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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

The CoolCatTeacher

She has been instrumental in the design of software using artificial intelligence for data-driven decisions in all content areas and the suite of services to facilitate the implementation of those products. Robert has held various leadership and instructional roles in the field of education, with a focus on online and blended learning.

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Impero Creates Cloud-Based Platform to Support Schools during Hybrid Learning

eSchool News

Using Impero’s keyword detection software, staff can monitor a student’s online activity in real-time and receive flags for potentially concerning behavior. It’s the perfect tool for the current moment and for the inevitable blended learning environments of the future.”.

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Developing a Research Base to Evaluate Digital Courseware

Edsurge

Online and blended learning continue to trend upward in higher education institutions across the U.S. Although these investments can take many forms, they typically include software programs that are designed to deliver curriculum content through educational learning applications. According to a.

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To Chrome or Not to Chrome, that is the Question (Hint the Answer is YES!)

Saving Socrates

When I went to Chapin, they had a "high end" computer lab back in the 80''s filled with IBM PCs where we learned computer programming with in BASIC and DOCS, and utilized Mavis Beacon to learn typing. It lasted me from 1997 to 2002. Because the computer has no software on it, it doesn''t have a long start up time.

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Why I Still Believe in the iPad’s Positive Impact on Classrooms

Edsurge

Way back in 2002, when Friendster was the biggest social network and people were gathering in Internet cafes, the State of Maine implemented the first 1:1 laptop initiative in the country. The computers were equipped with educational software and wireless connectivity.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

BYOD is often seen as a way of solving budget concerns while increasing the authenticity of learning experiences , while critics point to the problems BYOD can cause for district IT, privacy concerns, and more. Blended Learning. Blended learning is a learning model that combines digital and face-to-face learning experiences.