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Big question for edtech: But how do we know what’s working?

The Hechinger Report

Participants can teach to student avatars in a virtual classroom, check out the Two Bit Circus or attend “Hour of Power,’’ sessions that promise to be “provocative, fun and interactive.”. I’m hoping this conference will also include views from the classroom along with CEO’s and their promotions staff.

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My #ISTE12 Reflection, Part 1

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Educational Blogging: Flattening Classroom Walls by Linda Yollis and Kathleen Morris I am always inspired and in awe of these two women. Steven Anderson : I really liked his idea of using Edmodo and Twitter to connect with his new teachers and help them with the tools they needed and used in the classroom.

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Has Your School Reached an Edtech Plateau? Here’s the Key to Moving the Needle

Edsurge

Start simple by sending out surveys with Google Forms or Survey Monkey , or interactive video lessons with PlayPosit or EdPuzzle , before meetings and professional learning opportunities. Classroom contracts aren’t a new concept, and when used well can help everyone hold one another accountable as a community.

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iPad as the Teacher's Pet - Version 2.0

Learning in Hand

It is divided into seven sections: Show on a Big Screen Manage the Classroom Assess Student Work Interact with Students Manage Your Files Make Instructional Media Learn New Things You can click the image on the right to download the PDF of Version 2.0. I posted a survey on Twitter in March 2014 and received 558 responses.

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