Edsurge

MARCH 12, 2019

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. Ken Shelton (African American Educator and Tech Strategist): I have had the opportunity to attend, speak at and even keynote a lot of conferences—particularly edtech ones—over the years. Here are our experiences.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! EDTECH: #ICE18 is right around the corner. We are excited to have CDW•G create a modern learning environment for educators to experience what classrooms today can not only look like, but how they can better facilitate learning. CDW Segment.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 26, 2020

Below you will see an image I created that highlights four focus areas to develop sound blended experiences in a remote learning environment followed by some context on each. Elicit feedback from colleagues, students, parents, or your Personal Learning Network (PLN). What matters above all is to keep moving forward.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Social media: platforms like Twitter help teachers build their personal learning network and share teaching tips and tricks. Intentional integration of ICT/edtech. You can use their educational resources and their World Wise Platform to connect with other teachers in the program. See #globalclassroom for inspiration.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 11, 2019

All of them, I’ve found well-suited to the task of scaling and differentiating tech skills for age groups, scaffolding learning year-to-year, taking into account the perspectives and norms of all stakeholders, with appropriate metrics to know learning is organic and granular. As an edtech professional, what’s your career path?

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Digital Promise

MARCH 27, 2019

Too often in the edtech community, teachers simply want to know if there is an app they can use without identifying and understanding their instructional challenges. For the more adventurous, you can search YouTube for tutorials on a particular app or reach out to your personal learning network (i.e., “Has

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2016

Technology has been a key component in the planting, fertilization, growth and eventually, the blossoming of new statewide initiatives including distance education and new professional learning opportunities for educators that have benefitted students in a variety of ways. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2016

From teachers, edtech coordinators, librarians, superintendents and others, articles are organized around four topic categories. How-To’s from Inside the Classroom : Step-by-step guides on everything from social-emotional learning to classroom management strategies in a tech-rich environment. Click here to check out the guide!

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Placing a device in the hands of all students and hoping for learning miracles to happen will always result in a let down. I know this might rub technology aficionados the wrong way, but the fact remains that edtech has been over-promised and under delivered. Assumptions and excuses will hold you back. Evidence Success breeds success.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 11, 2017

How might adaptive learning courseware change the work of faculty? How do you learn about new edtech products? We meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. It’s the Twitter chat for the Digital Learning Network. It’s the Twitter chat for the Digital Learning Network. Pacific / 4:00 p.m.

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MSEDTechie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

How can using the SAMR model allow your students to meet the higher levels of thinking? Use the SAMR model to create a lesson that meets Transformation level of learning (Modification & Redefinition) Download this template to help get you started. Other routes to Tech Savvy Teaching.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Tools for Learning Twitter : Improve instruction through global collaboration (sharing resources, best practices, lesson ideas, acquire knowledge, networking, tracking conferences, etc.), grow professionally by establishing a Personal Learning Network (PLN) , follow specific hashtags (#).

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The Web20Classroom

JUNE 26, 2010

Educators from around the world are gathering to discuss and plan the future of edtech, play (some), but most of all, meet people. grow your personal learning network. Yeah, you might not really know that person sitting next to you. It is time for ISTE10 in Denver. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

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EdTechSandyK

APRIL 28, 2014

You try to contribute as much as you take from your Personal Learning Network (PLN) You are committed to paying it forward with your connectivity, being a resource for others, and building capacity with your own learning community. How much time does edtech leadership spend gaining perspective? Online Courses (e.g.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 9, 2019

Also, let’s not forget that I worked at EdSurge, which introduced me to a number of entrepreneurs on the business side of edtech.) Not only do these students gain earn hourly wages in tuition support for their work, but they build a collection of connections and meet potential new mentors.

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NeverEndingSearch

AUGUST 2, 2019

Monica is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant and an Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As an EdTech consultant, I help educators leverage the power of technology in the classroom — strategically and with purpose. You can energize and enhance teaching and learning — and I’m here to help you get started!

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EdTechTeam

MAY 15, 2017

This is my 4th EdTech Team conference that I have attended and I still find myself walking away being excited to implement new practices in my classroom. Are we prepared to meet students at a place that is comfortable for them and to incorporate it in our teaching? My country has a traditional culture of sharing stories orally.

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EdTechTeam

MARCH 26, 2019

Too often in the edtech community, teachers simply want to know if there is an app they can use without identifying and understanding their instructional challenges. For the more adventurous, you can search YouTube for tutorials on a particular app or reach out to your personal learning network (i.e., “has

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EdTechnocation.com

APRIL 2, 2014

Unit 2 focuses on the development of your PLN (Professional Learning Network) and becoming a "Connected Educator". What do you see as the most important advantages of adding social media tools to your personal learning network? It has become an extension of my school and the faculty meetings.

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Graphite Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Your Global Personal Learning Network (PLN) Why? If your students are learning about Canadian geography, you can find a teacher in Toronto to provide authentic resources. Hashtags are also how you connect with people in edtech chats. Hugging when you meet face-to-face for the first time is totally normal!

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The Web20Classroom

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. What do you think will be the "big thing" in Edtech this year. Then the other kids in the class record their thoughts around the image. Very easy and lots of potential. Need ideas?

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The Daring Librarian

MARCH 3, 2018

I did a very unscientific Twitter poll (click or see below), and I asked my Education Personal Learning Network (PLN) friends if they sleep with their phones and was surprised by the many responses. I want to learn from you! Start the day on your own terms, without worrying about the latest text, Tweet, push, or post.

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