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MLTI Fall 2016 Update Notes

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Here are notes and useful links related to the DOE MLTI Update for Fall 2016. We are excited to have added Amanda Nguyen and Sean Malone to the Learning Through Technology Team. Each is a Maine native, a veteran educator, and a leader in learning technology. 2016 Apple Refresh and Collection Update. New Staff Members.

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MLTI Fall 2016 Update Notes

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Here are notes and useful links related to the DOE MLTI Update for Fall 2016. We are excited to have added Amanda Nguyen and Sean Malone to the Learning Through Technology Team. Each is a Maine native, a veteran educator, and a leader in learning technology. 2016 Apple Refresh and Collection Update. New Staff Members.

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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

He is most passionate about creating cultures of innovation where teachers are empowered to create the types of learning experiences today’s modern learners need to thrive. 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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Curation for Digital Learning

BYOT Network

Although greater access to technology tools and devices has increased, with public schools now providing at least one computer for every five students and ensuring high-speed Internet connections (Education Week, 2016), these resources are still not fully achieving their desired goals. 2016, February 5). Content Curation Activities.

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Personalized Learning and Digital Tools Weave Strong Fabric for Student Success

EdTech Magazine

According to Project Tomorrow’s 2017 Speak Up Research Project for Digital Learning , 56 percent of parents of school-aged children are concerned that their child isn’t learning the right skills in school to be successful in college or a future job. They may be on to something.

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6 Edtech New Year’s Resolutions

Tom Murray

As school leaders work to implement digital learning practices, they must commit to navigating roadblocks, problem solving, and planning for sustainable, systemic transformation. With the new year now upon us, listed below are six edtech resolutions for 2016. Commit to Personalized Professional Learning.

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Personalizing Student and Educator Learning through Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

To affect this change district-wide, BCPS needed to shift professional learning for educators to a more competency-based, autonomous model. BCPS’ Department of Digital Learning partnered with Digital Promise to roll out a micro-credential pilot during the 2015-2016 school year focused on “S.T.A.T.

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