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We Wondered If NFTs Could Change Education, So We Decided to Sell This Article on the Blockchain

Edsurge

Specifically, we are going to auction off an image of this article—the first NFT ever sold by EdSurge. That’s pretty much the opposite of the way the internet and social media have traditionally treated information, which is to make it easy to make exact copies of something to spread to as many people as possible. “If

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5 Ways to Build Reading Stamina in Adolescent Students

The CoolCatTeacher

In a recent news article, Andrea noted that her struggling readers in grades 7-8 used to read at a grade 5 or 6 (Barshay). There are also lots of links in this article. On February 5, 2022, the Literacy Matters Conference will happen online. Register for the Free Literacy Matters Conference. Innovate like a turtle!

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Ideas for Using Chatbots for Personal and Educational Use

The Innovative Educator

an article, email, or webpage) comes across, you can consult a chatbot. Identifying Donors: I assisted a friend in finding donors for a social justice non-profit she was fundraising for. Creating Schedules: Need a schedule for a sports activity, stations in a classroom, or times to confer with all students in your class?

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How to transition into a non-classroom-based position as an educator

The Cornerstone for Teachers

There are many things I learned along the way and this article contains a framework for transitioning to non-classroom positions! You could become a school leader, start a side hustle, become an organizer or an elected official, complete a summer fellowship, or present at education conferences. What do you want to do?

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TCEA 2019: As Ed Tech Expands, So Do Privacy Concerns

EdTech Magazine

Public data breaches, such as the massive compromises at Equifax , Target and other companies, have increased awareness, Abshire said. Finally, leaders must be mindful of students’ digital footprint , helping them to set the right privacy settings on social media and avoid oversharing. . by Amy Burroughs. by Amy Burroughs.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 35 Edition)

Doug Levin

No need to dig far to discern what I think about it as I am quoted in the article. Google – which maintains close ties to the think tank – was alleged to pressure New America to push out a scholar and his team after they made a series of sharp statements about the behavior of the company. More on this below.).

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Realizing Success in the Adult Basic Education Market

Digital Promise

Based on my experience, companies who have research that validates, or at least indicates, the efficacy of their products gain wider acceptance. While gold-standard randomized control trials are expensive, companies can conduct other forms of valid research at a reasonable cost. Awareness and Thought Leadership.