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14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education

TeachThought - Learn better.

From Zoom to Skype to Webinars and even live streaming on social media itself, video is perhaps the most visible and common form of technological innovation in K-12 and higher ed. Comparing an unsupported MOOC from 2008 to an in-person college experience isn’t apples to apples. We shall see. ’, Dustin Swanger, Ed.D

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

It dates back to 2008, when an educational journey began in Wyoming that revealed the important role technology plays in enhancing teaching and learning—especially in a rural state. 2016 Wyoming Google Summit. I’ve got some experience with this from the past eight years. Wyoming educators get up and stretch in the middle of a PD Day.

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Educating Kids for Life not for Tests

The CoolCatTeacher

On January 31, they have a free webinar “ Preparing Students for Success: Measuring What Matters. ” Jake Cotton, a superintendent from Virginia, will be sharing. She subsequently was one of four statewide superintendents of the year to be selected as a finalist for 2016 National Superintendent of the Year. Listen Now.

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15 Non-librarian blog(ger)s too good to miss!

NeverEndingSearch

She also offers a Webinar series. Since 2008, Richard Byrne’s ( @rmbyrne ) FreeTech4Teachers has been one of my absolute go-to folks for keeping up with free resources. This 2016 video explains the Edutopia mission, “how can we help make education better for kids?” Check out Catlin’s Favorite Web Tools.

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Register Now for the Open Mini-Conference on Library "Expertise, Competencies, and Careers"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

WEBINAR PLATFORM : The sessions will be held in Blackboard Collaborate , and can be accessed live from any personal computer and most mobile devices. Please register as a member of the Library 2.0 network to be kept informed of future events. Recordings from previous years are available under the Archives tab at Library 2.0 YouTube channel.

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Final Schedule - Open Mini-Conference on Library "Expertise, Competencies, and Careers"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

WEBINAR PLATFORM : The sessions will be held in Blackboard Collaborate , and can be accessed live from any personal computer and most mobile devices. Julie Beth Todaro This is a free event, being held online. PLEASE REGISTER HERE to attend live or to receive the recording links. Please also join this Library 2.0 and overseas.

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Mini-Conference for Small, Rural, and Independent Libraries - Wednesday, June 17th #library20

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Melanie S Toledo Library Manager, Ak-Chin Indian Community Opening Keynote Melanie Toledo has been the Library Manager of the Ak-Chin Indian Community Library since 2008. During his tenure, the Kansas City Public Library received multiple awards, including IMLS’s National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2008.