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What Educators Need to Know about Generation Alpha

ED Surge

I’ve spent two decades as a literacy specialist coaching teachers and providing professional development and I’ve seen a lot of transition in the field. This generation has a deep sense of global connection, which teachers can tap into.

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Sensible Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Allowing them to use social media tools to achieve learning goals and objectives, of which they already are familiar with outside of school, makes sense in the globally connected, digital world we are all a part of. For our students that have grown up in the digital age learning needs to be relevant, meaningful, and fun.

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It is Time For Schools to Seriously Consider BYOT

A Principal's Reflections

Image credit: [link] As society continues to move forward in terms of innovation, technology, and global connectivity, schools are being stymied by relentless cuts to education. Develop appropriate support structures that align with current Acceptable Use Policies. Treat students like 21 st Century adolescents.