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When Education Giants Stumbled and Data Ruled

Edsurge

Todd Brekhus’ industry experience dates as far back as the early 2000s at PLATO, and later at myON. Ten years ago, the iPhone was already out, but the iPad had not been released yet. Computers were still housed in labs or on carts, but one-to-one computing and internet accessibility were hot topics.

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What Skills Do Google, Pinterest, and Twitter Employees Think Kids Need To Succeed?

Edsurge

You don't necessarily need a technical education to get into the tech industry, because there are so many different avenues. You don't necessarily need a technical education to get into the tech industry, because there are so many different avenues. Check out the podcast here, or take a look at the Q&A below.

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AI in the Classroom: A Complete AI Classroom Guide

The CoolCatTeacher

He was recognized with the Tech Champion Award at the 2022 Digital Industry Dynamite Awards and featured in the EdTech50. Brad went on to be the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems. There was email. A basic browser.

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The Future Is Adaptive: An Interview with TrueShelf’s Shiva Kintali

Edsurge

arXiv —open access to 1000s of research articles across disciplines. Over 80% of future jobs will require STEM skills. Personalized vocabulary app for iPhone or iPad. What are some common misconceptions about the edtech industry? And as you’re progressing to the next level, more and more tools are available to you.

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How fifth graders see the world in 20 years

The Hechinger Report

She hopes to one day own an iPhone 21, “with 21 cameras on it,” but for now she’s OK not having a phone at all. At Belmont, fourth and fifth graders get extra lessons in STEM subjects, such as robotics and hands-on science experiments. Noelani Velasco Polley agrees. Anne Hastings, fifth grader.

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What?s New: New Tools for Schools

techlearning

COLLABORATE Space provides persistent space to store messages, documents, whiteboards, recordings, meeting minutes, or anything else exchanged on a specific topic or project during a call or meeting at anytime, and is accessible from any device, whether it be a mobile, desktop, or room appliance.

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Creative Communicator: Unpacking ISTE Standard for Students #6

Tech Helpful

She has the face to face communication skills that don't necessarily fit with the stereotypical STEM field. She's a unicorn in her industry and we need to develop more unicorns in the STEM field. Your students may not have access to social media but you do. There is value in growing students that can not only DO and SAY!