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The Importance of the Right Technology in Schools

edWeb.net

The Influence of Common Core and SBAC Testing Utah participated in the Common Core standards and was an SBAC state for online testing. state and territorial educational technology and digital learning leaders. For more information, please visit our website , LinkedIn , or Twitter.

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3 Essentials for Success in a Blended [Literacy] Classroom

The Web20Classroom

The use of digital learning spaces has exploded in use in classrooms nearly everywhere. Through Learning Management Systems (LMS) many educators are moving to put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day. Shaelynn Farnsworth is a Digital Literacy Expert in Iowa.

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Games and Apps for Supporting Young Students with Mathematics Difficulties

edWeb.net

With the new Common Core State Standards, many educators have questions about how to provide math activities for students who are performing below grade level while simultaneously addressing the Common Core State Standards. Follow us on Twitter @edWebnet to learn about upcoming webinars and special events!

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The 2014 ASCD Annual Conference: There is Hope

Philly Teacher

Social Media and Connected Learning. On Saturday morning, during the “Saved by Twitter” session, I watched complete strangers huddle in groups to discuss social media, their use of Twitter, the challenges involved in using social media and I witnessed a few people send their first tweet or use a hashtag for the first time.

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Collaboration tool supports global discussions

eSchool News

With Participate Learning’s Collections, teachers can find and curate educational websites, apps and videos for improving student outcomes and place these in a digital folder. Educators are asked constantly to focus on personal professional learning.

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Can Competency-Based Education Demonstrate Mastery Across a Lifetime? #DLNchat

Edsurge

The Twitter chat started by first defining the buzzwords at the center of our discussion. As Andersen said, “It would help everyone if we all subscribe to a common core of competencies and associated learning objectives.” Our guest pointed to a five-page definition of CBE. Or become recognized by employers?

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The 2014 ASCD Annual Conference: There is Hope

Philly Teacher

Social Media and Connected Learning. On Saturday morning, during the “Saved by Twitter” session, I watched complete strangers huddle in groups to discuss social media, their use of Twitter, the challenges involved in using social media and I witnessed a few people send their first tweet or use a hashtag for the first time.