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Secrets for Fun, Engaging Computer Science that Changes Kids Lives

The CoolCatTeacher

Alfred Thompson on episode 547 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Alfred Thompson has secrets that transform Computer Science classrooms. Prior to teaching Alfred worked in the software industry for many years. Yet, he shares them openly. Project-based learning. Passion-based learning.

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VR & AR in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Hall Davidson shares both simple explanations of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in the classroom. He has worked with ministries, school districts, and industries across the world.

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What’s Your Social Brand?

Edsurge

Want to make sure you’re using social media to its fullest for your job search? Don’t worry, EdSurge’s own social media pro is here to answer your questions. Learn about how to use social branding and social networking to jump into a new industry, boost your call-backs and find a career you love.

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How to Start a High School Esports Team & Benefit Your School

ViewSonic Education

This includes creating tools like text groups, email lists, and social media sites. Use Facebook, Twitter, and any and all media that’s most popular at your school to share the details with members and interested students. References: Molina, Brett. These skills honed in game play readies students for life.”.

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Universities Can Combat Misinformation By Sharing Research With the Public

Edsurge

Even as the postsecondary industry opened its doors to become a more-accessible system for students, it locked up the research conducted by its faculty and staff. With varying trust levels, they turn to journalists, social media influencers, legislators, teachers and their families. On Twitter, Rep. million jobs.

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10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. For example in the music industry, it is said that “great songs are rarely written — they are rewritten” and likewise it is true with all learning. Defined Learning makes using project-based content easy to bring into any subject.

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#ICE18: Redesigning a Classroom Is Not About Being “Pretty for Pinterest”

EdTech Magazine

By designing a learner-centered environment that’s built upon flexibility, the traditional, industrial setup of desks in rows can be overcome. Social media is like a giant search engine that we can tap any time. Around this time, I first got on Twitter. We can connect with other educators. This incident really struck me.

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