EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

My vision was to increase access and equity in a science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum for elementary students. Teachers are the key to success with a 3D printing program, so they need training and support along the way. This was a lot of hands-on learning for them. Happy printing!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

To learn more about how districts are integrating innovative instructional practices and data-driven tools for more personalized learning, EdSurge spoke with Dr. Joseph Mancuso , Superintendent of Eastern York School District , and Michael Calvert , Director of Elementary Education at South Allegheny School District.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2019

This teacher also mines data at the individual student level to help students become active owners of their learning process. . All of that requires teacher training and significant preparation for the students. To start, teachers have two stations: a technology-enhanced station and a teacher-led station. by Brian Seymour.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 13, 2023

I learned about Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Suite (LETRS) from my mentor principal at the state department, which works with schools like Central Elementary to establish the specific benchmarks that each Alabama school must reach. Now, our entire staff of 27 is working through the program.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

APRIL 1, 2015

My notes from yesterday’s Code.org elementary coding workshop… Ben Schafer , University of Northern Iowa, Facilitator. Code.org’s elementary school courses overview [VIDEO]. Code.org elementary curriculum was created in conjunction with Cal-Berkeley. Short 20-hour courses for elementary school. Ben’s slides (PPT).

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2020

Remote, on the other hand, focuses on both digital and non-digital pathways to keep realistic learning going. I must emphasize the need to be realistic as this rests on the mere fact that most teachers have never been adequately trained in this area. As this is new to everyone, piling on too much work will be counterproductive.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Around the country proponents of both models are working hard to train new teachers in their respective pedagogies, through programs known as teacher residencies. This week’s podcast sponsor is ISTE-GM AI Explorations, which provides world class professional learning around artificial intelligence in K-12 education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 16, 2021

16, 2021) – Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, announced today that all schools throughout Alabama can now boost literacy instruction via LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning. About Cambium Learning Group. BOSTON (Aug. showed growth in knowledge.

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Digital Promise

MAY 9, 2018

Over the past 10 years as a teacher (and more recently as an aspiring administrator), I have consistently sought out new and innovative professional development. This pilot sought to understand how beneficial MCs could be for teachers and begin to determine how MCs could play into the professional learning landscape of our state.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 16, 2020

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). In many schools, the structures and training were not there to support effective digital learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

Clair is the founder of Reflective Learning LLC, an educational consulting agency based in Kentucky. Her organization works with schools around the world, creating specialized training and coaching services for school administrators and educators.

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User Generated Education

JUNE 9, 2019

A good number of educators have not received training on how to integrate activities into their classroom practices which entail resource heavy, hands-on learning. One of the elementary schools where I work is going to implement maker education this coming school year. Professional Development. Implementation Suggestions.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edWebinar by edWeb featured a presentation from Princeton Public Schools in New Jersey about the benefits of teacher autonomy and professional learning. Learn more about this edWeb broadcast, “ The Benefits of Teacher Autonomy (and a Therapy Dog) for Professional Learning.”

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 5, 2022

In the C&I department, Katie supervises a team of 15+ instructional design coaches that serve about 20 school districts, oversees a national coach mentorship program, and also created and oversees Edge•U Badges, an anytime anywhere professional learning program for educators. We need to see that, too. That's awesome.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

We learned through the typical problems of bringing new technology into education, such as the need to bring the IT team and school administration in before attempting implementation! Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t. Research is foundational to sustaining and expanding access to all students.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

City University of New York has developed robust professional learning experiences for educators, such as integrating computational thinking into the coursework and field experience of teacher education programs. Integrating computational thinking into every classroom is not something that can be left to individual educators.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s 7:00 am, and I’m on my second trek from my car to our centralized district meeting space, lugging snacks, supplies and chart paper as I prepare to lead a workshop on best practices for technology integration for a group of 15 elementary teachers in my district. The adjustment has been difficult for our teachers too.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2025

We asked educators to share their views about teaching and learning in 2025 (find industry predictions for 2025 here ). Here’s what they had to say: In 2025 and beyond, providing high-quality professional learning will be essential in retaining teachers, as well as helping to ensure they feel fulfilled in their work.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2024

With newfound access to Minecraft Education for every district student through our districtwide Microsoft 365 licenses, we seized the moment to launch professional learning experiences for educators, merging the beloved gaming experience with foundational computer science skills.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

who speak English as a second language often face significant hurdles in succeeding academically, and schools are working to overcome resource gaps, limited teacher training and a lack of preparedness to meet their unique needs. Hello Britannica, along with flagship platforms like Britannica School and Expedition: Learn!

