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Community Colleges Have Long Powered the Economy. To Sustain That Role, They Must Innovate.

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We educators should remain committed to teaching all students with the mission of advancing our cities, states and nation by preparing citizens to meet the economic development and workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Perkins Act evolved into “career and technical education” when the law was updated in 2006. However, as the U.S.

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#4: What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?

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Popular mobile devices may come and go, but the iPad has remained a hit in the K-12 classroom. Prensky, 2006). [ Editor’s note: This story, originally published on February 15th of this year, was our #4 most popular story of the year. The countdown continues tomorrow with #3, so be sure to check back!].

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Strategies for Surviving All Types of Assessments

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For high-stakes testing, attend all scheduled state-mandated meetings and trainings, take notes and ask questions. Much like what we tell our students, there are no dumb questions and only by understanding the roles and expectations can teachers and test proctors meet or exceed those expectations. Communication. Join the Community.

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Our mutual friends

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How it can be applied in education Social ties are crucially important in the digital age, for as Henry Jenkins argues, it''s the dynamic and participatory elements of reaffirming a group''s social ties that helps us to acquire our collective knowledge (Jenkins, 2006, p. 2006) Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide.

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10 Tips for New Teachers

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Essential items to purchase should include organization supplies such as bins, drawer systems, labels, and blue sticky tack, flexible furniture for suitable learning environments and a digital or paper planner for faculty meetings, PD events, and parent conferences. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005.

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Livestreaming and Podcasting in the Classroom

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In fact, Dr. Tatom says he thinks streaming and podcasting meet several ISTE Standards like, for example, standards 6A and 6B (creative communication) for students. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005. He began working at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in January 2006. Join the Community.

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

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Over one-half of participating school districts allowed students to take home their laptops by 2004; a second RFP was issued in 2006; and the MLTI program expanded into high schools in 2009. Here are five: Mobility: Students can take an iPad anywhere. Recording Features: There are built-in cameras and microphones.

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