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Subscriber Special: February–Discounted Group Training

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February 5th: Group Professional Development Pick a topic: Tech infused Teacher/Classroom Writing With Tech Building Digital Citizens 20 Webtools in 20 Days Differentiation There is limited availability so sign up fast! Every month, subscribers to our newsletter get a free/discounted resource to help their tech teaching.

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10 ways to manage group work in the classroom

Ditch That Textbook

OK, class lets get into groups. Theyve done dreadful group work before. When the work doesnt require collaboration, the group seems kind of unnecessary.Some students might cheer. How does everyone react?Some Some students might groan.

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At a Time When Students Feel Alone, Affinity Groups Connect Us All

Edsurge

I auditioned to be a part of the Ravinia Scholars , joining a group of teenage musicians from high schools all over Chicago. At our school, we define affinity groups as: A peer network where individuals come together because they have an aspect of their identity in common. They are shaped and molded by the adults around them.

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How K–12 Schools Are Making Technology Work for Educators

EdTech Magazine

The three-team department includes an IT group that manages infrastructure and an integration team that runs the IT help desk and works to maximize uptime in the classroom. He has multiple master’s degrees in education, and at one point he considered becoming a school principal.

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Tech Tip #138: 7 Ways to Evaluate Websites

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Does it use words and concepts that fit the age group that will be using it? Are they sharing information so readers can draw their own conclusion or trying to get them to agree with an agenda? Is the website age-appropriate? Sign up for a new tip each week or buy the entire 169 Real-world Ways to Put Tech into Your Classroom.

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School Computer Labs: 5 Reasons They Still Matter

ViewSonic Education

With modular furniture and open layouts, these modern labs are outfitted with LED displays , interactive displays , projectors , and collaborative workstationsperfect for everything from personalized learning to hands-on group projects. By lunch, its a quiet zone for film editing or group work. By afternoon? The bottom line?

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How to Change the Dynamics of Peer-to-peer Learning

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” –Albert Einstein Peer-to-peer learning–acquiring knowledge from a peer group–has become a popular strategy as teachers move from a teacher-lecturer education model to teacher-guide. If some peers slack off, the group suffers. Often, it is a less stressful way to develop lifelong learners. coding a program).

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