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Experts Weigh in on K-12 Coding & CS Resources

Tom Vander Ark

Dec 10, 2014

A big city superintendent called and asked for recommendations for K-12 resources for teaching coding and computer science so we reached out to some folks in the know. Here’s a summary of what we learned.

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70 Top Sources Of Free eLearning Courses

Guest Author

Dec 6, 2014

Whether you are looking for a master’s degree program, computer science classes, a K-12 curriculum, or GED study program, this list gives you a look at 70 websites that promise education for FREE.

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Today’s Educator: A Jack of All Trades and Master of One

John Hardison

Dec 4, 2014

Being an educator today is tough. Why today’s educator must be a jack of all trades, and a master of one.

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EdTech 10: Goes Good with Turkey

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 27, 2014

A very special Thanksgiving EdTech 10 we hope you can enjoy alongside the cranberry sauce and Turkey.

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5 Social Media Must Knows for Every Teacher

Guest Author

Nov 27, 2014

By: Cari Bennette. Instead of perceiving social media as a distraction or a hindrance to learning, we must embrace opportunities for social media to expand capacity and facilitate instruction.

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Math on Facebook: A Love/Hate Relationship

Megan

Nov 23, 2014

Let's dive into what math on Facebook looks like and why it is important to promote a positive message of the subject. A scan from this week’s feed results in 3 Loves and 3 not so much’s - a sampling of my love/hate relationship with math on Facebook.

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EdTech 10: We Approve This Message…

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 21, 2014

This week's top EdTech news from our nation’s capitol at the 2014 National Summit on Education Reform and abroad.

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10 EdTech Impact Opportunities

Tom Vander Ark

Nov 18, 2014

There's never been a better time to make a difference. Trends in learning, opportunities in different categories and new pathways in the shift from web to mobile are providing opportunities to create impact.

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5 Ways to Become More Comfortable With Technology in Your Classroom

Guest Author

Nov 16, 2014

By: Jessica Sanders. Educators are all at different levels of EdTech implementation. Here are five things for those beginning the shift to digital learning to practice to grow familiar and comfortable.

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EdTech 10: From #iNACOL14, With Love

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 7, 2014

This week's EdTech 10 highlights news and developments from the 2014 iNACOL conference in Palm Springs, CA and beyond.

	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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