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Teaching the “Netflix Generation” #LT8keys

Tom Murray

The explosion of social media, combined with the ability to stream content to virtually all types of devices, both at home and while on the go, has radically altered the way in which people interact with media. “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.”

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6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tom Murray

As districts became more in tune with these issues in 2015, the move to Chromebooks continued to grow. At the end of 2015, there were 188 privacy-related bills in 47 states awaiting deliberation in state legislatures, with 28 new laws having already been implemented. Commit to Leveraging Social Media and Telling Your Great Story!

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Networking, both in-person and online through social media, educational blogs, video conferences, and forums, plays a crucial role. It enhances teaching practices, fosters professional growth, and significantly improves student outcomes. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p. 2013; Parsons, 2012; Vaughn, 2015, ).

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Digital Leadership – LIVE Blog of Eric Sheninger Keynote at Leading Future Learning 2015

EdTechTeacher

Eric Sheninger, Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP) , kicked off the 2015 Leading Future Learning conference with his keynote on Digital Leadership. Social Media is a Game Changer. Trust students.

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The 2015 CEA Ken Spencer Award goes to Inquiry Hub

Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts

The Canadian Education Association 's 2015 Ken Spencer Award has awarded Inquiry Hub Secondary School with first place. The 2015 Winners of the CEA Ken Spencer Awardfor Innovation in Teaching and Learning. This is a great honour for our school, in just its 3rd year!

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Teaching the “Netflix Generation”

Tom Murray

The explosion of social media, combined with the ability to stream content to virtually all types of devices, both at home and while on the go, has radically altered the way in which people interact with media. “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.”

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3 Simple Steps to Help Students Become a Global Citizen

The CoolCatTeacher

Here are some pictures my students took at the Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai in March 2015. The social media network can be Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or just about anything, although the sheer numbers of educators on Twitter is astounding and becomes quite useful. When you go to conferences, meet other educators.