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This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

Edsurge

In 2013, I was hired to teach computer science (CS) and video game design to students in grades K-5 at Monte Sano Elementary School in Huntsville, Ala. Though I was technology savvy, none of my classwork or student teaching prepared me for this. It was my first full-time teaching job.

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Access Your Stuff with Parallels Access

Kathy Schrock

During September 2013, Parallels gave me five year-long subscription licenses for Parallels Access to give away to K-16 educators! I provide Ed Tech and Assistive Technology support to students with disabilities. Email me or find me on Twitter @kathyschrock. This is amazing! Have any other thoughts or ideas?

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Connected Learning and 21st Century English Teacher Education

Educator Innovator

In a landmark 2013 report , this group detailed an educational approach, called connected learning, that aims to leverage this ecology to advance academic achievement, equity, and civic engagement. As such, it suggests that teaching and learning should be designed to support these competencies.