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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

NGDLE – Next-generation Digital Learning Environment. OER – Open Educational Resource (this can be any online materials that are free to use). PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ). PLN – Personal Learning Network. STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths. OS – Operation system (e.g.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition)

Doug Levin

(Mostly) back from my August hiatus, I’m pleased to offer up the next edition of A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 33 Edition). But, they also tell us that personalized learning doesn't rely on technology in the classroom.

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Part Three: Beyond SAMR… Making Sure Technology Supports Content Standards

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

A big shout out to EdTech Magazine for recognizing this blog on its 2017 Honor Roll. I especially appreciated the following quote, “On his blog, Gorman shares what he has learned with a focus on how tech enables project-based learning.” The links below provide you an opportunity to learn more about Open Education Resources.

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Meet Some Heroes at This Week's Connected Educator Cafe Sessions

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Esther Wojcicki : Educator, journalist, IT & OER consultant. Wednesday, October 23 "Innovating STEM and Literacy" Yovel Badash : Author of No Child Held Back Jim Vanides : Global Social Innovation Program Manager @hp; #edtech blogger [link] , #STEM advocate, educator, technologist, & avid photographer.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: What is the Federal Role? (Part II)

Doug Levin

The local needs assessment to be conducted by the school district is to be focused on identifying gaps in a school district’s “access to personalized learning experiences supported by technology and professional development for the effective use of data and technology” and is to be updated every three years.

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This Year’s ASU+GSV Summit Is Hard to Describe. Here’s Our Best Attempt.

Edsurge

This is the edtech industry’s premier financial conversation, packed with more than 4,100 people and 350 CEOs. Topics ranged from early childhood to lifelong learning. Learn Capital is closing on a seed investment vehicle dubbed “ LearnStart ,” which has already invested in a Finnish company, 3DBear. No, it’s not a spa vacation.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

” Via The New York Times : “Where the STEM Jobs Are (and Where They Aren’t).” “Why the Best Personalized Learning Programs Start Way Before High School,” according to Edsurge. “ It’s Time to Take Back Personalized Learning ,” says Phyllis Lockett in Edsurge.