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It’s Time Edtech Conferences Stopped Ignoring Equity and Race

Edsurge

The typical edtech conference buzzes with gadgetry, infrastructure and new ways to engage students. Ken Shelton (African American Educator and Tech Strategist): I have had the opportunity to attend, speak at and even keynote a lot of conferences—particularly edtech ones—over the years. Here are our experiences.

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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

My personal learning network is key to my success with integrating robots into our activities,” Innes says. “I There’s plenty you can do on a tiny budget. Start with small initiatives. Buy one robot, start with the online coding or set up a small club. Just get a small thing happening, and build from there.”. “My

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52 Ways to Go Back To School, From Educators Across the United States

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From teachers, edtech coordinators, librarians, superintendents and others, articles are organized around four topic categories. How-To’s from Inside the Classroom : Step-by-step guides on everything from social-emotional learning to classroom management strategies in a tech-rich environment. Click here to check out the guide!

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Be a EdTech SuperHero- Easy Tech Tools Educators Should Try This School Year

MSEDTechie

One of the simple ways to begin to unleash your tech superpowers is to build a strong PLN, your Personal Learning Network. A personal learning network are people/places you go to gain knowledge, share knowledge, and collaborate with others of like minds and interests. Try searching on Pinterest.

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Using Digital Media To Connect Inside and Outside of the Classroom

MSEDTechie

To answer these questions, I often turn to the people who can help me evaluate how effectively I’ve been integrating edtech tools into the classroom: students, parents and fellow educators. A personal learning network is made up of people/places you go to gain knowledge, share knowledge and collaborate with others of like minds and interests.

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The Changing Role Of The Teacher In Personalized Learning Environment

TeachThought - Learn better.

Hanover Research’s 2014 trends in K-12 education reiterate this emerging focus not just on educational technology, but also on the need to provide support systems to help teachers adopt and implement technology within the classroom. Amy Moynihan, a Content Manager at Hanover Research, is currently a Ph.D.

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THANK YOU for 5 Amazing Years of Educational Podcasting! Thank You For Amazing Feedback!

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Information from A to Z on EdTech and teaching, it should you your go-to resource. A wealth of knowledge June 15, 2015 by jpdalton from United States I got the honor of hearing this gentleman speak in person and he knocked my socks off! I always take what I learn and teach other teachers. Great stuff! Always something new!

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