Digital Promise

Hear from edtech experts on strategies, activities, and research-based practices for leveraging educational technology in your classroom, campus, and district at the third annual Elevating Innovation Virtual Conference, a free professional learning event presented by Digital Promise and Verizon Innovative Learning. Register now to join us on Nov. 14. https://bit.ly/3Xt96YQ #ElevatingInnovation24 #VerizonInnovativeLearning #dpvils #edtech #ProfessionalLearning

As society becomes more reliant on digital technology, teaching students to be good digital citizens is imperative. That’s why this week we are celebrating Digital Citizenship Week. Engaging in #DigitalCitizenship lessons and activities can be fun for the entire school community. Our new blog post shares five ways to celebrate #DigCitWeek: https://bit.ly/3Y4N3Id

“Michelle Aguirre Hill encourages her teachers at Foreign Language Academy to explore new teaching strategies, embracing creativity and risk-taking in the classroom. By fostering an environment where educators feel empowered to try new methods, she sparks enthusiasm for learning, keeping students engaged and excited. Her unwavering support, combined with her dedication to fostering a forward-thinking school culture, has had a profound impact on the overall success of her school community.” -Abigail Thompson #ThankAPrincipal #dpvils Kansas City Public Schools

TODAY at 3 p.m. ET, join our #webinar to learn more about how Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Students provides learners a platform to co-design the future of education alongside adults. At the heart of LOIS is the belief that students should not only be recipients of education, but also active contributors in shaping the future of the education landscape. In this webinar, you will see successful examples of student voice and agency embedded into research and development, and hear student reflections on being a part of LOIS. It isn’t too late to register to join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/eifhvBCH

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Oct. 22, as Pati R., senior director of edtech and emerging technologies, will join PowerSchool for their “It’s Time to Talk AI Literacy” webinar. Join K-12 industry leaders for an in-depth discussion on #AILiteracy and personalized learning — two essential topics in today’s rapidly evolving education landscape. This is a must-attend event for educators, administrators, and anyone passionate about preparing students for the future. Register now: https://lnkd.in/enPQU4VN

Did you know we offer access to an Application Programming Interface (API) to integrate the Learner Variability Navigator research-based factors and strategies directly into other products and programs for diverse students? We help edtech providers understand what makes learners unique and how to leverage the science of learning to support their needs through inclusive, research-based product design. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3StkjqP #EdTech #LearnerVariability

Graspable Math is partnering with Digital Promise! The "From Here to There" (FH2T) project has been awarded a Phase II SBIR grant from Institute of Education Sciences. This innovative project is changing algebra instruction through game-based learning. Curious about how this could transform your classroom? Read our latest blog post to learn how FH2T is bridging research and practice: https://bit.ly/4dG9ER2 #MathEducation #EdTech #STEM #TeachingInnovation

??We're thrilled to announce the release of our report ?????????????????????????? ???????????? ???? ????????????: ?????? ???????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????????????? ?? - While #EdTech is often seen as a way to reduce paper usage and facilitate remote learning, this report sheds light on its significant environmental costs. - - Key challenges include the #energy consumption of data centers, the carbon footprint of #AI technologies, and the growing issue of electronic waste, which disproportionately affects vulnerable communities. ?? The authors Sofia Shengjergji Anna Luzai, Anna Lindroos Cermakova, Natalia Kucirkova from International Centre for EdTech Impact; WiKIT and Parker Van Nostrand and Stef Mills from Digital Promise stress the importance of evaluating EdTech's carbon footprint, utilizing renewable energy, and creating content that #educates learners about environmental issues ?? The report calls for collaboration across sectors and the establishment of ???????????? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????? ?? Thank you to Neil Selwyn for an insightful #Foreword, Reviewers Pati R. and Chronis Kynigos and inspirational work in the field, including Future Leaders Climate Initiative at The Aspen Institute Michael H. Levine What Works Climate Solutions Summit Patti Miller, Lori Takeuchi, Anya Kamenetz https://lnkd.in/dEzzzXDS

Calling all teachers, librarians, and makerspace enthusiasts! The 2024-25 Infosys Foundation USA’s Infy Makers Awards program is now accepting applications until Nov. 7. ?? If you're an educator passionate about maker education and dedicated to empowering students to become creative and collaborative problem-solvers, this is your chance to shine. Ten winning educators will receive a $10,000 grant and the invaluable opportunity to participate in the Making CS Inclusive Cohort from January to August 2025. The grant can be used flexibly for materials, projects, research, community engagement, and more. Don't miss the information sessions on Oct. 8 and Oct. 18 to learn all about it! Ready to apply? Visit www.infymakers.com. Let's empower the innovators of tomorrow. #EdTech #Makerspace #MakingADifference

We’re shining a spotlight on four of our new League of Innovative Schools members: ? Dr. Joe Famularo, superintendent of Bellmore Union Free School District in New York ??Dan Deguara, superintendent of Belmont-Redwood Shores School District in California ??Dr. Tawana Grover, superintendent of Cedar Rapids Community School District in Iowa ? Kwame Morton, superintendent of Cherry Hill Public Schools in New Jersey. This month, these forward-thinking #EdLeaders were officially welcomed into the League. Read more about their vision for leadership and innovation, as well as all 30 new members of the League: https://lnkd.in/gzm5niyh #EdLeadership #k12education #leaders #education