eSchool News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Lincolnshire, IL – National momentum around the science of reading continues to increase and with it the demand for professional learning for the entire school community. This need for professional learning is compounded by a U.S. This need for professional learning is compounded by a U.S.

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Professional Learning Groups Tools Course 106

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

We can look to the past in order to inform current practice. If efficacy is the goal, it is critical to embrace a scholarly mindset to inform and influence our work, not drive it. Professional learning It is hard to meet goals and expectations to improve learning if consistent support is absent.

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Professional Learning Outcomes Exercises Strategy 530

eSchool News

DECEMBER 27, 2024

BOSTON In 2024, more than 2,600 districts, schools, and state departments purchased or renewed licenses to Lexia Aspire Professional Learning or the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning programs. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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Professional Learning Course Education Elementary 103

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

It's about getting the right information out at the right time using the right means. Communication is vital in accomplishing tasks and getting things done, passing on important information, acquiring information, developing a shared vision, reaching decisions through consensus, building relationships, and moving people to embrace change.

Outcomes 545

Outcomes Professional Learning Strategy Assessment 545

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To address this, comprehensive professional learning integrated into one-to-one programs is crucial for sustainable digital transformation. It aligns district and school leaders' vision with systems for implementation, ensures IT support for device access and equips educators for student-centered learning.

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Professional Learning Learning Technology System 195

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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Technology Learning Assessment Data 537

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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LMS Schoology Education Conference 539

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Digital leadership can thus be defined as establishing direction, influencing others, and initiating sustainable change through the access to information, and establishing relationships to anticipate changes pivotal to school success in the future. You can’t re-envision or transform education if professional learning doesn’t change.

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Education Professional Learning Personal Learning Network Outcomes 512

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. Apply for the Maker Learning @ Home Cohort! Applications are due January 8, 2021.

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Edcamps Learning Guidelines Professional Learning 413

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

From here, schools can begin to focus on a remote blended learning model that can serve as a foundation for all K-12 classrooms to create a more personalized experience. Professional Learning Many schools were not prepared when the pandemic hit. If professional learning was not emphasized, it’s definitely not too late.

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Learning Digital Divide Blended Learning Professional Learning 546

edWeb.net

JANUARY 28, 2025

edWeb 2005 Survey Continues to Confirm the Value of Online Professional Learning with Choice and Flexibility for All Educators edWeb has been conducting an annual professional learning survey with our members since 2016. Great content information.” I have turn-keyed much of the information to my colleagues.”

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Professional Learning Survey Learning Report 52

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. There needs to be a shift from “PD” to professional learning that is ongoing, job-embedded, and research-aligned.

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LMS Learning Schoology Professional Learning 518

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

How many of us were initially trained doesn’t carry as much weight in a world where information is readily at our fingertips. Then, attend and implement strategies gleaned from professional learning. You can also leverage professional learning communities (PLCs), personal learning networks (PLNs), or other growth opportunities.

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Personal Learning Network Outcomes Professional Learning Strategy 325

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Now I am not saying that all meetings don't have value, but while the pandemic rages on minutes and essential information can be emailed to staff or made part of a collaborative Google Doc. Mostly miss as there is a definite need for practical strategies in the areas of remote, hybrid, and blended learning facilitated in practical ways.

Professional Learning 530

Professional Learning Meeting LMS Strategy 530

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

This awareness allows us to identify our strengths, recognize the gaps, and make informed decisions about the steps we need to take. This information can help identify areas of strength and weakness, allowing leaders to target resources and interventions effectively.

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Differentiated Instruction Analysis Comparison Assessment 448

Digital Promise

MAY 22, 2020

They also created a virtual agent powered by IBM Watson to help users navigate the overwhelming volume and provide a “fast, practical way to tap into that knowledge and curb the firehose of information being released.”. A map of professional learning communities in the Remake Learning Network.

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Learning Professional Learning Resources STEM 410

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2020

Will kids go back to school or continue to learn remotely? How will educators get the professional learning support they so desperately need? One minute, schools are being given guidance to open up for face-to-face instruction, and the next, they inform the masses that they are starting the school year with remote learning.

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Blended Learning Flipped Classroom Strategy Professional Learning 534

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2022

An equitable learning culture at the district and school level can only be created through the development of policies, procedures, and vision that result in systems geared toward supporting the uniqueness of all learners. There also must be ongoing professional learning for teachers, coaches, administrators, and other related staff.

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Strategy Policies Professional Learning System 541

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Gale , part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing , have partnered to bring the professional development (PD) resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert, Jimmy Casas , to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform.

