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Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Microsoft purchased “Minecraft,” an immensely popular world-building game, in 2014, and immediately churned out an education edition. Just this February, Microsoft launched a new way to use Minecraft in the classroom by adding a chemistry update. Here's how you can enroll your teachers in a free future-ready teachers badge group.).

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Instructor Spotlight: Tom Driscoll

EdTechTeacher

Before joining EdTechTeacher, Tom served as Digital Learning Director for the Bristol Warren Regional School District, leading their Future Ready Educational Technology initiative and 1-1 device program. Tom provides keynote and workshop services on the following topics [& Many more!]

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What tools and technology are used for teaching?

eSchool News

Together, these tools form an essential technological toolkit, enriching K-12 teaching and shaping a future-ready educational landscape. Learning management systems (LMS) like Google Classroom streamline content delivery and facilitate communication. What are the tools of modern teaching? What are digital technology tools?

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North Carolina’s Hoke County Schools Launches New Partnership with Discovery Education to Create Modern and Innovative Learning Environments Supporting Science Instruction

eSchool News

Located in south central North Carolina, Hoke County Schools is a trusted community partner ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment that provides authentic learning opportunities preparing future-ready students. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. .

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Examples of Technologies that Improve Student Learning

eSchool News

Online Collaborative Writing Tools: Platforms like Google Docs or Microsoft Word Online enable collaborative writing projects, fostering teamwork, peer editing, and real-time collaboration among students. How does technology help students learn?

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260: Who does the library belong to?

The Thinking Stick

If you are curious to learn more about what a ‘future-ready’ library is all about, Karina has stellar advice to share. She has been an educator for over a decade and has earned array of digital credentials including Apple, Google, and Microsoft for Education certifications.

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How is a Successful Instructional Coaching Newsletter Created?

TeacherCast

I am always curious to learn how much time it takes for a coach to design the perfect newsletter (each week) using applications such as Canva , Google Slides , Bitmoji , or even Wakelet. If your district for example is pushing the use of Google Applications, it does not make any sense to use Canva or SMORE to create your newsletter.