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Cybercrimes can expose your Social Security account and other financial accounts, too. Stay vigilant to make sure yours isn't compromised.

Learn about the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Educators.  This episode is about being an Analyst. Visit www.iste.org to learn more.

Writing is a process, not a one-and-done event. When a student is writing their first draft, it is important that they simply get their id...

The Tech Lady, Kim Mattina, The Suite Talk, Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Google for Education

At North Carolina’s Rowan-Salisbury Schools, a room in the central office showcases 3D printers, virtual reality headsets and a variety of iPad apps. ...

This is my fourth year to serve as the Director of Technology at The Casady School in Oklahoma City, and I’ve been reflecting lately on the multitude of skills I’ve developed as well as “lessons…

I really like Marco Torres. I first saw Marco at any event that Apple put on an 2005 for El Paso educators. Marco made a name for himself by teaching, while incorporating technology, to students that...

I’ve recently passed my 94th published book, and SEVENFOLD SWORD: GUARDIAN will be my 95th.  I’ve come to realize something. There’s a lot of advice for new and new-ish writers, b…

This week Eric Patnoudes posted this tweet. https://twitter.com/NoApp4Pedagogy/status/1098971327246094336 There were many thought-provoking comments advocating

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From Traditional Comments and Skills to Digital Learning Journals Presented by Casady School teachers & staff: Melissa Coate, 2nd Grade Teacher @melissacoate Lisa Jordan, 2nd Grade Teacher Wes Fryer, Director of Technology @wfryer 22 Feb 2019 #LLIsouthwest

PAGER FRAMEWORK PAGER focuses on shifting instructional strategies from teacher-centered to student-centered with an emphasis on technology integration. It's Not about technology transformation! It's about the transformation of teaching strategies with the support of technology tools!

We experience encryption daily, mostly without our conscious engagement, by dint of browsers (encrypting data-in-motion) and devices (encrypting data-at-rest).

The flipped classroom approach is becoming increasingly popular. This instructional approach allows more in-class time to be spent on interactive learning activities, as the direct lecturing component is shifted outside the classroom through instructional videos. However, despite growing interest in the flipped classroom approach, no robust frameworks have been developed for the design or school/faculty-wide implementation of flipped classrooms. The aim of this article is to provide a foundation for the flipped classroom approach in Spector’s (Foundations of educational technology: integrative approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives, Routledge, New York, 2016) model of six pillars of educational technology. After reviewing previous discussion of the flipped classroom approach, each pillar (i.e., communication, interaction, environment, culture, instruction, and learning) is discussed in the context of flipped learning. Using Spector’s (2016) framework and drawing on relevant theories and empirical findings, 10 recommendations are made. These recommendations are particularly useful for the school/faculty-wide implementation of flipped classrooms. As the foundational framework proposed in this article is only preliminary, further studies (e.g., design-based research) are recommended to increase the robustness of the design framework and ultimately improve educational practices.

Learn how students can capture their learning and show what they know through video. This powerful medium is for students of all ages and a perfect way to building confidence as writers.

Ed-tech is penetrating education systems around the world, and it's almost impossible to separate digital and traditional learning methods in today's times

This week, roles were flipped as Shaelynn Farnsworth and I had an opportunity to learn from John Hattie at the Visible Learning Institut...

If you haven’t already seen Google’s new “.new” shortcuts for Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, and Sites, you need to familiarize yourself with them. They are quick, easy to rem…

By David Truss

Teachers’ use of a variety of digital tools and platforms, from learning management systems to free and open resources, has risen over the past year, a new survey finds.

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Access 87 of the best Marcus Aurelius quotes and images today. You'll discover great lines that will help you stay calm, peaceful, and strong every time.

Happy belated Data Privacy Day! Apple rang in the holiday with a FaceTime bug that lets you eavesdrop on the person you're calling before they pick up.

This recipe for Guatemalan tapado is sure to become one of your favorite comfort foods.  Guatemala’s Tapado seafood soup is a legacy of history and an explosion of flavor.  This Guatemalan traditional dish is filled

I am excited and honored to be presenting at the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC 2019) in Orlando, Florida this January 2...