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October 03, 2017
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Fascinating: Schools are using brain science to guide edtech decisions
brain science

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These are the secrets to effective writing instruction
writing instruction secrets

How do you know when a student has turned in a good essay? It can be tempting to answer this question as former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart famously said in describing obscenity: I know it when I see it. But educators need a more concrete definition they can apply…

New partnership to promote the 16 Habits of Mind
habits of mind

ASCD, in partnership with Wonder Media, presents a series of animations based on the renowned 16 Habits of Mind developed by Dr. Art Costa and Bena Kallick of the Global Institute for Habits of Mind. This groundbreaking collaboration offers a unique tool that empowers students in kindergarten through 2nd grade…

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App of the Week: Minecraft for the classroom

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5 technology trends for the new school year

It's fair to say technology is ubiquitous in many classrooms, but because it changes constantly, educators are challenged to keep pace with what's new and next in the classroom. Sometimes, it's difficult for educators to filter through the hype and identify the most pertinent technology changes to track. To help…

Teachers talk: 12 makerspace must-haves for back-to-school

Makerspaces are becoming a classroom staple. As these shared spaces for student-led learning continue to flourish, the concepts, tools and applications of makerspaces have reached a new level of variety. For those new to “making,” developing the blueprints for a classroom makerspace this back-to-school season can be intimidating.

Think 21st-century learning is digital-only? Think again

Every year, educational technology companies introduce new platforms, devices, and apps, all of which bring exciting new possibilities for teaching and learning. It is difficult—perhaps impossible—to find a school that has not adopted at least some form of digital learning into its curriculum, and many schools have made the shift…

 

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