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Hype, Hope and Humblepie for Predictions About Digital Learning

Edsurge

That forecast was rooted in a sense of optimism—that as digital learning tools and opportunities proliferated in schools, educators would increasingly be able to tailor their instruction to meet students’ different needs. There I think our hopes have fallen short, which Digital Promise’s research seems to confirm.

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Launching SchoolLibraryNJ (and some models beyond)

NeverEndingSearch

We hope that our work offers a proof of concept and inspires administrators to consider what it might look like if a professional librarian was engaged in building this type of presence to meet specific needs across their local learning communities. Divided into two sections, WA Digital TeachKit. Some background: Valenza, J.K.

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Develop Stronger Teaching Skills Through Ed Tech

Omega Notes

But learning new ways of teaching and preparing new materials in response can be overwhelming, given a faculty member’s overall responsibilities (Loch & Reushle, 2008; Price & Oliver, 2007). Use this information to assess your selection and application of course material toward learning goals.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Highlight Key Elements for Success in Personalized Learning

The PL2C Blog

Charlotte, NC – Today The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University’s College of Education and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) released an in-depth case study on CMS’ Personalized Learning (PL) efforts. While each school is unique, they share common goals in personalizing learning for their students.

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K-12 Dealmaking: PowerSchool Acquires TIENET; Speakaboos, FreshGrade Raise Funding

Marketplace K-12

Acquiring the most sophisticated IEP software package available enables educators to have one comprehensive K-12 platform to better meet students’ specific learning and behavioral needs,” PowerSchool said in an announcement. Merrifield also co-founded Club Penguin, a social site for kids, which sold to Disney for $350 million in 2007.

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10 Ways Google Certification Can Support Remote Learning – SULS063

Shake Up Learning

The post 10 Ways Google Certification Can Support Remote Learning – SULS063 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Sink or swim, teachers and educators across the globe have clung to tools like Google Classroom and Google Meet to survive school closures and remote learning. We have a golden opportunity before us.

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The survival of higher education (3): The Social Web

Learning with 'e's

Around 2007 we started using blogs to support several of our student teacher groups that were geographically dispersed across the South of England. Some did not have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with their peer group and sometimes suffered from prolonged lack of tutor contact. Digital Learning: Repurposing Education.

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