A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 2, 2020

Time is of the essence to get it right so that all kids can benefit from a quality learning experience that pushes them to think while limiting learning loss and achievement gaps. Balance Remote learning does not mean piling on excessive amounts of work on our learners. We can ill-afford not to address this fact.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Vivek Singh and his colleague, Ilya Mishra, are new contributors to Ask a Tech Teacher who specialize in online learning and educational technology (more on Ilya’s bio below). Blended learning overcomes this limitation by reducing the need for homework, and provides course content to students via the internet.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

As of late, I have been working with quite a few districts on personalization through a variety of blended learning strategies. I can honestly say that I have learned so much from them over the years as to what pedagogically-sound blended learning really is, and, in my mind, they are a global exemplar for others to emulate.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

With little to no training or preparation, they have stepped up to keep learning going. A recent eSchool News article highlighted that most teachers don’t feel fully prepared for remote learning. teachers in mid-March to collect and share best practices, ideas, and common approaches to remote learning. My favorites at bit.ly

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Despite my optimism about the benefits of AI in education, the buzz online is focused on the exciting new AI-powered education tools and not on the transformative impact those tools could have on how we design and facilitate learning experiences to meet the needs of diverse groups of students. That is the same concern I have now.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

And class suspension is a day without learning. Disaster-proof education is a proactive measure that makes teaching and learning continue amidst calamities both natural and man-made. There are many digital tools for teaching and learning that are available to supplement learning anytime, anywhere, even in the worst-case scenarios.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 9, 2021

Many difficult lessons were learned during the pandemic, and a few more are sure to materialize over the next couple of months. Remote and hybrid learning at scale was never meant for K-12 education, but the fact remains that each has been a catalyst for some exciting changes that have long been overdue.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 16, 2021

The post Blended Learning with Google Toolkit for Teachers – SULS0101 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I share The Blended Learning with Google Toolkit, a free download to help teachers create dynamic, blended learning experiences for students with Google tools.

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eSchool News

APRIL 18, 2024

PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence begins its disruption of curriculum development, Lincoln Learning Solutions and Prof Jim are positioning themselves at the forefront of the emerging educational space with the announcement today of their partnership and the release of two immediately available innovations. BEAVER, Pa.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2022

I found that students were happy using the technology, but some would rather complete work pen to paper or do an assessment/project without the technology. . After a year of blended instruction, or a combination of face-to-face learning and online learning, schools are questioning the amount of time students spend in front of screens.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

A Digital Promise case study examines the blended learning implementation at Utica Community Schools, a district in the League of Innovative Schools and one of eSpark's first and largest district partnerships. In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

A Digital Promise case study examines the blended learning implementation at Utica Community Schools, a district in the League of Innovative Schools and one of eSpark's first and largest district partnerships. In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 23, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning. Talk to other teachers and learn!

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

It should be noted that in both examples above, direct instruction was followed by some sort of student-centered learning activity. In many cases, every classroom is outfitted, as well as conference rooms and professional learning spaces. A key consideration is how students will use it in ways to learn that they couldn’t without it.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The event typically draws tens of thousands of educators from around the globe for discussions, presentations and activities that highlight how technology transforms teaching and learning. Join EdTech as we provide written and video coverage of ISTE20. ISTE also has announced that professor and renowned author Ibram X.

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Neo LMS

MAY 23, 2019

All things considered, there’s a consensus that today’s students should not only learn, but also use technology to support their learning. Worldwide there’s a growing number of initiatives to include education technologies — or edtech — in the classroom. Students win with edtech.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2018

Education technology must enhance learning. Using Edtech to Enhance Learning. Vicki: Using technology to enhance learning. Today we’re talking to Bethany Petty, the author of [link] and her upcoming book, Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning. Is the focus of the tool to enhance student learning?

