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Social media gives professional development a long tail
In many schools and learning organizations, professional development is still an “event.” It’s something that happens a few times a year, imparting isolated chunks of information and strategy to educators. This type of learning is often not pervasive enough to inform everyday practice.
Social media has the ability to change that. And teachers are starting to take this to heart. -
Though the iPad debacle at Los Angeles schools might have slowed-down the expansion of one-to-one computer programs, more and more schools are adopting the practice.
Today, and later this week in Part Two, experienced educators will share their advice on how to successfully implement such a program. I’m also eager to publish ideas from readers, and hope to receive many of them. -
21 Free eBooks That Made Me a Better Teacher
Here are some other awesome free eBooks on teaching and learning I thought you might enjoy!
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Different examples of formative assessment | Edutopia
An awesome list of examples for Formative Assessment!
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2014 ON for Learning Award Winners
Common Sense Media’s ON for Learning Award is given to the very best in kids’ digital media. Our learning ratings program is designed to help educators surface the apps, games, and websites that truly deliver experiences that enrich and delight kids, helping them thrive with media and technology. We are excited to recognize these apps, games, and websites for earning the highest learning rating from Common Sense Media in the past year.
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Daily Digital Discoveries 04/15/2014
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