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. Ensure SPED accommodations are being met.

Khan Academy 545

Khan Academy Learning Blended Learning Schoology 545

EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In 1986, approximately 30 educators came together to form Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) , as a statewide initiative to offer professional development opportunities for teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, higher education representatives, school support staff and other stakeholders in Illinois education.

Conference 290

Conference Education EdTech Learning 290

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 11, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Develop the core of a Personal Learning Network. Tech networking advice.

Digital Citizenship 264

Digital Citizenship Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction Wiki 264

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 16, 2020

If your teaching has been moved online in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, learn which webtools make online learning exciting for kids and easy for you in this class–starts March 23rd! The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment.

Digital Citizenship 253

Digital Citizenship How To Personal Learning Network Differentiated Instruction 253

Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. Ken Shelton (African American Educator and Tech Strategist): I have had the opportunity to attend, speak at and even keynote a lot of conferences—particularly edtech ones—over the years. Here are our experiences.

Conference 167

Conference EdTech Digital Divide Personal Learning Network 167

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. 21st Century Leadership Shift Happens (must see video for any educator unfamiliar with the tends and impacts associated with technology and social media. Cross-posted at The Educator''s Royal Treatment.

Tools 345

Tools Social Media Education Smartphone 345

EdTechSandyK

OCTOBER 12, 2009

The Personal Learning Network (PLN) that I''ve built on Twitter over the past couple of months has become an amazing resource for learning about what''s going on in the educational technology world. I changed my email account to a new one I created just for edtech stuff.

Personal Learning Network 73

Personal Learning Network Twitter Personalized Learning EdTech 73

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 19, 2020

The 21st century lesson blends technology with teaching to build a collaborative, differentiated, and shared learning environment. Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Personal Learning Network. Learn to use tech collaboratively, purposefully, and as good digital citizens. Click to sign up.

Digital Citizenship 243

Digital Citizenship Differentiated Instruction Wiki Personal Learning Network 243

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

The game serves as an on-ramp for students, introducing technology into their educational journeys. Robotics was identified as a key technology development that would drive technology planning and decision-making in schools in the very near term of one year or less. Expose Students to Progressive Technology.

Robotics 416

Robotics Classroom STEM Elementary 416

Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Having the technology without a solid lesson plan is no better than having a good lesson plan, but poor tech implementation. Intentional integration of ICT/edtech. Professor Jennifer V.

How To 369

How To Classroom Wiki Collaborative Learning 369

Neo LMS

MARCH 9, 2021

Read more: Top learning myths to leave behind in 2020. Your personal learning network (PLN)? Read more: 6 Ways in which edtech shapes teacher training programs. Gathering new ideas. If you’re looking for new teaching methods and ideas, where do you look first? More experienced teachers? Those are all valid sources.

Education 368

Education Examples Personal Learning Network Study 368

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

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. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by taking one of my fully accredited online courses or get one of my books !

MOOC 273

MOOC Edcamps Facebook Conference 273

Digital Promise

MARCH 27, 2019

So, we developed a first-of-its-kind coaching model, based on Jennie Magiera’s work in Courageous Edventures , aimed at helping teachers tackle their challenges with personalized strategies and innovative tools. We built this tool based on one key belief: teaching and learning is primary, technology tools are secondary.

Strategy 243

Strategy Personal Learning Network Android Secondary 243

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

It helps teachers extend their learning beyond the four walls. Steven Anderson, Lisa Schmucki, and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss the value of a personal learning network. Steven Anderson published a book with Tom Whitby in 2104, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning. Teachers need more time.

Personal Learning Network 51

Personal Learning Network Personalized Learning Social Media Learning 51

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. The future of tech in schools isn’t suburban or urban.

EdTech 112

EdTech Edcamps Course Program Evaluation 112

Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 28, 2020

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. Escape technology, people, and worries. Edchat, #Edtech, #Elearning, #ESL, #Remotelearning, #TLAP, #TESOL. Tips and Resources.

MOOC 195

MOOC Edcamps Facebook Conference 195

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The piece from Natasha Singer examines the murky relationship between edtech developers and the educators who tout their products. Thrifty education technology startups have long relied on word of mouth to get their message across. That celebrity status can attract edtech companies who want to get a visibility boost.

EdTech 94

EdTech Social Media Pearson Company 94

EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 1, 2017

Digital natives are individuals who were born during or after the surge of digital technologies (the internet, mobile devices etc.). In addition, because technology changes so quickly, they have adapted to it and are not scared of new innovation; in fact most get very excited about it. Learn from the digital natives!

Personal Learning Network 100

Personal Learning Network Facebook EdTech Mobility 100

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

If you’re new to tech education and wonder how to teach kindergartners to use the mouse, first graders to keyboard, third graders to sagely search the internet, pick the brains of our seasoned team of technology teachers. What do you do with third graders who join your class and haven’t had formal technology classes before?

Resources 202

Resources Digital Citizenship Internet Safety Social Media 202

Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2016

The guide celebrates the knowledge and best practices shared by these educators—hailing from downtown Houston to the plains of Wyoming to the beaches of Southern California—and brings you tips and tricks for the new school year from educators who've been there, with or without technology. Click here to check out the guide! The Stories.

