The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over 225 people showed up, and while lack of familiarity with the unconference format and with Blackboard Collaborate (as well as some tangible hesitation to use a microphone or webcam) mean that we now have some specific ways to think about making this kind of event better--I actually think the format has HUGE potential.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 22, 2013

Below you will find information about the event, how to attend, the current schedule of presentations, and a call for volunteers to help moderate sessions (we need you!). To Attend : The Summit is held online using Blackboard Collaborate and open to anyone to attend. Please distribute this information wherever you can. Please join us!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Please also see the notes below to learn more about how you can get involved with these events. but which are the best?

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

While the federal government awards billions of dollars annually to get schools and libraries online, through its E-rate program, Albemarle’s project is technically ineligible for that because it’s “off campus,” even though it will be an extension of the school network with all its security, filters and firewalls. Photo: Andrew Franco.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 9, 2023

It is essential for educators to gently nurture students to explore their interests and passions and show them how to use their creativity to think freely. Unlike in the past, when teachers used to lecture at the front of the class and write on blackboards, educators today are using interactive whiteboards.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Dr. Rachel Clarke, Principal 9:00am (iEARN) International Book Club: Getting Readers Connected - Fay Stump, Library Media Specialist Global Invaders and How We Can Stop Them - Lauren Miles Human Rights Colonialism and Globalization. Developing a Transformational Experience for Students - Richard C. . Barrios, Ed.D.;

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Dr. Rachel Clarke, Principal 9:00am (iEARN) International Book Club: Getting Readers Connected - Fay Stump, Library Media Specialist Global Invaders and How We Can Stop Them - Lauren Miles Human Rights Colonialism and Globalization. Developing a Transformational Experience for Students - Richard C. . Barrios, Ed.D.;

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

You don’t need to be an expert in the Blackboard Collaborate platform to help (we give you training and then live help at the time), but it makes a HUGE different to presenters to have a moderator helper in their session rooms, and we try to make sure there is one for every session! . Make a Difference.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Never used Blackboard Collaborate before? Learn how to collect and share data that connects your library to student learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Learn more about our MiniCon events and how to sign up for these fun presentation opportunities here. Check them out!

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Hack Education

JULY 13, 2016

These machines are all intertwined with how we imagine the future of intelligence and knowledge, along with the future of the institutions traditionally responsible for these things – namely schools, universities, libraries, museums. Martin Cooper, a Motorola exec, made the first mobile telephone call in 1973, not 1983.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

BLACKBOARD AND READSPEAKER ( www.blackboard.com ) & ( www.readspeaker.com ) Blackboard and ReadSpeaker are furthering their partnership to help instructors worldwide improve course content accessibility. New features include a web-based teacher console, automatic keyword library updates, GDPR compliance support, and more.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

AUGUST 20, 2023

Blackboards have been replaced with virtual whiteboards, projectors have made a permanent place for themselves in classrooms, and printed books are increasingly being replaced with eBooks. Guide: How To Create An Interactive eBook Download Now! What are the advantages of using eBooks in the classroom?

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Today we talk about the conference, what people can expect from the conference and how to sign up. In her consulting life, she has led CoSN’s Leadership for Mobile Learning initiative, developed strategic plans and content for companies, provided professional development coaching to school districts, and presented at numerous conferences.

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techlearning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

BLACKBOARD ALLY ( www.blackboard.com ) Blackboard announced that Blackboard Ally is now available for multiple learning management systems used by K-12 school districts. Blackboard Ally is an accessibility solution that helps make digital class content in a learning management system (LMS) more accessible for all learners.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

This event will bridge the conversations about learning that are taking place in schools, libraries, museums, work places, and home learning worlds. See examples of how Shannon and I are doing it (poetry summit, virtual debate, author visits, class vista etc). Join via Blackboard Collaborate here. Learn more here.

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APRIL 15, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 15th The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man. - Eliot The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. National Library Week.

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Bryan Alexander

MAY 4, 2015

I’ve been studying the mobile technology world for a while, ever since helping do some research for Howard Rheingold’s Smartmobs (2002). The mobile phone was the first major step in that direction, followed by PDAs, mp3 players, ereaders, then tablets. A swarm of mobile devices **in 2009**.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Developed by Blackboard, Desire2Learn, itslearning, Takai, Canvas, and a host of others, these solutions focus on helping educators organize and orchestrate learning tools, educational approaches, and whole courses. “It Those who have jumped in and learned how to use it are pleased with the results.”. Build it and they will come.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

MP3 and MP4 versions will be available as well as the full Blackboard Collaborate recordings, although they take some days to process. Carmona, Lead Contract English Instructor Student-Generated Apps for Mobile Devices – can they enhance higher levels of understanding? Spreading the word : this a free event, so be sure to tell others!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Special thanks for this go to our sponsor, Blackboard Collaborate, for providing the service that allows us to do this!

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

— Inside a high-ceilinged library at Northridge High School here, seniors are typing on 16-year-old laptops donated by a local Rotary Club. We’re doing everything we can,” says Mr. Norton, as the seniors in the library close their balky laptops and head to class. Photo: Melanie Stetson Freeman/The Christian Science Monitor.

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Hack Education

MAY 13, 2016

“ How George Mason Became Koch ’s Academic Darling.” Is Teaching Second-Graders How to Ride Bikes. Via Techcrunch : “ Lilwil ’s personalized learning engine teaches teachers how to teach.” “ Blackboard Partners with Fishtree for Personalized Learning,” says Campus Technology.

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Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

And like so many products on this list, 3D printing was hailed as a revolution in education, and schools were encouraged to reorient libraries and shop classes towards “maker spaces” which would give students opportunities to print their plastic designs. After all, Amazon knows how to run online marketplaces; Amazon knows how to sell texts.

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Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

” Via NBC News : “How to Thrive: Arianna Huffington Launches E-Learning Series.” Inside Higher Ed examines the challenges facing LMS provider Blackboard. The mobile app maker has raised $11.9 Anderson looks at research on how racism affects math education. a month.). .” million total.

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