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Modern Policy for Modern Learners

Oct 20, 2014

A Getting Smart white paper that describes opportunities for expanded access to high-quality education created by high-access, connected learning environments and calls for policy updates to support expanded access.

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EdTech 10: Going Global

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 17, 2014

EdTech 10 is getting its passport stamped. Alongside updates on the launch of new tools, reports, and briefs, pack your bags because the top EdTech news this week means updates from overseas.

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EdTech.MD to Boost Education & Economy

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 15, 2014

Baltimore is emerging as a technology hub. With new initiative EdTech.MD, the B'More EdTech scene rivals Manhattan as a hotbed with incubators, startups and organizations all contributing to the inspiring EdTech ecosystem.

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Southern New Hampshire Reshaping Higher Ed Landscape

Tom Vander Ark

Oct 9, 2014

Manchester, New Hampshire may seem like an unlikely place for a revolution but Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has produced three remarkable innovations that have the potential to reshape the higher ed landscape.

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Storify | Getting Smart on Social Media #SmartCE Twitter Chat

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 9, 2014

We kicked off the first in our 3-part Twitter Chat series with "Getting Smart on Social Media" for Connected Educator Month. Check out the Storify below for the highlights.

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So You’re Already a Connected Educator… Now What?

Greg Garner

Oct 6, 2014

You can completely transform learning for your students by sharing ideas or connecting with other classrooms around the world. Check out these 5 things to focus on once you have taken the plunge to becoming a connected educator.

Personalized Learning

Innovative Strategies for Writing Success

Bonnie Lathram

Oct 6, 2014

As more students are heading towards a workforce that demands a post-secondary degree, a growing number of our young people need to know how to write effectively and experience success in writing. College graduates will be required to be writers and analytical thinkers, which is why the new CCSS have a focus on the increased importance of writing.

Personalized Learning

11 Teaching Skills Improvement Online Courses for Connected Educators Month

Guest Author

Oct 5, 2014

Looking for ways to celebrate Connected Educators Month? Lesley Vos, Getting Smart Guest Blogger, shares eleven resources to expand your knowledge as a teacher.

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EdTech 10: Getting Connected

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 3, 2014

This week's EdTech 10: Connected Educator Month, the launch of the new "Empowering Parents" EdTech 10 topic, and news on updates on the Gates Foundation, Lynda.com, Google Drive and more.

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Crowdsourcing Hashtags for Connected Educators Month

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 2, 2014

Celebrate Connected Educators Month by sharing the hashtags you use to to stay connected, engaged and smart in all things EdTech with #SmartCE on Twitter.

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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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