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Substance Over Assumptions and Generalizations

A Principal's Reflections

This week I came across a post by Larry Ferlazzo that asked educators to provide their response to why EdTech has over-promised and under-delivered. This response stood out from the second part of Larry’s piece : " Good teaching is not about where or what to click. So what is the biggest problem in EdTech? Nor should it!

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5 Clear Ways Digital Benefits Learners

A Principal's Reflections

By understanding how these tools impact teaching and learning, educators can determine which ones to use and how to implement them effectively. Collaborative exchanges among peers, teachers, authors, and mentors can turn a simple student writing product into a multifaceted and informative artifact.

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Assessing the Value of Interactive Whiteboards (IWB's)

A Principal's Reflections

Coming home after a fulfilling day of teaching with chalk all over my sleeves was like a badge of honor. Times have changed since I began teaching. In each case, an activity can be designed to get kids using the IWB to collaborate, manipulate, solve problems, and create artifacts of learning.

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Improving Instruction in a Digital World

A Principal's Reflections

Allowing students choice over which tools they will use to create artifacts of their learning that demonstrate conceptual mastery builds a greater appreciation for learning while simultaneously preparing them for the real world. Pedagogy first, technology second when appropriate.

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How Edtech for Teachers Helps Collaboration and Professional Learning

Edthena

There are plenty of reasons and ways to use edtech with students in the classroom, but what about edtech for teachers? Watch the full interview above or read the highlights below, including how edtech for teachers can help boost collaboration. Edtech for teachers bridges the gaps to more collaboration.

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AI Coach Platform: When Edtech Concepts Become Practical Classroom Realities (eSchool News)

Edthena

The] AI coach platform allows all teachers access to support on demand self-analysis as well as actionable advice on how to improve teaching effectiveness. The AI Coach platform is a new reality for how teachers can use video of their own teaching practice to increase their effectiveness, guided by a virtual coach. Almost all.

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Why Early Childhood Teachers Require a Unique Approach to Tech Coaching

ED Surge

Most of my prior teaching experience was with upper grades, so I was well-versed in using technology with older students and it was easier. During such an overwhelming time, it can seem easier to rely on familiar teaching methods, rather than introduce a tool that may not work smoothly the first few times. Icons are all around us.

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