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Breaking the Algorithm: How Flipboard and the Fediverse Empower Educators

The CoolCatTeacher

In this episode, William Coach Jeffery shares how tools like Flipboard and the Fediverse enable educators to take control of their professional learning and curate content that truly matters. Youll learn how to: Escape algorithmic constraints using Flipboard. Use the decentralized power of the Fediverse to share and connect.

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Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Recognized for Addressing Digital Divide During Pandemic

Digital Promise

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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The Future is Now: Preparing Our Youngest Scholars for a Digital World

The CoolCatTeacher

X.com (Formerly Twitter): @ TannenbaumTech Notes Hosts, Guests & Featured People: Debbie Tannenbaum, Tannenbaum Tech Vicki Davis , Host, Cool Cat Teacher Blog Pana Asavavatana's @PanaAsavavatana episode on How she helps her students using iPads that Debbie said helped her understand how to use icon literacy to teach littles.

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EdTechTeam: An Apple Professional Learning Provider

EdTechTeam

EdTechTeam is proud to become an Apple Professional Learning Provider. In Addition, the Apple Teacher Community hosted by EdTechTeam is free and open to all educators wanting to learn more about innovative best practices using iPad, Mac and Apple apps for teaching and learning. Learn More.

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How to make best use of a Professional Learning Network (PLN)

techlearning

As  the Educational Technology Coach and a District Personalized Learning Coach for Verona Area High School, in Verona, Wisconsin, a key part of my role is supporting my colleagues as they learn to integrate technology into the classroom.  In

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Celebrating Standouts in Verizon Innovative Learning schools

Digital Promise

DuBois Academy—all started strong out of the gate in their first year as Verizon Innovative Learning schools. Strong coaching quickly built capacity among teachers, and by leveraging their devices in various ways, these schools had the highest student achievement growth in the county on their MAP assessment.

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Online Classes! On Your Schedule

Ask a Tech Teacher

Classmates will become the core of your ongoing Professional Learning Network. If students use digital devices (iPads, Chromebooks, PCs, Macs, or another), they need to become familiar with the rights and responsibilities required to be good digital citizens. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials.