TCI

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By integrating classroom discussion strategies that promote movement, speaking, and listening, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. Promoting productive discussions in the classroom helps students develop critical thinking skills, express their ideas confidently, and learn from multiple perspectives.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

JULY 14, 2020

These types of conferences are fantastic, however, there are many ways educators can professionally develop themselves that are far more impactful than only attending webinars and conferences. Professional development should be relevant to the teacher. I have included them below. I have included them below.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2019

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The fact that voluntary professional development can attract 90 percent of teachers is seen as a wild success.

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Edthena

JUNE 29, 2021

We’ll be the first to tell educators that summer is their much-deserved break. Just because summer is here doesn’t mean teacher professional development has to stop. Read on for how to plan your self-driven, at-home teacher professional development this season. Relaxation and rest come before all else. Fair enough.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 10, 2016

As digital technology continues to evolve, educators now have numerous options to connect, learn, and grow in both formal and informal ways. One of the most significant benefits of connected learning is the ability for educators to follow their specific passions to improve professionally. sure to check out the Leadership 3.0

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Archiving Professional Development Leadership Education 205

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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Education EdTech K-12 Humanities 143

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Early learning is taking center stage in education, and for good reason. As schools across the country face resource constraints and potential teacher shortages, innovative approaches to early childhood education are yielding impressive results. What can educators learn from these success stories?

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Studies Weekly

MARCH 28, 2025

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

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Primary Sources American History World History Lesson Plan 89

Political Science Now

JULY 11, 2024

Join APSA for our third webinar in a series exploring the 2024 U.S. How are political science educators bringing the 2024 U.S. What assignments or activities should political science educators use to help undergraduates understand the 2024 U.S. Watch the previous two webinars and check out the associated resources here.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Below are some key elements commonly associated with an entrepreneurial mindset: Initiative Risk-taking Creativity Flexibility Critical thinking Problem Solving Resilience Innovation The elements above can be directly applied to your role as an educator. Use the wealth of TED Talks, webinars, and YouTube content online to get inspired.

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Digital Promise

JULY 15, 2021

For more than 30 years, California’s Outreach and Technical Assistance Network ( OTAN ) has been at the forefront of meeting the technology needs of adult education providers, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult Secondary Education (ASE), and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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Leadership Education Professional Development Teaching 117

Digital Promise

JANUARY 21, 2020

In 2017, we partnered with Google and EdTechTeam to launch the Dynamic Learning Project (DLP), a classroom-based coaching program with the goal of increasing educational equity and the impactful use of technology. Read the full report to learn more, then join us for a webinar on Feb. 11 from 3-4 p.m.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Kettle Moraine School District (KMSD), a member of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools , is a suburban district in Wisconsin leading some of the most advanced competency-based education (CBE) efforts in the country. To learn more, check out a webinar with more information here.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

As educators, we know we cannot press pause on Powerful Learning; we must find ways to give our students powerful, hands-on experiences while navigating today’s additional complexities. Educators Melissa Unger and Anna Blake’s Pittsburgh STEAM Station. What does collaborative design look like in a remote environment? Register here.

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Professional Development Education Research 156

Digital Promise

JANUARY 20, 2022

How can teachers develop a practice of creativity and stay inspired in their classrooms? During a recent webinar, HP Teaching Fellows Brent Christensen , Vickie Morgado , Teena Hine , and Amanda Brace shared tips for igniting creativity in their teaching and learning practice. Learn More.

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Catlin Tucker

JULY 8, 2015

I work in a district with next to no funding for professional development. As a result, I’ve had to aggressively pursue my own learning to stay current with the changes happening in education. I’ve had the pleasure of presenting over 70 webinars for SimpleK12 over the last four years!

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Archiving EdTech Professional Development Tradition 121

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2021

Intrigued, she signed up for the seven-month program, offered by Partners for Education at Berea College and the federal Promise Zone program. Educators say many children have lacked access to books at school this year due to pandemic-related protocols. In rural places, the library and the school are the hubs,” Gentry said.

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Library Museum Professional Development Cultures 145

ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Brian Johnsrud Global Head of Education Learning and Advocacy at Adobe The past two years have witnessed a notable surge in the use of artificial intelligence within education, marked by increased investment, deployment and integration into various educational practices. How would you respond to that?

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Doing Social Studies

JULY 23, 2020

It can be tough finding the silver lining in all the disruption to student learning and teacher professional development caused by COVID-19. Together with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Wichita is sponsoring a virtual webinar entitled “The History of Race Relations in America: the African-American Experience.”

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American History Professional Development Social Studies History 67

Political Science Now

JUNE 3, 2024

Join the American Political Science Association for our second webinar in a series exploring the 2024 U.S. Michelle Allendoerfer has led the American Political Science Association’s Teaching and Professional Development Programs for the past three years. The post Webinar Series: Engaging the 2024 U.S. The 2024 U.S.

