A Principal's Reflections

JULY 19, 2015

Not only was there a focus on solid instruction, but we also provided numerous supports for our teachers in the form of ongoing and job-embedded professional learning opportunities. If the expectation was to integrate technology with purpose to support and/or enhance learning we made sure everyone was prepared to do just that.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Professional learning communities (PLCs) offer a collaborative approach to professional development in which small groups of educators meet regularly to reflect on instructional planning and practice, share expertise and insights from their teaching experiences, and engage in collective problem-solving.

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techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is beginning enrollment today for ISTE U , an online professional learning hub for teachers and leaders to build critical skills for teaching and learning in a digital world. Taking Mobile Learning to the Next Level. ?

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I have presented several workshops over the past few years which introduce folks to using Twitter for professional learning, but have also wanted to share other tips and tools that have made my use of Twitter more productive. At the 2014 TCEA Convention and Exposition , I presented a concurrent session called Got Twitter?

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 26, 2021

they purchase to make sure they advance students’ education and support teachers’ professional learning and growth. Wherever he’s taught, and whatever his role, Carl has always had one common belief—kids need to drive their own learning. In addition, they must understand the impact of the services, tools, programs, apps, etc.

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The Web20Classroom

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

There was Leadership, 21st Century Learning, Professional Learning Communities and several others. If you are interested in mobile learning, here are the sessions 1-2 per slot that you can go to. What they had done was I had not seen anyone else do before. My goal was to see a variety of sessions. Powerful stuff.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 18, 2017

Best Apps for Teaching and Learning 2017 (AASL). Best Apps for Teaching and Learning (AASL compiled lists). Mobile Learning Resources from Shake Up Learning. 40 of the Best Learning Apps for Elementary. Becoming Google certified was a game-changer for my professional learning and my career.

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edWeb.net

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

edWeb.net is a community built especially for educators and provides free professional learning communities (PLCs) and webinars on a wide range of really forward-thinking topics like assessment, game-based learning, mobile learning, tech tools for the classroom, school gardens, digital citizenship, and much more.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

One way to help you become more innovative in your use of educational technology is through getting yourself familiar with EdTech pedagogy, learn about the different theories and models that inform pedagogically sound EdTech teaching (e.g., Principles and best practices of designing digital game-based learning environments. Sources: 1.

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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 8, 2015

Instead of banning devices, schools will have options including: Store mobile devices in backpacks or a designated location during the school day. Allow mobile devices to be used during lunch or in designated areas only. Allow mobile devices for instructional purposes in some or all classrooms. The research is clear.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 19, 2019

In her presentation, “ Collaboration Near and Far in Digital Professional Learning Communities,” Geri Gillespy, Administrator of Digital Integration at West Ada School District in ID, talked about how to get the most out of online collaboration programs. She was a Fulbright Senior Scholar advancing e-learning in Nepal.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Thursday, October 23rd at 3pm ISTE Webinar: Developing Your Mobile Learning Landscape , This webinar will introduce a powerful new professional learning experience for teachers, tech coaches, and administrators who are interested in bringing their school up to digital age standards. More information.

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

This edWebinar was hosted by SETDA and sponsored by Education Networks of America (ENA) , Kajeet , Mobile Beacon , and Parana River Group. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters.

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MindShift

JUNE 22, 2016

Luhtala sees school policies banning phones as a disconnect between school and the real world, where mobile devices are aiding productivity more than ever. She often hears from teachers and other colleagues that mobile devices aren’t useful because it’s hard for students to read and type on small screens.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

With support from the Verizon Foundation, and in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, we are achieving this goal through the Verizon Mobile Learning Academy (VMLA) Program. The VMLA Program will provide a free 10-weeks online professional learning program to 100 school/district teams from across the United States.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

During an edWebinar for the Empowered Superintendent series, “Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision,” the presenters said school leaders, though, often miss key parts of the planning process and end up with useless “hunks of plastic.” Michelle is an authorized Apple Foundations Trainer and a CETPA certified CTO.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 2, 2015

Share data with professional learning community. Design more mobile learning experiences for your students–in higher ed, for example. Align curriculum with other teachers. Keep samples of exemplar writing for planning. Tag your curriculum. Create a list of approved research sources.

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Shake Up Learning

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Find a professional learning event near you to learn more about the initiative and how to bring coding into your classroom. There are hundreds of events happening all over the globe, educators. To find an event near you, visit this link. Code.org also offers resources and training for educators and school districts.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 7, 2019

This professional learning event includes thought-provoking practitioner and expert panelists, student speakers, and an interactive design thinking challenge on "How can schools cultivate a culture of changemaking?" Gray is an educational innovation consultant working with schools, organizations, and corporations.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 31, 2024

Not An Argument For Learning Models At this point, this is usually where the conversation turns to learning models–entrepreneurial learning, self-directed learning , mobile learning, play-based learning, project-based learning, inquiry-based learning , blended learning.

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techlearning

MAY 9, 2018

Maybe curriculum is spending too much or IT is too much of a penny-pincher, whatever the case, once you have the usage data you can make better decisions for your “family” around whether to cut a program or keep it and provide more professional learning around it. Editor’s note: Looking to learn more?

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