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New Social Media Micro-credentials Support Social Mobility for Adult Learners

Digital Promise

Though an estimated one-third of US workers across industries and occupations would benefit from developing digital skills—particularly among workers of color —fewer than 10 percent of people who need digital skills training and support are able to access education services due to longstanding systemic inequities.

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Learning Transformed Course

A Principal's Reflections

Tom Murray and I have watched many book studies and Twitter chats unfold since the release of the book in June of 2017. Your brain might hurt at the conclusion of this journey, but rest assured you will be equipped with the ideas, strategies, and tools to transform learning for every student. Together, we can do this. Register today!

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Google Masters For Kids of All Ages: Badges, Skills and More

The CoolCatTeacher

Wednesday, October 11, 2017. What can K-2 students be expected to do in Google Tools? Using Google Tools to Help Improve Behavior and Increase Engagement. We knew that engagement had to increase, and so in came our G-suite tools. The level of independence, and the kids being able to dig around and find tools.

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With the Internet of Things, Smart Dishwashers Can Give Kids Chores

Edsurge

The basic, free version of the app comes with family management tools for unlimited family members and unlimited devices. Future features on the product roadmap include digital badges and reports on children’s behavior measured by the app. Rajendran, 43, and Xavier, 41, met at PayPal and founded S’moresUp in 2017.

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How To Value Individual Staff Profesional Development Through Incentive Programs

TeacherCast

High-Flying through your Curriculum Professional Development will be focused on one of the 4C’s (Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity) during each semester of the 2017-18, and 2018-19 school years. Staff members will be encouraged to earn their “High Flyer” badge in each of the C’s during those semesters.

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How To Value Individual Staff Profesional Development Through Incentive Programs

TeacherCast

Professional Development will be focused on one of the 4C’s (Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Creativity) during each semester of the 2017-18, and 2018-19 school years. Staff members will be encouraged to earn their “High Flyer” badge in each of the C’s during those semesters. What are digital badges?

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To Retain College Students, Look to Academic Support and Campus Activities, New Report Finds

Edsurge

To encourage students to take advantage of extracurricular activities that may improve their chances of staying enrolled and complement their classroom learning, the University of Central Oklahoma devised a system that awards digital badges for participation in events and clubs and also compiles evidence for interested future employers.

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