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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

Ask a Tech Teacher

More recently, Marzano’s research in The Art and Science of Teaching (2007) reconfirmed that asking students to identify similarities and differences through comparative analysis leads to eye-opening gains in student achievement. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Clearly, this is a seminal skill.

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Simbli Board Management Software Now ADA-Compliant

techlearning

eBOARDsolutions is pleased to announce that Simbli board management software is now compliant with the latest standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), making it easier for users of all abilities to participate in and stay updated on board activities through the online governance platform. In 2007, eBOARDsolutions, Inc.

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Integrating the Arts into Every Subject

The CoolCatTeacher

As 2007 State Teacher of the Year in Rhode Island, Catherine Davis-Hayes is passionate about helping every teacher use the arts in their classroom. This past week, I had students modeling processors, hardware, and software using play-dough. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Stream by clicking here.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Dear Colleague Letter: Resource Comparability , which emphases technology-related equity issues (October 2014). This change remained in appropriations language from FY 2007 through FY 2011. FY 2007 $273,100,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). FY 2003 $700,500,000. ” How would the program operate?

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Helpful Tips to Integrate Media Literacy in Your Teaching

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Tools to use: Software like iMovie or Adobe Spark Video can make this a seamless process. Tools to use: Fact-checking websites and plugins can be used as additional resources. How to implement: Give students a topic related to your curriculum and ask them to create a 2-3 minute explainer video.

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From Silos to Sharing: Why Are Open Educational Resources Still So Hard to Find?

Edsurge

For over a decade, plenty of time and dollars have been poured into encouraging the use of open educational resources (OER). In 2007 the Hewlett Foundation’s funding helped create OER Commons. Yet many teachers still ask: “Why can’t I find the open educational resources I’m looking for?” Last year, the U.S.

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An Onboarding Course to Help Your New Edtech Hires Empathize With Educators

Edsurge

Another session examines the business of edtech, first by asking the class to read a seminal paper authored in 2007 (but still relevant to this day) about the industry. Recently, one group pitched “SummerStride,” a way for teachers to recommend free and paid resources for parents to help prevent students’ “summer slide.”

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