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ISTE Certification 01

Dangerously Irrelevant

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. I’ve had a longtime relationship with ISTE. My students tell me that they appreciate my efforts in this area.

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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

eSchool News

Classroom activities, play-inspired lessons, and phenomena-based videos exemplify how curiosity drives STEM solutions while empowering students to learn by doing and seeing. The content will equip students with the right skills and knowledge to pursue STEM careers at home, in the classroom, or wherever learning takes place.

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A Glimpse Into What's Possible

A Principal's Reflections

Fueled by social media, collaboration, and other online/offline learning endeavors, teachers and principals have quickly become the ambassadors for technology, initiating and catalyzing conversations in their buildings. I''m inspired by how they are pushing the edges of learning and embracing new approaches in the classroom.

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Why Esports in Schools is a Good Thing

ViewSonic Education

A 2003 analysis of 15 cases of school shooters found all but two suffered from social rejection. Team sports provide an arena for teaching important lessons and life skills beyond the classroom. Esports teams need students to develop and manage the website and run social media accounts. Esports are no exception.

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Your classroom does not have to be Pinterest-worthy: Stay reflective on the WHY & avoid comparison

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is the time of year when classroom set-up photos are everywhere. I don’t even have a classroom anymore, and looking at room arrangements on Pinterest and Instagram still makes me feel like I can’t possibly measure up. 3 types of thoughts that run through my mind when I see a really awesome idea on social media.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

The earlier you bring parents into the classroom, the more comfortable they’ll feel coming to you with questions. 5] You can then continue to send messages through text or social media groups, too. Classroom behavior feedback [17]. Phi Delta Kappan, March 2003, 84(7), pp. Parental involvement in the classroom.

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Bully Prevention Month–October

Ask a Tech Teacher

Cyberbullying occurs on not just social media like Twitter, Facebook, and topical forums, but multiplayer games and school discussion boards. Examples include mean texts or emails, insulting snapchats, rumors posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing photos or videos. His body was found later by his older sister.