ED Surge

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

She had her students put their devices away when they entered her classroom and continued teaching the same way she had for the last two decades. Stamey is not alone in her initial reluctance to use technology in her classroom. The inconvenient truth, however, is that it is not easy to come by high-impact professional development.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

When Steven Chan founded Goodnotes, he was a student at the time, and so his commitment to understanding the teaching and learning experiences of the community he built was essential to his mission, which is to revolutionize the way ideas are shaped and amplified.

Teaching 95

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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.

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Digital Promise

MAY 13, 2021

Online Teaching, Technology, and Learner Variability : Teachers with a high degree of comfort with technology are significantly less likely than others to say the pandemic has worsened their ability to work with each student’s individual learner variability. Edtech and Professional Development.

Teaching 121

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

York found that TeachFX listened to her very carefully, and generated a detailed feedback report on her specific teaching style. I rarely ever get feedback on my teaching style. Bubbling right under the surface is a key question: Can AI help teachers teach better? Teaching is hard.

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ED Surge

MARCH 7, 2023

There’s a growing market for the convenience, accurate feedback and interaction that voice-based AI reading tools provide, due to the unprecedented fall in NAEP reading scores across the country coupled with mounting concerns about modern strategies for teaching literacy.

Teaching 118

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ED Surge

AUGUST 16, 2022

What am I teaching today? With a to-do list this long, do I even have time to teach? “I This is how the last year of teaching went for me. Teachers have been accosted with endless professional development training, increased testing, and frequent surveys. I was always completing tasks for other people.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Teach for Tomorrow’s Job Market Many parents want their children to study computer science. Yet, in the United States, just over half of high schools actually teach it. We’re on a mission to close that education gap. And enjoy access to an educator portal with lesson plans, tutorials, activities and other resources.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 11, 2015

During the planning process one must consider community outreach, budget allocations to improve existing infrastructure, policies, professional development (teacher and administrator), student trainings, and evaluation procedures (i.e. BYOD educational technology ICLE mobile learning mobile learning devices Professional Development'

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I’m on the brink of my third year of teaching, inching quickly towards retirement, as recent teacher attrition data suggests. Arguably, many educators, including myself, who began their teaching careers at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic are facing the most demanding year of our careers.

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Edthena

JANUARY 11, 2024

The world of education technology is expansive. AI-Powered Coaching In a session at the National Charter School Conference , presenter Donna McDaniel explored how AI Coach by Edthena , played a critical role in helping Donna (a ninth-grade science teacher with 30 years of experience) evolve her teaching practice.

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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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ED Surge

MAY 1, 2024

The advancements in technology are reshaping how we teach and learn, bringing new opportunities and challenges. To address such challenges, a concerted effort must be made to ensure that newer technologies are implemented thoughtfully and responsibly, with a focus on enhancing the educational experience for all students.

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ED Surge

JULY 23, 2024

Louisiana’s Department of Education decided to tackle some of these challenges by bringing together a group of teachers to recommend solutions — and they’re seeing change take shape. To me, teaching is a pedagogical science, but it requires an artistic delivery,” Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says.

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ED Surge

MARCH 28, 2022

Rest assured, acknowledging and adjusting our approach to incorporate our students' interests into our curriculum and instruction does not mean the abandonment of intellectualism in our classroom spaces, but rather a fresh and timely approach to developing intellectualism.

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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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ED Surge

DECEMBER 18, 2023

He identifies two significant facets, with the first revolving around using AI as a tool to enhance learning, emphasizing personalized education and support. The second dimension pertains to teaching young individuals how to harness AI for their future careers, leadership roles and learning opportunities.

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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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ED Surge

JUNE 19, 2024

Inclusive Design Inclusive design in educational technology is crucial to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds, have equal access to learning opportunities. Embracing data-driven teaching can lead to more personalized and effective learning experiences for students.

EdTech 112

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ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

In Secretary Cardona’s vision to elevate the teaching profession, he highlights three priorities: improving teacher pipeline, supporting teacher growth and investing in teacher retention. What this makes abundantly clear is that the future of education depends directly on our commitment to the success of new teachers.