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Political Science Civics Psychology Leadership 52

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Part of the solution for economic justice is an education and professional development system that recognizes the unique backgrounds and needs of each adult learner. An underlying principle of the Adult Learner Model is that people are experts of their own experiences.

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EdTech K-12 Economics Professional Development 152

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

“Don’t just give them the tool and walk away,” says Shannon Sims, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Mockingbird Education. To learn more about active strategies for teaching adult literacy skills, watch our recorded webinar with experts from Mockingbird Education.

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Professional Development Teaching Education 95

Digital Promise

MAY 20, 2021

The five selected partners are: Developing educator-industry partnerships. Using micro-credentials to provide affordable, flexible, and meaningful skill development. Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC). Industry : Nonprofit Education Service Agency; K-12 Educator Professional Development.

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TCI

APRIL 30, 2024

Videos are a powerful tool for educators, enabling them to captivate students and foster engagement. Recently, Brian Thomas, a former classroom teacher and current curriculum developer at TCI, shared his insights on using videos in the classroom in a webinar alongside edWeb. Bring Learning Alive!

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

While all 50 state education departments have created CS and CT standards, not all districts are actively and systematically implementing such computing standards across their schools. Join us for a webinar on November 10, 2022 to learn more. But the district is currently an outlier. Want to get started on your district’s CT pathway?

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K-12 Professional Development Leadership Humanities 101

Digital Promise

AUGUST 12, 2020

As another school year begins, many families are now tasked with educating their children at home, changing the way we think about and prioritize learning. How can edtech shift from a focus on district administrators and classroom educators to better understand families’ needs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic?

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EdTech Professional Development Community Engagement Research 118

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Teacher Advocates are available to provide support through email, phone call, video chat, and regularly scheduled Teacher Talk Webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teacher Advocates are only available for classroom teachers currently using Studies Weekly materials. They are not available for homeschools.

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Social Studies Lesson Plan Classroom Management Professional Development 52

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Manus shares how these Edcamps supported her practice and work with other educators, and we look forward to the launch of our next Edcamp: Powerful Learning at Home session on November 21. . I knew what Edcamps were; I had always wanted to attend one and had actually modeled professional development events in my school after them.

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Professional Development Teaching Education 118

The Hechinger Report

MAY 1, 2024

A record share of children – about 35 percent of 4-year-olds and 7 percent of 3-year-olds – were enrolled in a state-funded preschool program last academic year , according to the 2023 State of Preschool report published last month by the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University. Although D.C.

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Professional Development Cultures Research Teaching 106

Digital Promise

MARCH 10, 2020

How can research help everyone who is working to improve education, including teachers, educational leaders, designers, technologists, and policy makers? In contrast, prior psychological research on learning was often conducted in a lab with artificial tasks and then applied to more realistic educational activities and settings.

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Learning Science Museum Sociology Psychology 114

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The abrupt transition to remote learning was a shock to our national education system. Districts, schools, educators, and families scrambled to get plans in place for distance learning. While many districts figured out ways to support educators in their schools, others did not. Bridging the Digital Learning Gap.

Geography 139

Geography Professional Development Middle School Cultures 139

Digital Promise

AUGUST 12, 2020

As another school year begins, many families are now tasked with educating their children at home, changing the way we think about and prioritize learning. How can edtech companies expand their focus from district administrators and classroom educators to better understand families’ needs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic?

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EdTech Professional Development Research Education 118

Digital Promise

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Contextualized learning, the idea that some students learn better in a hands-on, real world context, has gained traction recently among adult educators. In this webinar, Dr. Patricia Erwin from Kentucky Educational Television (KET) showcases a set of workplace resources developed by KET and available for free on PBS LearningMedia.

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Lesson Plan Professional Development Education 78

ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Creativity helps develop a deeper sense of learning, yet we keep our “creative” units until after state testing is over. Recently, I met with two education leaders to discuss how to improve teacher and student engagement through creativity. What should professional learning look like to help foster more creativity in the classroom?

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 18, 2023

To better prepare and support our teacher audience through the process that many voters now describe as “divisive,” “corrupt,” and “messy,” Teaching American History created our Spring 2024 Saturday webinar series: Every Four Years. hours of professional development. Saturday, Jan. Saturday, Jan.

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American History Professional Development History Teaching 40

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

District leaders, school administrators and educators need sustained support to effectively and respectfully implement the shifts behind a curricular mandate like this. In Illinois, individual districts are ultimately responsible for creating an implementation plan and revising or developing curriculum, but that’s a lot of pressure.

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Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development 104

Digital Promise

MARCH 13, 2017

We and our partners are committed to bringing the voices and experiences of Opportunity Youth learners (low-income young people of promise, ages 16 to 24) and educators to the conversation about learning differences. The Fellows participate in a 12-month, intensive professional development experience focused on learning differences.

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