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Mathematical Modeling For High School Students

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Aug 14, 2016

By: Sasan Erfan and Yunkai Zhang. Mathematical modeling is an integral yet underrepresented part of our society. So student-founded AoCMM is on a mission to inform, excite and educate high school students everywhere about this necessary field of study.

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GlobalEd Connectivity in the Kindergarten Classroom

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Aug 13, 2016

By: Sharon E. Davison. Here are several online platforms and techniques I use in my kindergarten classroom for modeling appropriate online etiquette and helping my students develop an early global awareness.

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7 Ways Teachers Are Connecting and Collaborating Online

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Aug 12, 2016

By: Carina Wong. Here are seven ways a large online community of teachers are connecting and collaborating on the Teacher2Teacher platform to transform and improve their practice and profession.

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Construction Technology and Habitat for Humanity: Partnering for the Future

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Aug 12, 2016

By: Randall Hust. Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center students are gaining valuable construction technology experience that can help them transition from classroom to career by building a real house with Habitat for Humanity.

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How To Effectively Integrate Pinterest Into Your Classroom

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Aug 12, 2016

By: Corinne Hyde. Given its multitude of features, Pinterest allows for ideal opportunities for student learning. Here are several ways teachers can engage students through Pinterest right in the classroom.

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8 New Ingredients for Innovative Professional Development

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Aug 10, 2016

By: Julie Keane and Jim Kennedy. With social media, technology and globalization in the mix, a new recipe is needed for educator professional development to harness these opportunities and avoid the "professional development conundrum."

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3 Reasons SEL Assessments Aren’t “Just Another Test”

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Aug 10, 2016

By: Jonathan E. Martin. When discussing implementing SEL Assessments in school, the reaction is often concern around over-testing students. Here are three reasons this testing can actually be beneficial.

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3 Factors to Consider on Your Back-to-School EdTech Hunt

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Aug 9, 2016

By: Marie Mérouze. Three factors to keep in mind to ensure you’re investing in the best edtech products available to meet your classroom’s needs.

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Place-Based Professional Learning in the New Tech Network

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Aug 9, 2016

By: Julia McBride. Many recognize the power of place-based for students, but what about creating these types of professional learning opportunities for teachers?

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How To Determine The Need to Renew Online Material Subscriptions

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Aug 8, 2016

By: Jackie Lain. Here is a helpful two-step process for teachers and administrators to determine whether online instructional materials are fueling students’ success or undermining it.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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