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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. You can create a community of learners in your school, your department, and through social media.

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How to Build a Modern School – 6 Key Elements to Embed in Your Groundwork

ViewSonic Education

For example, the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls not only empathize intellect but also social skills in their mission statement. This school recognizes that there is a gap in Millennials and Generation Z’s social skills fueled by growing up on mobile phones, social media, and online chatting.

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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

Edsurge

“We wanted to create a digital experience for kids that allows them to create things together, but isn’t saturated with the usual social-media-like engagement tools. But the pair also didn’t want to reduce collaboration online to a dry, empty Google Doc, either. A softer, more nuanced form of gamification is on the rise.

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The 2018 Honor Roll: EdTech’s Must-Read K-12 IT Blogs

EdTech Magazine

He's a writer, technology enthusiast, social media lover and all-around digital guy. Google’s education solutions just keep expanding. Thankfully, there’s Alice Keeler, a Google Certified Teacher and self-described super-nerd. Kasey Bell is a Google-certified instructional technology consultant with a ton of personality.

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STEAM It Up with the 8 C’s! 50+ Ideas & Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

Recently, I was in Indiana presenting about teaching Science Technology Engineering Arts Math (STEAM/STEM) in ways that engage digital learners. Others are encouraged to create their own #EmojiScience videos and share them on social media with the hashtag #EmojiScience. Skype or Google Hangout with a guest expert.

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STEAM It Up with the 8 C’s! 50+ Ideas & Resources

Teacher Reboot Camp

Recently, I was in Indiana presenting about teaching Science Technology Engineering Arts Math (STEAM/STEM) in ways that engage digital learners. Others are encouraged to create their own #EmojiScience videos and share them on social media with the hashtag #EmojiScience. Skype or Google Hangout with a guest expert.

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Three Career Paths for Educational Innovators—How to Get There and Where the Jobs Are

Edsurge

Build an app - sell it in the Apple or Google Play app store. Michael Matera, a 6th grade world history teacher in Milwaukee, used his expertise in gamification to write a top selling book, Explore Like a Pirate. I’m the gamification guy,' come talk to me. 'I’m I’m the gamification guy,' come talk to me.