Angela Cleveland is an advocate for student equity and access to technology, both in terms of content and the design-thinking process that informs intentional and inclusive integration practices.
As the co-author (with Stephen Sharp) of “
50+ Tech Tools for School Counselors: How to Be More Engaging, Efficient, and Effective,” Angela sets forth 50+ tactics to help non-classroom-based educators have a direct impact on how students grasp content and incorporate design thinking in all aspects of their lives. The book is a powerful instrument that enables virtual and in-person, synchronous and asynchronous experiences that enrich the educational process while also helping counselors guide decision making, streamline work, and enhance communication. Learn more about Angela at
www.AngelaCleveland.com.
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up? As a child, did you dream of being an astronaut, a doctor, or a teacher? How closely does your childhood dream connect with your current career? As my life went on, I thought I could follow my career goals and wouldn’t need to use technology if I pursued a career as a school counselor. I felt like I finally landed in the right spot. I dove into school counseling and loved the work I was doing with my students. But, I soon faced some professional challenges that made me question how I could continue to meet the needs of my students.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
"I fought really hard to get here," she said with tears filling her eyes. "I’m in my first internship and not only am I the only woman there, but I’m the only person of color. I don’t belong in this field." I sat across the auditorium, stunned by this statement from a fellow audience member. I was at a forum discussion about women in the computing workforce at Spelman College. I was shaken by what I was hearing. Was it possible that the number of women in computer science is really that imbalanced? Sadly, the answer is yes.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The first week of December is nationally recognized in schools as Computer Science Education Week or "CSEdWeek." This is a week dedicated to providing students in all grade levels with opportunities to learn about computer science (CS). Many websites offer entertaining and engaging ways to introduce algorithms, loops, conditionals, and other CS concepts to students. While hands-on coding activities foster a fun introduction and spark interest, many educators are looking for more ways to embed the value of CS into a school’s physical environment and highlight how CS intersects with other content areas.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
What were your goals for the new school year? Less time on paperwork and grading? Collect data and assess student growth more efficiently? Stretch your budget with free resources? It’s not too late to make those dreams a reality! There are several free educational technology tools that can help every educator achieve their goals! Many have paid add-on features, but the free versions are sufficient to explore and meet your objectives.
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Thursday, April 04, 2019
In the past, the title "guidance counselor" was used to describe counselors working in a school. Their role was primarily focused on "guiding" students to post-secondary education and scheduling. Their days were filled with tasks like sending out transcripts, writing letters of recommendation, etc. The title "school counselor" today recognizes that counselors address the needs of the whole student. They are proactive, data-informed leaders in the school community. Watch this video to learn more about the difference in roles.
