Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

After a weekly one-hour session, students feel closer to classmates and often add them to their ongoing PLN (Professional Learning Network). Personalized learning that addresses the way a student best learns is a goal they all strive for. I already do this and find the practice invaluable. Simplify Tech Skills.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In 1986, approximately 30 educators came together to form Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) , as a statewide initiative to offer professional development opportunities for teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, higher education representatives, school support staff and other stakeholders in Illinois education.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 24, 2023

Library 2.0's s ChatGPT Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT in Library Services, with Steve Hargadon 3 x 1-hour live online sessions with non-expiring access to recordings OVERVIEW : Discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT for the modern library in this three-session bootcamp.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 6, 2021

Eric Butash is responsible for providing leadership and innovation for enhancing teaching and learning through the identification, evaluation, adoption, and integration of effective educational innovations for the Foster-Glocester Regional School District. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

With personalization becoming a growing initiative in schools, the library is a valuable asset for personalizing instruction around student needs. Michelle and Jackie discussed how the library can personalize instruction through assessing, reading, learning, and making.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Many of the initiatives that I am about to pursue either came directly or indirectly from my Personal Learning Network (PLN). Professional Learning Communities (PLC''s): The district will be moving to this research-based model as our main means of professional development. So what''s on the horizon at my school?

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

and Mrs. Perkins, a fifth-grade teacher, browses the district’s library of content in H?para Mrs. Perkins reviews the Student Dashboard Digital Backpack library of content that her district has curated. It’s 6:30 a.m., para for a text she can teach in her science class. para Student Dashboard Digital Backpack. .

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ET Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

A newly enhanced Instructional Strategy Library: To elevate instruction and better support teachers, Discovery Education has enhanced its one-stop-spot for strategies supporting more engaging, efficient, and effective teaching. Also announced were a host of improvements to DreamBox Math by Discovery Education.

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techlearning

APRIL 5, 2018

Hoonuit announces a Professional Learning Delivery System designed to help districts create personalized professional learning and deliver it equitably. Schools and districts will be able to customize courses, assessments and learning pathways and build their own micro-credential programs. [

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2020

This sale and ongoing partnership will allow us to continue delivering aligned professional learning content through our analytics platform, benefit from improvements that will be made by Infobase, and have greater flexibility to focus more efforts and innovation on data management and analytics.” Personalized Learning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

These updates include new data-driven personalized learning products, LearningNav and ContentNav, and a new resource library within Unified Insights MTSS , which will provide educators with vetted, research-backed strategies and tools.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2017

How about a video plan to help incorporate digital learning into your schools? This series of 50 short videos help schools and districts see how it looks to implement various parts of a personalized learning strategy into their systems. Personalized student learning. Personalized professional learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

And because they’re so connected, it also makes sure that their learning and their teaching is more relevant to their students. See “ Modern Professional Learning: Connecting PLC’s to PLN’s ” on Edutopia. Ray also serves on the board of eLearn Institute and the board of Learning Bird Inc.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 16, 2024

Last month (April 2024) I sent out a survey to my library and education audiences on AI for personal and professional growth. At least in the library and education fields, that might indicate that there currently isn't top-down pressure to learn AI to keep or succeed in one's job. I hope you'll consider joining me!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Quick news on Library 2.013 , our third annual worldwide, online, and free conference on libraries, librarians, and librarianship: the formal deadline for session proposals is end of day Monday, September 30th. We hope you''ll submit ! Any proposals after that date will be accepted only on a space-available basis.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2022

Professional learning can power positive change Recently, literacy scores across Mississippi saw a dramatic increase, moving the state from the very bottom of national standings to the middle of the pack. They are motivated,” observes Zimmer, commenting on the topic of diversity in library collections.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 29, 2023

Learning Revolutions's ChatGPT Bootcamp for Teaching and Learning: Harnessing the Power of ChatGPT in Education with Steve Hargadon A 3-hour live online session with non-expiring access to recordings (The separate bootcamp for libraries and librarians is here.)

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eSchool News

JUNE 9, 2017

They also encourage schools and districts to leverage community partnerships by working with libraries, community centers, mobile community hotspots, or local chambers of commerce. She has spearheaded the district’s first 1:1 iPad program where more than 700 students are afforded 24/7 personalized learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Michelle Kruse, Content Lead for Libraries, Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Cedar Rapids Community School District Nominated by: Follett Michelle Kruse is the teacher librarian at Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy (RCCBA), a magnet middle school in the Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD). Dr. Dana T.

