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EdTech Acronyms Explained

EdTech4Beginners

AUP – Acceptable Use Policy. BLearning – Blended Learning (using a range of multimedia and strategies). BYOL – Bring Your Own Learning. PBL – Project Based Learning ( click here for my guide ). PLN – Personal Learning Network. RED – Rapid e-learning Development. BYOD – Bring Your Own Device.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

Edsurge

(Lachelle Brant) Creating Guidelines for Distance Education The Problem: Sometimes, the greatest solution stems from the greatest need. To Address It: To address this, state policies were developed that successfully eliminated any barriers to student access and opportunities.

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For Students to Succeed, Social Capital Matter Just as Much as Skills—Here's Why

Edsurge

It’s so much bigger and more networked than that. Alongside reading and writing, math, sciences and STEM, there’s an equally important subject deserving of attention and resources: social capital. Before we delve into the specifics of what “social capital” means, let me present a personal example to illustrate the concept.

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What is Collaboration for Professional Learning?

My Island View

After being involved in social media for over a decade, I have made a few observations that might be helpful to folks who use social media, more specifically Twitter, to develop and maintain a Personal Learning Network. It offers transparency to policies. Additionally, an educator’s interest may begin to branch out.

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Uncommon Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Makerspaces can be created on any budget and motivate students to learn on their own time. They also become supplemental learning spaces for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related classes and courses. This chapter will address the potential challenges and advantages of implementing a BYOD initiative.