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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

The Professional Growth Period (PGP) implemented in 2013. Makerspace added to the library in 2013. Creation of a digital badge platform to acknowledge the informal learning of teachers implemented in 2013 by Laura Fleming. 3D virtual learning implemented in 2013 using Protosphere.

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StudyBlue announces annual teacher appreciation program “Thank a Teacher a Latte.”

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As the largest digital library of peer-sourced study materials, StudyBlue is inviting students, parents and industry leaders nationwide to join in building a virtual Wall of Thanks to give back to the educators who have made a difference in their lives. With one click, a digital thank-you card is created and displayed as a keepsake.

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School’s Out, Cities Are in with Expanded Cities of Learning Initiative

Educator Innovator

Young people can take self-directed journeys through any number of participating organizations, completing activities and receiving digital badges to recognize their achievements. An earlier iteration of the COL initiative debuted in Chicago in 2013 , and since then other cities have joined in and fine-tuned the program.

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Learning Revolution - Week's Free Events - May Is Ed Tech Month - Geo-Educators - Natural Math - Oxygen Masks and You

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. She is a recent recipient of ISTE’s first place SIGOL Online Learning Award (2013) and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.

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The Key Role of Tech in Accessibility for All

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The district was one of three schools recognized nationally by ISTE for its digital badge program. Randy was a Tech & Learning Magazine runner-up for 2017 digital leaders. About the Host. Ann McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative.

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Planning for the Total Cost of Edtech Initiatives

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Ann also attended the 2014 White House Connected Superintendents Summit and was named a 2012-2013 NSBA Technology Leadership Network 20 to Watch Educator. The district was one of three schools recognized nationally by ISTE for its digital badge program. Randy was a Tech & Learning Magazine runner-up for 2017 digital leaders.

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

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You can read the series here: 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019. In 2013, 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot launched its MakerBot Academy with a goal “to put a MakerBot Desktop 3D Printer in every school in America.” The End of Library" Stories (and the Software that Seems to Support That).

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