PD Archives

It’s not about the tech, but about how you use it

August 9, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech for tech's sake won't pass muster--here's how to use today's edtech tools and resources for maximum impact on teaching and learning

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 3 collaborative strategies to bolster cybersecurity; 3 ways to highlight productive urgency while avoiding teacher burnout; and…

Teacher Professional Development

AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD

December 5, 2022April 22, 2022 by Laura Ascione

When AI is used in PD, educators can better reflect on their instructional practices and target areas for improvement

Many people envision artificial intelligence's (AI) role in education with a sci-fi twist, but in reality, AI is already embedded in promising new tools that address student learning,…

District Management

Is your PD missing this key element?

April 1, 2022 by Stacee Johnson, Director of Professional Learning & Grant Acquisition, Waxahachie ISD

Professional development is often overlooked and considered an afterthought—especially with pressing concerns around students’ mental health and well-being

The importance of professional development in education cannot be overstated. In fact, according to research, when teachers receive well-designed professional development, an average of 49 hours spread over…

Dynamic and Engaging Literacy Experiences

July 21, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

To become lifelong readers and learners, young students need dynamic and engaging literacy experiences. Learn what such experiences are, how ... Read more

15 TEACHER-TESTED TECHNOLOGY IDEAS TO POWER STUDENTS’ CREATIVE POTENTIAL

March 30, 2022January 28, 2022 by Jeff Festa

FOR INDIVIDUALS, SMALL GROUPS & LARGE GROUPS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE RESOURCE NOW Use these proven technology-led activities to help children ... Read more

Why Diversity Matters in School Library Collections— And How to Achieve It

June 9, 2022January 27, 2022 by Jeff Festa

How we perceive the world—and, just as importantly, how we see ourselves—is a function of the stories we experience in ... Read more

Benchmarking Toolkit for 2022

March 30, 2022January 26, 2022 by Jeff Festa

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated an extant trend toward digitized communications, and highlighted the weaknesses in many schools’ and districts’ ... Read more

The Payoff of Going Paperless in K-12 Schools

April 22, 2022January 20, 2022 by Jeff Festa

Replacing paper forms and manual processes with secure digital workflows creates better experiences for faculty, staff, and students, while saving ... Read more

Eliminate barriers to reading with government relief funding

June 17, 2022January 19, 2022 by Jeff Festa

New government relief funding for K-12 schools offers a unique chance to eliminate reading barriers and overcome unequal access to ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

3 tips for maximizing the impact of professional learning

December 5, 2022January 5, 2022 by Cory Camp, Director of Professional Learning, Sibme

Using professional learning as an opportunity to evolve enables educators to grow and positively impacts the lives of students, the school, and the district community

It’s one thing to attend a professional development (PD) or instructional coaching session—but taking what you’ve learned and putting it into action is another. Most often, it’s the…

How do you secure your smart campus?

June 9, 2022December 3, 2021 by Jeff Festa

As more connectivity and innovation are implemented in schools, you immediately become vulnerable to cyber threats. You need to keep ... Read more

Key considerations for a network edge refresh on campus

June 9, 2022December 3, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Your campus relies on a high-performing, reliable, secure network for wired and wireless connections, especially at the edge. Consider performance, ... Read more

Learning is social. Is your school collaboration ready?

June 9, 2022December 3, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Social learning helps your students learn by watching, listening, and doing whether in class, online or as a hybrid. Deliver ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

6 pillars of strong online PD

December 5, 2022November 17, 2021 by Tim Cannell, Education Manager, Pitsco

Online PD puts the power of learning in teachers’ hands, much the way we empower children to own their learning

A 2021 study by the Council of the Great City Schools emphasizes the need for teachers to have ongoing access to high-quality professional development (PD). The study maintains…

Newsline

MobileMind Launches MobileMind Sync, a Full-Service Scheduling Solution

November 8, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 03, 2021 — MobileMind, the modern professional learning hub for schools, has launched MobileMind Sync, the first full-service ... Read more

How can comprehensive, integrated data improve student outcomes?

February 17, 2022November 5, 2021 by Jeff Festa

All school districts strive to be data-driven: to use data to get early warning of students at risk, to identify ... Read more

6 key recommendations for choosing the best LMS platform

February 23, 2022October 30, 2021 by Jeff Festa

The shift in education has created a reliance on integrated technology tools to capture learning beyond the classroom. Canvas creates ... Read more

UV Disinfection: No Magic Bullet, Just Smart, Layered Protection

January 26, 2022October 28, 2021 by Jeff Festa

When the global pandemic hit all of us in Spring 2020, school districts had to go into crisis mode, pivoting ... Read more

Developing Strong Language Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom

June 17, 2022October 6, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Early childhood classroom activities should develop strong language skills for all learners. Classroom observations show that it can be challenging ... Read more

A Holistic Approach to Teaching Early Childhood Mathematics

June 17, 2022October 6, 2021 by Jeff Festa

A curriculum Teaching young children mathematics is more than a collection of activities; it needs to be coherent, focused on ... Read more

Phonological Awareness

June 17, 2022October 6, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Phonological awareness is the growing awareness of sounds within speech, from the largest to smallest units of speech. Typically, young ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

Do your teachers think PD is a dirty word?

