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Challenges in Curation: Successfully Integrating Open Educational Resources in the Classroom

Digital Promise

Start the Facebook live broadcast. As the teacher leading my SXSWedu classroom, I made a wrongful assumption my entire class entered the room with the same knowledge base. So I explained to my class that Open Educational Resources (OER) could be most easily defined as “free stuff on the Web.” Define OERs.

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Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

eSchool News

However, Lexia’s own nationwide survey of educators[2] found that only 27% of educators felt the same. In May, Education Week reported that 31 states and the District of Columbia had adopted laws and policies requiring early reading instruction to be aligned with the science of reading,” Gaehde continued. “On

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Best Apps for College Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Embarking on the journey of college education is an exciting, albeit challenging, adventure. Whether you’re an undergrad juggling multiple courses or a grad student deep in research, these apps are designed to streamline your educational experience. If you leave the app to check Facebook or play a game, the tree withers.

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Racism, Consumerism, and a Conversation With My Son About the Future of Diversity

Edsurge

As educators, it is imperative that as we are drawn into conversations with our family, loved ones, colleagues and the community, that we share the truths surrounding these issues and challenge others to reflect inwardly about their views regarding these facts. But what if Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok were present in those times?

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Hemet Unified School District Adopts LETRS for New Two-Year Professional Learning Program

eSchool News

Offered by Lexia® Learning, a Cambium Learning® Group company, LETRS provides educators with the deep knowledge required to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. Hemet USD began rolling out LETRS in March 2022 as a two-year, cohort-based program. LETRS for Administrators. About Lexia Learning.

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5 Technology Workflows Your School Needs

Vizor

PRO TIP: Set up the possibility for students to easily obtain a replacement device so their education isn’t put on hold, ever! Create a knowledge base of documents so students and parents can access them after school hours. Start a private Facebook page where the community of parents can help each other. A spreadsheet?

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How to Build Your PLN

Ask a Tech Teacher

’ You might even understand the purpose of a PLN–to provide educators with a collaborative learning environment–but think you don’t need one, or staff development provided by your school is all you can handle. You reach out through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, G+, forums, and discussion boards. What is a PLN.

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