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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones. Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages. When that’s done, honestly assess your resume.

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Focus on 21st-century skills: 3 Digital trends in K-12 education

Neo LMS

Compulsively engaging with social media, posting everything about their daily lives, or playing video games is not synonymous with digital literacy. Here are three educational trends that may help students interact with technology and online media in a more meaningful way: Digital critical thinking.

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How to Build a Modern School – 6 Key Elements to Embed in Your Groundwork

ViewSonic Education

For example, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls not only empathize intellect but also social skills in their mission statement. This school recognizes that there is a gap in Millennials and Generation Z’s social skills fueled by growing up on mobile phones, social media, and online chatting.

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A Principal's Reflections

There are many reasons I continue to blog regularly, but the biggest is trying to add a practical lens to many of the ideas we either see or hear about on social media. These include the level of questioning, authentic and/or interdisciplinary contexts, rigorous performance tasks, innovative assessment, and improved feedback.

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Getting Girls into STEM: The Power of Blended (and All-Female) Instruction

Edsurge

Mary’s all-girls robotics team, knows a thing or two about breaking the mold. Mary's Academy building robots Using blended learning to personalize instruction Five years ago, SMA launched a 1:1 iPad initiative designed to put technology in the hands of every student so she could have greater control over her own learning.

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Teaching Using News Articles: Helpful Tips and Resources for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Unfortunately, a sizable portion of online news stories, especially those circulating on social media sites are fake news, false information, disinformation, misinformation, or downright propaganda. Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots , by Michael Rex "A hilarious, timely conversation about the differences between facts and opinions" 5.

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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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Also mention the add-ons you can use such as robotics, Arduino, or 3D printing. . This also includes stand-alone programs for specialized topics such as robotics, 3D printing, and drones. Definitely mention if you can teach robotics, drones, or programming languages. When that’s done, honestly assess your resume.

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