Monthly Archives: February 2014

How To Implement Blended Learning

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

Blended learning can be a great way to make use of whatever technology tools you do have, rather than needing specific technology that you don’t have. Blended learning doesn’t require you to have a 1:1 classroom, a certain number of … Continue reading →

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Technology in Education: Privacy and Progress

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

Remarks of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Common Sense Media Privacy Zone Conference I want to thank Jim Steyer and Common Sense Media for bringing this event together and starting this important dialogue – and for your … Continue reading →

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For Cash-Strapped Schools, Smart Ways to Spend Limited Tech Dollars

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

For schools looking to spend limited dollars allocated for technology in smart and efficient ways, lessons learned over years of making tough decisions can be helpful. Mark Samberg, who has worked in education for 13 years, first as a K-12 … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Outlook for online learning in 2014 and way beyond

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

Taking the long view Doug Saunders in the Globe and Mail on  January 4 wrote an interesting piece on prediction, entitled: “Gadgets alone don’t make the future.” Having shown how amazingly accurate technologists in 1961 were in predicting what technologies … Continue reading →

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This ain’t your 1970’s snow day

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

It’s been a rough winter here in the MidWest. Schools are scrambling to gather their 180 days in Indiana. But face it, an extra day (or 4) tacked on in May is not going to make up for the momentum … Continue reading →

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14 Tools to Create Engaging Infographics and Images for Social Media Posts

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

It’s no secret that images are increasingly important for social media success.  It wasn’t long ago that Twitter added inline image previews to its official apps, and it’s including even more image focus in the latest redesign.  At Buffer, we’ve … Continue reading →

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Common Core State Standards Assessments: Are You Ready?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

Will districts be tech ready to administer the nation’s new assessments? The Race to the Top Assessment program is ambitious and has the potential to help make far-reaching changes not only in how students are assessed, but also in how … Continue reading →

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