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EdmodoCon Guest Post #3: M.Valois

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On Tuesday, I participated in a virtual conference - a professional learning opportunity - called #Edmodocon. It was presented by the good people over at the #Edmodo app/website. If you aren''t familiar, Edmodo is a social learning platform for schools, often called the "Facebook" for schools because its format is similar.

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My EdcampNJ Highlights

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

I use a mix of devices with some days in the class being BYOD and others using the school''s computers and netbooks (as available). I already use Edmodo as my online hub, but Cel.ly 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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