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How a Wi-Fi network upgrade can pave the way for digital learning

Education Superhighway

In May 2013 a tornado devastated the community of Moore, Oklahoma. In addition, teachers were adding more devices and the instructional technologists were planning to integrate new technology for digital learning. Digital learning in every classroom, every day. Time for a Wi-Fi network upgrade.

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Hoping to Spur 'Learning Engineering,' Carnegie Mellon Will Open-Source Its Digital-Learning Software

Edsurge

In an unusual move intended to shake up how college teaching is done around the world, Carnegie Mellon University today announced that it will give away dozens of the digital-learning software tools it has built over more than a decade—and make their underlying code available for anyone to see and modify.

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School Boards: 7 Steps to Supporting Digital Learning

Education Superhighway

As digital learning transforms education across the country, how can board members ensure that their policies and budget decisions support digital learning opportunities and the robust infrastructure needed to support it? Learn more. Can teachers easily integrate digital learning initiatives?

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Digital Learning Day

MSEDTechie

I am so excited about Digital Learning Day February 6, 2013! Hello: Digital Learning Day is right around the corner. As a registered Digital Learning Day participant you’ll receive exclusive information including ways to participate and tips for incorporating digital tools into your daily instruction.

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Selfie Activities to Inspire Reflection on Digital Identity

Teacher Reboot Camp

Selfie was the word of the year for 2013 (Brumfield, 2013). This is why one of the missions in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions in Your Classroom , is for learners to go on a selfie adventure. Taking selfies has become a cultural phenomenon.

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Do You Know the Edtech Adoption Rules in Your State? SETDA’s New Guide May Help.

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A new report from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) aims to clear up the murky waters surrounding the adoption of digital learning materials, a process that varies wildly between states. Occasionally the state will also partner with companies to provide materials or services to districts free of charge.

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Interview with Noah Geisel, @SenorG: Motivate with Digital Badges!

Teacher Reboot Camp

In my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies: 10 Ways to Launch EdTech Missions , each mission is accompanied by a digital badge and also students complete a mission to design a badge to recognize their peers’ achievements or leadership. Noah also co-founded and hosts #BadgechatK12 on Mondays at 6:30p.m