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Cook up your Communication with Parents using Google!

EdTechTeam

The personalized activities, collaboration, and project-based learning that students are doing these days in Google are like an endless buffet- there is no end in sight! With the help of Google, we can easily flambé the way we connect and engage with parents on a daily basis. Google Sites: .

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5 Home and Smart Phone Filtering Options for Parents

The CoolCatTeacher

They were not a Disney company, but Disney purchased them in the last 18 months. Mike Daugherty is a husband, father, author, technology director, Google Innovator, and possible Starbucks addict. He has eighteen years of experience in K-12 technology support serving in a wide variety of roles. 1 is Circle.

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Beyond the Test: How Have We Learned This Decade?

Edsurge

and elsewhere regularly use software and curriculum developed within the past decade, often developed by small companies and former educators. Google, which officially debuted Classroom in 2014, is arguably as widespread in schools as Google’s usage is in the workplace. Ten K-12 School Technologies Created Since 2010.

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6 Super Science Edtech Ideas: Using Technology to Level Up Science Classrooms

The CoolCatTeacher

It might be typing up your notes in a Google Doc. From iPads to robotics to 3d printers, science exploration with technology support is happening in @lacrossescience. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Whatever works.

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Migrating to Cloud-Based Online Tool Suites Is a No-Brainer for School Districts

The 21st Century Principal

Would your school district like to save money and cut down on technology-related and technology support costs? Here''s three good reasons to move to a cloud-based online tool suite from my perspective since our district moved to Google Apps well-over a year ago. Cost savings can be enormous.

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

Edsurge

Our team has interviewed and observed hundreds of teachers from across the country to learn where technology is falling short in their classrooms and where teachers need additional support to take their instructional practice to the next level. Consider the ways that technology can streamline these processes for teachers.

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Classroom Tech Can Drive Student Engagement—But Schools Need to Choose Wisely

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And to avoid any surprises down the road, Rugg also wanted to understand how the company handled training, support and upgrades. Both he and Loy Moser, a district computer technician, believe that understanding how updates work in any technology is imperative to guaranteeing ROI. "For And of course, factor in long term costs.