ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In early spring this year, the local chapter of my teacher professional development organization held our first in-person conference since the pandemic. Local chapters like ours must adapt and embrace the new realities of teacher professional development, including the digital landscape where most PD has moved since the pandemic.

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Professional Development K-12 Leadership Teaching 137

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2012

Communicating and Connecting With Social Media (Bill Ferriter, Jason Ramsden, Eric Sheninger) Pinterest board of PLN resources The Connected Educator (Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Lani Ritter Hall) Personal Learning Networks (Will Richardson, Rob Mancabelli).

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Professional Development Educational Technology Cultures Teaching 341

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Cross-posted at The Educator''s Royal Treatment. As I mentioned in a previous post I have been working on a educational technology presentation for principals in a NJ school district. Principals can use social media for communication, public relations, branding, professional development, and opportunity.

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Education EdTech Educational Technology Professional Development 343

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 14, 2016

If it doesn’t, then why is precious time spent on developing and enforcing it? How do we know that our investments in educational technology are actually improving student learning and achievement? Do we hold ourselves accountable for implementing ideas and strategies learned through professional development?

Leadership 356

Leadership Professional Development Cultures Educational Technology 356

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 8, 2013

21st Century Education Change educational technology Flipped Classroom Innovation New Milford High School teachers' I also used last year as an opportunity to work with my teachers and better articulate how to compile their learning portfolios.

Sociology 406

Sociology Artifacts Professional Development High School 406

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Prior to delving into this 140 character world I utilized traditional mediums for communication and professional development, had no idea what Web 2.0 was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. educational leadership educational technology Twitter'

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Professional Development Leadership Educational Technology Tradition 284

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 19, 2012

This has resulted in the reduction of staff, larger class sizes, lack of follow through to repair aging buildings, and the inability to keep up with purchasing and replacing educational technology. This is why the time is now for districts and schools to seriously consider developing a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative.

Global Connections 347

Global Connections Educational Technology Classroom Management Professional Development 347

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 7, 2014

The added benefit for me as a result of this training is that I learned about an array of new tools to better assist elementary teachers with technology integration in Spotswood and beyond as I work with educators across the globe. educational technology Learning Professional Development professional learning Spotswood'

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EdTech K-12 Professional Development Pedagogy 276

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 4, 2024

Let’s now dive into the most popular myths that hold educators back when it comes to personalization. Myth 1: Technology is needed to personalize Years ago, almost every educational technology company jumped on the personalized learning bandwagon and hailed it as a holy grail for improving outcomes.

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Professional Development Educational Technology Teaching Education 398

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2013

It also figures to entail a more streamlined approach when it comes to providing professional development to staff so that the devices are consistently utilized to support student learning. 1:1 laptop program 21st Century Leadership 21st Century Learning BYOD Change Innovation Opinion educational technology'

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Artifacts Pedagogy Leadership Professional Development 331

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 10, 2013

It was a great opportunity to not only get to exchange ideas with Eric regarding technology’s role in the classroom, but to see the learning community that has been nurtured and developed at his school. As part of Valhalla’s Technology Committee, he is one of the leaders in driving the vision for the District.

High School 268

High School Professional Development Educational Technology Social Studies 268

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

Change educational leadership educational technology Innovation Opinion' This might be the single most important element of a successful change initiative. That and being digitally resilient. What do you plan to change this next year and why?

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Leadership Professional Development Critical Thinking Educational Technology 282

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 29, 2013

This attention eventually leads to numerous opportunities in the form of strategic partnerships, authentic learning experiences for students, professional development, school and professional recognition, and educational technology.

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Leadership Professional Development Cultures Educational Technology 274

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 15, 2013

When doing so, we must ensure that policies are in line with this change, teachers are supported through professional development on how to effectively use social media in the classroom, and parents are educated on its value. All of this makes sense to me as an educator, parent, and citizen. What about you?

Global Connections 264

Global Connections Professional Development Community Engagement High School 264

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 16, 2012

The resulting article described New Milford High School’s many accomplishments pertaining to the use of educational technology to enhance the teaching and learning process. Value One of the drawbacks to educational technology is the perceived lack of value it has in terms of student learning and achievement.

Professional Development 266

Professional Development Pedagogy Cultures Educational Technology 266

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 6, 2010

Let me begin by saying that I was absolutely honored that various members of my Professional Learning Network (PLN) and the greater educational community reached out to me to address administrators looking to embrace social media, plan an educational technology conference at my school, and discuss leadership in the digital age.

Leadership 254

Leadership EdTech Educational Technology Professional Development 254

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 6, 2015

At the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) my team and I work with schools and districts to get mobile learning initiatives right before an all out rollout. Access alone will not translate into enhanced student learning outcomes.

Professional Development 261

Professional Development Leadership Educational Technology Research 261

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2012

Hopefully we will see other education programs will develop similar apps like this. apps education reform educational technology' If you use any apps like this in your school, I''d love to hear about it.

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Professional Development Educational Technology Public School Education 200

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2024

As I engage with districts and schools regularly, they frequently inquire about ways to gauge the outcomes and efficacy of their innovative strategies, such as BYOD, 1:1, blended and personalized learning, classroom and school redesign, branding, makerspaces, and professional development.

