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Incorporate Literacy Tools in K–12 STEM Subjects

EdTech Magazine

“We have secondary students who have third-grade reading levels,” says Sharo Dickerson, director of digital and learning resources at El Paso Independent School District in Texas. Interestingly, mathematics scores closely follow the same drops, the assessment report shows.

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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

The arrangement of desks, the presence of collaborative spaces, and the infusion of technology all contribute to the atmosphere that shapes a student's educational experience. Research consistently underscores the profound impact of physical and virtual learning environments on educational outcomes. A Means et al.

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Safer Internet Day 2012

The Web20Classroom

Teaching students how to use online resources effectively and appropriately should be an everyday occurrence. All members of the education community (students, teachers, administrators, parents, community) are responsible. Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day 2012. What are your favorite resources? And the great thing?

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Open Educational Resources Are ‘Moving Up the Adoption Ladder’ Around the World

Edsurge

Open educational resources have gone global and may help make learning more accessible, equitable and inclusive around the world. So says the new Educause Horizon report , which identifies technologies and trends that are changing higher education. In the U.S., In the U.S., But some institutions are up for the challenge.

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2012 Edublog Award Nominations

The Web20Classroom

For 2012 I wanted to nominate those that I have seen making change either through their blogs or conversations and who are really making a difference in the Edu Space. These are educators who are sharing great resources, pushing everyone to think differently or helping others grow and change where they are. edublog awards'

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Virginia’s Portsmouth Public Schools Expands Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Students in Grades 7-12 State-of-the-Art Digital Resources 

eSchool News

  CHARLOTTE, NC — Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) today announced it has expanded its partnership with Discovery Education supporting the district’s five-year strategic plan, Expedition to 2025: Purpose. The school system has 13,000 students enrolled throughout the city and approximately 2,100 staff members working each day.

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2012 Top @Livebinders Voting Open

The Web20Classroom

Around our office we use them all the time to organize resources and share the good stuff with our teachers. Last year they unveiled a contest to have educators vote on the Top 10 best Livebinders around. Last year they unveiled a contest to have educators vote on the Top 10 best Livebinders around.

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