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Creating Our Own Unique Learning Environments #DigiLead

A Principal's Reflections

She embraced the autonomy that she was given in a position that functions as a librarian, media specialist, and educational technology integrator to push the envelop. Change Digital Leadership educational technology Innovation Laura Fleming Makerspace New Milford High School transformation'

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Twitter: A Resource For All

A Principal's Reflections

Prior to delving into this 140 character world I utilized traditional mediums for communication and professional development, had no idea what Web 2.0 was, and adamantly believed social media had absolutely no place in education. Finally, how can we move more schools to embrace social media in general as a valuable educational tool?

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Taking Schools and Education to Another Level With Digital Publishing

A Principal's Reflections

School newspapers and magazines could be taken to an unparalleled level with Adobe DPS. Digital publishing tools will function to bridge the gap between websites and traditional apps. The possibilities are endless, but what is needed is a change in mindset amongst many schools and educators.

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Will Virtual Reality Lead More Families to Opt Out of Traditional Public Schools?

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(Younger children in the school take courses using more-traditional online tools, including Microsoft Teams.) The school’s founder, Erika Donalds, hopes this cutting-edge technology can help spread an educational approach that is decidedly old-fashioned.

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This School Librarian Thinks Her Job Is the ‘Best-Kept Secret in Education’

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I had earned my masters in the art of teaching elementary education. I was more of a periodical girl, with the magazines and the newspapers and an occasional novel or self-help book. Jami Rhue : I never thought of librarianship until I went to a job fair for Chicago Public Schools, and they were looking for school librarians.

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Why Old Arguments for Earning a Diploma Don't Resonate With My Students — and Which Ones Will

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In our current educational landscape, you have to either receive a traditional high school diploma or pass the General Educational Development exam to access most postsecondary schooling options, including trade schools and community colleges.

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Top 5: A Quiet Revolution in Math and Affordable Teacher Housing Among Most-Read Topics of Sept 2023

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This article was co-published with Mother Jones magazine. With traditional enrollments falling but interest in online courses on the rise, many college leaders are looking to find out what formats and features best fit what online students want. Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?