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Final Schedule - "Wholehearted Libraries" Online Mini-Conference on Tuesday, March 10th

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our first Library 2.020 mini-conference of the year is next week: "Wholehearted Libraries," online (and for free) on Tuesday, March 10th , from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). This mini-conference will explore the human side of 21st-Century information work. The final schedule is below!

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Why coding needs a stronger emphasis in every school

eSchool News

If you have been to an educational technology conference in the last 5 years, you have seen more and more emphasis placed on coding and robotics with robots making an appearance in conference sessions, at after hour gatherings, and certainly in the vendor hall. This is simply a reflection of what is happening in the private sector.

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Martellus Bennett-More Than an Athlete

EdNews Daily

Bennett was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Martellus Bennett is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

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How can teachers use VR in the classroom?

Neo LMS

Although educational VR content is not yet at an advanced stage, limited mainly to younger learners, and mainly exploratory (think digital field trips to Versailles) in nature, there are encouraging signs that STEM subjects, particularly chemistry and biology, will attract developer attention. How can teachers use VR in the classroom.

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20 Texas Education Leaders to Follow on Twitter

MIND Research Institute

Her enthusiasm for school shows as she posts everything from fire drill recaps to educational conference highlights! He retweets a lot of resources from other educators and shares his experiences at educational conferences. UT STEM Center @utstemcenter. Tweeting from El Paso, Nancy Crouch is a source of education excitement.

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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. Lachelle Brant) Creating Guidelines for Distance Education The Problem: Sometimes, the greatest solution stems from the greatest need.

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Game On: How Four Community College Professors Spawned the CUNY Games Network

Edsurge

The CGN also has hosted three increasingly well-attended conferences, called the CUNY Games Festival. National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education award in March 2015 through April 2018 called “A Simulation-Based Curriculum to Accelerate Math Remediation and Improve Degree Completion for STEM Majors.”