A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2010

I feel fortunate that the administration and staff of New Milford High School is made up of people who care for their students and are committed to education. With the leadership of our principal, the past three years have seen great improvements in learning environments, especially in the area of technology.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Edtech is ubiquitous in classrooms today, especially considering that the COVID-19 pandemic did something that previously seemed impossible. It thrust virtually every school into the deep-end of edtech, starting with remote learning. Amid those struggles, the global edtech market has surpassed $100 billion in value.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Thus, I basically just shared what my teachers and students were doing at New Milford High School (NJ) and the evidence that showed how our implementations of innovative ideas were improving student outcomes as well as teaching, learning, and leadership practices. in settings that emulate a classroom or school. So, what am I trying to get at?

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

a math teacher and instructional coach at Brashier Middle College Charter High School in Simpsonville, South Carolina, has more than two decades of experience and spends a lot of time thinking about edtech. This project was supported by Google for Education and involved a number of partners, including our organization, WestEd.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 8, 2017

I was recently working on my slide deck for a three-day workshop that will take participants on an immersive experience into digital leadership and learning. My primary objective for all multiday workshops is to illustrate the vital role that technology can play in improving teaching, learning, and leadership.

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ED Surge

JUNE 15, 2022

There are always new products coming out in the edtech landscape, but somehow a couple software platforms monopolize the industry and are used by teachers everywhere, leaving smaller companies and edtech startups facing an uphill battle. You might ask, ‘Aren’t a lot of choices for educators and administrators a good thing?’

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 12, 2020

The COVID19 pandemic unearthed many harsh realities for education across the globe. Inadequate WIFI and the availability of computers at home for kids to use for learning caught many educators off guard. Leadership must and will be different. Teaching will and must be different.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 12, 2010

So many exciting things have happened recently as a result of my own learning and growth in educational technology and leadership. Forming partnerships are an extremely important aspect of educational leadership. and begun to collaboratively change the culture of my school. So why is this a big deal?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

In the midst of interviewing candidates for an open vice principal position, calling prospective teachers, and going through mounds of paperwork I managed to make the time to video conference with administrators and educational stakeholders in Virginia, Iowa, New York, and Florida. A little over a year ago I was in their shoes, but worse.

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A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 27, 2015

This framework, based on traditional elements of education yet encouraging movement from acquisition of knowledge to application of knowledge, charts learning along the two dimensions of higher standards and student achievement. Education and digital have become inherently intertwined.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2022

After nearly three years of disruption to learning caused by the pandemic, government funding has enabled many schools to invest in new devices and upgrade their technology infrastructure to accelerate learning and improve the education experience for all students.

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Digital Promise

JULY 16, 2019

Once an educational technology (edtech) tool is in a school, the hard work is just beginning due to a number of potential hurdles and challenges that leadership and educators need to overcome. Evaluating Edtech Quality and Use Matters. Visit the Edtech Pilot Framework to learn more about the edtech marketplace.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

My excitement was palpable given that this fancy piece of technology was (and is) a luxury for most educators. Something tells me that a loose projector hanging from the ceiling was not what Thomas Edison imagined when he proclaimed that motion picture would transform our education system.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 18, 2019

In partnership, education leaders and educators should prioritize strategic decisions to ensure the technology they introduce to their students is a powerful learning tool. In some cases, technology decisions are made by school leadership in-step with a plan developed with educators and an accompanying budget.

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ED Surge

MAY 2, 2022

Bearing that in mind, unless you've spent years in classrooms full of students, working against the demands of curriculum mandates, IEP or 504 modifications and state testing requirements, I implore you—each of my colleagues in edtech proffering your solutions to schools—to begin conversations by asking teachers what they need.

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ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2023

For the technically inclined, pivoting to a job in the education technology industry seems like a natural fit. When teachers pack up their classrooms for the last time to start their edtech careers, where exactly are they going? Edtech is not going to be the solution for every teacher,” she says. Which Path to Take?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 26, 2022

Educator Stacey Roshan believes that when schools prioritize students who are most vocal and quickest to raise their hand, the perspectives of too many are lost. That's why she uses edtech tools in the classroom to provide a safe space where she can encourage all types of learners to contribute. And that’s the heart of it.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In response, some higher education institutions are creating microcredential programs that positively impact student success, but you don’t have to create an entirely new program to show your institution’s value. However, higher education cannot continue to assume that it knows what employers want and need.

