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Virtual Mentorship for Emerging Leaders

The CoolCatTeacher

We’re in a situation now that we can jump on social media and share and grow with each other, and my goal is to be able to connect people. You can Google Hangout. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Jody: It is.

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Podcasting How To’s and Tips with Jeff Bradbury and Vicki Davis

The CoolCatTeacher

It had Dan Callahan on from — at that time, he was kind of working with the EdCamp Foundation and founders, and we just did a show on, “What Is EdCamp?”. Six months later, I got an email from this random person that said, “Hey, I just wanted to let you know… We’re here at EdCamp Buffalo. Vicki: (agrees).

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HOW TO EDCAMP! Notes from a workshop by Kevin Jarrett

Saving Socrates

Kevin Jarrett (@kjarrett) spoke about how to run an edcamp at #edcampsteam. https://docs.google.com/document/d/148stWNaJWyjOXQrxCdMFuuhSpx6EC4oeTK88W_FtUrE/edit It isn''t trademarked for an edcamp. Edcamp rules, has to be open to all, at school unconference. This is what an edcamp should be. Then your requirements.

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Give Teachers Credit: They Know Learning Is Social

Edsurge

The enthusiasm shared by educators who understand that social media will forever impact their lives and practice is very reminiscent of the vibe expressed by dot-commers two decades ago during the first wave of the Internet boom—this is a very good thing. I’ve served as both a journalist and participant within each movement.

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Digital Equity in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

While socioeconomics, district location, and availability of reliable and consistent WIFI access may seem unsurmountable, rural districts, along with CoSN and companies like Kajeet, are committed to both digital equity and digital equality. Buses equipped with WIFI devices turn ordinarily unproductive time on school buses into homework time.

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My Journey Towards Innovation- A Google Certified Innovator Story

MSEDTechie

somebody very smart) I am a Google Certified Innovator This time last week, I was on my way to Mountain View, California to embark on an experience that is difficult to put into words. This group of educators were selected as Google Certified Innovators , (formerly the Google Certified Educator program).

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7 Ways to Spark Innovation and Collaboration In Your School

MSEDTechie

Some teachers engage in creative learning spaces with makerspaces, some create “classrooms without walls” via social media), and some explore virtual and augmented reality. And over at Nearpod, the company recently launched Nearpod VR. Virtual Reality Virtual reality emerges the user in a world that they can interact with.