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10 edtech experts you should follow

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Kasey has also written books about leveraging technology to create dynamic learning experiences, implementing blended learning and using Google tools in the classroom. You can listen to her podcast, The Shakeup Learning Show every week and find past episodes of Google Teacher Podcast. Adam Juarez.

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New, free digital citizenship curriculum helps students become responsible tech users

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A strong understanding of digital citizenship is essential for students of all ages to be able to make smart choices online and in life. The new, free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum from Common Sense Education has lessons for all ages to address the current technology landscape. About the Presenters.

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6 Must-reads for This Summer

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See what you think: Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Technologies = Blended Learning That Works. In Bold School, Kieschnick lays out an effective, workable education framework that blends common sense with technology while reminding teachers that tech is a useful tool for achieving pedagogic goals, not the opposite.

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Online Teaching Best Practices, Tips, and Tools ? SULS065

Shake Up Learning

Set clear expectations about communication, where to communicate and find help, the acceptable language to communicate, and other digital citizenship reminders. Define Your Learning Goals. Synchronous is very difficult when students are at home, where we cannot control the home learning environment.

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The Free and Online 2014 School Leadership Summit Starts Wednesday! (Full Session List)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Blended Learning Cohorts for Powerful and Sustainable Professional Development - Chad Fairey, Head of School The Easy and Hard Problems in the Transformational Use of Digital Media in Schools - James Bosco, Professor Emeritus What are the traits of an effective Elementary Physical Education program in today''s world - Francis J.

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Part 4: Over 35 Formative Assessment Tools To Enhance Formative Learning Opportunities

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Back channel refers to the idea of a secondary discussion happening in the same environment as a primary presentation or demonstration. Before the era of digital communication there have always been back channel discussions in the classroom whether it be spoken word, nonverbal gestures, or old fashion paper notes. Contribution for all.

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It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047

Shake Up Learning

But our older, secondary students need to be able to share and take claim to their accomplishments. They will need those digital citizenship skills! Again, we don’t have to share names or faces to give students a new audience for their work. In fact, using pen names can be a fun twist, especially for younger students.

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