The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers has several online professional development options to check out: GSuite for Teachers , Teaching History with Technology , and Practical Edtech Coaching. Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Enhanced Transcript.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 30, 2016

I have the opportunity to take part in, observe and deliver hundreds of hours of professional development a year, either through conferences, meetings or during the work I do. Why do we not take a stand when it comes to our own professional learning? Reflect, Reflect, Reflect: As a PD leader what I do is never perfect.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. While schools provide their own professional development sessions or teachers may have opportunities to attend local, state, or national conferences, the cost involved in attending them leads to additional planning and preparation for our students.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

Education and technology leaders will soon be making their way to Chicago for the ISTE 2018 Conference & Expo , one of the year’s largest events to highlight the latest innovations in K–12 educational technology. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

ISTE CEO Richard Culatta provided a preview of the new 2018 ISTE Standards for Education Leaders , formerly called the ISTE Standards for Administrators, Monday at ISTE’s 2018 Conference & Expo in Chicago. Connected Learner : Leaders model and promote continuous professional learning for themselves and others.

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Ditch That Textbook

JUNE 11, 2023

The ISTELive Conference is one of my very favorite professional learning events. In a word, it's an experience.ISTELive (International Society for Technology in Education) is a multi-day professional learning event every June.More than 14,000 educators participate on-site -- with thousands more attending virtually.

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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. Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology). and tinyurl.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. Your superstars can also lead professional learning. Don't sell yourselves short.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

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. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Content Subtype.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

“Teachers have a lot on their plates, and they often felt like the technology coaches were just adding more to their plates,” said Denise Douglas, the district’s educational technology coordinator, in a March 16 session at the Spring CUE 2018 conference. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Neo LMS

JUNE 18, 2019

Edtech conferences are a great opportunity for everyone activating in the education sector to connect and network with fellow like-minded people and take the pulse of the industry. An edtech conference of such high caliber as ISTE can draw in hundreds if not thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands participants!

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 3, 2017

Murray @thomascmurray is the 2017 US “Thought Leader of the Year” and shares what actually works in edtech. In this podcast, Tom shares the research and highlights, some of which are included in the book Learning Transformed that he co-authored with Eric Sheninger. What Actually Works in Edtech? How do we make learning personal?

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Dillon met with EdTech at the #ICE18 conference in Schaumburg, Ill., Watch on #Periscope : #Watch Bob Dillon @ideaguy42 Talk #LearningSpaces , #StudentVoice and Experiential Learning at … [link]. EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018. . EdTech K–12 Magazine (@EdTech_K12) February 27, 2018.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

One of the main reasons I look forward to the summer “break” is because it is a time to relax and recharge but also provides the opportunity to learn and participate in PD that I may not have time for during the year or attend events that only occur during the summer. Making time for what we need personally and professionally.

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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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Tom Murray

JUNE 27, 2016

In a report entitled, “ Technology in Education: Global Trends, Universe Spend and Market Outlook , “ FutureSource consulting projected that edtech spending worldwide will hit $19 billion dollars by 2018, up from $13 billion when measured in 2013. If you’re at ISTE, it’s a can’t miss!

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 16, 2017

Follow us on Twitter, @ShellTerrell , to catch the livestream or to catch up with us during the conference. June 27th, from 11:45 am–12:45 pm, in Room 301BC, I will be part of the ISTE panel, Personalize Professional Learning with Digital Badges and Micro-credentials , along with digital badging gurus Rich Dixon, Noah Geisel, and Cate Tolnai.

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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 Limit coaching focus. Management.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. Parents couldn’t really look at it unless they were in the library for parent-teacher conferences or whatever. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Enhanced Transcript. Shownotes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e192.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Edtech is always changing. Edtech trends come and go. But any of what currently happens in edtech couldn’t be possible without the driving passion for education and technology of people. Top 10 edtech people to watch in 2018. Life means change, and every aspect of life is affected by it. How to know which is which?

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EdTech4Beginners

APRIL 1, 2017

Edcamps are organic, participant-driven professional learning experiences for educators across the country and worldwide! I would say the key difference between an Edcamp and a typical educational conference is that they are unstructured and the sessions are based on sharing expertise. I recently attended one in Bangkok.

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 19, 2019

Written with my friend Shaelynn Farnsworth we break down the simple things any learner can do to make the most of their conference experience. The end of June means signals to many education technology enthusiasts one thing - the annual ISTE (International Society for Technology In Education) Conference is just around the corner.

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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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Edsurge

JANUARY 29, 2018

The move may seem unusual particularly as Thille, a frequent speaker at education conferences, has openly questioned the role of technology companies in developing learning technologies. (Amazon has an estimated 541,900 employees, according to an October story from Business Insider.)

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Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2018

ISTE is traditionally known for its annual edtech conference, which draws as many as 15,000 people each year. And it is looking to rebrand its annual conference as well, to stress that the event is just one service offered by the group, not the main attraction. South continues.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities.

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EdNews Daily

JANUARY 30, 2019

Did you know that there are almost 100 education conferences every year? Some of these conferences are offered in the States, while others are held around the globe. The conferences below provide teacher resources and foster entrepreneurship, learning, networking and technology for today and tomorrow’s learning generation.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 29, 2018

Attending a large number of conferences each year, and running a number of Future Ready events, I have the opportunity to work alongside so many educators from coast to coast. Our kids deserve this type of maximized experience, and when organizing professional learning, our educators do too!

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eSchool News

JUNE 14, 2024

One of the biggest lessons I learned in my first year of teaching was the importance of continuing my own learning. ChatGPT In 2024, my district was fortunate to participate in a fabulous professional development opportunity lead by Jason Neiffer of the Montana Digital Academy ( MTDA ).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

Coming back from GAETC 2015, I realized that I had been to the conference before but my classroom was unchanged. I would keep a list of the next three things I wanted to learn. However, with a few exceptions, edtech seems to dominate the teaching videos available on YouTube. Books, Videos, Courses, and Conferences.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

In the midst of interviewing candidates for an open vice principal position, calling prospective teachers, and going through mounds of paperwork I managed to make the time to video conference with administrators and educational stakeholders in Virginia, Iowa, New York, and Florida. A little over a year ago I was in their shoes, but worse.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

After spending more than 25 years in edtech, I know how crucial it is for educators to understand how to leverage technology to support SEL in practical, meaningful ways. Professional learning that’s rooted in SEL can help by giving staff tools to manage stress, build trust, and increase resilience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 31, 2018

We asked 49 edtech executives to look into their crystal balls and share their thoughts about what will happen in 2019. Additionally, educators swear that their parents are showing up more prepared for conferences and more in tune with their child’s education than ever before. Jacob Bruno, vice president of professional learning, NWEA.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2017

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 17, 2019

Continuously Seeking Out Professional Learning- Effective Educators don't just believe that lifelong learning is a characteristic they want their students to have, it's a mantra they live by. They aren't waiting for their principal or school or district to tell them what they need to learn.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Charlotte, NC — Arkansas’ LISA Academy public charter school district today announced the renewal of its partnership with worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education. Discovery Education is the global edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports instruction wherever it takes place. Discovery, Inc.

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eSchool News

JULY 10, 2024

Charlotte, NC— Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District (PTISD) today announced an extension of its multi-year collaboration with global edtech leader Discovery Education. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.

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