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C-STEM Studio — A Great Way to Blend Math and Robotics

Ask a Tech Teacher

” In fact, the C-STEM Studio algebra curriculum is fully aligned with Common Core state standards in mathematics. The RoboBlockly curriculum includes a student self-guided Hour of Code activity as well as teacher-led math activities that meet Common Core state standards for fourth to ninth grade. Why Bother.

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A new teacher’s perspective: Today’s best edtech resources

eSchool News

During my “freshman year” in the classroom, I made it a point to ask colleagues at my school, members of my professional learning community, educators I met at conferences, and others: “What are the best edtech resources for a new teacher to engage students and ignite their curiosity about learning?”

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Sal Khan: Test Prep Is ‘the Last Thing We Want to Be’

Edsurge

At the 2019 National Charter Schools Conference this month in Las Vegas, EdSurge sat down with Khan to discuss his vision for reinventing schools, the focus on testing and what he thinks about the recent stumbles of AltSchool, a nearby network of tech-driven independent schools. EdSurge: The theme of the conference is reimagining education.

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2014 Global Education Conference - Day Four

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Thursday, November 20th, is day four of the fifth annual Global Education Conference. We had yet another great day of sessions and keynotes on Wednesday, and the recordings of any sessions that have taken place are accessible on the conference recordings page (which includes the ones listed below up until you get this note).

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Khan Academy: Friend or Foe?

A Principal's Reflections

While attending the NSBA Annual Conference this past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend Sal Kahn’s keynote on Sunday. In addition to using Yahoo doodle, he began writing quiz software in 2006. Khan is the creator of Khan Academy. Dismissive at first, he then began to create video tutorials that were uploaded to YouTube.

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What parents should ask teachers about technology

Ask a Tech Teacher

Who picks the digital apps, software, extensions, and programs used in the classes? For Common Core schools: How do they prepare students to succeed with online testing? End-of-year assessments of the Common Core grade-level standards are delivered online. This isn’t an uncommon concern.

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AdvancED to Merge With Assessment Maker, Measured Progress to Form $120M Nonprofit

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To do so, it offers a range of supports that include observation software and professional development services. based group made headlines as one of the vendors that worked with the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium to deliver tests aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Several years ago, the Dover, N.H.-based