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How to Assess with Respect with Starr Sackstein

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In speaking engagements, Sackstein speaks about blogging, journalism education, throwing out grades and BYOD, helping people see technology doesn’t have to be feared. MsSackstein on Twitter. Assessment is part of what teachers have to do in school.

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BYOD Equity Panel at #SXSWedu 2014

EdTechSandyK

On March 5, 2014, I was privileged to moderate and participate on a panel on Bridging the Digital Divide with BYOD Equity at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, Texas. The panelists were a true joy to plan and present with. I highly suggest you follow each of them on Twitter to learn more about best practices in educational technology.

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Are You a Critical Consumer?

A Principal's Reflections

As we explored moving towards Bring Your Own Device ( BYOD ) in 2010, I was able to glean powerful insights and evidence of efficacy from the Forsyth County School District in Georgia. Going BYOD sounded like a great idea based on what I had either read or saw online. Case in point. Some of were too “fluffy” or not practical.

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Can BYOD Narrow the Digital Divide? #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

Notes from SXSWedu presentation by Dr. Michael Mills [link] Bit.ly/BYODResources rubrics Follow #BYODchat on Twitter Nothing is the magic tool for getting our kids where they need to be. A BYOD policy is a bridge for low SES students. BYOD BYOT sxswedu' BYODResources Bit.ly/byoddocs byoddocs Bit.ly/rubrics Use rubrics.

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What would you tell teachers new to #BYOD / #BYOT?

EdTechSandyK

Photo from @AquiAmigo Presentation at SXSWEdu 2013 I''ve been putting this question out on Twitter, but thought perhaps I''d get more in depth responses if I ask via my blog. Here is the scenario: You have three hours of face-to-face staff development scheduled with grades 6-12 teachers who are new to BYOD. So, here it goes!

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Twitter for Professional Learning

EdTechSandyK

On Wednesday, February 8th, I am presenting a workshop on Twitter for Professional Learning at the 2012 TCEA Convention. Embedded below is a LiveBinder containing all of the resources for my presentation. It''s my first ever LiveBinder, and first ever BYOD session. pln presentation tcea TCEA2012 twitter'

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When I Knew It Was Time to Leave the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Starr Sackstein on Episode 564 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Starr Sackstein reflects on when she knew it was time to leave the classroom. Most recently, Sackstein was named one of ASCD’s Emerging leaders class of 2016, in addition to presenting a TedxTalk about throwing out grades.

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