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The Importance of the Right Technology in Schools

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Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast A recent edLeader Panel, “ Utah Spotlight: A ‘State’ of Alignment ,” featured experts that included Rick Gaisford, Education Specialist, Education Technology and the SETDA Chair Elect, Utah State Board of Education; Melanie Durfee, Ph.D.,

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The best BYOD tech tools for the Common Core classroom

eSchool News

With just 4 categories and less than a dozen tools, educators can hit a lot of Common Core standards. I recently had the pleasure of spending a few hours in a friend’s classroom where I introduced her students to technology applications that would engage them in “showing what they know” at different points in their learning.

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Brocade Solution Guide for Common Core

eSchool News

This paper provides K-12 technology administrators with a blueprint for implementing a Brocade Network that not only prepares the School District for unforeseen potential issues with Common Core Testing, but enables the network to support future digital learning initiatives in a cost-effective manner that will scale well into the future.

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8 Essential Books Every Tech-Minded Teacher Should Read

Ask a Tech Teacher

In order to be able to reach them better, teachers not only have to be up to date with the latest strategies and teaching methodologies, but also with modern technology and new ways of connecting with their students and engaging them, both inside and outside the classroom. Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times.

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Get Your MOOC On!

The Web20Classroom

Coaching Digital Learning | Cultivating a Culture of Change was developed by the Digital Learning Collaborative team at the Friday Institute, led by Verna Lalbeharie, Senior Program Director. instructional technology coaches/facilitators, media specialists, mentor teachers).

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1st Grade digital PBL: Does it work?

Neo LMS

What is not as common are PBL ideas using digital, rather than physical tools. There are differing opinions as to the usefulness, as well as wisdom, of teaching very young students with digital technology. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. 1st Grade Digraph project (two letters that make one sound): View.

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Ed Tech Vocab: Keeping Up with Trends in Education

eSpark

Think of it as a cheat sheet to help you learn all you need to know about technology in the classroom! Blended learning combines traditional, in-person learning with digital learning, so that students can experience both forms. Digital citizenship refers to appropriate and responsible use of technology.

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