A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Luckily change came in the form of a little blue bird that gave me the kick in the butt that I desperately needed back in 2009. Google Apps For Education (GAFE) implemented in 2012 empowering students and staff to learn collaboratively in the cloud. It was a huge problem for us. We were in a rut and didn''t even know it.

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Khan Academy BYOD Digital Badges Social Media 360

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 11, 2019

Within a few short years, bad habits like hunting and pecking, thumbing keys, and eyes on the keyboard became so ingrained they couldn’t meet State and National keyboarding standards (like those required for online tests and Common Core). Do you click, swipe, squeeze, and drag like a boss? Of course you do. Are you a geek?

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 23, 2012

He officially started Khan Academy in 2009 knowing that quality videos would withstand test of time. As the site increased in popularity it caught the eye of Bill Gates and Google with an end result being over 4 million in funding.

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 24, 2017

With the Common Core State Standards launching in 2009 and textbook publishers having to recreate their curriculums, many districts were left with their teachers having to come up with their own curriculum that met the new state standards. Math seems to be at the forefront of many districts’ agendas.

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Blended Learning Common Core Learning Data 45

Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

At various Rock Star camps, I have learned such things as: Google Apps for streamlining my workflow and collaborative writing among students. My experience as a Fellow in the 2009 Summer Institute and subsequent optional monthly gatherings have formed the foundation of my reading and writing instruction.

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Twitter STEM Common Core Conference 70

Kathy Schrock

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Financial literacy for students grades 6-8 Creating a budget Savings account Checking account How to use a debit card and ATM Financial literacy for students grades 9-12 Security and banking online Figuring interest Rewards and risks of credit cards Getting a loan: car, school, or home Long-term savings and investing Financial literacy: Teach it!

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Handbook Common Core Data Study 40

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 14, 2020

The very first time I heard the idea of integrating the Arts into STEM education was while watching a 2009 keynote made by Daniel Pink at the NECC Conference in Washington DC… yes prior to ISTE Conferences! November 8, 2009 (21centuryedtech Article by Michael Gorman). A look at the works of Leonardo da Vinci will attest to this!

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