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Teaching History with Technology: Reflections on 16 Years & Counting ? from Tom Daccord

EdTechTeacher

In a few weeks, I will be instructing the EdTechTeacher “Teaching History with Technology Workshop” for the 16th straight year. Lately, I’ve been thinking about changes in technology since I first began leading the workshop and implications for teaching and learning. Continue reading this post on tomdaccord.com.

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What We’re Reading: 3 Resources for Implementing Edtech

Edthena

But it’s time-consuming for leaders to help integrate technology efficiently with already-existing school processes. School administrators should consider how they will support teachers to learn new technology and develop shared schoolwide student learning goals. Check out the highlights of what we’ve been reading below.

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Shapegrams: Grab-and-Go Google Drawings Lessons

Shake Up Learning

In this post, Tony will show you how Shapegrams can challenge students much like a puzzle while also teaching them technology skills. You might be looking for ways to boost students’ communication, creativity, and technology skills. Students actively learn digital drawing and technology skills while being creative problem solvers.

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This Month at DE: May

Discovery Education

Founded in 2002 by Nobel laureate Care Wieman, the PhET project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates engaging interactive math and science simulations. Students will be joined by super-skilled DIYers as they learn how to set up a workshop anywhere and tackle real challenges that they’re passionate about. Learn More. -->.

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Practical Steps: Attend workshops, read diverse authors , or consult with experts in the field to ensure that you understand the complexities of race and can present them in an age-appropriate manner. link] The post Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class appeared first on Educators Technology. Everett, S., & Carey, C.

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Basal Readers: 5 Ways to Make Them Work for Your Class

Edsurge

Jo Boaler, author of “ Mathematical Mindsets ,” reminds us that the federal government’s 2002 No Child Left Behind Act put pressure on teachers to follow “scripted” curriculum and strict pacing guides. So, you may be ready to ditch your basal reader and transition to the workshop model. Think of it like this. Basals as Mentor Texts.

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EDUCAUSE offers to buy the New Media Consortium’s assets

Bryan Alexander

This is a major development in that story, with great potential to influence the field of educational technology. NMC partnered with the ELI unit of EDUCAUSE for more than a decade (since 2002, according to this NMC page ). An update on the New Media Consortium bankruptcy story: EDUCAUSE is offering to buy up the NMC’s assets.

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