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Balance the Delivery

Ask a Tech Teacher

Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. While already aware of the effects smartphones had on students’ attention, I tried to keep a balanced approach to using technology in my classroom. However, the site plan was not adopted.

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Are You a Critical Consumer?

A Principal's Reflections

In one respect everyone with a smartphone has instant access to information at any time and from anywhere. As we explored moving towards Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD ) in 2010, I was able to glean powerful insights and evidence of efficacy from the Forsyth County School District in Georgia. Case in point.

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It is Not a Project to Get Students Talking: Two Tools

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

A la Twitter with it''s 140 characters per message, the teacher creates the name of the room and provides the students with the URL address. The chatroom or backchannel can be accessed on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and puts students'' texting talents to work. Oh, what I want to learn to do! Why do they work? References.

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10 Experts’ Predictions for Education and Technology in 2016

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With an increased presence of BYOD and 1:1 programs in classrooms, schools today are faced with the challenge of transforming traditional learning spaces to seamlessly connect pedagogy, technology, and space. The most common device among students is the smartphone. Barbara Geyer-Hayden (MA Programme Director, Germany). Mobile learning.

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Shaping Innovation

The Principal of Change

Here is an example… Recently I was in a meeting with administrators, and I was going to ask them all to email one person in the room what their Twitter handle was for their school, and what hashtag they would be using. The things that we (and our students) have access to, create opportunities and can help shape our thinking.

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How Technology Helps Social-Emotional Learning Flourish

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Next, the speakers have used technology to make social-emotional learning easier to access. And because the lessons are online, students can access their lessons outside of the classroom, giving them flexibility in how they choose to learn. Follow Dr. Levett on Twitter @AnnLPGA. Follow Dr. Miyashiro on Twitter @davidmiyashiro.

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

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Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges. Aiken now resides in Lancaster, PA, with his wife and three kids.