A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Even with the seemingly endless burden imposed by state mandates, we developed a walk-through procedure in order to not only know what is going on in our building, but to also better engage teachers and students in learning conversations. A Math teacher using Poll Everywhere in AP Statistics to check for understanding.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

My school is a shell of what it once was when one looks at how far we have come in terms of effectively integrating technology, re-envisioning learning spaces, and providing a foundation for a more relevant and meaningful learning experience for all of our students. The change process never sleeps.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 25, 2011

Last week my school was fortunate to have the NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) visit to produce a live event called Learn@Lunch: Technology as an Engagement Tool. Yes, I was the Principal at that time, but my perspective and philosophy as to what constituted a 21st Century learning environment was vastly different than what it is today.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2012

Throughout the entire 2011-2012 school year, we worked to refine our approach, implementation, and learning outcomes for the program. Students are permitted to use their devices for learning during non-instructional time (i.e. Mobile learning devices (i.e. tools such as Poll Everywhere and Celly.

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The Web20Classroom

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Co-Written with my friend and business partner Shaelynn Farnsworth In all the work that Shaelynn and I do with teachers across the US and beyond we see educators creating amazing learning environments for students. From the use of 1:1 technology to enabling students to learn authentically, these really are incredible times to teach and learn.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

It being, that technology, if used responsibly is a great asset for teachers to improve instruction and for students to enhance their learning. I believe helping students to apply what they learn in the classroom to the real world is arguably the greatest responsibility of a teacher. Job well done by this mathematics teacher!

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 14, 2012

While taking the time to set up our SMART Board and applicable technology, we were greeted by Jon Bernstein, the director of the event, in addition to a variety of people representing SMART Technology, Common Sense Media- Digital Passport, Pearson Education, and the Director of Hybrid Learning for Washington DC Public Schools, John Rice.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 21, 2017

For the next several weeks I’ll be sharing posts that you can use for your summer learning. School may be out for many but the learning we do as educators can last even outside the classroom. Each post will offer up some basic information along with several learning challenges you can undertake. Happy Learning!

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

This past Wednesday (February 6) was the second annual Digital Learning Day. New Milford High School joined thousands of other schools and educators across the country to showcase how digital learning is changing education. For years we have embraced the effective integration of technology to enhance the teaching and learning process.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Typeform Typeform is a good form builder that you can use to create a wide variety of form types including: surveys, contact forms, questionnaires, quizzes, registration forms, polls, invitations and many more. Google Forms Google Forms is a great tool to use to create surveys, polls, and questionnaires.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 4, 2011

Together, with a sound pedagogical foundation, these dynamic 21 st Century tools have the ability to assist in transforming learning environments where students are engaged and excited to learn. The students in Geometry honors have learned how to use the board’s construction tools.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2016

Mentimeter – Move over Poll Everywhere. Mentimeter is a great tool that allows you to poll your audience in a variety of ways. You can even create a presentation that has multiple polls. It is a free game-based learning platform that not only gives everyone a voice, but also provides a fun way to do it.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I have some powerful online interactive workshops and webinars that can be used to engage learning in this new environment. Eamil we and we can talk about a powerful interactive online workshop for educators that models blended learning best practices. As we do this… what lessons can be learned? Thanks so much.

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NspireD2

AUGUST 16, 2016

Learn about incorporating LaTeX, surveys, and ranking polls.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 17, 2017

This includes DropBox, Google Drive, Poll Everywhere, Camtasia, and Adobe Stock. This is great for flipped classrooms or auto-generated lesson plans that students can play, pause, and rewind as needed for their learning style. In this familiar program, there’ll be a shallow learning curve and lots of new options.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Formative assessment can supercharge your classroom learning. How can we have evidence of learning in the moment? Poll Everywhere. Tony Vincent likes to learn, teach, and make things. Since 1998 Tony been a pioneer in digital learning, and he continues to help educators use technology for teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2016

Whether your role is as an administrator, teacher, parent, or student leader, if you’re reading this, you are probably interested in helping other school community stakeholders understand the power of technology in a teaching and learning environment. Or, go farther by using technology tools live during these professional learning times.

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NspireD2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

summary of several rounds of upgrades.

