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?3 Types of Summer PD That Won’t Sacrifice Your Vacation

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Get organized before the school year even begins by exploring structures and systems used in managing a variety of devices and instructional planning in a 1:1 learning environment. Flippin g the Classroom. Learn how to blend in-class instruction with online learning using the flipped classroom model.

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How to Use iBeacons in the Classroom – Guest Post from Courtney Pepe

EdTechTeacher

At the elementary level, Paul uses iBeacon tech to promote active learning and curate exciting lesson plans which the young learners engage in through game based learning. The iBeacon technology helps to welcome visitors to the school and parents to events.

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6 Ways Technology Can Reinvent Parent-Teacher Conferences

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Skype in the Classroom is a free community of educators from around the world and offers a variety of resources on getting started. Offer training or resource sessions. If some parents don’t understand the technology you’re using in class, pool the conference slots and have groups of parents come in for personalized training.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

.” It is generally accepted that there are four models of blended learning: Rotation, Flex, A La Carte, and Enriched Virtual. The Christensen Institute clarifies that “the Rotation model includes four sub-models: Station Rotation, Lab Rotation, Flipped Classroom, and Individual Rotation.” Flipped Classroom.

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Learning Revolution - Week's Free Events - ISTE Unplugged - Homework - Emperor's New Clothes

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Friday, June 27th at 3pm PDT in San Francisco, CA Galvanize: gSchool Open House , Want to know more about gSchool''s 24 week developer training program? Here''s your chance to meet the team, get your questions answered, check out the space (psst - it has a rooftop patio) and learn more about what it means to be a gSchooler!