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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

His best-selling book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today , co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. He’s the husband of a school counselor and dad of two children, all of which are far more important to him than anything shared above.

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US Edtech Investments Peak Again With $1.45 Billion Raised in 2018

Edsurge

cities and states, 2018 marked the wettest year on record. billion, matching the previous high for the single-year funding total of this decade, set in 2015. billion, matching the previous high for the single-year funding total of this decade, set in 2015. The funding total in 2018 also eclipsed the $1.2 For many U.S.

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Standards-Based Grading: How to Start the Journey

The CoolCatTeacher

Nicole Naditz – Bio as Submitted Nicole has been a Program Specialist in Instructional Technology at San Juan Unified School District since 2018. Prior to that, she taught French for 25 years, winning numerous awards for her work designing authentic relevant learning experiences for her students. Nicole Naditz on episode 478.

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An Innovative Journey to Scalable Computer Science Programs

Edsurge

In 2018, my journey took a new turn as I stepped into the role of a computer science education manager, with a mission to sprinkle the seeds of meaningful computer science education across the vast educational landscape of NYC Public Schools. Accessibility had always been the hurdle we couldn't leap — until the pandemic handed us the key.

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On Inviting Parents and Students to Professional Learning Opportunities

The Principal of Change

I advocated for having both parents and students invited and involved in professional learning days so that they can understand and have a voice in how learning opportunities are changing within our schools. As my friend Joe Sanfelippo always says, “we are in this together.”

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When teachers engage in this collaborative culture, they share best practices, develop interdisciplinary projects, and contribute to professional learning communities, leading to more innovative teaching strategies and cohesive learning environments. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ).

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ISTE 2018 Cheat Sheet

techlearning

As we reimagine and further define digital equity, there's an increasing need for professional learning opportunities. This can also be a great way to unwind and reflect—or create a plan of action to implement the great ideas you acquired at ISTE 2018. cross-posted at msedtechie.com.