December 5, 2022September 15, 2021 by Adam Geller

PD time is essential for teachers, especially this year--here are three things that can help teachers embrace professional learning opportunities

This past year, teachers were introduced to a lot of new technology to help facilitate distance learning. And, because of this, professional development (PD) time often morphed into…

COVID-19 Update

Heroes at Work: How San Diego USD made PD a pandemic priority

February 1, 2022September 10, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Here, eSchool News highlights the San Diego Unified School District–one of the three K-12 Hero Awards winners. Keep reading this interview with Julie Garcia, the district's Director of…

Teacher Professional Development

3 unexpected ways online PD strengthened my teaching

December 5, 2022September 9, 2021 by Beverly Owens, Science Teacher, Cleveland Early College High School

A science teacher shares the surprising benefits of online PD—including how the courses helped her find her tribe

As a science educator, I love showing my students the wonders of the world. I encourage them to always be curious, ask questions, and seek out new knowledge…

Case Study: A Closer Look at How 3 Schools Adopted UV Disinfection Technology

January 26, 2022August 31, 2021 by Jeff Festa

To safely reopen, the CDC recommends the implementation of layered prevention strategies, including ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to clean & maintain ... Read more

The Essential Guide to 1:1 Post Pandemic

November 10, 2021July 29, 2021 by Jeff Festa

The unexpected school closures caused by the global pandemic in March 2020 resulted in many districts implementing a 1:1 model almost overnight to ... Read more

Prepare your school for a remote hybrid future

September 20, 2021July 14, 2021 by Jeff Festa

An abrupt shift to online learning catapulted educational institutions into rapid digital transformation. And in a remote-first world, institutions that ... Read more

Double the Rate of Reading Growth in 50 Days!

February 3, 2022July 8, 2021 by Jeff Festa

In a recent study, students using the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution typically achieved double the rate of reading growth in ... Read more

Gumdrop: Making the grade in student device protection

September 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by Jeff Festa

When laptops and tablets spend all day with students, accidents are bound to happen. At Gumdrop, our rugged, military grade ... Read more

Spending K-12 Relief Aid Appropriately

April 22, 2022July 8, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Federal lawmakers have approved more than $190 billion in emergency pandemic funding for K-12 education since March 2020. Through this ... Read more

Ransomware goes to zero for this school after deploying Malwarebytes

September 2, 2021July 8, 2021 by Jeff Festa

UC Hasting College of Law faced frequent ransomware and advanced malware attacks. After deploying Malwarebytes, they were able to monitor ... Read more

How this school district weathered a Trojan outbreak

September 2, 2021July 8, 2021 by Jeff Festa

East Irondequoit Central School District thought they were welcoming the new school year with a completed digital transformation project. What ... Read more

Newsline

MobileMind Launches the Industry’s First Crowd-Sourced Professional Learning Hub: MobileMind Community

June 28, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

ATLANTA— MobileMind, the modern professional learning hub for schools, has launched MobileMind Community, the industry’s first competency-based, crowd-sourced PD platform. ... Read more

Teacher Professional Development

Why cheap teacher PD costs you more money in the long run

December 5, 2022June 22, 2021 by Adam Geller, Founder, Edthena

Here are three ideas to help district and school leaders make the most of teacher PD solutions

Cheap PD does not equate to cost-effective PD, as district leaders may ultimately need to spend more in the long-run to help teachers progress in their professional learning.

New Whitepaper: Coping with Grief and Loss at School

October 16, 2023June 21, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Are educators and school staff ready to respond to a loss in the school community? This new whitepaper surveying nearly ... Read more

Using STEM & PBL to Combat New Challenges in Education

December 5, 2022June 17, 2021 by Jeff Festa

Many educators have reevaluated their curriculum and identified opportunities for improvement based on what they’ve observed during the pandemic. Take ... Read more

Learn How UV Disinfection Can Support Your School’s Layered Prevention Strategies

January 26, 2022June 8, 2021 by Jeff Festa

To safely reopen, the CDC recommends the implementation of layered prevention strategies, including ultraviolet germicidal irradiation to clean & maintain ... Read more

COVID-19 Update