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How Educators are Using the Exclusive Social Media App Clubhouse

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The new social media app Clubhouse is gaining traction across many industries as Influencers, celebrities , and marketing professionals are heading to the app to connect and collaborate. (If The idea of a connected educator is nothing new, but the platforms through which educators can find other educators, share ideas, and learn are growing.

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The Future’s Open Wide With These 60+ K-12 Education Technology Events in 2018-2019

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From local Edcamps in your backyard to glitzy conferences dotting the globe, these convenings showcase exciting changes happening in schools and classrooms (and humbling lessons learned along the way). And they’re all united around a common interest: exploring how education will evolve in ways that better serve all learners.

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50+ Can’t-Miss K-12 Education Technology Events for 2017-2018

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And what better way to learn, grow and challenge ourselves than at the hundreds of education-themed bacchanals that dot the world? To help you plan your upcoming travels, we’ve compiled a shortlist of more than 50 education technology events for the K-12 community happening across the world through June 2018.

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Give Teachers Credit: They Know Learning Is Social

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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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Building STEM and Movement Skills Outside of School

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She has a master’s degree in educational technology and instructional design from the University of Florida. She is also the co-founder of Edcamp St. Augustine and Edcamp Flagler, as well as a current board member for the Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders (FCITL). Augustine, FL. Join the Community.

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Many Frustrated Teachers Say It’s Not Burnout — It’s Demoralization

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Experts like Bowdoin College education chair Doris Santoro, author of the book “ Demoralized ,” define the concept in moral terms. I really believe in public education and haven’t given up quite yet. To Santoro, who spoke with more than a dozen educators for her book, these efforts at remoralization are a good sign.

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From Playgrounds to Programmers: How Sharing Shapes Schools

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Just look at one of the most successful industries that most of us have ever known: computer programming. These concepts should also fuel educators seeking to amplify their school missions and do their jobs well. According to the Edcamp website, since 2010 there have been over 700 events in 25 countries.

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