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Why my students are real world-ready with nothing but a device

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Even as I write this, school let out 45 minutes ago and I can see them still having classroom discussions. I don’t flip my classroom often, but on those two days I made videos for them to watch and then we talked about them after (virtually, of course). All I need is my Macbook Air and access to the internet.

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Why Schools Are Superior to Startups When It Comes to Building Edtech

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They create classrooms designed to maximize student learning, and do everything from fine-tuning lesson plans and homework assignments to organizing the physical layout of their learning spaces. Today’s teachers are expert innovators. Luckily, coding new software only requires a computer and some know-how.

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EdSurge’s Year in Review: The Top 10 K-12 Stories of 2018

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Micro-Writing is Having a Macro Impact on Identity Development by Bryan Christopher If you’re a teacher, chances are you’ve used a micro-writing activity at some point. What Does Growth Look Like for a Student Who Isn’t Having Success on Standardized Tests? Happy New Year! But are educators on board? Editor’s Picks.

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Canva Introduces Student-Safe AI Products, Customizable Lessons for Teachers, and Over 5,000 Free Classroom Resources to 50 Million Students and Teachers

eSchool News

The new suite of offerings – which includes a range of AI tools, interactive lessons, and curriculum-supporting content – takes Canva from a classroom design tool to an end-to-end education platform capable of producing and teaching complete lessons with ease.

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To Prepare Kids for Their Futures, Incorporate Technology Into Core Curriculum

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And I’ve noticed that technology usage usually fits into one of two categories: independent practice or procedural support—such as writing an essay in Google Docs. Apps aren’t designed for the whole classroom. Design for collaboration. Let’s use that to our advantage.

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The 4 Keys to Conducting Personalized Learning Like a Maestro

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Progress is typically measured through “playing tests,” in which students rehearse specific skills and demonstrate their growth by playing them in person or through a recording. In the classroom, we can trust our students to demonstrate their knowledge through their chosen medium as well.

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

EdTech Magazine

Simply adding technology to a classroom doesn’t make it an innovative space. It’s imperative that classroom design is driven by the desire to create personal and authentic learning experiences for students,” says Tom Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools , a project of the Alliance for Excellent Education.