Artifacts 263

Artifacts Leadership Digital Resources Cultures 263

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 11, 2012

Unfortunately, many administrators and teachers do not fully understand the value of these technologies. professional development, the equipment and hands on guidance) for them to be successful with the effective implementation of these technologies in the classroom.

Psychology 237

Psychology Elementary School Leadership Professional Development 237

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 14, 2012

As a social studies teacher, being asked to take a professional development trip to Washington DC is an extremely exciting offer. 21st Century Teaching educational technology New Milford High School Nicolette Perna Rebecca Millan' For more information on this event check out the summary provided by ISTE.

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Social Studies Professional Development History Educational Technology 198

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

Educators could then use those badges to build and communicate their own reputations to their colleagues and to senior staff, capturing a complete picture of their own professional development for others to see. Educators should be comfortable teaching, working, and learning in an increasingly connected global digital society.

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Pedagogy Lesson Plan Professional Development Educational Technology 228

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

She knew she had to prepare herself for what may come, so she thought back on what she had learned during her initial Verizon Innovative Learning Schools learning experiences and began diving into every professional development and certification opportunity she could find. “I

Professional Development 125

Professional Development K-12 Educational Technology Social Studies 125

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 28, 2011

Other major responsibilities include evaluations, budget preparation, development of action plans, mentoring, and professional development. educational technology Leadership Social Media' Obviously, this is a general list of duties, which changes greatly depending on the time of year. This is my path.

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Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology Cultures 223

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A researcher at the University of Southern California, she has been working on AI-based professional development for math teachers for several years. AI-based professional development is gaining traction at a time when a record number of teachers are feeling burned out, underpaid and demoralized about their profession.

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Research Professional Development Tutoring Teaching 145

ED Surge

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Holding learning technologies accountable. With increased federal support to fund technologies in the classroom, expand broadband access, and put devices in the hands of more students, education technology continues to play an important role in the lives of educators and students.

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EdTech Education Educational Technology Professional Development 116

Digital Promise

AUGUST 11, 2020

Similarly, a majority of respondents reported that their school and/or district leaders reached out to them more frequently than before because of the shift to remote learning, and that district leaders understood the value of technology as an avenue for providing equitable learning opportunities.

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EdTech Professional Development Educational Technology Research 164

Digital Promise

JULY 23, 2020

We know technology can be a transformational tool for improving student achievement and engagement, and for driving school innovation.

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Professional Development Educational Technology Teaching High School 169

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. I rotate between 7 sites pre-k to 12th grade, but I will be working with 4th grade-12th grade teachers on this date. This isn’t the poor coach’s fault.

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EdTech Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology 140

Digital Promise

MAY 21, 2019

adults, including 550 public school parents, and an additional 516 public school teachers on a range of issues related to learning, including the capability of students to achieve at high levels, learner variability, tailored approaches to learning, use of educational technology (edtech), and what teachers rely on to do their work.

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EdTech Psychology Professional Development Educational Technology 129

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2024

These aren’t tools created by education technology companies. Over five weeks this spring, about 300 people – teachers, school and district leaders, higher ed faculty, education consultants and AI researchers – came together to learn how to use AI and develop their own basic AI tools and resources. Playlab.ai

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Lesson Plan Professional Development Tutoring Educational Technology 100

ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

“Now, because principals have Swivl Teams + Robot , they can help a teacher who needs support and have them work on self-reflection,” observes Aracely Vazquez, Littleton Educational Technology Specialist. She believes that this combination is not only time-saving, but also helps teachers develop autonomy.

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K-12 Classroom Management Professional Development Elementary School 120

Edthena

JANUARY 11, 2024

The world of education technology is expansive. AI Coaching and the Future of PD in Education The session concluded with an emphasis on how AI coaching can empower educators to take charge of their professional growth, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of educational innovation.

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K-12 Professional Development Charter School Educational Technology 111

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The newly released National Education Technology Plan from the U.S. Department of Education aims to highlight that disparity and many other inequities in the use and design of ed tech, as well as access to it. The report also offers ways that those digital divides can be mitigated. “We Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter.

Advocacy 109

Advocacy Educational Technology Elementary School Professional Development 109

ED Surge

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Our report also found areas of opportunity in districts’ investments in education technology. And with 83 percent of educators agreeing that technology is a highly effective way to engage students, its potential to facilitate SEL makes it a core part of the learning recovery solution.

EdTech 145

EdTech K-12 Tutoring Professional Development 145

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The unique and pressing needs of the ongoing global pandemic accelerated the adoption of education technology and innovations that could support urgent and evolving needs and provide on-demand and flexible learning. Since then, micro-credential interest, earning, and pathways have only increased.

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Education Professional Development Educational Technology Public School 142

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Enhancing Teacher Practice Through Professional Development One resource every teacher needs is high-quality professional development. Professional development allows teachers to continue to improve their practice, learn new strategies and content, and engage students.

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Professional Development K-12 Critical Thinking Research 108