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Autonomy Breeds Change

A Principal's Reflections

The inspiration for this idea came from Google’s 80/20 Innovation Model where engineers are encouraged to take 20 percent of their time to work on something company-related that interests them personally. Math teacher Jeff Fiscina learned how to create engaging learning activities using Educreations.

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We Might Be at the End of the Free Ed Tech Era

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Their success rate of companies is incredibly high as they helped start Class Dojo, Plickers, Remind, Padlet, Blendspace, Educreations, and a WHOLE host of others. A Great Opportunity: Finch Loaner Program ] Many teachers look at companies that come with a free product and think, “This is AMAZING!”,