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Do You Want To Be A Thought Leader?

Amber Chandler

Jan 18, 2017

It's important for educators to share their experience and claim their place at the (digital) thought leadership table to keep improving innovation in our education system. So here are three ways they can work towards becoming recognized thought leaders.

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10 EdTech Resource Lists for Teachers

Guest Author

Jan 14, 2017

By: Jessica Carrell. It has always surprised me that it can be hard to find practical EdTech resource lists. Here is a helpful collection of resources for teachers to reference when looking for recommendations on all things EdTech.

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Transcend the Classroom with Virtual Place-Based Learning

Guest Author

Jan 12, 2017

By: Louis Pienaar. Simulation-based learning allows my students to learn in a highly immersive environment that reflects aspects of the real world, encouraging deeper learning of cross-curricular skills and concepts.

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Curriculum Associates: Blended Success Story

Tom Vander Ark

Jan 11, 2017

Curriculum Associates may be the most important EdTech success story you don’t know about. Learn more about its backstory, how it grew into a blended learning giant and recently donated most of it's stock to a university

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7 Apps for Working with Special Needs Students

Guest Author

Jan 8, 2017

By: Jana Rooheart. Digital tools can be very helpful in bridging developmental gaps; these apps can help you tailor your curriculum to your special needs students without an overwhelming amount of preparation.

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Competency-Based Education

Designing Courses for Efficient Learning and Actionable Data

Guest Author

Jan 1, 2017

By: Laura Seuscheck. Despite advances in technology, many non-traditional education providers are still struggling to develop high-quality, student-centered, personalized learning experiences. Here are some tips to help.

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Embracing 21st Century Learning and Opportunities

Guest Author

Dec 31, 2016

By: Na'ama Y. Rosenberg. The plethora of valuable technology developed for today’s classroom provides an opportunity for significant customization and personalization, enabling more personalized learning and improving student outcomes.

4 University Technologies That Will Become Obsolete by 2020

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Four University Technologies That Will Become Obsolete by 2020

Guest Author

Dec 23, 2016

By: Jason Konesco. While technologies that currently work on college campuses should be enhanced, integrated and supplemented with modern tools, here are four that will see extinction in the coming years.

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Future of Learning

Expanding the Frontier of Teacher Impact

Guest Author

Dec 22, 2016

By: Thomas Arnett. Emerging innovations can empower teachers to make a greater difference in a more sustainable way. With the help of new software and new instructional models, schools are expanding the frontier of teacher impact.

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Three Connectivity Trends to Watch in 2017

Guest Author

Dec 18, 2016

By: John Harrington. There are big changes on the horizon, and 2017 could shape up to be an influential year for connectivity and learning across our country. Here are three trends to watch for next year.

	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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