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My EdcampNJ Highlights

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Photo Credit: Kevin Jarrett High & Low-tech for Optimal Learning Not only teachers able to share ways to integrate technology in the classroom, but I also learned some low-tech techniques as well. I also use QR Codes, Socrative and InfuseLearning for other BYOD activities, and Today''s Meet for backchanneling.

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How Common Sense Is Helping NYC Welcome Cell Phones into Schools

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Lifting the cell phone ban means that students are no longer prohibited from bringing their phones to schools; however, it does not mandate that schools use phones or other personal devices for learning. Lisa Nielsen, director of digital engagement and learning at the NYC DOE, shares how the district is preparing schools to move forward. “An

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Librarians at the Forefront of “Future Ready”

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The Alliance for Excellent Education (the Alliance) launched its Future Ready Schools (FRS) initiative in October 2014 with the aim of leveraging technology and connectivity to personalize and transform learning. Districts realize the devices alone don’t personalize learning. Department of Education.

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60 Smarter Ways To Use Google Classroom

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Google Classroom is quietly becoming the most powerful tool in education technology. It may lack the visual appeal of iPads, or the student credibility of a BYOD program. Share data with professional learning community. Have students curate project-based learning artifacts. Align curriculum with other teachers.

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The School Leadership Summit Is March 28th - All Welcome! Plus, Call for Volunteers

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

TICAL (the Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership) is the founding partner of the conference. O''Neil, Technology Coordinator How Can Mainstream Education Meet The Needs of Post-Modern Society? - We teach based on our belief of how students learn. - The Bearded Dog (a.k.a. Williamson, Ed.D.,

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Is Your School "Future Ready"?

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Technology clearly plays a role, but it's not the driver. Learning is always the goal, with pedagogy and curricula as the driver. Technology, in this context, is the accelerator. Which technology is right for your school or district? Upcoming Webinars: It's About the Learning, Not the Technology … Until It Breaks.

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Google Apps for Education Tips, Tricks, and our Favorite Chrome Extensions | #TechEducator 101

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The TechEducator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. Learn How to Create a Professional email signature that links to social media accounts. Great way to incorporate digital citizenship. I always take what I learn and teach other teachers. Tweet This.

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