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Bring Science to Life: The Impact of Video Game Simulations

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They probably won’t feed mule deer in the future, but through a thoughtfully constructed interactive video game, learners can build their science proficiency in engaging and meaningful ways. In an edWebinar sponsored by Immersed Games, “ Supporting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Learning with Video Games ,” Lindsey Tropf, M.Ed.,

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Over 25 Ideas for eLearning… Inclement Weather and Snow Day Make Up

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Welcome to a timely post that gives us a quick break from the 70 STEM links series. In the next post I will continue the STEM Series. STEM, 21st century learning, and technology integration, please sign up for 21centuryedtech by email or RSS. Evaluate, revise, and reflect on the program on a consistent basis.

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

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Lachelle Brant) Creating Guidelines for Distance Education The Problem: Sometimes, the greatest solution stems from the greatest need. The journey in Wyoming began with new legislation and funding for the development and implementation of grassroots, K-12 and postsecondary distance education courses and programs.

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An Interactive Tool Empowers High Schoolers To Take Control of Career Planning

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Make Every Student Future Ready (Video Credit: Xello) How does the software fit into your curriculum? We developed a required and graded advisory program where every one of our high school students meets with a mentor teacher for 30 minutes every day. There are even integrated videos with real people working in those careers right now.

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Wednesday Interview - Breaking the Cycle of Students' Disengagement by Having Them Leave, to Learn

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Elliot Washor and Charles Mojkowski, both of Big Picture Learning, have a proven, innovative solution for stemming the flow of drop-outs and breaking the cycle of disengagement that leads up to it. Elliot has been involved in school reform for more than 30 years as a teacher, principal, administrator, video producer, and writer.