The Web20Classroom

MAY 19, 2019

Professional learning for educators comes in many flavors: Face-to-face, blended, online Content-driven, instructional practices, Edtech focused Faculty meeting, half-day, conference session If we were all to think long enough we could come up with a list of the best professional learning we've participated in and what made it great.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 30, 2016

Why do we not take a stand when it comes to our own professional learning? Professional development comes in all forms and can be delivered in a multitude of ways. But I believe there are 3 things for us to remember when it comes to any type of professional development or professional learning.

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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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Neo LMS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Can EdTech enable Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? In this context it may be hard to imagine that EdTech can add to or even improve SEL teaching — as it seems to be a wholly “human-human” interaction. Let’s explore: Project-Based Learning. Implementing new SEL curricula and professional learning opportunities.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 19, 2024

Imagine if we designed learning experiences for these students. Imagine if edtech providers designed products for them. For me, this means embedding Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into my learning experiences and asking questions while I am designing: Is this accessible?

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2018

Culatta said a key focus of ISTE this year is redefining digital citizenship, which many people mistakenly believe to be avoiding putting personal information like credit card numbers online. Systems Designer : Leaders build teams and systems to implement, sustain and continually improve the use of technology to support learning.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. Amy Ballard, Ph.D., I need to reiterate with my teachers that the tech tool itself isn't the be all, end all,” Ballard said.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 25, 2019

This endless cycle makes the vetting process of new edtech tools tedious for coaches and educators everywhere. Leveraging Professional Learning Communities to Discover Impactful Tech. I often equate the process for sifting through and selecting impactful edtech tools to selecting a life insurance policy. What’s the cost?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

In the Pickerington Local School District , when we decided to modernize our teaching and learning methods and enhance those skills with technology, we knew we had to first properly define blended learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how these two popular blended learning platforms can improve K–12 classrooms.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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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. Thus, the options are Zoom, Webex, and Google Meets.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Powered by worldwide edtech leader Discovery Education , the Environmental Education Initiative is a first-of-its-kind effort that helps students engage in environment science, make informed decisions that support healthy environments, and supports civic engagement. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out opportunities for schools to apply for personalized learning funding! Sometimes this provides insight into something other than pedagogy: soft skill issues or non-education-related happenings that have a profound influence on student learning.”. Teachers Use Online Forms to Gauge Student Learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 2, 2023

At a time when more than 11,000 edtech tools are on the market and schools are embracing learning technology like never before , there is a stunning lack of research and evidence to support the efficacy of those products. The natural starting point for edtech providers, instead, is pursuing ESSA Level IV certification.

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2021

For educators, finding high-quality products in an enormous edtech market is challenging. Educators’ plates are already full, which can make the time-consuming task of vetting edtech tools feel overwhelming. Product companies need third-party, external validators to be trusted by edtech decision makers, purchasers, and users.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 28, 2019

Data is also critical, as schools seek to determine where they need additional training to maximize technology investments and make informed decisions about future purchases. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how a new analytics dashboard helps K–12 schools measure education technology ROI. Does your district have that data?

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We are looking forward to working with the talented team at Otus to support school systems across the country as they build the engaging modern learning environments today’s learners demand and deserve.” For more information on the new collaboration between Otus and Discovery Education, click here. Learn more at Otus.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Flipsnack: A fun way to make interactive online magazines #edtech. Vicki: Happy EdTech Tool Tuesday. I’ve also seen it used as presenting a business and marketing plan for everything from graphical advertisements and kids making commercials and embedding that information. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Yet, with with the wide variety of edtech resources available, it can be difficult to know where to begin. 3P Learning works with over five million students and educators across the globe, providing online learning solutions in math, science and literacy. Teachers face initiative fatigue.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The relationship between edtech and learning is now deeply and permanently interwoven. Learners and educators can now leverage tools to meet their needs in endless ways, as long as we can clearly communicate those needs to those developing edtech. Quinn Burke, Director of Computational Thinking Research.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Performance Suite provides robust day-to-day support for educators across the entire instructional cycle, encompassing planning, teaching, assessment, analysis and professional learning features within a streamlined, user-friendly interface. Sustained professional learning is accessible via HMH Coachly from the educator’s dashboard.

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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! Take notes.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board defines Analytics & Adaptive Technologies as: these are digital technologies that collect and use data related to teaching and learning. Analytics refers to the process of analyzing data collected about student learning and the opportunity to leverage data to inform instructional decision making.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

The classic workshop model is not enough anymore because everyone gets the same information regardless of their expertise and prior knowledge. The solution in this case is differentiated professional development. . The benefits of differentiation in professional development for teachers. Use microlearning .

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Charlotte, NC — For observances of National STEM Day 2024, global edtech leader Discovery Education and select partners offer a curated collection of free resources to engage students in STEM education. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.

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Hapara

MARCH 12, 2025

This blog explores what makes student attention so essential to learning, why its a challenge, and how school leaders can support teachers. Attention is a cognitive process that helps learners focus on specific information while tuning out distractions. Without attention, information doesnt progress beyond the sensory stage.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Maybe some of these challenges sound familiar, whether you’re a district, a school, a curriculum leader or an instructional coach, a digital learning specialist, or a librarian. Who are your district’s building-based edtech coordinators? Edtech information is then not limited to one school but shared throughout the system.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The conference, which more than 3,600 people attended in 2017 according to ICE, will hold more than 400 informative sessions and workshops. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! EDTECH: #ICE18 is right around the corner. EDTECH: Who are the ideal attendees for #ICE18?

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2020

Our team at Lexington County School District One in South Carolina has focused on mitigating one of these complexities by addressing the human need for connection, support, and ongoing professional learning. Supporting Educators through the Shift to Digital Learning. These “office hours” were informal.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning. STEM Professional Learning Resources.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Administrators: Model risk-taking with edtech for faculty District and school administrators can start small to demonstrate the willingness to try new tactics and harness the power of technology. Or, go farther by using technology tools live during these professional learning times. Does a student want to use musical.ly

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eSchool News

MAY 8, 2024

While edtech leaders can often be siloed within their own district, this year’s report offers a chance to look at best practices in other districts and measure priorities and initiatives as compared to other schools and districts. This year’s top findings include the following: 1.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Editor’s note : This story on 10 back-to-school resources for edtech leaders originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. To learn more about how school districts and communities can effectively employ the dashboard, explore CoSN’s informative video tutorials.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2023

Cabin John MD – Early learning leader, Learning Without Tears, is now among EdTech’s best and brightest, following the announcement of this year’s EdTech “Cool Tool” Awards. We are all proud of the innovative work our development teams did to create – and continuously improve – these breakthrough learning programs.”

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 11, 2021

Classroom Dashboard : Provides schools and districts visibility into Google Classroom engagement metrics to make better-informed learning decisions. Digital Backpack : A flexible solution for equitable distribution of textbooks, resources, and other content.

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