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What to Know About SQL and How to Try it Out

Ask a Tech Teacher

SQL is incredibly popular in several industries, such as finance, music, data analysis, web development, and social media, making it really useful. . We recommend Codecademy’s “Learn SQL” course or Coursera’s “Introduction to Structured Query Language” course. Try a Free Online SQL Course.

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Riipen Raises $3.75 Million to Unite College Students and Employers Via Course Projects

Edsurge

The platform could pair them up for projects, and students would end the project with a presentation of their findings and work to companies in exchange for course credit. “It Projects on the platform can range from weeks to a semester long, with student presentations to businesses done in person or remotely.

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MOOCs for Professional Development - #TCEA15

EdTechSandyK

Notes from MOOCs for Professional Development Presentation at TCEA 2015 Dr. Kay Abernathy, Lamar University [link] Lamar University sponsored the MOOC on Social Media Communication Tools for Educators which Dr. Abernathy facilitated. It was free, but offered a certificate of completion. Why are we encouraging the use of MOOCs?

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8 teacher-loved edtech tools to try in 2017

eSchool News

Coursera is known to work with both K-12 and higher education institutions and provide them with access to online courses. As a result, a lesson on Abraham Lincoln could easily be constructed, as well as visual presentations and reports. Explore and enjoy! For Online Courses/Blended Learning.

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Notes from Leadership for the Digital Age with Alan November - Day 2

EdTechSandyK

Coursera is another option for higher ed MOOCS. Swivl - Apparatus that lets you use an iPad to video record a lecture or presentation. Moves the camera to follow presenter around the room. Imagine sharing student presentations to the world!) Use every bit of social media that you can. They will get this.

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STEMxCon - Today Is the Final Deadline for Proposals; Great Keynotes + Sessions; Need Volunteers!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

If you haven''t been a volunteer moderator before, there''s nothing quite like the camaraderie and the excitement that develops jumping in and out of session rooms and helping presenters and participants have a great experience. Derek Barkalow, Ph.D.

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The Top Ed-Tech Trends (Aren't 'Tech')

Hack Education

This talk was presented at Coventry University as part of my visiting fellowship at the Disruptive Media Learning Lab. Rather it’s a history itself – ideally one that’s useful for our thinking about the past, present, and future in the way in which the study of history always should be.

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