The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

Think of it this way — Some students learn by seeing. Others learn by hearing. Others learn by doing. But no one learns one way. So, when you have many ways of teaching material, nearly every student learns better. If project based learning works – do it. So, if differentiation works – do it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Learn how she uses this tool. FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

Now you need to take time for yourself and go on some learning adventures of your own! Discover more ways to design engaging distance learning experiences by taking my new accredited graduate course , Online Learning: Best Practices to Leverage the Power of Distance Learning. ” – Robert John Meehan.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

From creating academies for student learning in Leonia School District to establishing a STEM program for girls in Wyckoff School District, there is plenty of great work to spotlight and learn from in Northern New Jersey. 700 attendees gathered at Ramapo College for Northern Ignite’s event, co-hosted with EdSurge, in 2016.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

The parallels between the early days of the world wide web and today’s edtech scene are surreal. There is a lot of noise in edtech today, mostly coming from technology and consumer marketing-oriented companies. In the nineties, this included. Here’s why.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 19, 2013

For those of you not familiar with the Edcamp Foundation. About the Edcamp Foundation The Edcamp Foundation is a Delaware non-profit, which was started to promote organic, participant-driven professional development for K-12 educators worldwide. One of the staple features of an Edcamp is the “Web2.0

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2016

Many teachers connect this way to learn about the latest in edtech tools, educational ideas and methods in teaching, and joining my fellow Nebraskan teachers for the weekly chat gives me a comfortable hour that flies by and is full of ideas and collaboration. Worth the drive are EdCamps in Kansas City and St. Louis, Montana.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The idea of a connected educator is nothing new, but the platforms through which educators can find other educators, share ideas, and learn are growing. With the feel of an in-person conference and the energy of an Edcamp, educators are finding this audio app is a new place to connect with educators from around the world.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Photo Credit: Kevin Jarrett High & Low-tech for Optimal Learning Not only teachers able to share ways to integrate technology in the classroom, but I also learned some low-tech techniques as well. Keep those eyes peeled at Edcamp-- resources can be found anywhere! Here are additional links on how to run an Edcamp.

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 17, 2019

6 Truths of Effective Teachers View Their Teaching As A Science And An Art- Most educators, early on in their career, have had one of those moments, at the end of a long successful day, realizing that they learned more in those 8 hours than in their previous 4 years of higher education. They are continuously seeking out professional learning.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

In the early part of 2012, I attended my first edCamp in Philadelphia. From that point forward, we started an adventure to create edCamp New Jersey which topped out at over 1,000 educators one year and was visited by the local cops because of the overflow of parking at the school building. Step 5: Family First … EdTech Second.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

JULY 20, 2013

EdcampHOME demonstrated the power of organized mulitple Google Hangouts and educators'' desire to learn. I had been trained for years that teaching and learning was neatly and purposely sequenced in lesson plans and prepackaged by professional third-party developers.by edcamp #edtech collaboration edcamp gobstopper Google'

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Imagine a network of leaders from every sector of education: public schools and early learning centers, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, nonprofits and corporations. It’s the Remake Learning Network , a professional network of educators and innovators working together to shape the future of learning. No problem.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2018

Vicki: You know, I learn so much — like talking to people — and it’s almost addictive, isn’t it? It had Dan Callahan on from — at that time, he was kind of working with the EdCamp Foundation and founders, and we just did a show on, “What Is EdCamp?”. I really love learning from podcasts.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2017

And what better way to learn, grow and challenge ourselves than at the hundreds of education-themed bacchanals that dot the world? How to stay posted on the latest edtech events. These shows happen across the year and across the world, gathering teachers and techies alike around tools and tips that support teaching and learning.

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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. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years.

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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

JULY 3, 2018

Learning never stops, and neither do events that spark ideas and conversations around the future of teaching and learning. From local Edcamps in your backyard to glitzy conferences dotting the globe, these convenings showcase exciting changes happening in schools and classrooms (and humbling lessons learned along the way).

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There is no box

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

I attended two sessions in the morning, both involved great conversations around teaching and learning. I then spent a very long lunch (we basically had our own session three at the lunch benches) talking about the future of edtech professional development. So, have an edCamp every day on your campus. Commentary edcamp'

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A love for learning, teaching, education, a better tomorrow—and the role that technology could play. Hackathons. Pitchfests. What binds these and countless other education ideas, events, words and buzzwords together? Why, love, of course.

