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Top 5 Things to Look for in Common Core Materials

May 9, 2013

The shift in the typical classroom setup has been underway for a while now. A focus on personalized learning in classrooms whose students have a broad range of skill levels and learning styles has meant teachers have had to become adept with new setups (flipped, 1:1 computing, etc.), methods (small group, whole group, etc.), and tools (handheld devices, online assessments, etc.) to help them differentiate instruction.

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Appreciate Teachers by Providing Opportunities for Support

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May 9, 2013

This year when I pondered teacher appreciation, Mr. Lambrecht came to the forefront of my mind. A dynamic and lively instructor, he didn't buy into our drama.

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International Studies: Opportunities and Challenges for Higher Education Systems

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Apr 23, 2013

Will taking online courses replace studying abroad for students around the world? In this article Kirsten Winkler explores the internationalization of higher education.

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Preparing for the Future

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Apr 12, 2013

The future of education will be on display next week in Arizona, at the Education Innovation Summit. There will be a wide range of speakers and panel discussions, which I am really looking forward to hearing.

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Obeekaybee: Online Teaching Jobs, Resources, and Edupreneurship Opportunities

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Apr 12, 2013

Obeekaybee.com is quickly gaining the attention of teachers, administrators, nationwide courseware providers and influential leaders in education. It redefines the online teaching space and has become the go-to place for online teaching jobs, resources and opportunities for edupreneurs worldwide.

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Students Shine Through Digital Portfolios

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Apr 3, 2013

Voyager Academy Charter School in Durham, NC is a project-based learning school that currently has about 1,250 students across grades K-11. We started with 320 students in grades 4-7 in 2007 and have grown exponentially. This upcoming school year we will add 12th grade and complete our growth.

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Pioneering Teachers To Be Recognized by PublicSchoolOptions.org

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Apr 2, 2013

Teachers really don’t expect applause; our students’ success is our reward. While celebrity is unlikely, gratitude doesn’t have to be nonexistent. Teachers work very hard.

EdTech

Mobile University: Stanford’s Evolving iPhone and iPad Apps

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Mar 25, 2013

Stanford University’s iPhone app was one of the first of its kind. We look at how the app has evolved, and a new version that’s been created for the iPad.

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Vacation Education: Family Learning Adventures in DC

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Mar 22, 2013

By: Jessica Oballo. We packed our bags and headed out for spring break! But what the kids didn't realize was that it was a learning vacation. Aren't those the best kinds of trips? When your kids are young, energetic, curious and little explorers, a trip to our nation's capitol is the perfect way to educate our kids without having them realize it!!

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Moving America Forward: Tech Tools for 100 Million “Offline” Americans

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Mar 21, 2013

Today marks the launch "EveryoneOn," a national public awareness campaign powered by nonprofit Connect2Compete (C2C) that aims to bring digital literacy and Internet access to all Americans. Once considered nice but non-essential. access to Internet and technology is now critical to closing the opportunity divide in the United States.

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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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