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The Edtech Revolution: 2010 – 2017

Securly

Given that many children were acquiring iPads for personal use, some schools adopted a Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD) Policy. ” 2010 was also the year that the Common Core Standards Initiative was enacted in response to numerous indicators of low student academic performance. ” 1:1 + Common Core = $$$$$.

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Making The Best App Choices With @Graphite

The Web20Classroom

Looking for information on a specific app or website? Once you find a resource you want to investigate you get a page full of helpful information. Common Core Explorer -For many teachers following the Common Core Standards is a reality. I am a big fan of what Common Sense Media has created with Graphite.

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CoSN 2018: Broadband and Cybersecurity Are Top IT Concerns

EdTech Magazine

In the survey, nearly 500 IT leaders offer information about their challenges and priorities, salaries and budgets. For the first time, the report asked survey respondents to share their district-level technology budget information. Langford read the top results of the survey during Monday’s opening plenary session.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Conference Volunteering - Libraries! - Google Excitement - Common Core Film

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our founding partners at the San José State University School of Information have lined up excellent Keynote Speakers for this two-day conversation about the future of libraries. More information at [link]. For more information, click here. Library 2.014 - October 8th + 9th. Interested in becoming a Learning Revolution Partner?

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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Even in the face of adversity in the form of education reform mandates, Common Core alignment, impending PARCC exams, new educator evaluation systems, loss of funding, and an aging infrastructure we have not only persevered, but proven that positive change can happen with the right mindset. See what CBS New York had to say.

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18 Distance Learning Tools with Sound Privacy Practices

Graphite Blog

This is why Common Sense Education, with the help of our Privacy Program and its more than 250 district partners, provides privacy ratings on the learning review pages of hundreds of popular edtech products. Khan Academy. LearnZillion.

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May this Gobstopper (Now Called Curriculet) be Ever Lasting!

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

The stories and information in the below post still hold true despite the change in company name. While students can create projects, take quizzes, write responses digitally via BYOD and 1:1 using Google forms and docs, I''ve been missing a digital method for close reading of texts in my bag of instructional tricks. Where''s Jason?