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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

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Ann also attended the 2014 White House Connected Superintendents Summit and was named a 2012-2013 NSBA Technology Leadership Network 20 to Watch Educator. McGavock Elementary, where Dr. Marczak served as principal, earned Reward status by being one of the top 10% elementary schools in the state of Tennessee in 2012.

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Leading Teaching and Learning in Today’s World

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When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST. Dr. David R.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

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He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in elementary education. Dr. Dillon has taught in elementary and junior high schools and coached on the high school level. Accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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The key lesson all of the presenters learned is that technology related to accessibility benefits the entire school community. This is really for all learners—adults as well as students—not just for those students with disabilities,” said Dr. Carol Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary District 97 (IL). Dr. Carol L.

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Five Steps to Closing the Homework Gap

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Kelley, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL, explained, this isn’t about deciding what technology a district uses. The research has shown…that the most successful professional learning is focused. Earlier, she served as a building administrator and elementary teacher, also in New Jersey.

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Leading Learning in a Blended Environment

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If you do not invest in the professional development and the professional learning of teachers, you’re not going to get the most bang for your buck.”. Doersch serves as a Technology Director for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Program at Digital Promise. Van Heukelum concurred. “We Join the Community.

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The Technological Transformation of Districts to Benefit All Learners

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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. Dr. Carol L.