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Spread the loveDefined Learning’s Performance Task PD with Jay McTighe helps educators create, implement, and assess effective project-based lessons (CHICAGO, IL) April 28, 2016 – Just in time for summer, Defined Learning, a K-12 educational media company combining technology, creativity, and curriculum to provide useful and relevant tools to schools, today announced the launch of its new online professional development course, Performance Task PD with Jay McTighe. The four-module course guides educators through the process of incorporating project-based learning into their current curriculum. Upon completing the course, participants will be able to develop, implement, and evaluate student performance through a […]

K–12 IT managers weigh in on how data drawn from the Internet of Things will impact schools.

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An exhaustive list of the top 200 edtech and elearning influencers and brands driving the most engagement in 2016, including quotes from the experts.

It’s the Google I/O conference this week (May 18-20), so get ready for a slew of Google announcements for the EDU community—both for edtech ...

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Education publisher Pearson face real test of John Fallon’s homework Your Technology Plan Isn’t about Technology 3 Ways to Use the Snapchat Discover Feature in the Classroom 3 Ways to Use the Apple Teacher Program in Your District Education How to Use Snapchat to Tell the Story of Your School By Sabba Quidwai Published on

While chatting with a colleague this morning about districts transitioning to edtech coaching, I wondered, what would a school district need to begin moving towards an EdTech Coaching initiative? The…

Gurus, communities, leaders and all-stars highlight this year’s latest batch of the top K-12 blogs.

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In this workshop, we will be stirring things up a bit with Chocolate Printing.Chocolate printing has slowly gained momentum since the advent of 3D printing technology into the marketplace. Come and discover how are their chemistry can affect printability and how you can use these activities to implement food science in your classroom. This is event is for educators and administrators only. Brief Agenda 4:15 pm  Sign in & Refreshments 4:30 pm  Workshop begins History of Bioprinting Introduction of r3bEL the classroom bioprinter Basics of Bioprinting Chocolate and food science Hands-on practical Bioethics and career options discussion 6.15 pm Wrap up The workshop will cover basic concepts of 3D bioprinting, a hands-on practical with our classroom 3D bioprinter (r3bEL) and how you can have fun printing chocolate while teaching food science in the classroom. Space is limited. Sign up today and reserve your spot.  Note to past attendees: Given the growing interest in our workshops, priority will be given to first time attendees.     Upcoming Bioprinting Workshops     Workshop I: Enzyme Lab  (June) Parking: Free parking is available at 455 El Camino Real. For those who do not plan to drive, Santa Clara Caltrain is only 10 min walk away from our building. Directions to Lab: Upon entering the building, take elevators up to the 3rd floor. As you exit, turn right and you will see the Edventure Lab.

Sylvia Lebow Martinez , co-author of the book, " Invent to Learn ," was the Monday keynote at the TIES 2015 Conference .  Maker movement ...

Lightroom on the web is handy for using the photo-editing software when you're away from your personal computer. Today, Adobe announced that it's adding a big boost to the web-based software with Technology Previews. This means that Lightroom users will be able to test drive new features before they're widely available on the regular desktop app. The first tool that you'll be able to try is a universal search feature that lets you sort through all of the images synced online through Lightroom mobile, Lightroom on the web and the Lightroom desktop application. More new stuff is on the way, and you'll be able to offer feedback ahead of major feature releases.

Want to know how top bloggers keep their readers glued to the page? Well, the answer is a magnetic copywriting technique known as grease-slide copy. Discover what it is and access a swipe file of more than 500 attention-grabbing words and phrases.

Columnist Christopher Mims writes that augmented reality, or AR, is the most exciting technology you’re ever likely to encounter, and it could transform how we interact with computers in the 21st century.

March 12, 2016 The Overselling of Ed Tech By Alfie Kohn Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised that the idea of using digital technology in the classroom tends to be either loved or hated. After all…

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Identity theft tops the list of taxpayer concerns for 2016. And it's not all in your head: a 2015 Identity Fraud Study, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, found that identity thieves stole $16 billion from 12.7 million U.S. consumers in 2014. The more you know about how to protect yourself, the better chance you have to not be a victim. Here are 11 tips help you protect yourself from identity theft and identity theft related tax fraud:

While some may regard the recent buzz around education technology as hype, it’s important to realize it is based on an element of hopefulness. The ...

SPARCC is proud to host our annual EdTech Conference on June 11 and 12, 2024! This year the conference will be bigger and better than ever as we are partnering with our Stark County Educational Service Center colleagues and their annual High Impact Conference for Educators (HICE): Event:

Educators have been waiting nearly 15 years for the latest update to the saga of federal education spending policy.

Spread the loveA panel discussion with the teachers of Richardson ISD in Richardson, Texas PANELISTS: Caroline Canessa, Merriman Park Elementary, 5th Grade Reading-Language Arts Leah Janoe, Dover Elementary, 5th Grade Math Ashley Scott, White Rock Elementary, 3rd Grade Jennifer Looney, Wallace Elementary, 3rd Grade Alyson Hollon, Dover Elementary, 6th Grade Science   For those who may not know, can you elaborate on what your state standards ask teachers to assess in terms of small group discussions? Jennifer Looney: According to our third grade standards, students should be involved in teacher-led and student-led discussions. Leah Janoe: Students should participate in small-group […]

TRUE OR FALSE: A few weeks ago, education journalist Peg Tyre wrote a tough review of edtech (specifically iPads), pointing out research qualifying the ...