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“It’s unfair” special education students lag behind under Common Core in Kentucky

The Hechinger Report

Field Elementary teacher Jessica Rockhold works with Remy Campbell on a smart board in her classroom. But to expect that the Common Core – or any standards – alone will move the needle is overreaching, he said. April 27, 2016 Photo: By Michael Clevenger, the Courier-Journal. Reframing expectations.

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Thirteen Writing-with-Tech Tips You Don’t Want to Miss

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are thirteen of the top writing-with-tech tips according to Ask a Tech Teacher readers: A Helping Hand: Assistive Technology Tools for Writing. Revision Assistant–the Most Comprehensive Virtual Writing Assistant Available for Students. Technology Removes Obstructed Writers’ Barriers to Learning.

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Learning technology once reserved for special needs students is now in everyone’s hands. Can teachers figure out how best to use it?

The Hechinger Report

“A lot of people worry that technology will take the place of the teacher, but I think it’s exactly the opposite,” said math teacher Kaswell. Around him, the busy classroom hums as 30 students work on laptops, interact with other teachers and chat among themselves. Photo: Sarah Gonser. BROOKLYN, N.Y. Every computer and iPad has it.”.

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Mobile Learning Experience 2012 - April 11-13 in Phoenix, Arizona

The Mobile Native

We''re looking for presentations about topics that address topics like: Web-based tools Netbooks and laptops iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone Mobile phones Classroom management One-to-one learning environments Personalized learning Collaborative learning Project-based learning Inquiry learning Research about mobile learning Assistive technology Common (..)