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Librarians at the Forefront of “Future Ready”

edWeb.net

Librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become “future ready.” 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.

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4 Questions for 4 Edtech Thought Leaders

eSpark

Tom - The Future Ready effort is helping districts systemically plan BEFORE they purchase. Future Ready is helping districts to make more informed purchases and have a comprehensive plan in place prior to implementation. What should we be keeping our eyes open for?

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Events + News - Future Ready Online Summit Today - ISTE Unplugged - Unawards - Homeschooling the Teenage Years

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Two Week Calendar Wednesday, June 24th from 11am - 7:15pm EDT Future Ready Virtual Summit: 2015 School Leadership Summit , Future Ready Schools: 2015 School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air. Wednesday, June 24th at 4pm edWeb Webinar: Are You Ready for BYOD?

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Events + News - This Month in School Libraries - ISTE Unplugged - Future Ready Virtual Event - Global Ed Day

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Wednesday, June 24th from 11am - 7:15pm EDT Future Ready Virtual Summit: 2015 School Leadership Summit , Future Ready Schools: 2015 School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air. Wednesday, June 24th at 4pm edWeb Webinar: Are You Ready for BYOD? Are you ready to learn more?

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4 Questions for 4 Edtech Thought Leaders

eSpark

Tom - The Future Ready effort is helping districts systemically plan BEFORE they purchase. Future Ready is helping districts to make more informed purchases and have a comprehensive plan in place prior to implementation. What should we be keeping our eyes open for?

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Confessions of a Digital Leader: Rome Wasn’t Built in A Day

RafranzDavis.com

There are so many pieces to the puzzle of “future readiness” and being in this district has reaffirmed my belief and understanding that although President Obama’s ConnectEd to the future initiative was about digital connectivity, we can’t ignore the necessity of human connections with our local communities.

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Leading the Digital Transformation in Rural Districts During Crisis and Beyond

edWeb.net

She was selected to participate in the Future Ready Superintendent Briefing with the U.S. Dr. Marczak leads trainings across Tennessee in district and principal professional development, SMART goal implementation, professional learning communities, and the impact of social media on the superintendency.

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