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Questioning the Core Assumptions of Personalized Learning With Math Blogger Dan Meyer

Edsurge

A few weeks ago, while perusing Twitter for news stories, a few folks on the EdSurge team came across a Tweet by math blogger, former teacher and current Desmos Chief Academic Officer Dan Meyer. Twitter) Though the “invitation” wasn’t directed at anyone in particular, EdSurge decided to take him up on the offer. I love the statement.

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5 Ways K–12 Teachers Can Take a New Approach to Computational Thinking

EdTech Magazine

Learner: Teaching computational thinking is as much a learning exercise for educators as it is for their students. Educators can build students’ self-confidence by maintaining communication and encouraging all students to take some control of their own learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: Top tools to teach STEM in K–12.

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10+ Ways to Recharge Your Batteries Over the Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Games, Karaoke, Dancing, Exercise, Celebrations, Watch Parties Netflixparty.com Bit.ly/quarantinegamessorted Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags Find your hashtag community! passthesketchnote-info Virtual group fun!

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10+ Ways to Recharge Your Batteries Over the Summer

Teacher Reboot Camp

Games, Karaoke, Dancing, Exercise, Celebrations, Watch Parties. Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags. Twitter Chats, webinars, MOOCs, online courses, online conferences, virtual events, livestreams, Edcamps, Facebook groups, #Hashtags.

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Why Twitter Will Never Connect All Educators.

My Island View

The students and their learning must be the focus. Teaching is not a passive exercise; it requires work, study, and involvement in an ever-changing world. Educators who can share ideas and help others avoid problems make up an individual educator’s Personalized Learning Network. That is why everyone can’t be a teacher.

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YouTube Genre Mash-Up Lesson

EdTechTeam

Download the YouTube Genre Mash-up Generator today and get your students engaged in this collaborative creative exercise. They’ll have so much fun, they won’t even realize they are learning! Well, what are you waiting for?

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Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines 

eSchool News

Filled with thousands of interactive exercises, online learning games and virtual rewards, Doodle transforms math practice into a rewarding activity that children look forward to.

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