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How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Schools Should Define and Act on Digital Learning. To be honest, I hate the term blended learning. Let me explain why: In today’s world of education, blended learning gets thrown around for any type of new education involving technology. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 04/11/2019 - 15:35. by Brian Seymour.

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Transition to Digital Learning with Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

Lauren Williams, a fifth grade teacher in California, works in a predominantly Latinx and Black K-5 elementary school, where almost half of the students are designated as English Learners (ELs). Moreover, her district’s data shows that Black families in the district do not have consistent internet access to engage in digital learning.

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Professional Learning in a Pandemic

Digital Promise

With schools closed and social distancing orders in place due to COVID-19, micro-credentials —which are online and on-demand—allow educators to continue their professional learning without leaving their homes. Micro-credentials support timely topics like distance learning.

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime , was released in October of 2019. Murray served as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, middle school principal, elementary principal, and at the district level in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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How to use an LMS for teaching and professional learning

eSchool News

Picture this: You roll out a new learning management system (LMS) for students, but all of your professional learning is either hosted on a different platform or conducted in person with notes shared via email afterward. Related content: 3 reasons elementary schools should adopt an LMS. Sound familiar?

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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

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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Using your LMS for teaching and professional learning

eSchool News

Picture this: You roll out a new learning management system (LMS) for students, but all of your professional learning is either hosted on a different platform or conducted in person with notes shared via email afterward. Related: 3 reasons elementary schools should adopt an LMS. Sound familiar?

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