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Beginnings Matter: Start The School Year Off Right

Susan Davis

Aug 13, 2016

As you begin a new school year, what is the message you really want to send? Let these first lessons and encounters be the beginning of the change you want to see in the classroom and in your profession.

EdTech

EdTech 10: Reflections

Getting Smart Staff

Aug 10, 2016

To move forward it's important to look back and reflect on lessons learned, inspiring innovations in education like those listed in the stories included in this week's top ten list.

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Place-Based Professional Learning in the New Tech Network

Guest Author

Aug 9, 2016

By: Julia McBride. Many recognize the power of place-based for students, but what about creating these types of professional learning opportunities for teachers?

Personalized Learning

The Students and Parents of Project-Based Learning

Bonnie Lathram

Jul 26, 2016

We recently had the opportunity to hear powerful stories from students, parents, and educators at PBL World. In this podcast, you will hear from some of the people we spoke with and learn why they are vested in project-based learning.

Personalized Learning

Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom

Carri Schneider

Jul 21, 2016

Teaching kids skills like meditation and integrating practices can help them develop mindfulness throughout the school day. Here are several resources to help calm their bodies and activate their minds in the classroom.

Personalized Learning

9 Ideas for Combatting Boredom in School (and Why Being Bored May Not Be All Bad)

Bonnie Lathram

Jul 20, 2016

I recently asked friends and educators: What’s the opposite of boredom? What are ways we can combat boredom? And finally, should we? Here are the nine responses, takeaways and helpful tips I received.

EdTech

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.

EdTech

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.

EdTech

5 Ways to Grow and Sustain a Great EdTech Company

Jessica Slusser

Jul 9, 2016

Here is advice on five ways to grow and sustain a successful education technology company with dedicated employees for the long-term from the leaders at Curriculum Associates.

EdTech

Smart Review | The Visual Edge

Emily Liebtag

Jul 8, 2016

A book that provides educators resources to engage students in deeper learning connected to the Common Core State Standards, while also helping them visualize and organize their thoughts.

	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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