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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A no-cost, virtual professional learning conference designed for users of Discovery Education’s digital resources, VirtCon provides a unique opportunity for educators to learn new, classroom-tested techniques and strategies for designing engaging learning experiences with innovative educational technologies.   To register for this free event, visit (..)

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2021

The Edcamp Community supports educators to organize and participate in participant-driven professional learning designed by and for educators. However, with educators pivoting to distance learning, organizers have developed virtual Edcamps to continue creating opportunities for voice and choice in their professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. In this piece of #EDvice below, I dive into a mindset shift from professional development to professional learning.

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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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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In September, Digital Promise launched a series of events to support educators with continuing and growing maker learning opportunities that meet the needs of learners through distance learning and beyond. Maker Learning @ Home Cohort.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

It can also set the state to the creation of a viable virtual learning option for students who prefer this model. More relevant professional learning If there was ever a time to transform professional learning, it is now. One important lesson learned is the shift from this to job-embedded and on-going experiences.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. Our daily schedule at times leaves little room for attending PD events and sometimes can limit our interactions with our colleagues. Schools have been starting to provide time for PLCs, or professional learning communities.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While she had time to change her mindset and be intentional with how she added technology into her teaching, so many teachers have grappled with the rapid influx of technology since districts hastily adopted one-to-one programs in a scramble to offer distance learning solutions for students during the pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. While others might disagree, such as my mom, I pride myself on being extremely resourceful. However, this was not always my strength.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 17, 2022

These events served as catalysts for challenging the status quo and working to usher in more innovative practices that were more aligned with preparing our learners for current and future success. For growth to be the standard, ongoing and job-embedded professional learning is needed as opposed to drive-by events and one-off PD days.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2023

Below are some of the startefgies I shared in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Picture prompt Real-world problem of the day Current event or personal story Open-ended writing prompt that sparks inquiry and creativity Riddle Short, engaging video followed by a turn and talk Sensory exploration If we want to improve outcomes, in the classrooms (..)

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 23, 2015

It was an incredible opportunity to get back to Hawaii for a professional event as opposed to a vacation. This was the fourteenth time the school had put on the event and it was awesome to see and meet so many passionate educators on a Saturday. This is not fair to say the least. The hash tad we will be using is #leaderedHI.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Professional Learning Change will only succeed if the right supports are in place. Vision, purpose, and strategy become wasted efforts if job-embedded and ongoing professional learning is not in place. Learning is the fuel of leadership. Change leaders understand this and use each strategically.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 14, 2021

While giving keynotes and facilitation workshops is something I love, both lack an on-going component, which is one of the most critical aspects of professional learning that leads to scalable results.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 13, 2022

Professional Learning Typical means of professional development (PD) such as drive-by events, one-off workshops, or book studies, while having value, will not lead to impactful virtual learning at scale.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

One of the best parts about job-embedded, on-going work with school districts is facilitating a variety of professional learning opportunities. Recently the district asked me to be a part of their professional development day, which consisted of seven different learning strands specific to the needs and interests of their teachers.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Knowing what the issues are and how recent events have amplified them, the time is now to be proactive. The 420 lessons in the program, called Ripple Effects, cover core SEL skills as well as personal topics ranging from anxiety, bullying and marijuana to managing fears around an undocumented parent.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as social media and web browsing Prioritize passions and interests related to your position or responsibilities Seek collegial support as these people know you and your culture best.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 20, 2023

For various reasons, educators are enamored by the keynoting circuit, facilitating presentations at both national and international events, and coaching in school systems. Just like for our learners, professional learning needs to be personalized and differentiated. Learn more on my website.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. Some schools have large-scale team-building events both on and off-site. If you really want to boost morale, try eliminating as many after-school meetings as possible.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Just like with learning, it's a process, not an event. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. To complement traditional means of professional learning, work to create or further develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN).

