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Global Education Conference 2017 #globaled17

The CoolCatTeacher

Lucy Gray and Steve Hargadon, Global Education Conference co-chairs, talk about the Global Education Conference 2017 that runs from November 13-16. Date: Friday, November 10, 2017. Go to globaleducationconference.com to join in. Today we talk about the conference, what people can expect from the conference and how to sign up.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). Tagged on: April 24, 2017 Uber’s C.E.O. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Schools Must Support Educators While Keeping Tabs on Tech Trends

EdTech Magazine

Modern learning environments seamlessly integrate technology into spaces that are designed around teaching and learning , giving instructors and students the tools they need to succeed in a physical setting that promotes collaboration and supports multiple learning styles. Fri, 02/16/2018 - 11:36. One Year Or Less.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition)

Doug Levin

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 16 Edition). Tagged on: April 24, 2017 Uber’s C.E.O. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

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Modern Classrooms and Personalized Learning Are the Perfect Pair

EdTech Magazine

In a 2017 study by Blackboard and Project Tomorrow, 57 percent of teachers in blended learning environments said that technology has helped their students collaborate more with their peers, while 48 percent said that digital tools help students take greater ownership over their studies. .

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Secrets of Accessible Online Content You Need to Know

The CoolCatTeacher

More than that – federal lawsuits for non-compliance have risen 180% from 2017 to 2018 in the United States. My research assistant, Dr. Lisa Durff, found a presentation on this topic “ Creating an Accessible Campus Culture ” presented by Bevin Rainwater at Blackboard World 2018. Which is a really great tool.

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4 Items on Instructure’s To-Do List After the Sale of the Canvas LMS Provider

Edsurge

The company in the interim is led by Charles Goodman, an operating partner at Thoma Bravo and former CEO of Thoma Bravo portfolio company Frontline Education, which provides administrative tools to more than 12,000 educational institutions. The company is also on the search for a new CFO. Goodman will only lead the company temporarily.

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