November 16, 20224 Blue Sky... Nothing but Blue Sky! Dear Reader, Happy weekend! ๐ I hope this message finds you ready to kick back and relax. As we dive into the whirlwind of the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to connect with you personally. First off, can we just celebrate the fact that we've made it to another weekend? In the world of education, every Friday feels like a small victory, doesn't it? So pat yourself on the backโyou've earned this breather! Now, I've got some...
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Digital Learning TodayBy Jeffrey D. BradburyYour Digital Learning Coach Unlocking Student Potential: The Impact of Digital Badging and Micro Credentials in Education Hi Reader, I hope you are having a great weekend. Yesterday, we took the triplets apple picking in the local orchard and came back with some yummy pumpkin and apple pies. Iโm excited to share our latest episode of Digital Learning Today, where we dive deep into the transformative world of micro credentials and digital badging in...
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Digital Learning TodayBy Jeffrey D. BradburyYour Digital Learning Coach Join Hundreds of Coaches this Monday for the next ISTE+ASCD Coaches Meetup! Hi Reader, Before we end this week, I wanted to send a special invitation to you to let you know that on Monday, October 14th at 7:00 PM EST, we will be holding our next ISTE +ASCD Instructional Coaches Meetup! These events are always heavily attended and I would love to make sure you are able to attend. Sign Up to Attend Today! ๐๏ธ This Week on...
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Digital Learning TodayBy Jeffrey D. BradburyYour Digital Learning Coach Are You Ready To Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles? Hi Reader, What a great weekend up in New England. This weekend we officially made the decision to turn on the heater since the weather has now dipped below 50. I hope everyone is doing well this week. This week, I am excited to (re)share a past episode of Ask the Tech Coach featuring the AMAZING Allison Petersen. This week, her new book "Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles"...
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Hi Reader, I hope you are doing great today. Recently, I had the opportunity to take part in a few community calls for ISTE and I'm really excited about all that is being planned this year. In Todays Episode Digital Learning Badges Calling All ISTE Members New Podcast Episodes Recommended Newsletters to Check Out Stay Organized using Notion Today! Digital Learning Badges Recently, in ISTE Connects, the community forum for the organization, I posted about a new microcredential / badging...
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WHAT'S NEW PODCAST SHOP YOUTUBE CONTACT ME Hello Reader, I hope everyone is having a fantastic start to the new school year. Students in my school started last week. I love this time of year because everything is new and fresh and the classrooms are filled with a ton of possibility! How was your first day back with students? I'd love to hear about it. The podcasting studio has been busy over the last few weeks. I am excited this week to share a new partnership between TeacherCast and one of...
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Hello Reader, As I hit the send button on todays email, I am reminded that school starts back up in only a few short days. I have been busy getting myself organized in, rebuilding lessons, and spending as much quality time with the triplets as possible. I am excited to share that my podcast, Digital Learning Today, has a brand new cohost who will be joining me each week! She is amazing and wonderful and I can't wait to launch a brand new season of the podcast this coming Wednesday. In todays...
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Hello Reader, Many years ago, I worked at a local office supply store selling pens, staplers, and computer equipment. Each year around this time, they ran commercials where parents were in the store riding shopping carts singing the song "It's the most wonderful time of the year." To be honest, for many educators, this is the most wonderful time of the year. The school year is new, the class rosters are fresh, and there is a ton of potential for the upcoming school year. No matter if you are...
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Hello Reader, What a great weekend here in Connecticut. The kids are wrapping up their summer programs, the weather has been wonderful, and I have spent a great deal of time having dad & triplet time building our new Harry Potter LEGO sets. I want to take a moment and send a big THANK YOU to all of you who have purchased my new Instructional Coaching Data Dashboard Notion template. It has been great meeting so many coaches, many who are new to the position and helping them get organized. I...
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