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Top Posts of 2021

A Principal's Reflections

With 2020 in the rearview mirror, the consensus was that 2021 would be a much smoother ride. Without further ado, here are my most popular posts of 2021 in no particular order. Most people would agree that this was not the case. Through it all, though, educators found a way to forge ahead in the midst of adversity.

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Top 10 Hits and Misses for 2021

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here they are–my top 10 hits of 2021 (though I’ve skipped any that have to do with website reviews and tech tips because they’re covered in separate posts): Top Ten Hits. The latter is as likely to be a post one of us on the crew put heart and soul into, sure we were sharing Very Important Information, as the former.

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Intel Inspires Returns for 2021

EdTech Magazine

In 2021, Intel Inspires is looking to make its tournament even more encompassing of the gaming industry to provide students with a path… Intel Inspires hosted its inaugural tournament last year for players of these three games. The virtual event was a success for players and colleges alike.

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FETC 2021: Rebuilding Learning Beyond the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

In a Tuesday session at the 2021 Future of Education Technology Conference, educators highlighted ways that they have been keeping their students on track despite all the changes. That’s especially the case when their lessons lean heavily on interactive learning approaches. Despite this, many have found a way.

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2021 Bootcamp Trends Report

This report from BestColleges.com explores trends in awareness and acceptance of bootcamps in the U.S. Learn what the general public and business leaders think about these programs as training/preparation for technical jobs and careers.

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Books I read in October 2021

Dangerously Irrelevant

Books I finished reading (or rereading) in October 2021… Aftershocks , Marko Kloos (sci fi). Books I read in January 2021. Books I read in March 2021. Books I read in March 2021. Kings of Paradise , Richard Nell (fantasy). Kings of Ash , Richard Nell (fantasy). Kings of Heaven , Richard Nell (fantasy).

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The best books I read in 2021

Dangerously Irrelevant

I read some great (and not so great) books in 2021! Here are my top few (and why)… My top book for 2021 is Difference Making at the Heart of Learning , by Tom Vander Ark & Emily Liebtag. I can’t believe I hadn’t somehow heard of Marko Kloos before November of 2021! Books I read in July 2021. Related Posts.

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2021 Trends in Online Student Demographics

BestColleges.com’s second annual report on online student demographics explores the characteristics of today’s online students and their insights on college decision-making and the online learning experience amid the challenges of COVID-19.

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2021 Trends in College Career and Employment Planning

In this second annual report, part of the BestColleges.com research series, 624 business leaders shared how their companies and organizations currently recruit and hire college students from both online and campus-based programs.

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2021 Online Education Trends Report

Higher education embraced widespread online learning over the past year, discovering benefits and challenges along the way. Gain insight from this annual report from BestColleges.com which surveyed online and remote (due to COVID-19) students, and program administrators.

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How Formative Assessment Supports the Learning Journey

Speaker: Todd Theobald, Noel Gomez, Marcus Painter

December 13th, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT We’ll cover topics including: Reframing the value of assessments and focusing on learning opportunities. Using assessment data to make informed decisions about instructional strategies. Engaging students in their learning through formative assessment.

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A CHRO’s Perspective on Substance Use in the Workplace: Supportive Strategies to Help Your Workforce Thrive

Speaker: Smita Das, MD, PhD, MPH, Medical Director, Psychiatry and Naj Wright, MBA, C-Suite HR Executive

A 2021 New York University School of Global Public Health survey of 5,850 people who drink alcohol found that 29 percent have increased their drinking during the pandemic. August 24th, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT The last year and a half has been one of extreme stress and anxiety for the American Workforce.

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What’s Next for Teaching and Learning? 6 Key Trends in K-12 Education

Speaker: Trenton Goble, Chris Giles, and Cat Flippen

July 22, 2021 11:00AM PDT, 2:00PM EDT, 7:00PM BST Technology is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It’s essential to keeping teachers, students, and parents connected. The consensus? Despite all the challenges, everyone is open to new ways to teach and learn.

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WW2 to COVID-19: How Remote Tools Help Reinforce Development Post-Program eLearning

Speaker: Pat D'Amico, Founder and CEO of About-Face Development

December 1st, 2021 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT Describe how the pandemic revealed and accelerated achievement of moving knowledge to behavior change. Discuss the new paradigm in how to effectively leverage distance learning to reinforce training.