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How to Increase Family Involvement with Connection

Waterford

Social Media This method for connecting with families continues to grow in popularity. 2011, March). 2011, June). 2004, November). These surveys encourage involvement by showing that you value your families’ opinions. You may be surprised at how useful this insightful feedback is for improving your school culture.

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Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom: A Guide for Educators

Waterford

Use digital resources (like apps, texts, or social media groups) to keep parents informed about class activities and upcoming assignments.[5]. Education, Communication & Information, 2004, 4(1), pp. 2011 Recovery School District Technology Summit, 2011, pp. They may just teach you something new![8]. Klopfer, E.,

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2011 Edublog Awards - Nominations Due by Friday!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

I have the pleasure again this year of co-hosting the annual Edublog Awards, designed to promote the educational value of social media. community for "Best educational use of a social network" Classroom 2.0 community for "Best educational use of a social network" Teacher 2.0 Here are the Web 2.0

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Pearson Bets on Adaptive Learning (Again) With $25M Acquisition of Smart Sparrow

Edsurge

Founded in 2011, Smart Sparrow had raised about $23.5 Already, the Sydney, Australia-based company has pulled back on its social media presence. Birds of a Feather Smart Sparrow traces its origins to 2004, to the University of New South Wales in Australia, where Ben-Naim, then a Ph.D. million in venture capital.

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"Libraries as Community Anchors" - a Library 2.0 Mini-Conference

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #librariesascommunityanchors on their social media posts about the event. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico in 2011. Each three-hour event consists of a keynote panel, 10-15 crowd-sourced thirty-minute presentations, and a closing keynote.

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Announcing October 21st Mini-Conference: "Libraries as Community Anchors"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #librariesascommunityanchors on their social media posts about the event. In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic and other natural disasters such as floods, drought, firestorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes, universal access to the internet has never been more important.

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"Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference - Registrations and Call for Proposals Open

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Participants are encouraged to use #library2020 and #librariesascommunityanchors on their social media posts about the event. In light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic and other natural disasters such as floods, drought, firestorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes, universal access to the internet has never been more important.