Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

All four scenarios laid out in the New America guide are predicated on the idea that distance learning will, in some way, be folded into every school’s plans for the coming year. Also underpinning these various scenarios is the critical need for professional learning and development over the summer.

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Blended Learning Online Learning Training Guidelines 218

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

Much of that time has been focused on how to teach in online or blended learning environments. However, to make significant and sustainable long-term changes in education, our perceptions of what teaching and learning “look” like have to fundamentally shift to avoid stagnation and make progress.

Education 533

Education Blended Learning System Meeting 533

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2017

It’s pretty clear that very few people in education enjoy those typical sit-and-get professional development sessions. And when blended learning gets thrown into the mix, the situation gets even more complicated—what happens when educators seem afraid of products? Who should deliver PD, the administrators or the teachers?

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Blended Learning Learning Chromebook Strategy 108

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

“We have realized that the adoption of VILS three years ago laid the foundation for our successes so far this year,” said Jonathan Lubas, Verizon Innovative Learning coach at Breakthrough Schools in Cleveland, Ohio. We’ve been using distance learning tools for years. We had the knowledge, skills, and teacher training.

Broadband 161

Broadband Learning Blended Learning Training 161

edWeb.net

JUNE 12, 2020

During a recent edLeader Panel , sponsored by The ProEthica® Program, the superintendent of one of America’s largest school districts spoke with a former state superintendent and other education leaders about key issues affecting students, parents, and educators, including digital access and equity, online privacy, and funding.

Online Learning 55

Online Learning Student Data Privacy Learning Data 55

The Shake Up Learning Blog

MAY 10, 2022

Insert Learning (Freemium). InsertLearning is a Chrome extension that lets you turn websites into interactive lessons, and it is the perfect companion to your blended learning lesson plans. Learn more about his super cool extension here: 4 Ways to Blend Learning with Insert Learning.

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Google Classroom Blended Learning Video 145

eSchool News

JULY 28, 2016

In Arkansas, as in most states, student interest in online learning is skyrocketing. While most students still take at least some of their courses in a face-to-face setting, the need to scale online learning opportunities for thousands of students has required new infrastructure, new curriculum, and, of course, new teachers.

Online Learning 40

Online Learning Blended Learning Learning Training 40

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Provide professional development opportunities to invest in your staff While the school district I lead in Florida has less than a 7 percent turnover year over year, a recent report by the RAND Corporation showed that teacher turnover rates across the nation grew to 10 percent in the 2021-22 school year.

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Resources Strategy Blended Learning Trends 109

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

PBL… Blended and eLearning – Part 1: Important Questions for the New School Year. How do I facilitate PBL in blended learning environment?”. The sudden shift in the learning environment last year may have provided an obstacle for the way we wanted to see this happen. Planning Blended Learning for another year.

Blended Learning 192

Blended Learning LMS STEM Assessment 192

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 14, 2021

This will be easier to do if school leaders harness the talent on their campuses and create systems that encourage teachers to learn with and from each other. Professional learning should not be relegated to a handful of all-staff training days. The members of the PLC determine the focus of their inquiry and learning.

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Professional Learning Blended Learning Learning UDL 406

BYOT Network

JUNE 11, 2020

Learn what it means when your edtech products are IMS certified. As a home base for online learning, it supports and connects teachers, students, and parents as a “go-to” place to begin digital learning, whether in school or from home. Online learning is not something that you can just ramp up in 48 hours.

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LMS Schoology System Digital Learning 56

edWeb.net

MAY 11, 2020

She and her eLearning team worked to boost the state’s efforts to connect Indiana to great ideas in educational technology, virtual and online learning, and new learning models and instructional practices. Technology is making it easier for everyone – regardless of age, gender, income or geography – to learn anytime, anywhere.

Education 54

Education Secondary Policies Elementary 54

MindShift

MARCH 25, 2015

A CompetencyWorks report, “Maximizing Competency Education and Blended Learning: Insights from Experts,” looks at ways that the movement for personalization dovetails with blended learning and competency-based learning to achieve a more student-centered approach to school. LEADERSHIP.

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Blended Learning Learning Competency Based Learning System 28

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many school districts are now going through a process of determining which pandemic-related practices should be kept, improved, or discarded, and the use of remote and blended learning technologies is frequently being raised during these types of discussions. Professional Learning, Family Connections, and Community Engagement.

Technology 93

Technology Blended Learning BYOD Assessment 93

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

Tailoring learning to students’ exact needs takes significant resources, teacher training and, ideally, close collaboration with families — something many schools struggle to pull off. Both types of education, for example, require significant resources and trained staff — but often don’t get either.

Personalized Learning 144

Personalized Learning Education Learning Elementary 144

Shake Up Learning

JULY 21, 2020

As most schools in the US prepare for the start of school online or in some blended format, it’s important to think specifically about teachers’ professional learning. I’m sharing Part 2 of my series on Blended PD. Include multiple types of media to support learning. Time is precious.

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Edcamps Google Professional Learning Training 70

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

Creators of Blended Learning Universe (www.blendedlearning.org), the organization provides a directory of innovative schools and a myriad of models and case studies to support district transformation. Organization: International Association of K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). URL: www.inacol.org. Organization: Maker Ed.

Future Ready 100

Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

edWeb.net

MAY 7, 2021

In an edLeader Panel , sponsored by CatchOn, An ENA Affiliate and Battelle for Kids , school administrators emphasized pandemic-triggered changes are lessons learned that can frame effective educational practices moving forward. At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, schools defaulted to online learning. Dr. Karen Garza.

Learning 97

Learning Data Outcomes Survey 97

edWeb.net

AUGUST 17, 2020

Will online learning continue? She also suggested that teachers work with grade-level professional learning communities to create assessments tailored to specific content and skills. Brooke Mabry has more than 17 years of experience in education and joined NWEA in 2016 as a professional learning consultant.

Learning 89

Learning Assessment Digital Divide Professional Learning 89

MindShift

JANUARY 26, 2021

Tailoring learning to students’ exact needs takes significant resources, teacher training and, ideally, close collaboration with families — something many schools struggle to pull off. Both types of education, for example, require significant resources and trained staff — but often don’t get either.

Personalized Learning 45

Personalized Learning Education Learning Training 45

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on K-12 and higher education issues around digital learning. Join the Commmunity.

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Blackboard Social Media Learning Student Data Privacy 75