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Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

However, the events of the last year have made it clear that educational landscapes can shift at any time. This book creates a bridge between the UDL framework and blended learning. When we accept that learner variability is the norm, we begin to design with that reality in mind.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Whether it be in the form of endless piles of paperwork, never ending observations, meetings with parents, attending events, developing a master schedule, or constructing a school budget – there never seemed like enough time in my day to even get those responsibilities done. It is never easy in the role of a teacher either.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 27, 2022

Clearly articulate how the change will improve professional practice resulting in improved student learning and achievement. Change is a process, not an event. Learn together. Encourage colleagues resistant to change to attend professional learning opportunities with you, especially administrators.

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Ditch That Textbook

MARCH 8, 2019

Joining Twitter can be a career-altering event. For many of us the connections, support, and resources we gain from being part of a professional learning network on Twitter are what give us back our passion for teaching. The leap into the Twittersphere can be daunting.

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Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2020

A map of professional learning communities in the Remake Learning Network. Across the network, professional learning communities are refocusing their work to meet the current crisis, while others like pop-up professional learning networks and the We’re in this Together series are forming anew.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Device rollout is a huge event for every school in the Verizon Innovative Learning initiative , especially those in their first year of the program. Digital Promise Professional Learning Managers (PLMs) work with each school prior to rollout to help them plan the event and encourage teamwork.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 16, 2022

While you might not be able to control the actions of others fully, you can work to ensure that you are fully present during conversations, meetings, and professional learning events. Social media and constant connectivity have evolved into both a blessing and a curse. An engaged leader is one who empowers.

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Digital Promise

MAY 28, 2021

When schools were forced to quickly shift to distance learning in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) team immediately sprung into action to provide professional learning and support to educators within the network—which grew to 264 middle and high schools across the country by late 2020.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Now more than ever, all learners must have opportunities to engage in Powerful Learning experiences. Edcamp: Maker Learning is a series of free, online, “unconference”-style professional development opportunities for educators to learn and share how they are creating engaging hands-on activities for students.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 23, 2020

In this post we highlight the power of Edcamps to support educators to learn from each other, and invite educators to participate in Edcamp: Powerful Learning at Home , an online professional learning event hosted by Digital Promise and Edcamp Foundation. Join “Edcamp: Powerful Learning at Home”.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 15, 2018

Education and technology leaders will soon be making their way to Chicago for the ISTE 2018 Conference & Expo , one of the year’s largest events to highlight the latest innovations in K–12 educational technology. ISTE 2018: Everything You Need to Know Before the Show Begins. jena.passut_7651. Fri, 06/15/2018 - 16:54. by Eli Zimmerman.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JUNE 16, 2017

Don’t miss out on the virtual events and contests shared via the hashtag, #NotAtISTE and #PassthescopeEDU. Below, find a list of other events (some free) in San Antonio for you to attend! Click here for more free ISTE Unplugged events you can attend in person or virtually! Shelly Sanchez (@ShellTerrell) June 15, 2017.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 3, 2021

WomenEd boasts a community of over 35,000 participants and has hosted hundreds of events. The fourth initiative is the upcoming Women’s Leadership Incubator , sponsored by the Office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE) in the University of Wisconsin School of Education. Women’s Leadership Incubator.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 24, 2021

One of the main reasons I look forward to the summer “break” is because it is a time to relax and recharge but also provides the opportunity to learn and participate in PD that I may not have time for during the year or attend events that only occur during the summer. Making time for what we need personally and professionally.

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Digital Promise

MAY 18, 2021

Learn more about some of their best practices related to resource distribution, professional learning, and virtual engagement during the pandemic, in their own words. In addition, we have developed a youth-led event series, The Kickback Conversation Series. Greater Baltimore Urban League laptop distribution event.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 22, 2021

This year in my role as a trainer, I leaned into reading articles from outlets such as Edutopia, Education Week, and MindShift to increase my knowledge about effective remote learning strategies. As teachers who attended the workshop learned, creating an e-Portfolio is both a beneficial and facilitated learning process.

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