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#EDvice: Entry Points for Change

A Principal's Reflections

For example, a study by the Pew Research Center found that students who used laptops in the classroom were more likely to say that they were engaged in their schoolwork and that they felt like they were learning more. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 42(4), 357-377. Here is what was provided Bebell, M., &

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Feeding a Science Education Revolution: Micro-credentials for OpenSciEd Facilitators

Digital Promise

We just need two things: great instructional materials designed for the latest research in science education, and transformative professional learning to advance instructional practice and get the most out of the materials. That was 2010, and A Framework for K-12 Science Education was out for public review.

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Educators Need Each Other to Thrive: Why Educator Networks Matter

Digital Promise

Educators are a resourceful bunch. Understandably, many educators are leaving the classroom for less stressful work environments. Understandably, many educators are leaving the classroom for less stressful work environments. I watched in awe as educators greeted one another with open arms, laughter, and tears.

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Exploring Design Thinking Micro-credentials in the Classroom

Digital Promise

For K-12 students to develop strong skills in design thinking, they rely heavily on the acumen of their educators. Traditionally, design thinking facilitation is not offered to K-12 educators and thus, their students do not build those skills. Work in mathematics (Goldman et al., 1998), science (Kolodner et al.,

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Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators

Ask a Tech Teacher

Inspiring Journeys of Certified English Language Educators The recent changes in the working environment and the ongoing global economic crisis have brought about significant shifts in people’s lifestyles. She started as a TEFL teacher in 2010 but then progressed to teacher training.

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Admins: Here’s what teachers think about professional learning

eSchool News

Teachers are overwhelmingly turning to social media and online resources to drive their own professional learning, according to new Speak Up Survey data released by Project Tomorrow on July 30. Using Twitter or other social media to follow education experts or other teachers (from 5 percent to 23 percent).

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#EDvice: Practical Strategies in 90 Seconds or Less

A Principal's Reflections

I never saw myself as a writer until I started blogging back in March 2010. Every other week I will share a simple, practical strategy that educators can use right away *in 90 seconds or less* called #EDvice. It all began with goal setting for the Google Teacher Academy for Administrators, and I haven’t looked back.

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