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The Time to Change is Now

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Sep 8, 2014

Classrooms would utilize and go beyond blended learning models to diversify instruction. Lectures and textbooks would be supplemented or replaced with active and self-directed learning environments. Assessment would be competency based, and include the 4 P’s of next gen learning.

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Leading Students to a World of Possible

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Sep 7, 2014

Sally Doulton shares her experience how visiting schools half way around the world showed her that no matter where you are, Teachers have the power to open students to a world of possible.

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Top 10 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Tech Budget

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Sep 5, 2014

By: Robert Baker. Wondering how to get the most out of your budget this year? Here are 10 ways your school or district can save money on your tech budget.

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Improving Student Engagement With Course Access

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Sep 3, 2014

By: Neil Campbell. Course Access provides students with more control and autonomy over their learning and can help motivate and engage students by enabling them to select whatever courses they want, in the formats they prefer.

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Teacher Effectiveness – A Race to Nowhere Redux (The Urgency of Now)

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Sep 2, 2014

By: Alvin Crawford. How do we attack challenges that have to do with educational equity for all students? How do we build strong teachers and leaders that are able to help students prepare for college and careers? It's time to consider a new avenue.

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21st Century Education: Not Just Relationships, But Also Partnerships and Personalization

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Sep 2, 2014

By: Dr. Kenneth W. Eastwood. Let's drop the debating and move to a more inclusive discussion on how relationships, partnerships, technology, and new strategic instructional models can make teaching and learning more effective and efficient for all.

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Infographic: Higher Ed’s New Normal

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Aug 28, 2014

Infographic demostrates just how much has changed in higher ed since the days of Thriller, big hair, and mix tapes.

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Learning for the Future: Beyond the Textbook

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Aug 27, 2014

Let’s work together to help prepare students’ minds and spirits so they can move with assurance into their lives—primed to meet their potential and achieve success.

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What You Need to Know About Online Learning Today

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Aug 24, 2014

By: David Miller. Research has come out that allows us to get an idea of how online education compares to traditional, in-person education. Here are recent findings about the growth of online learning.

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The Importance of STEM Education for K-2 Learners

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Aug 24, 2014

Science 4 Us shares why STEM education is important for even our youngest learners who already have the gift for exploration and experimentation.

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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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