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10 Top Educational Apps for Students

Jul 25, 2016

Finding free, quality educational apps for students can be a challenge. Here are ten free, top rated apps for preschool through high school students on a variety of topics.

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What Powers Project-Based Learning? New Technology Provides the Answer

Guest Author

Jul 20, 2016

By: Katie King. What if we could have more secure and seamless transactions for project-based learning? Here are three ways smart transactional models could help power PBL.

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EdTech 10: Get Your Learn On

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 20, 2016

Summer is the perfect time to pursue some personal and professional learning goals, and this week’s top ten is full of opportunities for educators to do just that.

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Smart Review | Todo Math is a Great Daily Adventure

Andrew Larson

Jul 18, 2016

After spending a morning testing it out, both my son and I found the Todo math app to be user-friendly and fun, and feel it is without a doubt a great math learning tool.

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7 Things I Wish I Could Go Back and Tell My Not So Tech-Savvy Self

Stephanie

Jul 15, 2016

Ten years ago I came back to the classroom to find a different world where teaching using technology was the norm. So here are 7 things I wish I could go back and tell the not so tech-savvy me.

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Online Charters Expand Learning Options

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 15, 2016

With the rise of options for anywhere, anytime digital learning, online charter schools play an important role in providing equitable access to a variety of quality learning pathways.

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Face (to Face) Time: The Power of Vibes and Group Dynamics in a Digital World

Amber Chandler

Jul 15, 2016

We live in a digital world with many online professional development opportunities for teachers. However, it's still important for educators to meet face-to-face to continue connecting with colleagues in a personal way.

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5 Organizations Scaling Innovations in Learning Across Africa

Bonnie Lathram

Jul 14, 2016

We live in a time of great opportunity to help spread new schools and new tools to those who need them across the planet. Here are five education organizations to watch as they scale innovations in learning across Africa.

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EdTech 10: Gotta Catch ‘Em All

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 13, 2016

There are lots of cool digital developments in this week’s list. So while they might not be as exciting as Pokemon, we promise it’s worth a short break to catch this week’s EdTech10.

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Designing Beautiful Places for Learning

Tom Vander Ark

Jul 12, 2016

Victoria Bergsagel, president of Architects of Achievement, has helped envision successful programs and inspiring spaces for hundreds of schools. Here are ten suggestions she offers for opening stellar new schools.

	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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