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EdTech

The Skinny on #EdChat

Sep 1, 2014

A new resource guide from USC Rossier Online provides the ins and outs on the popular hashtag, #EdChat.

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This week's edition of EdTech 10 features the most up to date ed news headlines and asks parents, teachers & friends to help us think about school report cards and information. Don't miss your chance to contribute!

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Thumbs Up For #SXSWedu: 21 Sessions We’re Voting For

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 21, 2014

SXSWedu 2015 is right around the corner and Panel Picker is open for voting until Sept 5th! Here are 21 Sessions we'll be voting for!

Personalized Learning

Getting Smart on Blending Middle Grade Math

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 18, 2014

A Getting Smart bundle that outlines student-centered approaches to blending middle grade math, published in partnership with The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.

Personalized Learning

Getting Smart On Blending Middle Grade Math

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 18, 2014

A collection of blog posts from leaders in the field that outlines student-centered approaches to learning in blended math sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.

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EdTech 10: Next Gen School Supplies

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 15, 2014

It is back-to-school time and as we are reviewing the school supply list for our students next to pencils and pens, we may see some new next gen items. This week's EdTech 10 reviews some we'd like to see.

Personalized Learning

i-Ready Named Winner of Readers’ Choice Awards

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 13, 2014

Adaptive instruction software named winner of eSchool News' 2014-2015 Readers' Choice Awards.

Personalized Learning

How One Network of Schools Addresses the Need for Greater Global Awareness

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 13, 2014

In a recent interview with the Head of School from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School we learn how the Manhattan Boarding school tackles personalized learning and preparation for the global economy of the future.

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EdTech 10: From Ideas to Implementation

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 8, 2014

We love a good continuum, and this week’s top stories reveal a good one. Scan this week’s EdTech 10 for a range of efforts that celebrate the evolution from “idea” to “implementation” and everything in between.

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EdmodoCon 2014, Bigger and Better

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 4, 2014

Reserve your spot today for the 2014 EdmodoCon. This virtual conference will inspire and advance how you use Edmodo to improve your learning and teaching experience.

	Beginning	Piloting	Implementing
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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