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

Edsurge

I argue that rural states are where edtech companies, investors, and media outlets should be looking to to see truly innovative implementation of technology. 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.

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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. And anymore, they end being the punchline of edtech jokes, somehow. We shall see. Video Streaming/ Flipped Classroom/eLearning Trends.

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Using Cell Phones and Other Devices In and Out of the Classroom

The Mobile Native

edWeb Community: www.edWeb.net/mobilelead webinar location: www.instantpresenter.com/edwebnet3 Presenters : Scott Newcomb, 5 th Grade Teacher, and Kyle Menchhofer, Technology Coordinator, at St. He has conducted mobile learning webinars for Classroom 2.0 Live, EdTech Talk, and the Reform Symposium. Marys City Schools in 2008.

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AT and UDL: Acronyms for Equity

EdTechTeam

When I first began my job as an Assistive Technology Coordinator in my district back in 2008, the lines between educational tech and assistive tech were pretty crisp. I’m working alongside my EdTech peers more and more and personally, I love that the lines are blurry.

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

NeverEndingSearch

Monica is a Curriculum and EdTech Consultant and an Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As an EdTech consultant, I help educators leverage the power of technology in the classroom — strategically and with purpose. The EdTech Free Stuff tab offers a lovely array of downloadable ebook guides.

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Video, Apps, Newsletters and Portals—Four Ways Technology Can Boost Parent Engagement

Edsurge

A 2008 study , for example, found that parental involvement in middle school boosts both students’ engagement and performance. K-12 Resources about ESSA, Edtech, and More. Watch the webinar about how Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is transforming lives with blended learning. How to enable mobile learning.

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Wahoo! The 2013 Global Education Conference - Still Time to Present + Plan to Attend!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Armstrong''s 2008 TED Prize wish asked to help her assemble the Charter for Compassion, a document around which religious leaders can work together for peace. In late fall 2008, the first draft of the document was written by the world, via a sharing website. She is a powerful voice for ecumenical understanding.