Edsurge

JANUARY 23, 2025

An instructional coach for K-5 math teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin, Robinson can find herself zipping around several of the schools she works with in the city to assist teachers, give workshops or try to help vice principals grasp the nuances of math instruction. Or they prefer reading and literacy over math.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

My experience in this area began over three years ago, thanks to having the opportunity to coach teachers and administrators at Wells Elementary School. Their influence can be seen and heard in my writing, presentations, workshops, and work with other schools. Challenge accepted! On a recent Sunday, I began my choice board journey.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here’s what my schedule looked like: Workshop 1 (all teachers and administrators) = reconciling competency-based education and deeper learning. Workshop 2 (leadership teams) = leadership challenges related to deeper learning. Workshop 3 (elementary teachers / instructional coaches) = redesigning elementary lessons for deeper learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Students work on a volcano project developed from a special STEAM workshop for educators. More than 60 percent of students are on free or reduced lunch, yet Bracken is one of the top performing elementary schools in the city and ranks in the top two Title I schools in the state.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 22, 2017

I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop on design thinking for educators at the New Mexico Association for the Gifted Fall Institute. I then had the participating educators familiarize themselves with Squishy Circuits to prepare them for the upcoming design challenge and to deepen their engagement with the workshop content.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2018

It helps explain the step-by-step nature of coding,” says Todd Burleson, resource center director for this Winnetka Public Schools District 36 elementary school. Wonder Workshop, Sphero, Ozobots — they all have lesson ideas on their web pages. to teach kindergarteners the basics of coding. “It I use Twitter a lot.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Jessica Ratliff-Gordon is an elementary educator, author, and doctoral student at Northcentral University. Free Escape Classroom Workshop – https://www.theescapeclassroom.com/free-workshop. Jessica Ratliff-Gordon is an elementary educator, author, and doctoral student at Northcentral University. Born in St.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

While PLNs have grown in popularity, the most popular form of professional learning embraced by schools and districts still consists of more traditional pathways, such as bringing in guest speakers, workshops, or holding annual events. Below are a few examples. The same can be said for the Juab School District in Utah.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

In many cases, the act of being “developed” comes in a variety of standard types such as workshops, mandated PD days, presentations, conferences, book studies, or keynotes. During year two of my continuing work with Wells Elementary, the administrative team asked me to develop videos for each grade level. Here is some more context.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 20, 2019

Julie is an Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) coach and has coached elementary, middle, and high school teams of teachers on how to use the framework in order to increase the level of intellectual demand as well as the authenticity of the work that students are asked to do.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 12, 2024

While I enjoy keynoting and facilitating workshops, it is through a coaching lens that I get to see how teachers and administrators are implementing innovative learning strategies with fidelity. One classroom I always try to visit is that of Larry Freshour, an elementary technology teacher. For starters, he is always craving feedback.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

I often tell audiences during keynotes and workshops that my role isn’t to tell anyone what to do, but instead to get educators to think critically about what they do. Over the years, I have shared all of the wonderful things happening at Wells Elementary, as I am now in my third year as their coach.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Given my experiential education background, I’ve always been fond of and have used group team building and problem-solving activities with all of the age groups I teach – for example, see Team-Building with Elementary Students. Recently I went to a workshop on virtual improv activities.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

It has been exciting and challenging work as I have been mentoring principals, facilitating workshops, and providing teachers feedback where schools are all at different places as they work to create more personal experiences for learners. Snow Horse Elementary was not one of them. First, I have to provide a backstory.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

One I discovered this summer is Wonder Workshop’s collection of three robots — Cue, Dash, and Dot. Before I dig into Dash, let me tell you about his creator, Wonder Workshop. What is Wonder Workshop? According to Wonder Workshop, Dash is. Dash sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t he? Dash checked that box off.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2023

I also share recommended reading lists for elementary to high school students. Discover more ways to integrate technology effectively by attending a live webinar or workshop ! Free Family Newsletter Template Send families a summer newsletter filled with information, resources, and tips. Subscribe for FREE to receive regular updates!

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Prioritize growth Attending at least one conference or workshop a year that aligns with a significant school or district initiative and reading one education book and one from another field, such as general leadership strategies or self-help, can yield powerful lessons and ideas. We then share collective insight while processing the feedback.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 2, 2021

She has a rich background in education that includes creating new schools, leading whole-school reforms, delivering workshops to educators, and speaking at conferences. Learn more about Liesl and her contributions to education at lieslmcconchie.com.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Post by ETT Instructor Shawn O’Neill As educators we know that incorporating STEM into our elementary classrooms has benefits that reach far beyond just science and mathematics. (1) Many would argue that this change begins in our elementary schools. between now and 2031. (2) So how do we change these statistics?