Schoology 112

Schoology Personal Learning Network Education Online Assessments 112

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

So if I my tweet was appropriate for English teachers who use technology and flip their classroom, I would use the hashtags #Engchat , #flipclass , and #edtech. You will often see me use the hashtag #teamMAIT when I want to share posts with my Masters in Instructional Technology classmates.

Twitter 110

Twitter EdTech Personal Learning Network Resources 110

Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Also, let’s not forget that I worked at EdSurge, which introduced me to a number of entrepreneurs on the business side of edtech.) Social capital, as argued by sociologist James Coleman, is defined as those intangible resources that come embedded within interpersonal relationships or social institutions.

Industry 167

Industry Examples Study STEM 167

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. It is one of the oldest social networks for educators. Twitter again is where many start.

Edcamps 128

Edcamps Twitter Personal Learning Network Facebook 128

MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

On a scale from 1 to 5 (1 not well, and 5 being very well) How well did you integrate technology in your classroom? Notice I didn''t say how well did you USE technology in your classroom. Using technology-- usage tends to be random, arbitrary, and sometimes an afterthought. The key word is INTEGRATE. What worked well?

Edmodo 63

Edmodo Facebook Personal Learning Network Blended Learning 63

MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Using Digital Media to Connect Inside and Outside of the Classroom “True technology integration is seamless, it shouldn''t be viewed as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event." How well did you integrate technology in your classroom? And don’t forget to contribute yourself--other educators want to learn your awesome practices, too!

Classroom 55

Classroom Social Media Personal Learning Network Twitter 55

MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Even though I can''t physically fly, jump through buildings, or stretch myself to the back of my car to grab one my boys while driving, I still like to consider myself a superhero when it comes to using technology. One of the simple ways to begin to unleash your tech superpowers is to build a strong PLN, your Personal Learning Network.

EdTech 40

EdTech Tools Personal Learning Network Social Media 40

EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

So, we developed a first-of-its-kind coaching model, based on Jennie Magiera’s work in Courageous Edventures , aimed at helping teachers tackle their challenges with personalized strategies and innovative tools. We built this tool based on one key belief: teaching and learning is primary, technology tools are secondary.

Strategy 86

Strategy Chromebook Google Personal Learning Network 86

Shake Up Learning

JANUARY 2, 2017

Join the Shake Up Learning Facebook group to connect with Kasey Bell, engage more deeply with Shake Up Learning content, ask questions, share your own lessons and ideas, and expand your personal learning network! I just joined the Shake Up Learning Facebook Group! SUL #edtech Click To Tweet.

Facebook 59

Facebook Groups Learning Personal Learning Network 59

Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This certification boosted my career, my learning, and my personal learning network. How to Become a Google Certified Trainer (FREE eBook Download) #googleCT #gsuiteedu #edtech Click To Tweet. Becoming a Google Certified Trainer was one of the best decisions I ever made.

eBook 78

eBook Google How To Course 78

NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Monica is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant and an Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As an EdTech consultant, I help educators leverage the power of technology in the classroom — strategically and with purpose. The EdTech Free Stuff tab offers a lovely array of downloadable ebook guides.

eBook 64

eBook Libraries Blended Learning EdTech 64

EdTechTeam

MAY 15, 2017

This is my 4th EdTech Team conference that I have attended and I still find myself walking away being excited to implement new practices in my classroom. As the internet and technology has developed, so has the amount of learners who have access to digital devices in South Africa.

Google 66

Google Social Media Conference Personal Learning Network 66

TeacherCast

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. A wealth of knowledge June 15, 2015 by jpdalton from United States I got the honor of hearing this gentleman speak in person and he knocked my socks off! Jeffrey Bradbury is clearly an innovator and a mover and shaker in the educational technology world.

Education 68

Education Pearson Hapara EdTech 68

ProfHacker

MARCH 26, 2015

If it is general PhD advice, #PhDforum, #PhDchat OR #acwri can help; if it relates to educational technology, try #edtech and #digped, and so on. I am in Egypt and this happening in my morning, so I selected people from my PLN ( Personal Learning Network ) who were in UK and Australia timezones.

Twitter 40

Twitter Personal Learning Network How To MOOC 40

There is no box

JANUARY 4, 2016

In the education context it got me thinking about why #edTech. At a most basic level, Technology = Information Access. I think when we talk about edTech, we sometimes forget this simple truth. Information is everywhere; in blog posts, youtube videos, scanned documents, websites, podcasts and personal learning networks (PLNs).

EdTech 40

EdTech Personal Learning Network Accessibility Assessment 40

Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2016

The post 17 Things for Teachers to Try in 2017 (Infographic and FREE Download) appeared first on Shake Up Learning. 17 Things for Teachers to Try in 2017 #SUL #edtech Click To Tweet. 2017 is upon us, and there are so many new and exciting advances in technology coming our way. ” #SUL #edtech Click To Tweet.

eBook 77

eBook Robotics Google Facebook 77

Technology Tidbits

APRIL 13, 2018

"A social network is a social structure made up of individuals (or organizations) called "nodes," which are tied (connected) by one or more specific types of interdependency , such as friendship , kinship , common interest, financial exchange, dislike, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge or prestige. This list is in alphabetical order.

Edmodo 46

Edmodo Education Social Media Personal Learning Network 46

TeacherCast

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. Jeffrey Bradbury is clearly an innovator and a mover and shaker in the educational technology world. TechEducatorPodcast.com. Great stuff!

Google 68

Google Education Digital Citizenship Video 68