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Stop Celebrating Low-Level Learning

Tom Murray

In the spring of 2002, I was teaching 4th grade in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As a teacher in my second year, my classroom had a 1:1 student-to-device ratio. That’s right, in 2002, 17 years ago, we were 1:1. Murray, 2002 (HAHA!!) In 2002, these devices were new. Student engagement was planned throughout.

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This Month at DE: May

Discovery Education

Take advantage of these learning resources today and find fun ways to keep students engaged before the break and extend learning throughout the summer months! Join us at 1 PM ET on May 3, for this empowering Be Vape Free Virtual Field Trip that teaches students about the dangers of vaping with the help of experts and teen advocates.

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The Emergency Home Learning Summit Final Week - 24 Amazing Interviews Start Tomorrow

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Esther Wojcicki Co-Founder, plus American educator, journalist and mother; TractLearning, Inc Esther Wojcicki is an internationally known educator, founder of the largest scholastic media program in the US at Palo Alto High. His activities with teachers and students are guided by a focus on learning-by-doing. and other countries.

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Join Us for the Third Annual Global Leadership Summit - March 23rd, 2018 in Boston

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Over the last decade, he has keynoted over 100 events across sectors, sharing his social media expertise and insights on youth engagement and global competencies to audiences in over 30 countries. TIG was awarded the 2013 Intercultural Innovation Award by BMW and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.

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Peter Thiel and the Future (and Funding) of Education Technology

Hack Education

He was the first investor in the social media company in 2004.) PayPal merged with Elon Musk’s financial transaction company X.com the following year, going public in 2002 and then sold to eBay later that year. Uversity (student engagement platform, formerly Inigral, acquired by TargetX).

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The 2019 Global Education Conference - Full List of 130 Sessions and 10 Keynotes!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She uses the connection of social media to mentor and globalise teachers and classrooms internationally. Bronwyn has travelled the world speaking about the importance of preparing students to be future ready. Schell, Ed.D., She is also an advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Goals.

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Wahoo! The 2013 Global Education Conference - Still Time to Present + Plan to Attend!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Karen has presented at conferences around the country about teaching students to navigate social media and working with teachers to develop digital projects that embrace new media literacies. Her professional blog, Always Learning, is an invaluable resource for teachers seeking examples of authentic student engagement.