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Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading

A Principal's Reflections

What resulted was a great resource that I plan to share below on specific edtech tools that can assist special education (SPED), math, and reading teachers. Both the math and reading sessions focused on how edtech could be used during independent work, formative assessment, and pedagogically-sound blended learning.

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Choosing an Edtech Framework

A Principal's Reflections

When it comes to technology in education, there is a natural tendency to see it as just another thing that somebody must do. In other cases, it is viewed as being more work. Let me tackle the second issue first. When we try implementing anything new, there is always a learning curve.

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Mitigating #EdTech Issues in the Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Mitigating edtech related issues rests on authentically engaging as many learners as possible. Sound pedagogy consists of effective instructional strategies that involve all learners, a focus on higher-order thinking skills, scaffolding techniques , construction of new knowledge, and relevant application of thinking.

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Musings on Leadership, Change, and #EdTech

A Principal's Reflections

As I am driving my SUV and family guinea pig from Staten Island, NY to Texas (more to come on this later) I took the opportunity, when my father was at the wheel, to peruse my professional Facebook page. As I looked through my updates I noticed that I had posted quite a few quotes, ideas, thoughts, and opinions on leading change.

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Distance Learning Resources

A Principal's Reflections

Edtech Tools for SPED, Math, and Reading - Extensive list of tools with mini-descriptions on how they can be used to support distance learning. While all of these represent fantastic options, it is important to take into consideration ways to impart greater engagement and ownership through application and construction of new knowledge.

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Closed Schools Shine Light on the Value of Edtech Coaches

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As district leaders look for ways to minimize disruption to children’s learning, edtech coaches can be great assets. Edtech coaches are familiar with your teachers’ and students’ tech skills. Edtech coaches have been closely working with teachers throughout the year, helping them use technology in their lessons and classrooms.

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COVID-19 and the Value of Edtech Coaches

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As the coronavirus pandemic challenges schools around the world to keep students engaged in remote learning and to use technology in new ways, many have turned to instructional technology coaches (also referred to as edtech coaches) for support. Our new report presents findings from a survey of edtech coaches in the U.S.

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