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 21, 2018

Today, we have a gigabit wireless network deployed at our elementary, middle and high schools , and starting this fall, we expect to have deployed more than 3,000 Chromebooks to our students, teachers and administrators. Given today’s realities, going digital was the clear choice. Focus on Establishing Infrastructure.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 25, 2017

Jennifer presents nationally at instructional technology conferences, and workshops on integrating Google Apps and other emerging technologies into learning. In addition, Jennifer is also certified: administrator, english teacher, elementary teacher and educational technology specialist. show “Positively Special Ed”.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 15, 2019

As a National Board Certified Teacher with 16 years of experience, he’s crafted successfully-proven innovative student and family engagement strategies that he’s developed as he taught in diverse elementary school demographics (including Title 1, High ELL, High Poverty, and Advanced Learning).

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Educate AI Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I have recently created and presented dozens of AI presentations, workshops, and courses for K-12 districts and universities. While this is an important consideration, two other related questions should be asked of workshop planners: What problem are you trying to solve ? Another option is a hands-on, full-day workshop.

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EdTechTeacher

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I recently had the opportunity to work with an incredible group of elementary educators from Nauset Schools on Cape Cod. We capped off our PBL workshop by designing project sketches that the teachers would implement later this school year. By Tom Driscoll ( @TomDriscollEDU ). Learn more here! EdTechTeacher.org/montreal2020.

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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. Iowa workshop schedule. Code.org’s elementary school courses overview [VIDEO]. Code.org elementary curriculum was created in conjunction with Cal-Berkeley. Our agenda for the day.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 14, 2018

Whether it is learning from home through online courses, professional development, conference workshops or as a keynote speaker Kasey is a relentless innovator of ideas and a devoted transformer of classrooms and teaching.

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User Generated Education

OCTOBER 7, 2017

What follows are the general guidelines I use to plan and structure my professional development workshops. Recently, I facilitated two weekends of math instruction for elementary teachers. I use these workshops as a reference in this discussion. I heard lots of laughter during my workshops. Active and Hands-On.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. Student Learning Engagement with SMART Boards in Readers Workshop. Finding the Education in Educational Technology with Early Learners. Technology and Young Children. link] Parmeter, C. 2019, March 5).

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 20, 2020

Alice shares her expertise through online workshops at alicekeeler.com/goslow , blogs at alicekeeler.com and tweets @ alicekeeler. Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 17, 2017

Jennifer presents nationally at instructional technology conferences, and workshops on integrating Google Apps and other emerging technologies into learning. In addition, Jennifer is also certified: administrator, english teacher, elementary teacher and educational technology specialist. show “Positively Special Ed”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Acton, MA – Discovery Museum announced a 30-year milestone for its in-school STEM program, Traveling Science Workshops, having delivered hands-on science to more than half a million PreK through 8 th grade students from hundreds of communities throughout Massachusetts since the program began in 1992.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2019

Mark is the host of the monthly What’s New in Edu Youtube channel, the Teaching Happiness web-series and regular presenter at Executive Briefings, conferences and workshops. In his current role Mark has led the Class of 2030 and Emotion and Cognition in the Age of AI global research initiatives.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 6, 2019

The author of Make Writing, Angela is passionate about creating writing workshop experiences that are relevant to today’s learners and accessible to even the most resistant writers. Blog: www.angelastockman.com Twitter: @AngelaStockman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2020

An arts integration specialist, she has provided workshops, retreats and online courses for educators for over 14 years. Elizabeth Peterson – Bio As Submitted Elizabeth Peterson is a teacher, author and professional development provider through her website www.theinspiredclassroom.com.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The “Open Middle” math problem format is NOT talking about middle school math, although it applies to middle, high school, elementary, and even college math just the same. He created the #ObserveMe movement, wrote the book Open Middle Math is president of Grassroots Workshops and co-founder of the website [link].

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 8, 2019

As an international consultant, Sherry draws from her rich experience at various levels of public education–teaching elementary school, being an administrator in a high school of 1,300 students, working as a state consultant, and creating and facilitating virtual courses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Over the decades I have added both Educational Technology and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) endorsements to my elementary teaching certificate. Most recently I learned of an ESL program for parents being offered by the local school district in trailers behind an elementary school. “Typing by the Numbers”.

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