Voice – Monica Burns. To register for this event, and to find out more about the speakers, go to engage.kognity.com/register. Engage 2021 Topics. – David Geurin.

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Conference Learning Company EdTech 439

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

We recently conducted a “listening tour” to learn more about the impact in communities that participated in Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA)—a festival of hands-on, engaging learning events for youth and their families in regions across the country. They offer invaluable learnings, feedback, and insights.

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Learning STEM Resources Assessment 425

ViewSonic Education

APRIL 7, 2025

If youre curious where you fall, try the VARK self-assessment its quick and surprisingly revealing. Think about a history class: isnt it so much easier to recall a sequence of events when its laid out in a simple, color-coded timeline with icons? A uditory Learners who process best by hearing and discussing.

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Learning Software Strategy Groups 368

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Just like with learning, it's a process, not an event. Consider less of a focus on lesson plans and more on assessment by collecting these two weeks into the future. If a teacher is struggling with their assessments, don't just say you need to work on building better ones. They can also be used to validate good practice.

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Conference Strategy Assessment Personal Learning Network 529

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 31, 2022

This framework is a tool to examine curriculum, instruction, and assessment along the two dimensions of increasing cognition and student outcomes. Learning is a personal process, not an event. The premise is as simple as it is powerful. Learning occurs when students are challenged to think and apply their thinking in relevant ways.

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Personalized Learning Strategy Outcomes Assessment 505

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Whether it comes from administrators, peers, consultants, or self-assessment, feedback offers insights that help educators identify areas for improvement and build upon their strengths. In schools, feedback should not be merely a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that fosters continuous learning and development.

Professional Learning 431

Professional Learning Learning Assessment Training 431

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Two lesson plans to prepare for Martin Luther King Day in January: 1) Students research events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s impact on American history and share them with an Event Chain organized visually, including pictures and thought bubbles. assessment strategies. Free Martin Luther King Day Lesson Plans.

Common Core 397

Common Core Digital Citizenship Twitter Assessment 397

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2022

Another feature of Twitter is forming content groups for teachers where weekly conversations take place on pedagogy, current events, and the use of technology. A challenging exercise for students using the hashtag concept is to develop a relevant hashtag for a particular event or lesson concept. Classroom Use. Keeping Up.

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Twitter Social Media Classroom Digital Citizenship 432

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

While PLNs have grown in popularity, the most popular form of professional learning embraced by schools and districts still consists of more traditional pathways, such as bringing in guest speakers, workshops, or holding annual events. Inspiration packed into one day typically fades when reality sets in shortly after.

Professional Learning 467

Professional Learning Learning Personalized Learning Personal Learning Network 467

Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Pre-tests are quick ways to assess ability levels. The New York Times Learning Network , Newsela , and Tween Tribune are all places to find content based on current events. Some of these may interface directly with your learning management system, so you can import student rosters, assign, and gather assessment data seamlessly.

EdTech 485

EdTech Tools Khan Academy Microsoft 485

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data. This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning.

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Secondary Analysis Comparison Data 413

EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2019

Build a Diverse Team for a Clear Cybersecurity Assessment. The best way to move forward on these assessments, according to presenters, is to gather a group of leaders spanning different departments throughout the school. . “A Keep this page bookmarked for articles from the event. 3 Levels of School Network Security.

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Laptops Twitter Conference Assessment 403

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) to learn anytime, anywhere, with anyone you want Organize your learning environment such as email, physical space, and support materials to make the most of all available time Seek out challenging experiences that will push your practice to new levels Improvement is a process, not a singular event.

Personal Learning Network 516

Personal Learning Network Social Media Personalized Learning Examples 516

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 4, 2021

Two lesson plans to prepare for Martin Luther King Day in January: 1) Students research events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s impact on American history and share them with an Event Chain organized visually, including pictures and thought bubbles. assessment strategies. Essential Question. Common Core and ISTE alignment.

Common Core 397

Common Core Digital Citizenship Twitter Assessment 397

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2023

Lesson plans include: an Event Chain of Dr. King’s impact on American history. assessment strategies. In honor of Martin Luther King: The 19-page two-lesson plan bundle to teach about Martin Luther King (click for more information) is Free through Jan. interpreting his words with a visual organizer. Essential Question.

