A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

In Uncommon Learning I provide insight into Laura Fleming’s pioneering work in this area with the simple premise of acknowledging the informal learning that many educators now engage in on a daily basis. Micro-credentials can be used to guide, motivate, and validate informal learning.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Some of these bonds have grown into deep friendships, and others have turned into formal or informal mentorships. In contrast, during periods when I felt isolated from other educators, I considered leaving the school or even the profession altogether.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

These children are unlike any generation before them, which may be said of all generations; however, it is indisputable that the children of Gen Alpha have access to more information and connectivity at an earlier age than any other generation, and we need to consider that as we educate them.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 22, 2022

And teachers aren’t the only ones; 95 percent of parents support teachers using data to inform their instruction. Put simply, data-driven instruction occurs when educators collect and analyze data on student learning and behavior to drive and personalize classroom instruction. This is how data-driven gets a bad name.

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ED Surge

JULY 19, 2024

His ambitions to learn were thwarted because his teacher had assigned handouts and a three-week-long lesson plan that relied on a website that wasn’t easy for him to navigate. When Jacob, a 10th grader with vision impairment, signed up for an AP class, it made him feel like a castaway.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

We read for enjoyment and information, and we read to be a member of a literate society. We intentionally build content knowledge in different domains of information, such as science, social studies and art. Teachers will open up to lesson plans that can be a safety net. Excite Reading is ready to go for teachers.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Adobe, known for its cutting-edge creative and digital literacy tools, is paving the way for a new approach to education — one that blends technical expertise with the soft skills that will define the workforce of tomorrow. Take Adobe Express for Education , for example. million certifications.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As we started asking educators, administrators and experts about the issue as part of an investigation into how teachers inform the development of edtech products , everyone agreed: teacher voice should be part of edtech decisions. Technology doesn't replace the teacher.” So what explains the disconnect?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Playing out how chemicals fuse together helps students internalize the information, not just learn it temporarily, claims Croft. These improvised or newly created tabletop games do have to go through a fair bit of testing before being introduced as a lesson plan. You aren’t using the game mechanics to convey the core concept.”

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Since I was fortunate enough to have a week-long spring break before school resumed, I decided to try a new approach in my lesson planning and utilize student feedback to develop a thoughtful, interactive, and critical unit on environmental justice.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Letting students adjust their learning and explore projects they’re interested in will ensure that they retain new information and have fun at the same time. And enjoy access to an educator portal with lesson plans, tutorials, activities and other resources.

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Studies Weekly

JANUARY 17, 2024

Many schools used ESSER funding for: New learning materials Educational technology Improved and repaired physical facilities Student mental health resources Expanded summer school and after-school programs Can I Still Use ESSER Funds? School stimulus funds: EANS, ESSER, CARES & ClassWallet: Educational Funding Deadlines.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 24, 2020

This common experience illuminates how challenging it can be for educational technology (edtech) companies to communicate what they do and why it is important. When schools interview a candidate for a teaching position, they ask for a lesson plan that makes clear what the teacher is doing in a demo lesson and why.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I live for these histories because they are grounded in formal and informal learning communities, whether in schools, public workshops or even my family home where I first saw the value of Black history. We discussed how they felt about Rivera’s racist statements and how Rivera’s opinions have informed White-centered histories.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

LEGO Education designs standards-aligned sets for K-8 students and offers plenty of free support for teachers, including more than 400 online lesson plans —ranging in focus from computer science and English Language Arts (ELA) to robotics and coding— self-guided professional development and an online community where teachers share tips and ideas.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2022

They set up their classrooms, consult the curriculum, make lesson plans and determine their routines. Very often, teachers make well-intentioned and thoughtful plans to encourage their students to read daily in order to practice skills and strategies taught in class, as well as to build a lifelong reading habit.

