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K–12's Digital Transformation Is Giving Libraries a Modern Makeover

EdTech Magazine

No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. The space was outfitted with modern furniture, laptops and audiovisual equipment. . There will always be books. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Limited quantities on desktops, gaming laptops, high quality monitors, thunderbolt docks, wireless mice and more. Jon has written and co-authored ten books that have been translated into thirteen languages. Transcript - Episode 797.

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Laptop Ban? Things You Can Do With Just a Smartphone

ProfHacker

The laptop ban on this route came into effect shortly before my trip and it would have been really inconvenient for me to re-route. Twitter : I use both the Twitter app regularly (with multiple accounts logged in) and occasionally the web interface for Twitter sometimes. I annotate websites via hypothes.is

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Google’s Soli Uses Gesture Technology to Immerse K–12 Students

EdTech Magazine

An input device from Leap Motion, which develops hand-tracking software, lets a user control a computer or laptop with hand movements. . Her most recent book, Running: A Love Story was published in March. A Samsung TV supports motion control for changing channels, playing games and using the internet.

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Education Motivation: Create Something Better for Every Child with George Couros

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Limited quantities on desktops, gaming laptops, high quality monitors, thunderbolt docks, wireless mice and more. They have everything from computers, gaming, laptops, or even a slick wireless mouse. Dell Black Friday and Year Long Education Deals.

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My Favorite 5 Tech Tools for Teacher-Authors

Ask a Tech Teacher

That might be a Mac, PC, iPad, Chromebook, laptop, or in some cases a dedicated word processor like the Retro Freewrite or Alphasmart. It’s hard enough writing a book and bringing it to publication without then being forced to also market it. Book Trailer Program. I found Canva.com. You heard that right. Try it out.

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The Secret to Effective Technology Integration in Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

Powerful Learning First, Technology Second From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. ” And in the blank insert Chromebook, iPads, BYOD, or laptops. George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant and the author of the book, “The Innovator’s Mindset.”