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Michael Sharnoff is Associate Editor, Online & Social Media for eSchool News and eCampus News. Michael completed a PhD in Middle East Studies from King's College, London, and his dissertation examines Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser's perceptions and responses to peace. Michael has congressional experience on Capitol Hill; worked at influential policy centers in Washington; lectured for the military and has written extensively on the Middle East.

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How to boost parent-teacher communication - October 21, 2014
7 STEM apps designed by students - October 13, 2014
Students receive innovation grants for games and apps - October 6, 2014

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ED’s Culatta outlines three key ed-tech goals

October 23, 2013October 15, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Personalized learning, broadband connectivity, and data access are not only hot conversation topics among school and district administrators--they've made their way to the U.S. Department of Education (ED).…

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Can clickers solve high-stakes headaches?

October 23, 2013October 11, 2013 by By Laura Devaney, Managing Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

One of the many concerns that school IT leaders have about the shift to online assessments is whether they’ll have enough computers and bandwidth for students to take…

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Did your favorite articles rank in our October issue?

October 10, 2013 by By Michael Sharnoff, Associate Editor, Online & Social Media

Hi, I’m Michael, associate editor of online and social media for eSchool News. Our monthly digital issue is a recap of this month’s news and technology innovations in…

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Tablets for Education: Fewer iPads?

October 23, 2013October 10, 2013 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_meris' target='_blank'>@eSN_Meris</a>

As more tablets emerge in the ed-tech marketplace, including Intel's new education-focused tablets designed with science inquiry and online collaboration in mind, tablet users are moving into two…

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Weekend Roundup: Top 5 posts this week

September 3, 2013August 23, 2013 by By Michael Sharnoff, Associate Editor, Online & Social Media, @Michael_eSM

This has been a great year for eSchool News. Please enjoy our top 5 articles for this week: Five follow-worthy ... Read more

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Prezi Poll

August 29, 2013August 22, 2013 by By Michael Sharnoff, Associate Editor, Online & Social Media, @Michael_eSM

Prezi.com is free cloud-based presentation software described as having “the biggest impact on business presentation tools since Microsoft’s PowerPoint.” Prezi ... Read more

Blended Learning

How to lecture like Steve Jobs (or Ashton Kutcher)

August 29, 2013August 22, 2013 by By Michael Sharnoff, Associate Editor, Online & Social Media, @Michael_eSM

Jobs, the new film documenting the life of Steve Jobs and Apple, will likely be one of the most talked about summer movies.

How immersive technology can empower students (and teachers) to learn

Immersive, experiential technology is transforming how both students and teachers learn. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR and VR) provide deeper engagement, opportunities for collaboration.

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6 benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse

The metaverse is a tool that blends experiences typically associated with either the virtual or physical worlds. It can deliver greater immersive learning for students while also creating some new and exciting teaching opportunities. For educators, it is crucial to not only understand what the metaverse is and its uses within education but to also realize the benefits of immersive learning with the metaverse.

ED’s Culatta outlines three key ed-tech goals

Can clickers solve high-stakes headaches?

Did your favorite articles rank in our October issue?

Tablets for Education: Fewer iPads?

Weekend Roundup: Top 5 posts this week

Prezi Poll

ParentSquare Acquires Remind, Expanding Options for School-Home Engagement

VHS Learning Earns MSA-CESS Reaccreditation

Two Remarkable Educators Honored with YouScience® Innovative Educator Award

Spanish and English Versions of Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education Now Available for Use In K-8 and Biology Classrooms Statewide

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