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Educating Kids for Life not for Tests

The CoolCatTeacher

I was a science educator, so I’m pretty comfortable and confident using technologies of all kinds, although the kids have really surpassed me when we start to get some of the newer tools that their using, particularly as part of their Maker Work. But I’m not uncomfortable around it. It doesn’t scare me. She holds a B.S. Twitter: @pammoran.

Education 247
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Five Steps to Closing the Homework Gap

edWeb.net

The library staff constantly communicates with community leaders to find out how they can assist them; again, technology is the tool, not the end goal. Some can be done by teacher-librarians; other tools might require assistance from a vendor. Michael Arensdorff has worked in Oak Park School District 97 in Illinois since 2007.

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The 2019 Global Education Conference - Full List of 130 Sessions and 10 Keynotes!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

In the fall of 2007, Courtney went on to attend the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities as a first-generation college student. Her first book, The Global Education Guidebook: Humanizing K-12 Classrooms Worldwide through Equitable Partnerships, was published by Solution Tree Press in June, 2017. Courtney completed her B.A

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Keynote Panel Announced - Library 2.019 "Open Data" Mini-Conference - June 5th

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Property maps, 311 data, school quality information and census statistics - all of these are examples of open data that give people the tools they need to learn and advocate for their causes. Armed with practical tools and experiences, you’ll be ready to start diving into open data to help your library and community!

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"Open Data" Mini-Conference - June 5th - Session Detail Added

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Property maps, 311 data, school quality information and census statistics - all of these are examples of open data that give people the tools they need to learn and advocate for their causes. Armed with practical tools and experiences, you’ll be ready to start diving into open data to help your library and community!

Data 31
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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. In 2017, just a week before Christmas, the New Media Consortium abruptly announced its immediate closure “because of apparent errors and omissions by its former Controller and Chief Financial Officer.” Good for you. But that’s not my job.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

. “Since 1970, DeVos family members have invested at least $200 million in a host of right-wing causes -- think tanks, media outlets, political committees, evangelical outfits, and a string of advocacy groups. ” Via The New York Times : “ Facebook Said to Create Censorship Tool to Get Back Into China.”