Why School Leaders Should Build An Intentional School Culture

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For school leaders, defining a school culture – the core values, practices and organizational structures – is a necessity.

5 Powerful Social Media Tools For Your Classroom

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The best social media tools for your classroom are free, easy to use, and right here. We break down some of the newest and noteworthy for you.

The 5 Biggest Education Technology Trends To Know About

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There are some major education technology trends that are disrupting the current education model. Here's the breakdown.

New ‘TED Talks Education’ Brings Big Names And Big Ideas

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Sir Ken Robinson, Bill Gates, Geoffrey Canada and more take on big topics in the all-new TED Talks Education. Full feature presentation is here.

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46 Seconds of Inspiration From Steve Jobs

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Steve Jobs was known for many things. One of those was his ability to mold the world to fit his needs. He was able to distort reality for those around him and get them to go along with just about anything. In a newly-uncovered clip, a younger (and bearded) Steve Jobs waxes philosophical for 46 seconds.

Technology’s Role in Transforming Education

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Technology integration into classrooms across the country has taken on a new urgency. That's a huge success for students and educators alike.

The Future of Teaching Is Virtual: An Interview With Bena Kallick

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In a series of emails, I talked with Kallick about learning, specifically teacher development, and the appropriate role of social media in the teacher development process. What follows is part one of our two-part interview.

6 Ways To Make Online Education More Inviting

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The most popular complaints about online learning are lack of engagement, slow response time from the instructor, and a loss of the sense of community.

5 Big Education Technology Questions, Answered.

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Some people love and embrace education technology. Erika Veth is one of those people. She is the Faculty Support Services Manager in the Department of Distance Education at Oregon Institute of Technology (congrats on ...

Should Classrooms Be More Like Video Games?

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So recently this idea of “gamification” has been jumping around in my head. There’s something simultaneously immature and brilliant about it, but I haven’t been sure exactly what.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Scams: Must-Have Tips To Stay Safe

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It's the biggest weekend of the entire year for retailers. Cyber Monday is the biggest day for online retailers. This time is also one of the busiest time for scammers and spammers.

Today Is Update Your Parents’ Browser Day!

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So you decided to not brave the lines at the mall or are just sitting at home recovering from shoving your face full of food. What better way to spend a few hours than to have 'the talk' with the older members of your family? By 'the talk' I of course mean asking what browser they're using.

How To Get More Out Of Google

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When students are asked to research something...where do they turn? They go straight to Google of course. So how can students most efficiently use Google? There's so much more hidden in the search engine than just top results.

Should Textbooks and Teachers Be Funnier?

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The journal Communication Education has recently published the report "A Review of Humor in Educational Settings: Four Decades of Research." Four decades is a LOT of research to try and compile into one report, but the authors did a fairly comprehensive job.

An Important Look At Where Food Comes From [Infographic]

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It's important to understand where your food comes from. During Thanksgiving, even moreso.

Say Goodbye To 7 More Google Products

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There are 7 more products being shown the door by Google. Some you may know. Some you've probably never heard of. Either way, it's a harbinger of things to come for the search giant.

The Gamification and Socialization of Learning

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Terry Heick of TeachThought takes a look at Grockit, an upstart company founded by a former educator attempting to socialize and gamify test preparation for national standardized tests. The big question: does it work?

How Students View Digital Citizenship

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Digital citizenship has been the topic of #edchat on Twitter and in the news. But what happens when a classroom of students are tasked with understanding what digital citizenship means to them?

How To Future-Proof Your Education

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So you just graduated college or are enrolled in an AP class that you think will prepare you for 'the real world.' What happens when all the wonderful things you learned become outdated?

The Must-Have App Review Rubric

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So you just downloaded a few educational apps that you think might be useful in your classroom. How do you accurately compare and contrast them? Thanks to a new app review rubric from by eMobilize, it's easier than ev...