A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The fact remains that there was no professional learning to prepare for the reality that everyone is facing nor a plan for something like COVID19. I always like to focus on the small wins when I am facilitating professional learning with schools and districts. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Difficult decisions have had to be made regarding grading, making funds available to get technology in the hands of disadvantaged kids, getting school work to kids where the digital divide could not be overcome, and figuring out how to provide professional learning support virtually. However, the pedagogical tenets remain the same.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Personalized Learning Aids All Students. Collaboration and Blended Learning Fosters Critical Skills. will be able to handle college-level reading, and only 25 percent will grasp college-level math.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how a Massachusetts school district enacted its own digital transformation. School leaders need to explain clearly to staff, teachers, parents and students why the technology they are adopting is important and how it is going to improve learning. . Make Professional Development a Priority.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. When I ask teachers and administrators what support is needed to help them improve learning in the classroom, the IWB is a typical response.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

Differentiation in PD changes professional development into continuous professional learning, with teachers training at their own pace while collaborating with their peers at different levels of expertise. Read more: How edtech supports teacher work-life balance and wellbeing. Use microlearning .

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

As mentioned in my previous post 16 Great NonProfits Working to Support EdTech in Schools , prior to my role as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, I spent 14 years in a public school in Pennsylvania as an elementary and middle school teacher, middle school and elementary principal, and district level technology director.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 18, 2020

The post How to Create Google Classroom Blended Learning Lessons (Part 3) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. As schools switch to blended learning and remote learning models, educators need to know how to create Google Classroom blended learning lessons that are engaging and relevant for students!

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The post 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google (Part 3) – SULS090 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. I can’t wait to share with you 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google, and give you a sneak peek into my new book! Did you miss Blended Learning with Google Part 1 or Part 2 ?

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edWeb.net

MARCH 16, 2017

When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. Although it may seem easier to dive right in, schools cannot go technology-first into a blended learning model. A blended learning model must consider these factors.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 19, 2023

After moving into the private sector, Penny Reinart led research, design, and development of digital products and professional learning focused on student achievement, educator impact, and organizational growth. A two-time Teacher of the Year award winner, she has 18 years of classroom experience working with K–8 students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 4, 2019

You interviewed Annette, who also was presenter at ISTE 2016 in Denver, basing her presentation in large part on our continuing partnership. Blog: [link] Twitter: @tww00.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. Wyoming Switchboard Network homepage.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The post 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning – SULS034 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. But did you know, Google Classroom is also a great learning tool for adults, too? Today, I am going to share with you 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Northern Ignite has launched cohorts formed around five topics the cluster’s members identified as critical: blended learning, career technical education, 1:1 implementation, health and wellness, and STEM and STEAM. Many districts have taken away learnings and implemented new programs as a result of being involved in Northen Ignite.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Gaisford spoke about the State Educational Technology Directors Association and the EdTech Trends Report , which was created to track the impact of technology on education across the country. Mangum then took the floor to take the attendees back to 2016 and talked about the important edtech trends of that time.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

JULY 26, 2020

Digital learning coaching has been weighing heavily on my mind. Kentucky's Digital Learning Coaches had their first official conference last month (virtual of course). Tucker 's Power Up Blended Learning: A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Learn what digital badges are, when to use them, and how to implement them in your classroom. Yes, you can do this in your remote, online, or blended learning environment! These two creative ladies will help us learn how we can use digital badges in the classroom to engage and motivate our students. Click To Tweet.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What defines an exemplary edtech company that serves K-12 needs? While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment. Carnegie Learning is a very exciting place right now.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. The sudden shift in the learning environment last year may have provided an obstacle for the way we wanted to see this happen. Planning Blended Learning for another year.

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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. Focus on Young Learners 00:03:35:13 – 00:03:54:19 Vicki Davis and Debbie Tannenbaum discuss the focus on young learners and how to help teachers reach them.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

Insert Learning (Freemium). InsertLearning is a Chrome extension that lets you turn websites into interactive lessons, and it is the perfect companion to your blended learning lesson plans. Learn more about his super cool extension here: 4 Ways to Blend Learning with Insert Learning. Self-paced.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Thank you to Joey Mitchell on Twitter for sharing your thoughts on Blended Learning with Google! Today in Blended Learning with Google by @ShakeUpLearning … “We cannot replicate the school day online. Types of Learning. © Shake Up Learning 2021. Click To Tweet. Listen to this article. .

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Shake Up Learning

JUNE 14, 2021

My hope is that this template will give you even more ideas for how to use podcasts for professional learning at your school or on your own. We’ve been creating Podcast PD Choice Boards for teachers to explore and learn. edtech #edchat. The Dynamic Learning Workshop (valued at $99/year). Look no further!

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 14, 2019

Most days of the week you can find me in my office at Grove City College working with students or teaching preservice teachers about educational technology or special education.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Creators of Blended Learning Universe (www.blendedlearning.org), the organization provides a directory of innovative schools and a myriad of models and case studies to support district transformation.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2024

EdTech offers amazing opportunities—tools like simulations, educational games, and AI-powered applications (hello, ChatGPT!) Related: Prompt Like a Boss: Unlocking the Power of AI in Your Teaching I’ll share practical strategies for blended learning and maintaining digital balance —using tech where it makes sense but not overdoing it.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 2, 2020

This is also a great strategy for professional learning, and I have used this idea in many of my workshops. Dynamic, Blended Learning with Google. I talk a lot about making blending learning like this DYNAMIC! New Book Coming Soon: Blended Learning with Google. We are better together!

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Provide professional development opportunities to invest in your staff While the school district I lead in Florida has less than a 7 percent turnover year over year, a recent report by the RAND Corporation showed that teacher turnover rates across the nation grew to 10 percent in the 2021-22 school year.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 28, 2020

The post A Framework for Blended PD (Part 3) – SULS073 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Delivering virtual or blended professional learning can be challenging. Today, I’m sharing Part 3 of my series on Blended PD. See also 15 Ways to Use Google Classroom in Professional Learning.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

I’m not sure how it happened, or how I made it through all of them, but it was a fantastic week of learning that I want to share with the Shake Up Learning readers. In fact, TCEA is the second-largest edtech conference in the U.S. googleedu #edtech #TCEA #gsuiteedu Click To Tweet. Edtech Influencer.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

This powerful tool can provide a space for teacher-to-teacher collaboration, professional learning and support, parent communication, and even special projects and enrichment classes for students. Badging has become particularly popular for encouraging teachers to learn new tech skills. Online Professional Learning.

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Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 22, 2020

I just finished presenting, connecting, and learning at the Future of Educational Technology Conference , or FETC, in Miami, Florida. It is one of the biggest edtech conferences in the U.S., So no FOMO for Shake Up Learning readers! © Shake Up Learning 2019. Ready to shake up learning in your school or at your event?

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Want professional learning credit? We gotcha covered! Join our ALL ACCESS Membership for access to these sessions and more, plus credit certificates for your PD hours.

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MIND Research Institute

JULY 2, 2019

Session Overview: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) introduced the Math Innovation Zones (MIZ) program to support districts and open-enrollment charter schools in the creation and expansion of high-quality, blended-learning programs aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Presenter: Brandon Smith @bds_math.

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Learning in Hand

APRIL 5, 2017

Big Idea #6 Technology is integrated well when it helps to personalize instruction & learning. Jonathan sees Blended Learning as a teaching initiative, not a technology initiative. Learning has always been personalized and individualized. Too often professional learning provided to teachers is boring.

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