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EdTech’s Role in Ensuring Data Privacy

Jul 8, 2016

By: Neil Campbell. A summary of a paper ExcelinEd recently released that is focused on the important role service providers (including education and technology companies) play in building a trusted environment for learning.

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EdTech 10: Future Focus

Getting Smart Staff

Jul 6, 2016

Here is this week's top ten list with the latest on schools, tools and developments across K12 and HigherEd, as well as a peek into the future of teaching and learning.

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New Classroom Ideas Come from Colleagues

Emily Liebtag

Jul 4, 2016

I was curious as to how today's teachers are finding inspiration for their classroom. So I asked around 60 of my educator colleagues where they find their best ideas, and here is what I found.

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Smart Review | Tech Out Your Class: 6 Projects to Meet Common Core & ISTE Standards

Alesha Bishop

Jun 29, 2016

We know that we need to help children become competent and comfortable with technology, and Amy Prosser’s book is a practical guide that can help both teachers and parents incorporate more technology into the work they do with children.

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Supporting Mix & Match Digital Learning

Getting Smart Staff

Jun 29, 2016

Pearson announced last week that Realize, its main K-12 content delivery system, is fully compliant with IMS Global’s Learning Tools Interoperability standards. Here's why this is important.

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EdTech 10: #ISTE16 #NCSC16 & More

Getting Smart Staff

Jun 29, 2016

Both ISTE and NCSC are in full swing, and exciting announcements are coming from everywhere. It’s definitely peak summer announcement season, and this week’s list proves it.

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The World is a Classroom & the Possibilities are Endless

Getting Smart Staff

Jun 28, 2016

Virtual field trips allow online students to connect with both the curriculum they’re learning and with their fellow classmates, providing excellent socialization opportunities.

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10 Popular Apps for English Language Learners and Teachers

Guest Author

Jun 27, 2016

By: Sophia Sanchez. The market is full of apps that make any classroom an interesting place for both students and teachers. Here is a list of 10 popular apps recommended for English Language Learners and teachers from an ELL teacher.

Personalized Learning

The Top 3 Benefits and Challenges of Online College Degrees

Guest Author

Jun 25, 2016

By: Susanne Loxton. Online college degrees can seem like an ideal way for busy professionals to complete higher education, and there are definitely opportunities to doing so. However, there are also some challenges to consider when ensuring it's the right choice for you.

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6 EdTech Tools for Modernizing Assessment

Guest Author

Jun 23, 2016

By: Jayme Cook. Contemporary education trends are heading toward more individualistic assessment approaches. Here are six edtech tools that can help educators align assessments with this trend.

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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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