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After five decades of being an educator, I am growing weary of the constant discussion over the divide between education and technology. When will we reach a point where we will discuss Education, …
Unlock Relationships that Transform Leadership - Leadership Freak
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I’ve worked with schools all over the state, training on technology integration techniques and best practices for multiple devices, web, and other tools. I’ve seen almost everything &#…