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5 Tips That Foster Collaborative Professional Learning

EdTech Magazine

The program’s goal was to improve student achievement and higher-order thinking skills through more effective use of educational technology. Educators often criticize technology because it doesn’t always enhance traditional approaches. This article is part of the "Connect IT: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Technology" series.

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Learning and Reflecting with Video

A Principal's Reflections

Part of my evolution has been to explore new pathways to reach my professional goals while attempting to give something back in return to educators. No wonder more and more educators have begun to use this medium to connect with other people. I like using this tool because it syncs with and simultaneously broadcasts across Twitter.

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Some app substitutions for iPad apps to use on a Chromebook

Educational Technology Guy

This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy. Follow me on Twitter and Google+. Remember to add these through the Admin Console as pushed or recommended apps for your users.( Scroll down to Force-Installed Apps and Extensions ).

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Autonomy Breeds Change

A Principal's Reflections

Math teacher Jeff Fiscina learned how to create engaging learning activities using Educreations. He also developed his own blog and started a Twitter account for his classes. 21st Century Education Change educational technology Flipped Classroom Innovation New Milford High School teachers'

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13 Digital Tools to Empower Active Use

Tom Murray

As educators work to shift the instructional pedagogy, technology can be used as an accelerant for student learning. With thousands of tools available, educators must decide which tools will best lead to high level learning experiences while weeding through a myriad of choices. Leave a comment below to share.

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Goal: Make It About the Relationships

Teacher Reboot Camp

Draw and Dash – Each student will need to use a piece of paper or a drawing app like Tackk, Educreations, Magic Paintbrush, or Sketchbook Express. Join the movement by accomplishing any goal from any of the cycles then letting us know through a blog reflection or status update on our Facebook community or on Twitter, @30GoalsEdu .

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Digital Activities & Icebreakers for Gen Y

Teacher Reboot Camp

“The number one benefit of educational technology is that it empowers people to do what they want to do. You will find hashtags used on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Vine, and many other social networks. Each group will need to use a drawing app like Tackk, Educreations, Magic Paintbrush, or Sketchbook Express.