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Neo LMS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

One thing that I’ve been thrilled about is that technology and online learning have really supported these students to continue their education, even though the pandemic disrupted many systems and processes. As schools and universities reopen their gates, there’s great hope that there will soon be more in-person learning.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 13, 2020

Since the beginning of the school shutdowns, there have been debates about the effectiveness of online learning. A common thread among education articles from the past few months has been the emphasis on supporting families during the learning process. Read more: Best practices for supporting parents with remote learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 21, 2021

As we prepare for school, learning the current best practices and edtech apps is a great way to get excited (and save time.) Leading the Shift to Blended Learning by Dr. Caitlin Tucker. Pear Deck 101 – how to get started using formative assessments, polls, and interactives to achieve 100% student engagement.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 5, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Last March I made my first custom GPT to assess project-based learning activities. The second thing that I need to give you is an important caveat when I am introducing this formative assessment tool in my classroom. It's an app. It's a tool.

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eSpark

APRIL 12, 2022

This year, many districts are replacing state standardized tests with PARCC or Smarter Balanced, two Common Core-aligned assessments designed to measure college readiness. Schools using PARCC have the option of taking a mid year assessment as a means of monitoring student growth.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2018

Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success. According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job.

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Ditch That Textbook

DECEMBER 28, 2015

In our eighth-grade math prototype and our elementary math programs, I’ve watched teachers as they adapt to blended learning. For many of them, the idea isn’t a strange one, and it has provided some unexpected surprises (both good and bad). Elementary teachers have seen the value of centers for a long time.

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 16, 2022

The post Emoji Assessments for Any Classroom – SULS0168 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I’m sharing ideas for using emojis in your informal and formative assessments. Use emojis to create a key to check for understanding, reflect, self-assess, peer-assess, or give feedback!

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Today, I’m amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. And I never tire of hearing stories from educators who are successfully implementing personalized approaches to provide their students a truly unique learning experience.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 26, 2019

Joseph Valver and his fellow instructional technology facilitators at Hamilton Township School District in New Jersey were providing numerous options for educators in their district to learn how to use education technology, but something was holding educators back. . “As Google Classroom Tools Let Educators Access PD Anywhere.

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Neo LMS

MAY 17, 2022

The success of professional development (PD) programs is achievable through a combination of approaches and methods based on the needs of the learning community. . Asynchronous training is an alternative that ensures teachers learn when they find fit and still keep up with the PD requirements. Use microlearning .

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Shake Up Learning

MAY 25, 2021

The post 4 Projects that Go Beyond Traditional Assessment – SULS0111 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, Kasey chats with Jen Giffen, a teacher-librarian and new Shake Up Learning trainer. Learn all about the Summer Webinar Series with Jen Giffen to go deeper into all of these topics.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Many publishers waived copyright fees for use of materials in distance learning, made teaching resources freely available and aggregated useful content. Online learning platforms and other edtech tools gained traction. More assessments moved online.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Read more: EdTech that “Sparks Joy”. Students and teachers across the globe who were forced by the pandemic to learn and work online may sometimes feel digital fatigue. An LMS has the advantage of being the gate for all activities: class management, teaching, assessment, extra-curricular events, etc. Marie Kondo, anyone?

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Neo LMS

MARCH 12, 2020

And class suspension is a day without learning. Disaster-proof education is a proactive measure that makes teaching and learning continue amidst calamities both natural and man-made. There are many digital tools for teaching and learning that are available to supplement learning anytime, anywhere, even in the worst-case scenarios.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how a Massachusetts school district enacted its own digital transformation. School leaders need to explain clearly to staff, teachers, parents and students why the technology they are adopting is important and how it is going to improve learning. . Create Compelling Learning Environments.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 23, 2020

The school’s learning management system (LMS) is an indispensable tool for blended learning, personalized learning, and instruction in general. School administrators are the ones in charge of making decisions about which edtech tools to buy, often on a tight budget.

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Edsurge

JUNE 15, 2020

EdSurge spoke with Kieschnick to learn about the issues he sees in schools today and hear how he aims to get to the heart of what really works in education. It’s about the return to teaching and learning. For the longest time in education—the past 15 to 20 years—we've been trying to use assessment solutions for pedagogy problems.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

However, our professional accreditation requirements are still on track and need to be renewed, as we have to learn and up our abilities for the fall. Many of the topics below were part of that conversation, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Social-Emotional Learning. I’ve embedded the webinar below for you to review.)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology in K-12 classrooms can revolutionize education Choosing the right edtech requires a thoughtful and strategic approach Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Technology transforms K-12 education by enhancing engagement, personalizing learning, and fostering collaboration.

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