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Open Education – Where do I begin?

Tom Murray

Stories of EdTech Innovation. Another resource created by the Office of EdTech is their “story engine” which highlights districts around the nation leading the way in a multitude of areas. From connectivity to professional learning, dozens of district stories are highlighted, including 12 districts sharing their GoOpen story.

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EdmodoCon Guest Post #3: M.Valois

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

On Tuesday, I participated in a virtual conference - a professional learning opportunity - called #Edmodocon. It was presented by the good people over at the #Edmodo app/website. If you aren''t familiar, Edmodo is a social learning platform for schools, often called the "Facebook" for schools because its format is similar.

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My EdcampNJ Highlights

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

I already use Edmodo as my online hub, but Cel.ly So You Want to Run an Edcamp by the Edcamp Foundation Planning an Edcamp by Mary Beth Hertz South Plainfield''s Professional Learning Day. njed BYOD BYOT digital citizenship edtech Google docs teaching' looks worth exploring more in depth.

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Let's Get it Started!!! The Keys to Tech Savvy Teaching!

MSEDTechie

Use the SAMR model to create a lesson that meets Transformation level of learning (Modification & Redefinition) Download this template to help get you started. Subscribe to newsletters and online magazines like Edutopia , Edsurge , or Techlearning , or Edtech to have fresh technology integration ideas at your fingertips each week.

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How Common Sense Is Helping NYC Welcome Cell Phones into Schools

Graphite Blog

Lisa Nielsen, director of digital engagement and learning at the NYC DOE, shares how the district is preparing schools to move forward. “An This includes providing professional learning opportunities that address how to harness the power of the devices for learning. A library of PD videos.

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How to Grow Your Edu-Family Tree

Graphite Blog

Your Local Professional Learning Community (PLC) Why? A professional learning community (PLC) shares resources and discusses specific student performances. There are many websites that bring teachers together, like Graphite, Google+ Groups, Edmodo Communities, and more. Don't follow people aimlessly.

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US Edtech Investments Peak Again With $1.45 Billion Raised in 2018

Edsurge

edtech startups in 2017. And that dip in dealflow has been happening in recent years: Investors are pouring more money into the edtech industry, but across fewer companies. Source: EdSurge One trend is clear: The dollars invested in the US edtech industry has ticked up steadily since 2011 (considering 2015 as an aberration).

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