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Fractus Learning

APRIL 9, 2021

What are the best-flipped learning apps for K-12 grades in flipped classrooms? The best-flipped classroom tools can transform and remodel classroom teaching, allowing in-depth learning and personalized attention that can help learners improve their grades. Khan Academy. Software Tools To Create Your Lessons and Lecture Videos.

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The Web20Classroom

AUGUST 2, 2016

I could reflect back on the previous year, examine what I had learned over the summer and plan for a better year coming up. Either way it gave valuable insight to how the students were learning but also could help shape the lesson for the next day. Another great feature of Poll Everywhere is the data analysis you get.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 7, 2018

note : Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to watch the video at Common Sense Education.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2017

For those comfortable experimenting with tech, try the Ask a Question feature in Google Classroom, Poll Everywhere , Google Forms, or Answer Garden. You can do this simply and easily using index cards, post its, or pre-printed slips of paper.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2017

note : Video of the Week picks are supplied by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to watch the video at Common Sense Education.

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Graphite Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2014

For simple polls or quizzes, something like Poll Everywhere can suffice. Also, be sure to post a Field Note on the tool''s review page -- share how you use the tool to help your students learn.' As you look for the right tool, think first about your students'' needs and what you''d like to accomplish.

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The Innovative Educator

JUNE 25, 2014

How cellphone capabilities are changing learning Willyn Webb , co-author with Nielsen and a high school counselor and assistant principal in Colorado, says that when she started teaching only one video camera was available for her students. We can engage learners in really powerful ways that were never before possible.”

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The post 20 Formative Assessment Tools for Your Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. The Shake Up Learning community is always chatting and sharing digital tools and lesson ideas for the K12 classroom. Check out Leslie Fisher’s review and video to learn more. ” – Rick Stiggins. .

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MiddleWeb

AUGUST 7, 2016

With the goal of encouraging learning at school and beyond, Curtis Chandler describes two free tech tools to help get students and the school year off to a good start: Poll Everywhere will quickly spark discussion and the Remind app will keep everyone on track.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2016

While pushing students to learn outside our classrooms is a step in the right direction, how do we ensure that these experiences lead to deeper learning ? While ensuring rigorous learning experiences is critical, we also must be mindful that we run the risk of schooling students out of their curiosity.

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Fractus Learning

MAY 5, 2015

I want them to be positive, collaborative learning communities, where ideas are shared and staff walks away energized. So, the staff meeting focus is now one of instruction, professional learning and sharing , and conversation, centered around topics to help move our school to the next level. Poll Everywhere.

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Robert Talbert, Ph.D.

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This term is stolen from the business world and refers to activities that help students get acclimated to the systems and culture of the class: Getting to know each other, learning about the focus and culture of the course, forming teams, learning the syllabus, practicing with the course technology, and so on.

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WJU EdTech

JANUARY 21, 2015

give a quiz or poll using PollEverywhere. pair/share…tell a peer what you learned in 1 minute, switch roles. At the end of class, ask your students to offer 3 things they learned and one question regarding the content, again, in the form of an exit ticket. EdTech Ideas brain break Grovo Kahoot pedagogy poll everywhere'

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Challenges Current tech practices in schools do not support the demand for personalized learning. Many activities related to learning and education take place outside walls of classroom. AWESOME IDEA : Students at the elementary level had to apply to BYOT, indicating how they would use the device for learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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WJU EdTech

MARCH 10, 2015

The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) is a leading proponent of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL). “Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. My strength is visual learning.

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Gaggle Speaks

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Technology in the classroom plays a significant role in student engagement as teachers continue to implement a variety of tools to improve the learning process. Instead of the traditional “raise your hand if you agree,” poll teachers through text messages. Meanwhile, staff meetings often lag behind this tech transformation.

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Educator Innovator

AUGUST 26, 2014

What I’ve learned over my years of teaching, however, is that starting with student interests in my planning actually reduces the workload—instead of being one more thing to think about, it is the place to start in order to make the learning process flow more smoothly and, most important, make it fun.

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techlearning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

We have around 180 days each year to drive our students’ learning. A solid lesson plan should provide you, the teacher, the direction and the ability to visualize the path of learning that consists of the “what, why, and how” of the teaching-learning activities. Does my plan match the learning goals? Sound familiar?

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