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Spotting the 2017 Trends That Fuel Edtech Innovation and Investments

Edsurge

We’re pleased to share this year’s Edtech Outlook, a data-rich dive into the state of education technology with case studies into emerging-frontier innovations. Driven by online testing mandates, along with federal and state policies, we are moving quickly toward one device per child in our K-12 schools.

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Changing the T&L Culture of a District – SXSWedu

The Thinking Stick

I’m excited to be partnering with Becky Berg , Superintendent of Marysville School District #25 (MSD25) and Scott Beebe , MSD25’s, Chief Technology Officer, as we are submitting a case study proposal to South by Southwest EDU conference (SXSWedu). November 2015: Deploy over 5000 Chromebooks to every 6-12 student.

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Using Google Apps in a Safe 1:1 Learning Environment

Gaggle Speaks

The Redding School District story is part of a recent Gaggle case study , which covers how Seth and his team quickly discovered holes in the collaborative environment and the way Gaggle solved those concerns. The webcast also featured Tom Woods, Lead Google Apps Consultant, from Amplified IT.

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30+ YouTube Channels for Teachers

Shake Up Learning

Here you will find lots of great information on Google products, tutorials, and case studies from other Google schools; AND they do a semi-weekly Edu in 90 Show which is AWESOME, and includes updates to Google Apps, tips, and tricks. See: Copyright Policy. Google for Education. Google Help.

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So You Want to Be a Google Certified Trainer? FAQ Answers!

Shake Up Learning

There are five exams that consist of the four core exams: Docs & Drive, Google Sites, Gmail, and Calendar; and you must select at least one of the following elective exams: Google Chrome Browser (my personal favorite), Chromebooks, Google Play for Education (which is going away), or Android Tablets for Education. See: Copyright Policy.

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Gaming, VR Exploring, and App Building: The Ellis Island Hack-A-Thon

techlearning

Students will examine nativism and anti-immigration policies, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Gentlemen’s Agreement, and immigration legislation of the 1920s. In this final lesson we will publish our apps and test them with immigrant case studies. Step 4: Users scan the URL codes to test apps.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 12 Edition)

Doug Levin

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. "In these cases, boards need to provide access to a school device. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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