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Vote for Digital Promise’s SXSW and SXSW EDU 2018 Session Ideas

Digital Promise

Through this work, we see powerful examples of innovation across education — from students creating their own virtual reality (VR) films, to researchers working with technology developers to improve edtech efficacy, to educators rethinking their own professional development with the use of micro-credentials.

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A Word of Caution Before Hiring a Director of Personalized Learning

Edsurge

In 2017, I began a new position as the director of personalized learning at a public charter school serving students in grades 7-12 in Phoenix. Teachers met weekly in content teams to plan curriculum, and on data teams to surface trends in student performance and discuss their implication on instruction. That isn’t good for buy-in.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

link] pic.twitter.com/XT9iGmcrJs — Jack Clark (@jackclarkSF) September 13, 2017. “Great EdTech Success Story Turns Into The Biggest Philanthropic Story of the Year,” Getting Smart argues , pointing to Curriculum Associates ’ donation of its stock to the Iowa State University Foundation. .”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The Hechinger Report : “How diplomas based on skill acquisition, not credits earned, could change education.” ” Also via The Hechinger Report : “The future of proficiency-based education.” Also via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “ Yelp for Colleges ? ” Contests and Awards.