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The Importance of Educator Connections « My Island View
The blogger below expresses her thoughts on participation in ISTE 2012 in San Diego, CA. ISTE is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the use of information technology to aid in learning, teaching of K-12 students and teachers. Read this blogger’s thoughts … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Online Education
Tagged conferences, Education, education technology, Technology, Technology in education
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Originally posted on Virtual School Meanderings:
As many of you know, at ISTE this past month the Secretary of Education announced a “Connected Educators Month.” This came through my inbox via Boise State University‘s Educational Technology program yesterday or the…
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Originally posted on Virtual School Meanderings:
Another item from Friday’s inbox… Digital Pulse • 07/06/2012 Investing in Innovation: Capital Flows to Education » By Tom Vander Ark – Education Week – July 3, 2012 The Leader’s Guide to 21st Century Education »…
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Facebook’s New Not-So-Secret Button … and Other Hot Topics | Constant Contact Blogs
If you are a small business on Facebook, you will want to know about the new “want” button. Read on. Facebook’s New Not-So-Secret Button … and Other Hot Topics | Constant Contact Blogs. URL: http://blogs.constantcontact.com/fresh-insights/facebooks-new-not-so-secret-button-and-other-hot-topics/ #educ_dr
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Resources for Professional Development for Teachers
Teachers: Rather than repeat what this blogger posted, I’ll let you click over to his post on Professional Development opportunities for the summer. Most are online, for your learning ease. Professional Learning Summer Edition | July/August 2012 MindShare Learning Report … Continue reading
Arne Duncan Declares August as “Connected Educator Month”
This came across my desk on June 26, 2012, but ended up hiding in my “draft” posts. However, I want to share it with all educators, as the month-long event is still weeks away. August will be “Connected Educator Month,” … Continue reading
Comparing U.S. Educational Progress to Education Around the World
Below are some recently published results from the National Center for Education Statitstics’ databases. The international assessments Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), and Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) are used to … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment of education, Education, Education Reports
Tagged Education, educational progress, International Activities Program, K through 12, Learning, mathematics education, National Center for Education Statistics, NCES, PIRLS, PISA, Program for International Student Assessment, Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, Reading, Research, science education, TIMSS, Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, United States Department of Education
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Genes and Educational Achievement: Nature or Nurture? The debate goes on
Although it seems that the Nature/Nurture argument has finally been settled, this study seems to indicate that nurture continues to be an important contributor to a student’s academic success. A student can have the right genetic indicators, but live in … Continue reading
EDTECH597 – Guest Blogger: Which Online SAT Prep Course is Right for Your High School Student? « Virtual School Meanderings
Check out the online prep courses for the SAT for your high school student: EDTECH597 – Guest Blogger: Which Online SAT Prep Course is Right for Your High School Student? « Virtual School Meanderings. #educ_dr
4th of July Post from The Nation’s Report Card
A Facebook post from The Nation’s Report Card proudly announced that 50% of 4th graders answered the following question correctly. My reaction is: ONLY 50%??!! We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment of education, Education, Education Reports, Fixing Education, Teaching
Tagged Critical thinking, Education, Facebook, K through 12, Learning, Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, NAEP, National Assessment of Educational Progress, National Center for Education Statistics, Natural and legal rights, NCES, The Nation's Report Card, Thomas Jefferson, United States, United States Declaration of Independence, United States Department of Education
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