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5 Lessons for Teachers from FETC
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. Last week I attended the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) for the first time in Orlando, Florida. These are the five most impactful lessons I learned.
Personalized Learning
Getting Smart Podcast | Mississippi District Personalizes Learning for Teachers and Students
In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Dr. Philip Hickman, Superintendent of the Columbus Municipal School District in rural Mississippi, about how Columbus is proof that personalized learning and innovative education can happen anywhere.
Smart Lists
Smart List: 50 Advocacy Organizations Making a Difference
We are excited to recognize these 50 great policy and advocacy organizations. These are the groups putting students first, illuminating the path to change and leading the most pressing conversations.
Personalized Learning
Infographic | Engagement in a Digital Learning Environment
In a world where we are inundated with information and media, keeping students engaged can be challenging. Rich, digital content that is scaffolded and personalized for students can be a solution.
Innov8
Innov8: National School Choice Week
It's National School Choice Week! In keeping with that idea, today’s stories share 8 choices anyone involved in education can make—from competing in contests to taking a virtual field trip.
Equity & Access
Getting Smart Podcast | Google’s Jaime Casap on Inequity and Inquiry
Jaime Casap, Chief Education Evangelist at Google, shares more about inquiry-based learning, technology in education, bridging the digital divide and how a boy who grew up on welfare in Hell's Kitchen was able to beat the odds and succeed.
EdTech
I Almost Bought a Minivan: Life with a Voice Interface
Welcome to the brave new world of voice as a primary user interface (where you can almost buy a minivan without meaning to). As this technology continues to develop, there are several implications for its helpfulness in education.
EdTech
10 EdTech Tools for Encouraging Classroom Collaboration
By: Rachelle Dene Poth. Teaching students collaboration skills is important, and it can be made a lot easier with the help of EdTech. This list highlights 10 tools for teachers looking to get started with collaborative EdTech.
Personalized Learning
How Do We Ensure Personalized Learning is a True Equity Initiative?
By: Ace Parsi & Maria Moser. Personalized learning is a trend that promises to provide new opportunities to achieve equity in our education system, but challenges persist. Here, I discuss those challenges and strategies to overcome them.
SEL & Mindset
How to Help Students Steer Clear of Fake News
By: Kevin M. Levin. Fake news spread like wildfire in the recent election, but misinformation has always been a problem. In this post, I explore the history of fake news and provide some strategies for identifying it.