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ED Surge

JUNE 21, 2022

And the best part is educators don’t need experience coding either. The game does the heavy lifting, while the included lesson plans and student-facing lesson slides make in-classroom implementation turnkey and enjoyable. With a basic knowledge of coding, anyone can step into the arena.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Keep Accessibility Top of Mind As an educator parent, the accessibility of information and materials in diverse formats can be game changing. Communication that is succinct and engaging allows for easier absorption of all the information we need. Some of us have multiple children across different grade levels or even schools.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2017

Chun’s district is at the forefront of a national movement to turn K-12 librarians into indispensable digital mavens who can help classroom teachers craft tech-savvy lesson plans, teach kids to think critically about online research, and remake libraries into lively, high-tech hubs of collaborative learning — while still helping kids get books.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 27, 2023

Excited for the opportunity to focus on their learning, teachers find their seats and start to chit chat about the lesson plans they’ve left for their students. This workshop is part of a tech ambassador program, which builds technology advocacy across the district.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This includes developing competency in social-emotional learning, design thinking and computational thinking, whether or not students eventually study computing or engineering or enter the information technology industry.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Feed it a typical job description or help-wanted ad—that is to say, one that’s likely either vague or full of jargon—and its artificial intelligence-informed system spits out a new version of that text translated into the language of skills. —Michael Bettersworth SkillsEngine performs clever tasks. That’s the bull’s-eye.” Housed in the U.S.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When will this PD end so I can get back to lesson planning and grading student work?” For those who have been educators for any length of time, I’m sure this is a familiar scenario. Building a rigorous curriculum informed by student voice is paramount. It seemed like the minute hand on the clock was stuck.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 4, 2023

First, I was able to draw from my experience being in classrooms as a para to inform my practices as a substitute teacher. Every day was drastically different from the last, especially in that first year. Fortunately, I had a number of factors working in my favor. These are luxuries that are not afforded to most subs.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 31, 2021

There was a time when I would come to school sick beyond belief because I did not want to disappoint anyone, and let’s face it, because the hassle of leaving lesson plans for subs who never completed them drove me absolutely crazy. All day, every day. I was angry and disgusted.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 16, 2022

In North Carolina, where I live, teachers are paid for “show time” with students, but there is little regard—and certainly no reward—for the hours of unpaid preparation and lesson planning it takes to keep a classroom running. I have always put in extra hours outside of the school day. It’s just a reality of the job.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2018

Both the federal Department of Education and ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) also offer information about quality resources on their respective websites. Technology is an accelerator,” said Richard Culatta, a former federal education technology official who now heads ISTE. “If

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ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2024

EdSurge interviewed Stockstill earlier this month to ask about what she learned in researching “False Starts” and how that informs her understanding of preschool as an effective anti-poverty measure. Was there a distinct difference in their educators’ qualifications or philosophies? Not really.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This meant that I needed to shift my lesson-planning time, but it really paid off. But even when other responsibilities need to come first, I’m able to recognize that these moments that I’ve spent with students have helped me grow as an educator and have dramatically reshaped my teaching.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

It’s not just a question of exposure to advertising and commercial branding, but of the ethics of public education in an increasingly digital world. Related: Students’ worry: education technology might predict failure before they have a chance to succeed. Sign up for our newsletter.

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Edthena

AUGUST 13, 2021

Since 2011, Adam has overseen the evolution of Edthena from a paper-based prototype into a research informed and patented platform used by schools districts, teacher training programs, and professional development providers. Adam has written on education technology topics for various publications, including Education Week, Forbes and EdSurge.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 27, 2019

Part two will discuss how edtech vendors can return the favor to develop great working relationships with educators. Whether you’re an educator or product developer, one of the key components to the educational technology (edtech) selection and purchase process is creating a mutually beneficial partnership.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2020

Many schools embrace technology in the classroom as a route to these students’ hearts. They see kids devouring video games and living on social media and find it obvious that they would also like educational technology. But Logan’s feelings about online learning are common.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 16, 2017

There’s tremendous hype swirling around personalized learning, with money pouring in from foundations and education technology companies eager to capitalize on the trend. But, before Highlander recommends any technology, the nonprofit works extensively with the schools to get them ready.

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ED Surge

JULY 14, 2022

With detailed information, photographs and videos shared across nightly news, print and online media outlets and social media, young people see much more than they used to, and can become cynical and hardened as a result. Maybe in some cases, these stories actually provide hope, strength and a path to resilience for young readers.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 13, 2012

Every year educators create outstanding lesson plans to help students learn, understand and uncover their passions. Starting this week, educators can win great prizes by simply submitting their best projects, lesson plans, curricula and tutorials to the 2012 Educators’ Choice Awards.

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ED Surge

APRIL 15, 2022

Aiming to improve Kenyan students’ base math skills, it had distributed over 3 million textbooks, appraised nearly 30,000 teachers, and its national student information system had registered 96 percent of all students nationwide. By 2019, the World Bank’s PRIEDE project had exceeded several of its goals. Halfway through, it had recorded a 2.5

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