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 13, 2021

“I think [Verizon Innovative Learning Schools teachers] became early adopters and trailblazers for the rest of the district,” she said. Dr. Cecilia Maes, superintendent of Alhambra Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona, agreed. Dr. Ekchian also raved about the professional learning opportunities the program provided.

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Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

As community makerspaces begin to take root in Ontario’s elementary schools , students are behaving better. My research explores how teachers work together to explore news ways of teaching and learning through makerspaces. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. What are makerspaces?

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Edthena

AUGUST 13, 2021

On this episode of the Teaching Leading Learning K-12 Podcast, Edthena founder and CEO Adam Geller talked with Steve Miletto talked about all things professional learning, including how video is changing the game for giving educators feedback about their teaching. We know this is important, but we can’t get to it yet.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. A year earlier, I had graduated with a teaching degree in elementary education. I wasn’t trained to teach computer science, how was I supposed to make this work?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Some schools are also beginning to employ AI tools for administrative productivity, which will require training and guidance to ensure educators and staff can successfully integrate these tools into their work. Teachers want solutions for student behavioral issues, more attentive leadership teams, and more manageable workloads.

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TeacherCast

MAY 19, 2022

ORIGO Education is a leading provider of elementary math solutions from Pre-K to Grade 6 committed to helping make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible to all students and their teachers. Providing social and emotional support to ensure a community-based learning environment is cultivated.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Gerstein: I taught machine learning activities to the students with ISTE standards using Google's Teachable Machine as the tool. I shared the resources with my students, including the rock, paper, scissors video, and they trained the machine. Then, students learned to code with graphical programming language.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Fourth grade teacher Milton Bryant works with students in a small group during a blended learning session at Ketcham Elementary School. But professional development for those same teachers generally features a presenter at the front of the room, lecturing. Instead of a handful of professional development days each year, D.C.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Early in my teaching career, when I was 26 years old, I was offered and accepted a position as a dean at an elementary school in East Oakland, California. None of these promotions came with special training or additional coaching; I wasn't even told to read any books in preparation.

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techlearning

MARCH 20, 2018

Nonprofits in eight states are first to partner with developer of popular educational robots; Wonder Workshop initiative will provide teachers with professional development to support state-of-the-art coding and robotics education.

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Edthena

JULY 18, 2024

Why schools need ongoing professional development to reinforce foundational Science of Reading trainings The Science of Reading has become a cornerstone of effective literacy instruction in K-12 education. Ongoing PD in the style of reflective coaching can be impactful in helping teachers improve instruction.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 24, 2017

The end result of the pilot was a sustained blended learning program for the districts and key learnings to support the effective implementation of blended learning as a pathway to personalization. Provide professional learning that allows participants to experience blended learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan provided strategies and resources for teachers to use in their classrooms, and through this assignment, he learned a variety of skills including how to design compelling professional learning opportunities, how to find and evaluate sources and how to communicate his findings clearly to an audience.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Yet to hear the state’s commissioner of elementary and secondary education tell it, there’s still a lot of work to be done. Riley At LearnLaunch, Riley spoke at length about a variety of subjects, including the need for better teacher training, wraparound services and more freedom for innovation. Instead, we need scalpels.”

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Digital Promise

JUNE 15, 2016

Job Embedded Professional Development. Professional Learning Communities. A safe and cooperative climate for learning. Support and training to promote continual professional learning. Data to track and promote collaborative inquiry and practices that improve student learning.

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