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Need a New Job? Here’s What You Do

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Discuss not just your years of experience, but the student groups you’ve taught, the philosophies you’ve followed (such as IB or Common Core), parent needs met, pedagogy you’ve rolled out, teacher groups you’ve led, and more. In this section, also include all of your social media contacts.

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Practical examples of social media in elementary school

The Innovative Educator

Guest post by Computer Teacher & Tech Coordinator, Chris Casal | Cross posted at The Casal Operating System Editor''s note: Chris Casal is a member of the NYC DOE Social Media Advisory Team. His insights have helped inspire and guide teachers in the effective use of social media in the classroom.

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5 Tech-Driven Methods for Teaching the Common Core

EmergingEdTech

Enhance Digital Literacy Skills While Teaching to the Common Core The common core has become standard in schools all across the country since it was introduced in 2009. So far, 42 states and the. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Guest post: Caston Binger Explains How the Digital Revolution Has Transformed Education

EdTech4Beginners

The proliferation of connected devices and online resources has created new opportunities for teaching and learning. The digital revolution has also made it easier for teachers to create and share resources, says Caston Binger. They can now find and use a wide range of digital resources to support their teaching.

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How to use digital textbooks in the K-12 classroom

Hapara

But how do you start making the transition to digital and ensure that your learners have high-quality resources? . They come from sources such as the Michigan Open Book Project, Core Knowledge, CK-12, OpenStax and OER Commons. . It includes interactive media, such as videos, and hands-on activities that are also interactive.

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Draw on Student Interests to Make the Common Core Work for You

Educator Innovator

This was originally posted at Common Sense Graphite. As the new school year begins, articles and resources dedicated to helping teachers develop curriculum and assessments aligned to the Common Core literacy standards are popping up everywhere. View technology as a tool—don’t let it become the answer. .

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Teaching Speaking & Listening Skills for Today’s Student

Catlin Tucker

There are myriad tools and online resources teachers can use to help students to cultivate 21st century communication skills that don’t involve pen and paper. In addition to formal writing, our students need to know how to articulate their ideas in 140 characters or less and engage with a global audience using social media.