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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

In this post I would like to introduce you to way that you can ensure the standards are amplified, and not ignored, by the integration of educational technology. I have also included links to over 45 valuable resources (Towards the bottom of the article). Teachers can start from scratch or build from anything in the FlexBooks library.

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On the Relationship Between OER Adoption Initiatives and Libraries

Iterating Toward Openness

This impossibility can also arise when we want students to read a seminal research article rather than someone else’s summary of its key ideas and findings. Asking this question can lead directly to a fruitful collaboration with your campus library. Why Use OER at All – Why Not Just Use Library Resources?

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#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”

EdTech Magazine

It can be a common area, a library or a space with flexibility. The best way to think about it is through this quote from Michael Fullan, “pedagogy is the driver, technology is the accelerator.” How does the technology actually improve on what we’ve done in the past? Is there a learning target that the technology supports?

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It’s late 2015 and we’re still overblocking the Internet

Dangerously Irrelevant

There are a lot myths out there and even our best technology support personnel may lack understandings of what must be blocked versus what does not. Focusing on superintendents: 5 technology leadership articles from AASA. Our technology messages are important. Related Posts. Nullifying the Web [SLIDE].

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Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance for Your Classroom

Graphite Blog

Instead of focusing only on screen time, this article will cover how teachers and students can use devices and consume media in more deliberate and mindful ways -- what Common Sense calls "media balance." Common Sense Media's article, How Much Screen Time is OK for My Kid(s)? can also be a helpful resource for families.

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The 2 Biggest Barriers To Learning in Modern Schools - Consideration 7

The Innovative Educator

That’s why articles like “ How to UnBlock YouTube ” are so popular. The negative effects of content filters on Internet access in public libraries and schools are demonstrable and documented. Consequently, consistent with previous resolutions, the American Library Association cannot recommend filtering."

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Managing and Sharing Your Education Data Effectively

edWeb.net

Leo has supported education in a variety of roles, including a technology support specialist, instructional technology specialist, network administrator, director of technology, CIO/CTO, and adjunct professor in four districts and a higher education institution.

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