Common Core 397

Common Core Digital Citizenship EdTech Company 397

Digital Promise

APRIL 13, 2020

When it became clear COVID-19 would dramatically impact the public education system, we quickly assessed how we could provide value, drawing on our years of expertise with digital learning. How can we best assess our technology needs? Our first priority was making sure our Digital Promise team was safe, healthy, and supported.

Digital Learning 427

Digital Learning Accessibility Online Learning Assessment 427

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2022

So they found that babies who were shown surprising events were able to learn faster and more efficiently afterward than those who were not. As an academic, I study formative moments, those events that instantly change what you believe about yourself. I'm studying all these formative events and these moments study susceptibility.

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Learning Collaborative Learning Study Twitter 514

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

It provides teachers with invaluable formative assessment data, allowing them to informally assess student understanding and identify misconceptions, gaps, and areas that need additional instruction and support. What are some different methods for assessing my students’ understanding of in grade?

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Assessment Social Media Exercises Analysis 380

Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

That is why as a teacher who experienced these unfortunate events firsthand, I am an advocate for a Disaster-Proof Education. It also allows you to monitor student engagement and participation, assess student knowledge and track their performance, even outside the four walls of a classroom. Making education disaster-proof.

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LMS Learning Education Blended Learning 482

EdTech Magazine

MAY 21, 2018

Technavio analyst Jhansi Mary J says schools are finding plenty of uses for digital signage at an affordable price tag , including: welcome messages and videos during events. notifications about curriculum, assessments and emergency situations during regular school hours. time-bound dayparting information.

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Smartphone Mobility Pearson Twitter 389

Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

Edcamps are free public events that leverage the knowledge and experiences of attendees by allowing educators to collaboratively determine topics for discussion and choose which sessions are meaningful to them. In June, the Edcamp Community joined our Digital Promise family. It wasn’t an easy moment.

Professional Learning 314

Professional Learning Edcamps Handbook Education 314

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The event typically draws tens of thousands of educators from around the globe for discussions, presentations and activities that highlight how technology transforms teaching and learning. Kendi will be a featured voice at the event. ISTE20 Live kicks off Nov. 29 on what organizers describe as a “custom-built virtual platform.”

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Online Learning Digital Citizenship Blended Learning Learning 324

Neo LMS

MARCH 17, 2022

Bett 2022 returns as an in-person event after hosting the 2021 version online. This event also celebrates the best edtech in the industry by hosting the Bett Awards. We’ll be there on all three days of the event, between 23-25 March at ExCeL London. Quick Bett 2022 facts. This year’s theme is “Create The Future”.

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Meeting Gamification Conference Personal Learning Network 323

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 29, 2024

Develop a schedule for yourself including all your upcoming deadlines, exams, social events and other commitments ahead of time to be prepared for what lies ahead. If you like using a digital calendar, be sure to look at it first thing daily to keep important events in your memory. Take into account your own tempo.

Study 434

Study Digital Citizenship Meeting Groups 434

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 2, 2022

Lesson plans include: an Event Chain of Dr. King’s impact on American history. assessment strategies. This month: If you donate to my blog drive, I’ll send you FREE: . The 18-page two-lesson plan bundle to teach about Martin Luther King (click for more information) in preparation for MLK Day January 17, 2022.

Common Core 397

Common Core Digital Citizenship EdTech Resources 397

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 4, 2019

Assessments can be used to make programs more cost-effective, improve implementation, enable replication elsewhere in the district and justify more funding to administrators. . However, many schools are not properly assessing technology programs, Baule told attendees. Keep this page bookmarked for articles and videos from the event.

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Technology How To Program Evaluation Twitter 341

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Edpuzzle and PlayPosit are two of the most popular educational tools for creating video quizzes and assessments. Both offer free versions for instructors with features for quick grading and assessment. With Google Forms you can include questions for a video or create other assessments.

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Video Tools Assessment Digital Learning 385

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Before going full steam ahead, gather key stakeholders to develop a shared vision that includes rationale, goals, expected outcomes, expectations, and means to assess the initiative's effectiveness. Those who step up to the plate to lead change understand it is a process, not an event.

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Outcomes Professional Learning Strategy Assessment 545