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Implementing education technology by pursuing technology education: Professional Development ideas for educators

Neo LMS

As a result, educators must stay on top of trends and pursue ongoing learning in technology. How to learn more about edtech options. When it comes to professional development for educators, it’s vital to learn about the edtech options available. Sample popular edtech tools. Enroll in an online program.

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Former Pearson, edX Exec Raises $7.5M to Build AI-Powered Digital Courseware

Edsurge

The demand for innovative digital learning technology has never been higher. And investment continues to flow into the edtech space. While at edX Porter created the Open edX project, which has served more than 55 million learners taking massive open online courses, or MOOCs.

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15 hot edtech trends for 2017

eSchool News

To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and from communication to virtual reality, 15 ed tech luminaries looked back on 2016 edtech trends to help predict what’s in store for 2017. MOOCs continued to increase in number and attendance.

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Reflecting On My Visit to Saint Stephen’s College in Australia: The Learning Spaces #flipclass #edtech

techieMusings

As well, since the walls are glass, the teacher can see all the learning that is happening. Sophomores have the opportunity to spend a period of their day learning through a MOOC of their choosing. Their MOOC worktime is an assigned period within their school day. Their end goal is to create a digital presentation.

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What is Blended Learning? Tips from 3 Bett Speakers

ViewSonic Education

To gain more insight into this methodology, we’ve asked 3 Bett show speakers the same question, as well as which challenges they faced and tips to leverage when implementing blended learning into your classroom. Neil Rickus ; EdTech Consultant & Former Teacher. What is blended learning? The ‘new’ normal?

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20 New Ways to Use Google Classroom [infographic]

The Shake Up Learning Blog

Educators could share notes, links to presentations, and continue to collaborate beyond the conference or workshop. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Many schools have adopted Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as a way of fostering collaborative learning among groups of educators.

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Reflecting On My Visit to Saint Stephen’s College in Australia: The Learning Spaces #flipclass #edtech

techieMusings

As well, since the walls are glass, the teacher can see all the learning that is happening. Sophomores have the opportunity to spend a period of their day learning through a MOOC of their choosing. Their MOOC worktime is an assigned period within their school day. Their end goal is to create a digital presentation.

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