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What Constitutes Good PD?

A Principal's Reflections

Educators now have to attend mandate-driven workshops on the Common Core, teacher/principal evaluation, and student growth objectives. The trainings that many educators are now forced to attend are usually driven by whatever the federal and state governments have mandated. The key word here is forced.

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Virtual Summer Camp for Teachers - on demand learning for educators

Educational Technology Guy

The summer camp is organized by topic areas, which include: Common Core Resources, Essential Apps for Educators, Webinar and Online PD opportunities, Virtual Crafts, and even a mess hall with food and recipe ideas. It is being hosted through Learni.st. On July 24th there will be a live component ASCD Webinar. I''m going. You should be!

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Voxer, Twitter, and EdCamps: How to Tackle the Harsh Realities of Finding Good Statewide PD

Edsurge

Nebraskans also value local control, and elected not to adapt the Common Core standards. The Trifecta of Rural PD, Part 2: Edcamps Problem Two: How do you bring educators together for a day of learning that doesn’t cost any money to gather? Worth the drive are EdCamps in Kansas City and St. Louis, Montana.

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The 2014 ASCD Annual Conference: There is Hope

Philly Teacher

I attended the Edcamp session and watched as attendees unhooked chairs and created discussion circles and then proceeded to generate discussion topics and hold discussions around topics of their choice. conference edcamp PBL reflection social media technology'

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Edtech Needs More Infrastructure, Educator Support in 2017

Edsurge

Teachers need the time and space to learn and share best practices around technology integration, especially amidst the sea of change of Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and ever increasing demands on schools.

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Make a Big Splash Into Learning This Summer

MSEDTechie

This makes it extremely important for teachers to expand their knowledge of digital resources aligned to Common Core. Attending conferences , edcamps , and playdates are great ways to make lifelong friends, and connections in your local community. Most schools have adopted online standardized testing.

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Literacy in the Digital Age: 9 Great Speaking & Listening Tools

Educator Innovator

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) stress the importance of communication, and challenge students to engage in conversation by using evidence to support an argument, while evaluating and listening to others’ perspectives. Natalie is involved in EDCampNJ , EDCamp Jersey Shore , EDCamp Leadership , NJ/PA ECET2 , and NJASCD.

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