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TeacherCast

JUNE 7, 2015

Whether you are a teacher trying to figure out how to invest your limited class resource budget, or an edtech company trying to secure your place in the market, customer service is something to look at closely. Look for Edcamps <https://twitter.com/EdcampUSA> and offer support. Strive for zero down time. Become a Sponsor.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

AUGUST 27, 2013

years and hosted an EdmodoCon viewing party, and "enjoyed both learning from the passionate speakers and the parallel discussions we had because of the sessions." Lisa and I were lucky to connect during EdCamp Philly this past Spring! Lisa and I were lucky to connect during EdCamp Philly this past Spring!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

What’s a typical day like for the director of learning at Slack, the fast-growing messaging app that aims to eliminate the need for e-mail? Before she landed at Slack, Swanson was already a well-known figure in edtech. And companies are excited about thinking differently about the role of learning in an organization.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Few experiences are as invigorating as learning new things, meeting old friends and making future ones—across locations familiar and exotic. It seems like every single city we go, there’s an edtech rodeo—and no matter where we go, we’ll find a good show. For lifelong learners and writers, the travel bug bites hard. On October 2-4, our.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 29, 2016

The district had looked over where the majority of teachers were weak and were going to provide them some learning in those areas. Many schools and districts are trying to do the right thing by meeting the needs of as many educators as possible when it comes to professional learning. Webinars -Virtual learning is nothing new.

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Edsurge

APRIL 29, 2017

Or, for that matter, without the slightest idea of what you might learn? For us, it was at EdFoo 2017 , an un-conference of teachers, edtech gurus, funders and others gathered at Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters for three days of spontaneous learning. When was the last time you walked into a conference without an agenda?

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

Notes from an edWeb.net Webinar 4/28/14 Dr. Joe Mazza Director of Connected Teaching, Learning & Leadership North Penn School District Dr. Mazza just took on his position in December. He is a project manager, promoting connected teaching, learning, & leadership. How much time does edtech leadership spend gaining perspective?

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

While device penetration is increasing and edtech products are proliferating, adequate infrastructure in schools lags behind. What if we could provide all schools with affordable consultants and researchers to aid in the edtech selection process? Much work remains to be done to realize the full potential of education technology.

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TeacherCast

JULY 18, 2022

In the early part of 2012, I attended my first edCamp in Philadelphia. From that point forward, we started an adventure to create edCamp New Jersey which topped out at over 1,000 educators one year and was visited by the local cops because of the overflow of parking at the school building. Once the trend goes away so could your brand.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Image credit: Rob Rowe We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. People tweeted about it and around the country and the world; people began to follow #edcamp! The energy in that place gave birth to a movement that has grown in under five years from a single, initial Edcamp to over 600 events around the world.

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The Web20Classroom

MARCH 22, 2017

In every facet of our practice there are other educators doing amazing things that we can all learn from. Through the creation of our Personal Learning Network we find smart folks we can learn, share and grow with. In order to take advantage of all that learning we have to go to where they are. Need to learn on the go?

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

OCTOBER 27, 2013

When I look at how much I have evolved as a professional educator in the past year, I am astounded at the exponential rate at which I have learned so much from the talented educators I''ve had the pleasure of collaborating and interacting with on Twitter, Edmodo, and this blog. I constantly get asked, "When do you sleep?

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The Electric Educator

JANUARY 8, 2015

There are a LOT of EdTech events. From EdCamps to state technology conferences to Google summits, there is always something going on! The EdTech community is awesome; caring, sharing, and fun! To help you get started, I created and am now maintaining a calendar of EdTech events in the United States.

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 23, 2013

Best EdTech/Resource Sharing Blog- Learning in Hand not only offers a guide to implementing mobile technologies in education, but also is a great resource on doing so in a manner that fosters critical thinking. Best open PD / unconference / webinar series- Edcamp ! The recent episode on the "PD 2.0 Well, that''s it.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2020

distance learning comes into play. But, vetted virtual programs can match the depth and impact of in-school learning experiences. And can turn students off from learning that they see as less than engaging and even stagnant, especially without the opportunity to move around. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. About the Presenter.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

But with the coronavirus pandemic disrupting more traditional professional learning opportunities like in-person conferences and workshops, it's time for you to chart your own course. Fortunately, there are plenty of informal ways to learn and grow professionally on your own.

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

We held the first Edcamp in Philadelphia in May, 2010. People tweeted about it and around the country and the world; people began to follow #edcamp! The energy in that place gave birth to a movement that has grown in under five years from a single, initial Edcamp to over 600 events around the world. Image credit: Rob Rowe.

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