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Testimony in Favor of Texas SB 6 Instructional Materials Allotment

EdTechSandyK

Today I gave testimony in favor of the passage of Texas SB 6 , which institutes an Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) in lieu of the textbook allotment and the former Technology Allotment. Everything I accessed was an instructional material with content relevant to my course of study. Another 37.8%

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Is Orton-Gillingham Right For Your Students?

Ask a Tech Teacher

In fact, it has been so successful, O-G is being mainstreamed into the general education classroom, as a way to unlock the power of reading for more students. Encouraged by Dr. Orton, she compiled and published instructional materials which provided the foundation for what became known as the Orton-Gillingham Method.

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TEA Update: New Options with Digital Content in Texas

EdTechSandyK

Notes from a TCEA 2011 Concurrent Session John Lopez Texas Education Agency All TEA Power Points from TCEA will be uploaded to TCEA Project Share group for this conference. These became available for districts to order in the Spring of 2011. Format of digital materials being submitted is all over the map. Also need time for PD.

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1:1 iPads and Digital Learning in Belton ISD

EdTechSandyK

They gave an overview of how Belton began experimenting with BYOD and small 1:1 implementations over the past two years, culminating in opening a brand new middle school (grades 6-8) with 1:1 iPads for students in the 2011-2012 school year. When Belton tried BYOD, use in classroom was at teacher discretion. Devices were not being used.

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Three Lessons from the Google Docs Phishing Scam: K-12 Education Edition

Doug Levin

While apparently not targeted toward schools, it very quickly found its way to K-12 classrooms nationwide, resulting in alarm and confusion. Apparently, the potential of this exploit had been well-understood and documented since at least 2011. Yet, consider that this was no zero-day attack.

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Data Interoperability: Beyond Accountability and Reporting

edWeb.net

Classroom facilitator. This new role for educators is a direct outcome of the data-driven classroom and the quest for accountability. Weeks, is to understand how data can be used to support the school and classroom, rather than just viewing it as a reporting object. Database analyst?

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Learning

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

We’re looking at a paradigm where technology is intertwined with critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and other key skills, preparing learners not just to succeed academically but to thrive in life beyond the classroom. They learn to listen to different perspectives, articulate their own ideas, and work towards a common goal.