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There are a lot of guides around the web for drafting, brainstorming, and actual writing, but I feel like there’s less about an equally important aspect of a writer’s life: Revision. Revision is actually my favorite part of the whole writing process, so it’s a phase I hold near and dear to my heart. But […]

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The New York Times recently published a long front-page story about how Google “took over” the classroom. The writer’s primary focus is on concerns about the amount of student data the company is c…

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This month, I have been eager to introduce Google My Maps to students and teachers. As I started planning my lessons, I decided Google Slides would easily allow me to include directions, video tuto…

Student voice and choice are critical components of the Literature Circle experience and these can be greatly enhanced with technology. In my 6th grade class, students are given multiple opportunit…

Mark David Gerson never wanted to be a writer, never believed in a world beyond that of his five senses. But when life began to chip away at his sense of self with a relentlessness that he couldn't ignore, he found himself launched on a spiritual journey that would redefine everything about him...

Spread the loveDefined Learning’s Performance Task PD with Jay McTighe helps educators create, implement, and assess effective project-based lessons (CHICAGO, IL) April 28, 2016 – Just in time for summer, Defined Learning, a K-12 educational media company combining technology, creativity, and curriculum to provide useful and relevant tools to schools, today announced the launch of its new online professional development course, Performance Task PD with Jay McTighe. The four-module course guides educators through the process of incorporating project-based learning into their current curriculum. Upon completing the course, participants will be able to develop, implement, and evaluate student performance through a […]

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Over the last few months, Twitter has been erupting with posts from educators that are excited about HyperDocs. However, as I started coaching my teachers in best practices for creating and using H…

Spread the loveA panel discussion with the teachers of Richardson ISD in Richardson, Texas PANELISTS: Caroline Canessa, Merriman Park Elementary, 5th Grade Reading-Language Arts Leah Janoe, Dover Elementary, 5th Grade Math Ashley Scott, White Rock Elementary, 3rd Grade Jennifer Looney, Wallace Elementary, 3rd Grade Alyson Hollon, Dover Elementary, 6th Grade Science   For those who may not know, can you elaborate on what your state standards ask teachers to assess in terms of small group discussions? Jennifer Looney: According to our third grade standards, students should be involved in teacher-led and student-led discussions. Leah Janoe: Students should participate in small-group […]

With some things in life, like exceptional leadership traits, you can't just "fake it till you make it."

I once had a boss who would send me a series of two-word emails throughout the day, each one bearing the same message: “Call me.” Each time I received one of these emails, the hairs on the back of my neck would stiffen and my stomach would churn violently. This reaction made no sense—I was reliable and organized, consistently ranked in the top performance tier at work. Still, when I saw those ominous words, I feared the worst.

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Guest Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now When I recently discovered a draft of new guidelines for password management from NIST (the National Institute of Standards and Technology), I was amazed about the number of very […]

Join us for a unique face-to-face networking event focused on elevating the importance of global education in schools. Students, teachers, administrators, in addition to organization and corporate leaders, are welcome to attend the second annual Global Leadership Summit. Register soon as space is limited. The Global Education Conference Network, iEARN-USA, the Institute of International Education, Participate, and World Savvy are hosting a special meeting in the New York City on April 24, 2017, as part of Global Leadership Week. This event will feature panel discussions with notable thought leaders from across educational technology, media, and K-20 education sectors. These discussions will address important questions around supporting global competence in education in a changing and complex world. See the updated program with featured panelists here. The Global Leadership Summit is just one event on our Global Leadership Week calendar. Individual schools, organizations, and corporations are also encouraged to host their own events during this week in order to inspire other leaders to make global education a priority within their respective organizations. Hope to see you soon! Cheers, Lucy Gray & Steve HargadonCo-Chairs, the Global Education Conference Network * Please note that registration is ONLY for those who can be in New York on April 24th. Travel is the sole responsibility of the attendee. This is not a virtual event. However, we will be streaming the convening on our Global Leadership Week website.   For event information, please email Lucy Gray at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities for Global Leadership Week are available; contact Steve Hargadon for more information at [email protected].

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