How can we elevate student voices by building a student team of technology leaders? Join Leslie Leisey and Sharron Wooden from Fairfax County Public Schools as they share how they organized The Paw Tech Squad, a group of students in grades 4 - 6 at their…
Culturally Responsive Teaching is the key to creating a community in the classroom that is safe, inclusive, and engaging. Research shows that kids learn best when they tap into their prior knowledge and feel valued by the teachers. Please join us for our next…
Entertainment, social life, and play are all increasingly digital. The activities children engage in, and the content and messages to which they are exposed, are based to a large extent on the media-related choices they and their parents make. In this edWebinar…
Now more than ever, students are struggling with social and emotional well-being. They want and need more from us. As educators, we have the power to make a difference. In celebration of National Mentoring Month, join Michelle Thomas, director of training and…
A new year is like a blank book. As we begin to write our 2021 story, it is critical to recognize the importance of our well-being as well as others’. In this edWebinar we will share resources, tips and strategies to celebrate those small wins in life. As…
Join educator Tory Wadlington as he shares his experience celebrating Black History Month. Tory will share resources for exploring Black individuals who have shaped the world we live in. We’ll learn how he shares with his community to make Black History and…
Since the coronavirus pandemic entered our lives, questions have arisen about the outsized impact of the time our kids are spending with media and technology. Join us for a rich virtual conversation with leaders in early childhood education as we discuss the…
Learners need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Teachers need resources to keep up with today’s fast-changing media and technology landscape. Common Sense Education has a free…
We are celebrating National Reading Month with Common Sense Ambassador Shari Wladis. Join us as we share literature that can act as a lasso to grab students' attention. Choosing a picture book to open or continue a digital citizenship discussion creates a common…
Book clubs are a social way for adults and students to connect to the literature they read. Using engaging techniques, both digital and analog, teachers can use the format of book clubs to foster a love of reading in students.This edWebinar will illustrate a…
Historically, early childhood best practices have limited media and technology use. However, with technology becoming a necessity in delivering educational content, how can early childhood practitioners make this culture shift? Join us as we discuss one district…
Now that we are being asked to teach in two places at once, we need new strategies to help educators and students succeed. In this edWebinar, you will learn ways to manage both in-person and virtual learners in a HyFlex/concurrent model. First, we will discuss…
We're celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! Come hear some of the greatest moments of this past year. We'll hear from educators as they share their best ideas, lessons, strategies, templates, and so much more!
A standing ovation to every educator this year! You transformed your teaching and designed a digital toolbox filled with new strategies for students’ learning, engagement, and general well-being—all during a pandemic.As we move forward, join Common…
When COVID-19 shut down schools in the spring of 2020, parents’ and caregivers’ roles shifted overnight, requiring them to be co-teachers and support children with distance learning. More than than ever, families needed support with academics, social…
