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Moving Schools Forward With BYOD

A Principal's Reflections

I visited Eric’s High School on February 24 th to observe Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and his implementation of a contemporary learning environment. Administrators in 2012 must understand how to implement new technologies, not just “infuse” technology the easy way. Check out his blog Embrace, Adapt, Enhance. I was impressed.

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When I Knew It Was Time to Leave the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Starr Sackstein on Episode 564 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Starr Sackstein reflects on when she knew it was time to leave the classroom. In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator.

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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2011, the Dow Jones News Fund honored Sackstein as a Special Recognition Adviser and 2012 Education Updated recognized her as an outstanding educator. In 2012, Sackstein tackled National Board Certification in an effort to reflect on her practice and grow as an educational English facilitator.

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New Posted Resources 01/13/2012

The Web20Classroom

tags: edmodo favorite Facebook 101: Using Facebook as a Professional Development Tool tags: facebook favorite Cool Cat Teacher Blog: QR Code Classroom Implementation Guide tags: qrcode qr mobile favorite BYOD Resources tags: BYOD mobile favorite Using Mobile and Social Technologies in Schools tags: mobile socialmedia policy favorite Student Writing (..)

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Looking Back At 2011 And Looking Forward To 2012

The Web20Classroom

Everything from code makers to ideas for use in the classroom to a way to use them for scavenger hunts (which is pretty cool too.) BYOD- Many are exploring the idea of Bring Your Own Device as an alternative to purchasing devices for students. BYOD can help. What a pretty nifty idea. Still don''t believe me? Look at my district.

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5 Fantastic Peer Feedback Strategies for Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Today, Starr Sackstein @mssackstein shares 5 feedback strategies to supercharge your writing instruction and classroom culture. In today’s show, Starr Sackstein discusses 5 peer review strategies for the classroom including: Having a class culture for positive peer feedback. Peer Feedback in the Classroom Book Giveaway.

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Big Jump in Use of Games, Videos in K-12 Schools, Survey Finds

Marketplace K-12

The number of American teachers using games in classrooms–particularly with younger students–has doubled over the past six years, according to a large survey released last week that measures national ed-tech use. A growing number of teachers, meanwhile, are hungry for PD on how to integrate games in their classrooms.

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