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K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

Two years ago, IT Services Director AJ Phillips needed to persuade her school board to purchase new network infrastructure, so she tapped her prior experience as an elementary school teacher and presented a show-and-tell. I told them we were at 1 gig in 2013, we went up to 2 gigs in 2015, and now we need 10 gigs,” Phillips says. “We

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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017).

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Whose Land? Understanding Indigenous Peoples Through Edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

TIG was awarded the 2013 Intercultural Innovation Award by BMW and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations. In 2008, he was named by Contribute Magazine as one of 10 Tech Revolutionaries Redefining the Power and Face of Philanthropy.

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Making Music with iPads and #edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen share awesome apps for iPads in the elementary classroom. Justin Kamp graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2013 with a degree in Instrumental and General Music Education. Showcasing musical ability and setting parent expectations. 21st-century music appreciation. Blog: [link].

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The Philosophy Behind Maker Success

A Principal's Reflections

In many cases elementary schools have even taken fun out of school for kids by cutting recess. When I hired Laura Fleming in 2013 to take over the traditional library she was tasked with giving it a reboot and was given complete autonomy to do so. Image credit: https://cbsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/makerspace.jpg?w=640

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Do You Know These Innovative Women Leaders Who Are Founding Schools and Making History?

Edsurge

magazine's 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30. magazine’s 30 Entrepreneurs under 30 and in Forbes magazine as one of the country’s top ten most promising women entrepreneurs. . 2015 Finalist for Dallas ISD Elementary Principal of the Year. 2013 Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce Principal of the Year. kylesmitley.

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mauilibrarian2's 10 Nominations for the 2013 Edublogs Awards #eddies13

mauilibrarian2 in Olinda

Here are a few other nomination lists to check out: The ASIDe Blog Borchardt Elementary Library A.T. Over two dozen channels covering a variety of topics. And they have the neatest hangouts. Best of luck to all of the nominees! Great idea! LJL (??? ? ) @mauilibrarian2 G+ This post was originally published at mauilibrarian2 in Olinda.

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