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EdTech
LinkedIn and the Growing Field of Teacher Networking
Changes in how states use their budgets have forced some teachers to find alternatives for business networking. LinkedIn is more than just a social profile for your work life, it’s a chance for you to build a better career.
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New Assessments for New Skills
Without measurement the teaching of collaboration is extremely difficult. The current challenge is how to develop Collaborative Assessment tasks, particularly formative assessments that align with local curriculum, contexts and needs.
Personalized Learning
Practice and Provenance
To validate the best practices, I think we need provenance. Provenance refers to the origin of something and everything that has happened to it from its creation to the present day. Provenance is vital in the art world where people paying millions of dollars for paintings need to have proof that they aren’t forgeries.
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Google Claims Its Slice of the MOOC Pie
Google’s heavy involvement in the MOOC space is a clear indicator that this vertical is relevant. I assume that Google knows exactly how much interest in online education exists on a global level based on its access to search queries.
Personalized Learning
Dream Classroom Nets Independent Learners
The time flexibility and teaching days gained enabled her students to participate in the Urgent Evoke Game created by Jane McGonigal and the World Bank Institute. “It has helped my students learn and really appreciate their role as global citizens.
Personalized Learning
Blended Learning Model Helps Students
Their driving objective is to empower teachers to be more efficient and effective with ever-diminishing resources and ever-growing student numbers and shifting demographics.
EdTech
4 Video Apps To Create a Parent/Classroom Connection
Videos can be a great way to connect and capture moments, don't be afraid to use that camera app to your advantage!
Personalized Learning
What Works, What Doesn’t, What’s Up?
The challenge of knowing what works, what doesn’t, and what’s up is something that educators and scientists have struggled with for generations. Education technology seems like a natural way to investigate this issue. But solid clinical research, of the quality found in the study referred to here, will likely play a role as well.
Leadership
Alumni Engagement | Overcoming Obstacles Concluded
Many hurdles remain to building a strong Alumni network, but through these strategies and more, we’re working to give Alumni a reason to stay involved, give back, and grow.
Personalized Learning
25 Great YouTube Channels for Blended Learning
With many YouTube channels that are designed to teach people more about the topics they discuss, gaining knowledge on a plethora of topics is easier than ever before! We have created a list of the best YouTube channels that can help you learn and be more prepared in class or to write a “UK best essay” caliber composition.