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NeverEndingSearch

JULY 1, 2016

When a superintendent signs the Future Ready Pledge , he or she commits to implementing meaningful changes toward a digital learning transition that supports teachers, and addresses the district’s vision for student learning. district-wide outline seven tenets relating to digital learning. .

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2024

We’ll also discuss the emergence of virtual academies, hybrid learning models, and the long-term implications for education post-pandemic. This episode is sponsored by Stride Professional Development. Do you want to differentiate your professional learning? Are you tired of one-size-fits-all PD?

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edWeb.net

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Michelle Luhtala , Department Chair of the New Canaan, CT, High School Library and a 2015 Library Journal Mover & Shaker , is a leader in helping teacher-librarians all around the country to become Future Ready. They have a mature implementation but are still working on personalization.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The district is in the middle of a digital equity revolution, being led by a particularly sharp Director of Education Technology and Library Programs, Dewayne McClary. Differentiated, collaborative professional learning blends content, pedagogy, and technology to help teachers refine and develop effective teaching practices.?.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

All of the presenters said that due to the growing sophistication of attacks, they include cybersecurity training as part of professional learning. In 2017, the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Malloy now sees blended learning as a design strategy and opportunity where “choice and voice are more present,” though the use of online technologies also revealed that some educators need more support in order to use the technologies effectively. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

The 2021 Driving K-12 Innovation report released by CoSN selected the most critical Hurdles (challenges), Accelerators (mega-trends), and Tech Enablers (tools) that school districts are facing with personalized learning, innovation, and digital equity. Ann is the co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership , available on Amazon.com.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Vrain is also the only district Learning Counsel has found that is deeply involved in workflow aimed at personalized learning, with 100% digital coverage for core curriculum, 90% for electives, 80% for special needs and 100% for professional development. Most recently they unveiled a new mobile Innovation Lab.

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techlearning

AUGUST 6, 2018

If we have heard it said once, we have heard it said 1,000 times: Professional Development is Broken For every time we have heard that said, we have also heard suggestions on how to fix it. Schools want their educators to learn and grow, but in practice, professional development is innately broken, or even in some situations, nonexistent.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 29, 2024

Their participating schools can now access Lexia Core5 Reading (Core5) for grades 3-5 and Lexia PowerUp Literacy (PowerUp) for grades 6-8 as part of their school’s tutoring program in support of students with unfinished literacy learning because of pandemic learning loss. For more information, visit www.lexialearning.com.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2016

However, too often librarians are left out of the planning process for infrastructure and devices, professional learning for teachers, and digital content strategies—areas where they often have expertise. Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology, librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become future ready.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 9, 2024

ChatGPT + AI 2024 Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Generative AI with Library 2.0's ChatGPT + AI 2024 Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Generative AI with Library 2.0's I've always thought of A.I.

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Libraries Conference Accessibility Professional Learning 41

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities, including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. There’s also an emphasis on ensuring inclusion of diverse students in different types of settings. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Dr. Schuler leads High School District 214, Illinois’ largest high school district, where he led the development of an innovative instructional philosophy around personalized learning experiences focused on career pathways, early college credit, and industry credentials that enables students to discover their futures while still in high school.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 11, 2020

Providing families with used school-issued Chromebooks, adding access points outside the school buildings, and collaborating with community partners on projects such as youth centers and public libraries are providing students and the entire community with access to technology. Even more widespread in school districts are LTE hotspots.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

This program adds full home access for students, custom curriculum alignment, performance reporting, professional development, and more. In addition, ABC Mouse has shared releases and updates for ABCmouse Mastering Math, Digital Library Experience, Standards-Aligned Collections, A New Teacher Experience, and the ABCmouse Ambassador Program.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Another advantage of AI is the time it can save teachers in the creation of personalized learning experiences. By leveraging AI technologies, educators can overcome the limitations of time and resources, offering a level of personalization that enhances the learning experience for each individual student.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

For educator-parents, these weeks are perfect opportunities to participate in our own summer learning adventures. Personalized Learning Through Gaming. Learn how personalized learning through purposeful gaming can help you engage your students and increase their motivation to learn.

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