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ED Surge

MAY 10, 2023

Teacher Appreciation Week is a great opportunity to show gratitude and respect for educators committed to serving all students and helping them reach their full potential. Professional development (PD) is one of the top benefits organizations provide to their employees. Yes, teaching is a challenging profession.

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ED Surge

MAY 23, 2022

Putting the ‘Person’ in Personal Learning Networks While educators building communities to learn and share ideas isn’t new, today’s personal learning networks (PLNs) offer educators the chance to hone their focus and build their practice in specific areas of professional development. and Canada. “Our

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ED Surge

JULY 3, 2023

They Left Teaching in Search of a Better Life. For a teacher looking to change careers, pivoting to a job in the education technology industry may seem like a natural fit. They meet with parents, participate in professional development, grade papers, and more – work that regularly tips teachers’ work weeks past 40 hours.

EdTech 112

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology. These skill sets include critical thinking/problem solving, media literacy, collaboration, creativity, technological proficiency, and global awareness.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Leveraging AI in the classroom can enhance teaching while preparing students for a future where AI is integral to the workforce. It is essential for educators to tap into professional development (PD) opportunities to advance their understanding of how to use AI to improve the classroom experience.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Educators, particularly those entering the field with insufficient training or experience, need immediate access to job-embedded and asynchronous professional development that they can access easily and on their own schedule. They want to teach. They want to teach.” We must invest in our teachers.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 18, 2023

“I worked as an administrator for 10 years, so I think about edtech from both sides — both how an administrator makes decisions about edtech tools, but also how we can support our teachers,” Ballard shared in a focus group that was part of a larger project designed to better understand the gap between teaching practices and technology use.

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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. As a result, I have seen my own knowledge increase in these areas, participated in exciting professional development opportunities, presented at both my school and at other events on web 2.0,

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Edthena

APRIL 17, 2024

In Spokane Public Schools , a forward-thinking approach to professional development is making waves, under the strategic direction of Nick Lundberg, Title I and Special Programs Coordinator. EdWeek | Can AI Do Teacher Observations and Deliver PD?

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Teaching creativity and creative thinking in K-12 has always been valued but often challenging to implement. Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. How can educators address the concern about students using AI to cheat?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 1, 2012

Many educators, including myself a few years ago, don’t even know what tools exist, let alone how they can enhance the teaching and learning process. Change connected educators educational technology Personal Learning Network Professional Development' In my mind this is priceless.

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ED Surge

APRIL 19, 2023

Boost curriculum and professional development: Schools can use funds to develop new curriculum materials or purchase new textbooks and other educational materials. Teachers can also use funds for professional development, including training on how to use new educational technology in the classroom.

K-12 98

K-12 Professional Development Tutoring Educational Technology 98

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

The Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act was signed into law in July 2021 with wide bipartisan support, amending the state’s school code to ensure that all Illinois public school students learn about the contributions Asian Americans have made to the United States. Let’s get them to recognize there is an absence.”

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While the emergency switch to remote instruction caused students to fall behind in learning — with regular assessments showing declining test scores, especially in math — it also significantly sped up the adoption of digital devices and impressed upon districts the importance of technology, according to advocates.

EdTech 120

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ED Surge

JULY 10, 2024

Ethan, a high school junior studying to become a secondary history teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning, was presenting findings from his extensive research to the staff at our school. The population of students I serve as a teacher in our Academy for Teaching and Learning are interested in pursuing a career in education.

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ED Surge

JULY 31, 2023

The right team, professional development and buy-in are essential to transformative digital learning, according to leaders of some of the largest K–12 school districts in the U.S. By adopting an experiential and student-centered professional development approach, educational leaders can empower teachers to drive transformative change.

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ED Surge

MAY 20, 2024

The Significance of School Culture In the same way that school culture can support or inhibit efforts to implement new ideas, a school’s assessment culture can influence whether assessment practices — directly or indirectly — positively impact teaching and learning.

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