A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2022

Co-plan lessons, meetings, and professional learning De-emphasize non-essential tasks that don’t impact student learning Eliminate distractions such as social media and web browsing Prioritize passions and interests related to your position or responsibilities Seek collegial support as these people know you and your culture best.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 24, 2020

During my years as a teacher and principal, I would spend countless hours planning, researching, and attending professional learning events to hone my craft in order to become a better educator. Social media has completely disrupted that and, in the process, removed barriers such as time, geography, and money.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Silver Spring, MD (Thursday, December 16, 2021) — As school systems nationwide begin to look towards Winter Break, Discovery Education and select social impact partners present curated professional learning resources at no cost to support educators’ continued professional learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2022

Examples include release time, professional learning opportunities off-site, a premium parking spot, tickets to school events, books, and school supplies. Some schools have large-scale team-building events both on and off-site. If you really want to boost morale, try eliminating as many after-school meetings as possible.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 28, 2016

When I got connected on social media, my lens was expanded and I became aware of more organizations, as well as their supporting tools and resources. All of these organizations are shifting the needle and rocking professional learning nationwide. EdCamp Foundation. URL: www.edcamp.org. URL: www.iste.org.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

To keep students, educators, and families connected to curiosity, Discovery Education presents six new no cost virtual events during the month of November. Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 7, 2022

I have worked with ISTE in a number of other service and professional learning roles and currently am serving as one of ISTE’s Community Leaders. ISTE also has invited us to reflect on what it means to be part of an online professional learning network. My students tell me that they appreciate my efforts in this area.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

From my point of view educators become quickly attached to one specific social media tool as their go to source for his/her Personal Learning Network (PLN). Now anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely love Twitter as a professional learning and networking tool. Take Twitter for example.

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Tom Murray

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Today, four years after the launch of FRS, over 3,300 district superintendents have signed the Future Ready Pledge , and thousands of school and district leaders have attended the nearly 50 free events that have been held throughout the country. Personalized Professional Learning. Budget and Resources.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2024

For more information about Discovery Education’s award-winning digital resources and professional learning solutions visit www.discoveryeducation.com and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , Instagram , TikTok , and Facebook.

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The Web20Classroom

JULY 28, 2010

What I really enjoyed was there were so many people there that I knew because of social media. Members of my PLN (Personal Learning Network), PLC (Professional Learning Community), colleagues, whatever you want to call them, (I call them all friends) were there sharing their learning with not only the new teachers, but with me as well.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2016

During the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama and his team pioneered the use of social media as a powerful campaign tool. It’s easy to forget, given how commonplace the use of social media is today, that back in 2008. But Obama’s use of mobile devices and social media changed political campaigns forever.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

“Congratulations to all who participated in this inaugural event. Discovery Education is proud to be your collaborative partner as you work to capture students’ attention, inspire exploration, and achieve ambitious learning goals.”

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2021

(Monday, April 19, 2021) — To celebrate the 51 st Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Discovery Education and several content, corporate, and community partners present educators, students, and families 51 engaging, curated activities and events. Discovery Education currently serves approximately 4.5

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2022

Discovery Education’s team continues adding, contextualizing, and organizing exciting new content and timely and relevant resources to the platform each month in response to current events and the ever-evolving needs of educators. Those resources are: The Discovery Education platform. .

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education Experience is a powerful K-12 learning platform that facilitates engaging instruction in any environment. These

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Through this new collaboration, NPS educators and students in all grades and all district locations are receiving access to dynamic K-12 digital resources that keep students connected to their natural curiosity at home, in school, or wherever learning is taking place. About Discovery Education.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 17, 2021

At the individual level, intrinsic motivation drives educators to actively seek opportunities that support their diverse learning interests and needs. Social media has played a considerable role in this area over the years, demonstrating the power of Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) with learning anytime, anywhere, and with anyone.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 30, 2019

One-and-done events might get everyone pumped up and excited, but what comes next? The same can be said about drive-by professional development. Like change, learning is a process, not an event. So, what does meaningful professional learning look like?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The school system’s work to build engaging learning experiences for all students marks them as a leader in the effort to prepare today’s learners for success beyond graduation.”  All PPS educators also have access to the Discovery Education Network.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 2, 2016

As the director of Digital Engagement and Professional Learning at the NYCDOE I was thrilled to be given permission by my forward-thinking supervisor Jane Pook to do the job of ensuring educators were engaged and connected. Some districts fear social media, but ours embraces it.

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My Island View

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Social media is ever-evolving, although, as of late, some see it as de-evolving. As an educator, I was an early adopter and advocate for social media as a tool for professional collaboration, and development. I moved along to Facebook for friends and family connections. like Twitter , adapted and survived.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2024

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education Experience provides an enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging instruction in any environment. These

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Many of the crises that the events of 2020 created or laid bare have compounded in 2021 to become even more acute. We still see families concerned about the pitfalls of technology, especially social media. Camden Hanzlick-Burton, Senior Manager of Professional Learning, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools.

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Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

“I think this will be a great way to centralize the information for our staff,” said Jenni Sherrill, digital learning coach at R.M. The Community is meant to mimic social media, as users can create and share short posts about successes in the classroom or in their schools at large. Marrs Magnet Center in Omaha, Nebraska. “I

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This five step to-do list can help educators engage in artificial intelligence and begin using it to positively impact both teaching and learning. Learn about AI. Read news stories, follow the conversation on social media, and explore some of the many free resources available online. Teach students about it.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2022

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators an enhanced learning platform facilitating engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment.???? .

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. This new initiative also offers educators at all levels opportunities to connect to their curiosity through a series of exciting online events scheduled this Fall.

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edWeb.net

APRIL 11, 2016

Now don’t get me wrong, I still highly value face-to-face experiences, as there are some natural limits to learning exclusively in a social media vacuum. The discussions, interpersonal connections, and relationships that result from these events are priceless. sure to check out the Leadership 3.0 Leadership 3.0

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Discovery Education’s K-12 learning platform.  These resources, sourced from trusted partners, are aligned to state and national standards, and help educators bring the outside world into teaching and learning every day.  Dedicated professional learning helps school systems recognize the full return on their edtech investment.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education Experience provides an enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging instruction in any environment. These

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eSchool News

JULY 21, 2023

In addition, district educators will receive in-depth professional learning opportunities that will help them integrate their new resources into instruction and create engaging lessons that prepare students for success beyond the classroom. Finally, all VCSC educators now enjoy access to the Discovery Education Network.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In addition, an embedded professional learning component within Science Techbook for Texas helps teachers quickly and easily integrate this resource into classroom instruction, ensuring school leaders see maximum return on their technology investment. Learn more about Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education here.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2022

Through this collaboration, educators in grades 6-8 will be empowered to enhance their science lessons with an engaging new suite of dynamic digital services, hands-on resources, and professional learning opportunities supporting these resources’ integration into instruction.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators an enhanced learning platform which facilitates engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment.??? .

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Commit to Personalized Professional Learning. The top-down, one-size-fits-all, sit-and-get, hours-based accountability model for professional development that has reigned prevalent in districts for decades, according to recent research studies, simply a waste of time and money. But how does the community know?

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