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iGoogle shutting down Nov 1, 2013 - here are some alternatives

Educational Technology Guy

iGoogle, Google''s customizable start page , is shutting down and will not be available after November 1, 2013. Google has decided that iGoogle has outlived it''s usefulness with the new apps and technologies that are now available. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+.

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Technology Integration Research Review

Digital Promise

This article originally appeared on Edutopia. Technology integration can be one of the most challenging topics to find quality research on. In addition, technology tools change rapidly, and outcomes can vary depending on implementation. What Is Successful Technology Integration? Learning Outcomes.

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How Technology will Alter the Teaching Profession

EdNews Daily

And Technology changes everything. Learning Counsel Research has been studying two things: 1) what technology can do and is already doing in many industries as well as state-of-the-art software for learning, and 2) where public education has failed, areas of success in public education and the rising demand for choice. These are: 1.

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017).

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The Missing Tech Giant in Education Technology

Edsurge

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. Districts, schools and teachers need a lot of hand-holding when it comes to technology. Is Amazon a sleeping giant of edtech?

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The Next Education Renaissance Is Human ? Not Technological

Edsurge

This article is part of a collection of op-eds from thought leaders, educators and entrepreneurs who reflect on the state of education technology in 2018, and share where it’s headed next year. In 2013, I had the opportunity to discuss the future of education with Eric Schmidt, who was then the executive chairman of Google.

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Looking for Ways to Improve Data Privacy in Schools? Start Here

EdTech Magazine

The rapid deployment of educational technology, paired with an increase in the number of states passing data privacy laws , leaves many district administrators and technology leaders with a daunting question about protecting student and staff information: Where do we start? Technology Planning Starts with an Assessment.

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