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ISTE Certification 01

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When we created the nation’s first graduate program designed to prepare a technology-savvy school administrator at the University of Minnesota (way back in 2003!) , ISTE was one of our most important partners in that work. Our new book, Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning, was released today!

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Prior Reading in English Classes : Students who have previously read certain books or authors can bring deeper insights into discussions and analyses in English classes, especially when comparing themes or writing styles. The implications of these findings are far-reaching for educators and researchers. Sandmann, A., Sures, B.

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This Neuroscientist Wants to Know Your Brain On Art—and How It Improves Learning

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My first book was in 2003 (1*), and that book was all about connecting research with effective teaching. And in that book I launched what I called the Brain-Targeted Teaching model. At the time, our state test was based upon performance assessment, and learning the thinking skills framework.

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The Assessment Range: Using Data To Meaningfully Affect Learning

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The Assessment Range: Using Data In The Classroom To Meaningfully Affect Learning. If you don’t already have a plan for the data before giving the assessment, you’re already behind. What Should Assessments “Do”? In short (depending on the assessment form, purpose, context, type, etc.),

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Research-based Strategies for Teaching Sight Words

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Assessment Through Spelling Attempts: Assessing word knowledge through early spelling attempts can provide valuable insight into a student’s progress. Thus, Rawlins & Invernizzi argue that teachers should help each student build a unique early reading vocabulary that matches their level of knowledge. References Murray, B.

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Use Design Thinking to Develop Critical Skills for a Global Economy

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In an essay linking cognitive bias and design thinking, Liedtka (2014) warns that “innovators seeking to produce and assess more novel, value-creating, and differentiated ideas face significant challenges from different sources of cognitive bias” (p. References. Levy, F., & Murnane, R. doi: 10.1162/003355303322552801.

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Seeing the Pandemic as an Opportunity for Change

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He is the author, co-author, and editor of 13 books. His most recent books are The Crisis of Connection: Roots, Consequences and Solutions with Niobe Way, Carol Gilligan and Alisha Ali (New York University Press, 2018) and Race, Equity and Education: Sixty Years From Brown with Jill Pierce and Roey Ahram (Springer, 2015).