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ED Surge

APRIL 7, 2023

Then your institution has benefited from a quiet but powerful 20-year revolution of connecting edtech ecosystems. Shaping EdTech Strategy and Connectivity Active participation operationalizes establishing an open, trusted and innovative ecosystem while fostering better edtech for all.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 22, 2020

Educators now shoulder the burden to create lessons and activities that will enable students to learn at home. First and foremost, we must always keep sound pedagogy in mind, something that I discuss at length in Digital Leadership. In a previous post, I shared some broader ideas to help navigate these uncharted waters.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 1, 2020

Thus it is incumbent upon schools and educators to ensure they are used in ways that they were designed for. I reinforced this point in Digital Leadership. The interactive capabilities are what differentiate these devices from any standalone projector. If not, then why waste precious funds?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In a world where technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, education stands on the cusp of transformation. Imagine classrooms where teachers are empowered by cutting-edge technology and where students don't just learn from textbooks but co-create their educational journey. It's one thing to say: Go learn about AI.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2020

Have you ever checked out the website for an edtech product only to close your computer knowing less about the product than when you started? This common experience illuminates how challenging it can be for educational technology (edtech) companies to communicate what they do and why it is important. and “Why would I want it?”

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Edthena

APRIL 29, 2022

So how can school leaders help roll out the best and right edtech for teachers in their building? According to Monica Burns, ClassTechTips.com founder, school leaders don’t need to know the ins and outs of every app on the market to support edtech for teachers. Limit edtech for teachers to one initiative at a time.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The lasting impact of the pandemic has become clearer as students and educators returned to the classroom this year. And educators, already stretched thin, have been challenged to not only meet all students where they are in their learning, but also support their emotional needs as they cope during a crisis.

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ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2022

By my second year of teaching through the pandemic, despite my best efforts to remain optimistic, I could not shake the feeling that the education system was taking a turn for the worse. The hope that the pandemic would force leaders to reevaluate their priorities concerning education seemed to dwindle by the day.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2025

Our top post of the entire year was a vulnerable essay about an administrators leadership failure and how he made things right. But overall, EdSurge articles that highlighted educators experiences and called for more connection gripped readers all year. Are Schools and Edtech Companies Ready for the Digital Accessibility Deadline?

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

To support improved student outcomes, educators increasingly look to technology. During the last 12 years, she has inspired other teachers to embed edtech effectively in their classes, encouraging students to work together, create and move around the room! Dont overthink it. Be willing to learn alongside your students.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 2, 2023

I saw this post a while back in an educational technology forum: I have been given roughly an hour for PD on January 4th to work with teachers on anything that I’d like. Do you have any free project based EdTech tools that you love? You and your educators deserve more systemic and strategic supports and investment than this. ?

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Today, after a key vote, it's official: Two giants in the education space will join forces, creating a professional development powerhouse for their educator members. ISTE, meanwhile, serves educators interested in tech and innovation, as well as edtech leaders, and has around 23,000 members.

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Edthena

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Thinking about how to support teacher leadership in your school? 2021 and shared how they use video to build teacher leadership pathways. Climbing the teacher leadership L.A.D.D.E.R. a cohort of educators used Edthena for video observations and reflections to improve their practice and grow more as school-based leaders.

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ED Surge

APRIL 2, 2025

A 2022 UCLA-MIT Press study found that higher education struggles to capture and leverage data for impact. EdSurge: What types of data do higher education institutions find most difficult to access, and why? The first issue is [the existence of] data silos.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This journey requires collaboration among technology teams, instructional coaches and educators. Recently, EdSurge spoke with three educational leaders from Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53 in Illinois about their experiences with and strategies for using technology to enrich classroom environments. Shepard Elementary School.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

Educators can use this integration to create lessons, make interactive flashcards for students, and communicate with families. In his book, Digital Leadership , Eric Sheninger talks about the critical competencies needed by learners for success in today’s world.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A solid early education serves as a cornerstone for a child's future. However, many young children have limited access to high-quality educational opportunities because of socioeconomic factors and technological barriers. He aspired to make high-quality education financially viable and scalable for a broader system.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In the wake of ongoing educational challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, families and communities are asking for a more holistic approach to meeting student needs. Educators, families and communities are asking for a more holistic approach to meeting student needs. How do we overcome this gap?

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ED Surge

MAY 3, 2023

It relies on educational technology vendors, school administrators, teachers, clerical staff and many more partners in education. It must be foundational to the work we do as education professionals. Audiences will consume information differently, and educators should account for that. Accessibility isn’t optional.

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