A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2011

For principals, experiments in open communication typically begin with Twitter (www.twitter.com) and Facebook (www.facebook.com). Twitter and Facebook provide principals with real-time tools that are far superior to traditional forms of communication. Ferriter, W, Ramsden, J, & Sheninger, E. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree.

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Social Media Twitter E-rate Mobility 252

TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

We’ve discussed the merits and utility of video games in the classroom before, so we won’t beleaguer the point. Videos are probably a more effective way to introduce you to a game than some kind of app overview page with nebulous, consumer-driven ratings. 50 Of The Best Video Games For Learning in 2015. 0 likes. .

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Video E-rate Learning Mobility 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2011

The Classroom 2.0 The recordings of recent FutureofEducation.com shows are posted: David Loertscher on Library 2.0 , Gina Bianchini on Mightybell , Tim Wilson on Redirect , Peter Cookson on a Children''s Education Bill of Rights , and an iPads in the Classroom report. Details and log-in links here.

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Knewton Pearson E-rate Education 43

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 27, 2014

You can keep up with ALA and other library-related news and information by subscribing to the free award-winning weekly e-newsletter AL Direct at [link]. Thursday, May 29th at 12:30pm CDT in Norfolk, NE Discover and Evaluate Awesome Apps, Websites and Games for Learning , Your classroom is tech ready for digital learning.

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Libraries Conference Game-Based Learning Education 55

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Showing the Algorithms Behind New York City Services | New York Times → Algorithms can decide where kids go to school, how often garbage is picked up, which police precincts get the most officers, where building code inspections should be targeted, and even what metrics are used to rate a teacher.

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EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Doug Levin

AUGUST 28, 2017

Showing the Algorithms Behind New York City Services | New York Times → Algorithms can decide where kids go to school, how often garbage is picked up, which police precincts get the most officers, where building code inspections should be targeted, and even what metrics are used to rate a teacher.

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EdTech Tablets Policies E-rate 150

Hack Education

JANUARY 12, 2018

Vox on segregation in US public schools : “We can draw school zones to make classrooms less segregated. ” Via the AP : “The sponsor of one of the nation’s largest online charter schools says it’s cutting that tie, which could halt the Ohio e-school’s operations for its roughly 12,000 students within days.”

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