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eBook Resources Professional Learning Libraries 102

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

For example, I really appreciate Michael Ford pushing me in this direction when he asked me to create a choice board as part of a professional learning date with his staff. It is essential not just to get out information, but also engage families in a dialogue during these unprecedented times.

Strategy 545

Strategy Professional Learning Survey Conference 545

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 21, 2014

First and foremost, make the time to learn, grown, and get better as opposed to finding the time. There is nothing more important to an educator, outside of working with kids, than professional learning. Through social media a Personal Learning Network (PLN) provides a great antidote to the age-old time excuse.

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Digital Badges Personal Learning Network Flipped Classroom Meeting 414

eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For instance, students must evaluate the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated information, distinguishing between helpful insights and misleading content. This skill–information literacy–is essential in today’s information-saturated world. Define when and how it’s appropriate, fostering a culture of integrity.

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Guidelines Assessment Digital Citizenship Professional Learning 131

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 23, 2020

It is essential to build in time for them to discuss information and ask questions. If teachers are planning to use video conference to simply transfer information (e.g., There are myriad ways to leverage video conferencing during this time of social isolation and remote learning. TeachingVideoConf.

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Video Learning Google Meeting 546

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

Below is more detailed information on the components of the system. Effective communication is vital, as it ensures that all stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and students, are well-informed and engaged. By relying on evidence, educators can make informed decisions that enhance student learning and achievement.

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System Education Outcomes Strategy 445

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Here is my attempt at creating the analogy.

Outcomes 543

Outcomes Strategy Professional Learning Tools 543

Edsurge

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Their Pennsylvania districts are using real-time data to inform instruction, foster student ownership of learning and support teachers in meeting the varied needs of their students. We’ve become much more data-rich because the information is readily available for teachers to use, rather than having to do manual analysis.

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Personalized Learning Learning Data Analysis 176

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2020

In Digital Leadership I recommend that all leaders consider using a multi-faceted approach that blends both digital and non-digital strategies to get the required information and updates to all stakeholders. Provide professional learning support Just because schools are closed doesn’t mean professional learning should stop.

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Learning Social Media Personal Learning Network Policies 454

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2019

Professional learning : Research has shown, and continues to show, that job-embedded, ongoing professional learning results in improved learning outcomes. With the continual evolution of digital tools and increasing connectivity, schools can no longer be silos of information. This needs to be prioritized.

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Social Media Outcomes BYOD Strategy 404

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Digital Promise first launched our Micro-credential Policy Map in January 2020 to share valuable information on how states and districts across the U.S. States are continuing to develop policies and guidelines to support districts looking to leverage micro-credentials for professional learning.

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Policies Guidelines MOOC Education 367

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Encouraging open communication and collaboration between teachers, parents, and students creates a support network that helps everyone involved understand the value of intervention as a means to facilitate learning and growth. Professional learning that leads to sustained changes to practice is ongoing, job-embedded, and aligned to research.

Professional Learning 410

Professional Learning Strategy STEM Tools 410

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 4, 2021

The two rounds of funding are primarily focused on learning recovery but can be used for a variety of professional learning needs. Feel free to email me at any time (esheninger@leadered.com) for more information. The time is now to develop a longitudinal plan.

Learning 505

Learning Secondary Assessment Strategy 505

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Since I saw the inherent value that it would have in the hands of my teachers to get information out readily while building relationships in the process, I couldn’t wait to usher in this change. Value can also be secured by supplying clear evidence that the change is warranted and providing ongoing professional learning support.

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Strategy Outcomes Meeting Professional Learning 528

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Another successful strategy is to develop an informal walk-through schedule with your leadership team. This is extremely important in terms of technology integration in the classroom and professional learning to improve practice. We formally observed each of our teachers three times a year regardless of experience.

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Conference Strategy Assessment Personal Learning Network 529

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 29, 2017

Practices such as BYOD, 1:1, blended learning, personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, professional learning, etc. The DPA creates the context for our work with leaders and teachers, providing authentic baseline data to support personalized professional learning.

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Assessment Future Ready Blended Learning Professional Learning 357

Digital Promise

MAY 10, 2021

Was the edtech product informed by best practices and research? What professional learning is required to support educators with implementation? How will your team offer ongoing professional development, training, and support to educators? How is this tool different? Does the tool align with teacher practice?

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EdTech Education Professional Learning Training 396

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.

Digital Citizenship 357

Digital Citizenship Conference EdTech Professional Learning 357

Catlin Tucker

MAY 3, 2021

Each student will encounter unique barriers, enjoy engaging with information in different formats, thrive in different learning scenarios, have particular preferences, benefit from varying levels of support, and communicate their learning differently. This book creates a bridge between the UDL framework and blended learning.

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Blended Learning UDL Learning Meeting 545