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What’s It Like to Leave the Classroom for a Job in Edtech?

Edsurge

When teachers pack up their classrooms for the last time to start their edtech careers, where exactly are they going? Former educators told us they had moved on to become UX designers, part of sales teams and founders of their own edtech companies. Edtech is not going to be the solution for every teacher,” she says.

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The Facebook Scandal: What Can We Learn as Educators

The CoolCatTeacher

Professor Britt Watwood has moved his college classes off Facebook. The Facebook Scandal: What Can We Learn as Educators. Vicki: The Facebook scandal with Cambridge Analytica and more. So, first of all, Britt, how would you explain, in simple terms, what happened on Facebook and why so many people are wanting to #deletefacebook?

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5 Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

ViewSonic Education

From increased engagement to more inclusive environments, the correct application of EdTech improves a wide range of learning outcomes. Read on for the top 5 advantages to technology in the classroom or visit our education solutions page for more insights on EdTech. Benefit #4: Provides Instant Feedback for Teachers.

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Collaboration Created with a Facebook Post

EdTech Magazine

By Mike Patterson Robotics partnership wins Oklahoma elementary school $50K and lots of accolades.

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Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools Begin New Year with New Digital Resources Supporting College and Career Readiness 

eSchool News

Charlotte, NC — Tennessee’s Hardeman County Schools (HCS) today announced a new phase in its partnership with global edtech leader Discovery Education that is bringing new digital resources to students districtwide. Discovery Education Experience will now be available in all district elementary and middle school classrooms.

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8 Tips to Strengthen Parent Involvement With Digital Tools

EdTech Magazine

SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! With Facebook groups, email chains and digital newsletters, they can stay more informed and offer more help and expertise during a time that’s more convenient for them. Expand Your Classroom Communications Toolbox. Take Advantage of Social Media.

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If You’re Serious About Designing Edtech Solutions, Start With the Learners

Edsurge

Growing up in San Francisco with parents who devoted their lives to the nonprofit and public education sectors, my primary contact with Google, Facebook, and Apple was as a user. So if the process is this simple, why do we devote entire classes, workshops, and degrees to perfecting our understanding of human-centered design?

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