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3 ways to boost instructional coaching during the coronavirus closures

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With the unexpected school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, teachers are learning how to take a classroom curriculum and move it into a remote setting, while at the same time rushing to learn and implement different distance-learning tools. Related content: 5 ways to improve instructional coaching.

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What I learned building an AI tool for my own kids (and millions more worldwide)

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Key points: Building an app for kids came with unique challenges A new era for teachers as AI disrupts instruction With AI coaching, a math platform helps students tackle tough concepts For more news on AI tools for kids, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub A recent survey found that 88 percent of U.S.

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AI’s pivotal role in authentic PD

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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, real-time feedback, and continuous professional development (PD). Using AI Coach platform, teachers connect with Edie, their virtual coach.

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Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool

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Drones Take Flight as Latest K–12 Learning Tool. Sergio Flores, the school’s competitive engineering coach, signed up his school and joined five other schools in the area to compete in this 2018 event sponsored by Bell Helicopter, an aircraft manufacturer whose headquarters are in Fort Worth. “We eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Playworks Launches SparkPlay

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SparkPlay equips teachers and youth development staff with guided learning paths on topics like group management, play facilitation and play systems. The learning tool provides on-demand access to games, best practices, curated weekly emails, and guidance anytime, anywhere. “A

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5 ISTELive 23 sessions you won’t want to miss

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Class Visits: A PD Model for Teachers Growing Teachers Instructional coaches are frequently asked, “What is everyone else doing in their classrooms?” Learn how our school created a successful PD system for teachers to learn and be empowered by each other by participating in a virtual class visit.

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6 educator predictions about teaching and learning in 2025

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AI, digital learning tools, and personalized supports have become central to the classroom. Here’s what they had to say: In 2025 and beyond, providing high-quality professional learning will be essential in retaining teachers, as well as helping to ensure they feel fulfilled in their work.

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