Monthly Archives: May 2013

Update: Technology Readiness Tool

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

As a reminder, the next data extraction for the Technology Readiness Tool will be taken on Friday, June 14, 2013. Please use the time between now and the snapshot to review your school data, using the reports provided on the … Continue reading →

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Revising the Questions that Shape Learning

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

Posted on Smartblog on Education by Jason Flom on May 29th, 2013 Einstein once said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the answer, I would spend the first 55 minutes figuring out … Continue reading →

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Zombie-Based Learning — “Braaaaaaains!”

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Posted on Edutopia by Andrew Miller You read that correctly: Zombie-Based Learning. When Andrew Miller started learning about it, his inner geek squealed with joy. He has always loved zombies. He’s watched all the movies and even read the original … Continue reading →

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Smarter Balanced Practice Test Released: Doesn’t Work on All Browsers

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Today, the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) released sets of example test questions for grades 3–8 and 11 in both English language arts/literacy and mathematics. These Practice Tests will help schools prepare for the implementation of the Smarter Balanced … Continue reading →

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Tech Readiness Tool Error on Device Meeting Recommended Requirements Report

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Last week an issue was discovered with the Technology Readiness Tool’s “Device Indicators” report regarding recommended system specifications.  This report provides a school, district or state with the percentage of school devices that meet the recommended system specifications for the … Continue reading →

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12 Disruptive Technologies that are Transforming the World

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Exactly what technologies and trends will change our lives are hard to predict. Few people understood just how powerful the Internet would be, dismantling entire industries and creating millions of jobs. McKinsey’s Global Institute discusses this in its latest report, … Continue reading →

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1 to 1 Essentials from Common Sense Media

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Helping schools, families, and students harness the power of 1-to-1 devices responsibly. Rolling out a 1-to-1 technology program can be a daunting task for any school or district. After talking to some of the most forward-thinking 1-to-1 administrators and teachers, … Continue reading →

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