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Micro-credentials and COVID-19: Supporting Professional Learning When Schools are Closed

Digital Promise

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, districts and educators have been tasked with shifting teaching and learning online, and many are seeking resources to support learning in this new environment. We recognize that while educators adapt to new realities, they remain dedicated to their students’ well-being and learning.

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SETDA Launches Cybersecurity Resource Focused on Small, Rural, and Under-resourced Districts

eSchool News

From detailing various funding sources to providing insights into statewide and regional partnerships and offering practical examples of cybersecurity training, the document is a must-read for everyone involved in helping districts improve their cybersecurity posture. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders.

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Tired of the Same Old Professional Development? Let Students Lead.

Edsurge

I love learning. As a classroom teacher, I always tried to improve my practice by reading academic and practice-based articles, attending trainings and connecting with fellow educators to share resources and troubleshoot challenges. The ability to learn and grow is part of what made teaching dynamic and energizing for me.

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How the Substitute Teacher Shortage Is Impacting Teacher Professional Development

Edsurge

Excited for the opportunity to focus on their learning, teachers find their seats and start to chit chat about the lesson plans they’ve left for their students. This workshop is part of a tech ambassador program, which builds technology advocacy across the district. The adjustment has been difficult for our teachers too.

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Four Tips for Choosing the Right Edtech Resources

Edsurge

With this approach, we demonstrate the feasibility of our solutions and how they can assist your district to achieve your strategic goals and accelerate student learning. Empower your teachers with the right tools and support Proper onboarding ensures teachers have the training and resources they need to get started.

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Amid Child Care Crisis, New Head of NAEYC Pledges to Prioritize Listening and Inclusion

Edsurge

The other is creating belonging at NAEYC, a professional and advocacy organization with nearly 60,000 members across its 52 affiliates. “I Events and professional development moved to a virtual setting. So Kang is listening. That’s one of the two priorities weighing heavily on her mind.

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Improving Social-Emotional Learning by Teaching Executive Function

edWeb.net

Sucheta is the founder of ExQ®, a patented research-informed system designed to enhance executive function through game-based personalized training. Learn more about Cerebral Matters® at www.CerebralMatters.com. He also works with edWeb.net to write articles on their professional learning edWebinars. Join the Community.