Digital Promise

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Feedback loops can help identify what a teacher needs and strategies to implement to achieve a better outcome and can offer a valuable solution to challenges they face.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Only 29 percent of teachers say they’ve received AI-related professional development , with teachers in high-poverty settings less likely to participate in AI training than their peers. Although equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem, professional learning offers a solution.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Discovery Education invites teachers and administrators around the globe to participate in its 13th annual Fall VirtCon, which will be held this year on Saturday, October 19th from 11 AM to 3 PM Eastern.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

North Carolina based QoreInsights announced winners of their 2024-2025 Grant for Rural Districts where they selected one school to win a free site wide license for unlimited use of their AI-enabled personalized professional learning platform, The Classroom Education Plan© (CEP). The total approximate value of the award is over $10,000.

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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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Digital Promise

APRIL 19, 2024

Organizing an Edcamp can provide opportunities for educators to create thriving, impactful professional learning opportunities in their community.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 1, 2022

Professional learning It is hard to meet goals and expectations to improve learning if consistent support is absent. Professional learning develops and strengthens the expertise of teachers and administrators so they are better equipped to meet the needs of all learners.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 23, 2022

That means no meetings, phone calls, emails, or mandated professional development. However, professional learning support is also imperative, and there are other time-sensitive strategies that can be implemented. Scaling professional learning is hard. It is even more challenging during a pandemic.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 17, 2024

Here is how educational leaders can champion personalized professional learning for their teachers: Needs Assessment: Start with the Individual One-size-fits-all professional development (PD) is a recipe for disengagement. A shift to personalized professional learning can change this dynamic. Desimone, L.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Mike is also a thought leader in professional learning communities (PLCs) and the PLC at Work process, advancing the work of his mentors Richard DuFour and Robert Eaker. He co-created the RTI at Work approach to systematic interventions.

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EdNews Daily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

After considering the required costs of DreamBox Math by Discovery Education—professional learning, teacher salaries, and internet connectivity—researchers calculated a Return on Investment (ROI) of 196%.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 9, 2023

Professional development (PD) is something that is typically "done" to educators. On the other hand, professional learning is something they actively WANT to engage in to grow. In this piece of #EDvice below, I dive into a mindset shift from professional development to professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 18, 2020

The key is to continue to ensure systemic use K-12 to support pedagogically-sound blended learning , self-paced activities, and the continuation of quality learning during extended school closures. It can also set the state to the creation of a viable virtual learning option for students who prefer this model.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2025

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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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 24, 2025

She will share her insights on creating professional learning pathways and customizing education for both teachers and students. Her advice for empowering teachers as part of creating learning objectives for the school and their own personalized learning.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

Organized professional learning groups aim to change this. Frequently, these groups come in the form of a professional learning… While rewarding, this can make it difficult to problem-solve or generate ideas in their jobs.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 30, 2022

Leading professional learning, teaching a lesson, participating in a PLC (professional learning community), or flipping a faculty meeting are all ways that leaders can model the same practices that they want their staff to embrace. This is just one example. In my opinion, this statement pertains to any author or speaker.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The new DoS-MiddLES builds off the original Dimensions of Success for Out-of-School-Time (DoS-OST) system developed in 2009 under The PEAR Institute (NSF Awards #2101554, #1008591).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Chunked Professional Learning Time is the most precious resource for educators these days. Just like with direct instruction, chunking professional learning allows for needed support that is more targeted and specific. You can also consider utilizing must-do/may-do or a playlist with only a few options.

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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. My favorites are Mentimeter and Padlet.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As I work with leadership teams, many are struggling to engage their teachers in professional learning this year. They are excited about the potential of leveraging this technology to create more dynamic, differentiated, and student-centered learning experiences. Just as with students, every teacher is unique.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 5, 2021

While this is undoubtedly important, it is also vital to gather input on professional learning and resources that are needed— more of this down the road. From here, specific requests can be made for professional learning support on personalized strategies. It’s no shock that their number one response is time.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Respectively, we work at Teaching Lab , the Research Partnership for Professional Learning (RPPL) , and The Calculus Project , three projects that participated in the Gates Foundation’s K-12 AI Pilot Cohort. For example, teachers might learn to use ChatGPT to generate lesson plans or to compose feedback on student writing.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2020

Many kids have flourished during remote learning as they have been able to follow a unique path or learn at their own pace. This might be one of the most valuable lessons learned during the pandemic and can be a catalyst to re-envision learning when schools re-open. Digital amplifies this process.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 25, 2021

Professional Learning Change will only succeed if the right supports are in place. Vision, purpose, and strategy become wasted efforts if job-embedded and ongoing professional learning is not in place. Learning is the fuel of leadership. Change leaders understand this and use each strategically.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 25, 2020

There should be no catch when a class is covered, and it should be up to the teacher as to how he or she will use this opportunity to either grade, prepare lessons, attend professional learning, observe peers, or just put up their feet and relax. If possible, try to eliminate all of these.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Micro-credentials allow educators to continue their professional learning on their own schedule, without having to leave their homes. This flexibility makes micro-credentials an ideal form of professional learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital Promise Product Certification.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2020

He is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today’s modern learners need to thrive. He’s the husband of a school counselor and dad of two children, all of which are far more important to him than anything shared above.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Finding time to engage in professional learning can present a challenge for educators. So how can educators engage in professional learning and find time to connect with other educators, when schedules and responsibilities make finding extra time difficult? How I have found time to connect and grow as an educator.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

including access to coaching, the perceived effectiveness of coaching, and the existing financial and professional support for coaches. We partnered with Learning Forward to design and distribute a national survey to a robust network of coaches, educators, and administrators committed to professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Thus, providing support in the form of professional learning is something that all districts and schools should be investing in, whether internally or externally.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

They also shared that the facilitation of professional learning improved, a greater reach was achieved thanks to technology, previously unknown teacher strengths were unearthed, and there was the ability to get into more classrooms. What are your exemplars of effective remote or hybrid teaching and learning, and why?

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Building principals and teachers working together to process and reflect on each coaching visit combined with an intrinsic motivation to improve epitomize outcome-based professional learning goals. For more remote and hybrid learning strategies and resources click HERE. Under the current circumstances, I would agree.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. While others might disagree, such as my mom, I pride myself on being extremely resourceful. However, this was not always my strength.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

Facilitating professional learning using video conferencing tools is exhausting. A healthy combination of sound pedagogy, professional learning support, feedback, and reflection will help any educator grow and improve their craft. I need to get something off my chest. Have you heard of Zoom fatigue?

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