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Why system transformation is likely a pipe dream

eSchool News

Key points: Public schools are part of a complicated system True system transformation will require disruptive replacement I can’t count the number of times people at an education conference have approached me and said something to the effect of, “But how do we transform the education system?” I get why they share these sentiments with me.

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ISTE Newbie Project - help send a deserving teacher to ISTE conference

Educational Technology Guy

ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education) puts on a great, huge, educational conference each year. Travel costs, meals and expenses, hotel, conference fee, etc. Beth Still (@bethstill) , a great educator that''s part of my PLN thought every teacher should have a chance to attend the ISTE Conference.

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

She authored Toys to Tools: Connecting Student Cell Phones to Education (published by ISTE in 2008), Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educator (published by ISTE in 2011), Help Your Child Learn With Their Cell Phone and Web 2.0 Liz is currently co-chairing an auxiliary committee for the U.S.

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The Future of Canvas

eSchool News

Founded in 2008, Instructure reports having more than 6000 customer organizations with more than 35 million users around the world in both K12 and higher education. Now mention the company’s flagship product Canvas and be ready for a flash of instant recognition.

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7 Days of Education Conference Fever Across the Pond

Edsurge

Perhaps one of the few areas of overlap was that three of the four conferences featured the similar talk by Andreas Schleicher, OECD’s education lead, who shared snippets from his team’s latest “Trends Shaping Education” report. Photo credit: Richard Taylor) Compared to the earlier shows, this conference was much more future-looking.

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Instructor Spotlight: Meet Catherine Atkinson!

EdTechTeacher

She has taught in a 1:1 classroom since 2008 where her students used MacBooks, iPads, and Chromebooks to collaboratively and creatively demonstrate their learning. Catherine has presented at over 75 regional and national conferences in the areas of technology integration, differentiation, gifted learning, and digital literacy.

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IATEFL Online Conference 2008

Nik Peachey

The IATEFL annual conference. So if you don't have the time and money to get along to Exeter UK from now until 11th April, then come along and sign on for the free online conference and get the opportunity to share experiences with teachers from all over the world. Hope to see you there. best Nik.