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The Skinny on #EdChat

Sep 1, 2014

A new resource guide from USC Rossier Online provides the ins and outs on the popular hashtag, #EdChat.

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This week's edition of EdTech 10 features the most up to date ed news headlines and asks parents, teachers & friends to help us think about school report cards and information. Don't miss your chance to contribute!

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A Gold Mine of #EdTech Resources: Part I

John Hardison

Aug 28, 2014

So, in the spirit of Mrs. Kelly, and to kick-off the new school year, I embark on a two-part series of sharing all the edtech resources I have stored in my mental Rolodex. Or, at least, all that I still use and care to remember. Thanks in no small part to all the amazing colleagues who have shared with me throughout my career, I embrace these technology gadgets as an endless treasure of educational tools.

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New in Texas Edu in 2014

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 27, 2014

Here's a look into what is new in Texas education this year.

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The Cost of Raising & Educating Kids

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 26, 2014

Recently heightened cost pressures suggest the need to develop better and cheaper learning options for kids. Competency-based and blended models appear to be the most productive and raise academic results.

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E-Line Scaling Learning Games and Impact

Tom Vander Ark

Aug 25, 2014

Building a viable business model has proven more difficult that building interesting games. E-Line Media may have cracked the code on combining education and entertainment and scaling game-based learning.

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Beyond Traditional Silos: Connecting Humanities to Real World, Deeper Learning, & STEM

Bonnie Lathram

Aug 25, 2014

The humanities and STEM really do go hand in hand (hence the increased emphasis on STEAM). We also see this content integration throughout schools that incorporate Deeper Learning and Project-Based Learning as foundational approaches to learning.

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What You Need to Know About Online Learning Today

Guest Author

Aug 24, 2014

By: David Miller. Research has come out that allows us to get an idea of how online education compares to traditional, in-person education. Here are recent findings about the growth of online learning.

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The Importance of STEM Education for K-2 Learners

Guest Author

Aug 24, 2014

Science 4 Us shares why STEM education is important for even our youngest learners who already have the gift for exploration and experimentation.

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Thumbs Up For #SXSWedu: 21 Sessions We’re Voting For

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 21, 2014

SXSWedu 2015 is right around the corner and Panel Picker is open for voting until Sept 5th! Here are 21 Sessions we'll be voting for!

	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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