The pandemic has made clear the deep inequities in our society, especially within the educational system and the many roles schools play beyond academics. But with so many educators working remotely, the pandemic also gave teachers a glimpse of a different kind of working life, one in which they have more time to reflect, review student work and plan, thanks to the decrease in student-facing time. The experience of teaching from home underscored the wellbeing gap that the teaching profession as a whole faces.
Strong information literacy skills are more essential than ever for our students. In this on-demand webinar from the Expert Webinar Series archives, explore a discipline-based, gamified approach to instruction around information literacy that leverages the presenter’s own research.
How do you accelerate student-driven learning? ISTE author Michele Eaton might say it has to do with blended learning, student autonomy and engagement. Hear from her about the pathways that online and blended learning create for students, and walk away with three tips for personalizing learning in your classroom.
The ISTE Standards for Educators Leader Standard 2b states: Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students. Hear how Jorge Valenzuela, through working on the requirements for ISTE Certification, is using the ISTE Standards to help him be more inclusive of all learners in his classroom and the professional development sessions he facilitates.
As parents and teachers know, questions about why people look different are quite common among very little kids. So how are preschool teachers preparing to answer those questions in ways that help children develop positive social identities, encourage their self-expression and help them feel comfortable and safe? And how are teachers themselves being supported in that work?
Get Practical Tips and Strategies With These ISTE Resources! An insider’s guide from a seasoned technology coach, Adventures in Authentic Learning provides classroom teachers with ideas and strategies to help students develop real-world projects to support authentic learning. Plus, check out our Learning Unleashed “special report” episode, “Silver Linings in the Pandemic, Myths Shattered, and Inspiration for the Next School Year,” for great tips and insights from several ISTE authors, recorded at ISTE20 Live. (All episodes available wherever you get your podcasts.)
Check Out the Latest From ISTE Seal of Alignment Awardees ISTE’s Seal of Alignment program recognizes resources with proven alignment to the ISTE Standards. CodePKU has renewed its Seal of Alignment with the ISTE Standards for Students. Microsoft Fundamentals and Microsoft Office Specialist have earned Seals of Alignment with the ISTE Standards for Students. Learners Edge has expanded their alignment to the ISTE Standards for Students after additional review.
The ISTE Job Board features edtech job postings from around the United States. Could one of these be the perfect opportunity for you?
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