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Most Popular EdSurge Podcast Episodes of 2019

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High School Dropout. The title of Anthony Johnson’s book explains why he’s an unlikely educator: it’s called “High School Dropout to Teacher of the Year.” EdSurge sat down with one of the foremost experts on this topic: Marialice Curran, founder and executive director of the Digital Citizenship Institute. Rebel ‘Mayor.’

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Measuring Up–the Key to Meeting State/National Standards

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For example, the National Dropout Prevention Center conducted a year-long study of the Measuring Up program and its impact on student outcomes. Two I recommend are: National Dropout Prevention Center’s evaluation of Measuring Up reveals students experienced substantial academic progress. Pick what interests you.

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Online Tutor–Is it Right For You?

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Technology is my friend: I am no nerd but I love the latest technology. When I am teaching online, I love the fact that I can use the latest technological developments, all forms of content , and pedagogical tools to help my students improve their performance at school. I find that it helps the students to learn better.

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Why Teachers Are So Influential in the Choices Young People Make

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It’s not just a matter of their grades, although high school dropouts are much more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. 5 Ways Teachers Can Stay on Top of Technology. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. The sooner kids receive intervention and treatment the better the outcome typically is.

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Bring Experts to Your Class Easily with Nepris

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Statistically, almost half of school dropouts do so because they don’t see the relevance. Nepris , a cloud-based platform that connects STEAM subject experts (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) with teachers and classes, wants to turn that around. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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Events + News - Library 2.0 Spring Summit - Free-Range Kids - Testing "Chaos" and Opting Out - Student Debt - Will College Survive?

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Wednesday, April 29th at 4pm Common Sense Media Webinar: Helping Students Make Good Digital Decisions with Digital Compass , Join Common Sense Education for a webinar to celebrate the launch of their newest free education resource, Digital Compass.

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Learning Revolution Free Events - Great, GREAT Keynotes - MiniCon - ISTE Unplugged! - Striving for Failure?

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Eliot The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. We will feature guest poet Chaouki M''kaddem , keynote speaker Steve Wheeler , a technology smackdown event that anyone can sign-up for, and seven mini-presentations. Interested in presenting?

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