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APA Style Blog: Writing References for Federal Statutes
How to cite policies like EETT
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Why School Sucks (hint: it’s not because it’s “boring”)
Thoughtful reflection from a 10th grader who has obviously learned to write! If this is the goal, how do we systemically work backwards?
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@brholland @mjcraw @audreywatters @rushkoff & @walterkirn explored the early web / tech era & what went wrong in th… https://t.co/M1UVXz9XGH
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Looking at Technology Through School-Colored Spectacles
Article by Seymour Paper that includes the reference to putting a jet engine on a stagecoach.
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Transcript from Phillip Lovell’s testimony to congress about reviewed plans from states for ESSA.
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New Study Shows the Impact of PBL on Student Achievement | Edutopia
Discussion of empirical work using random assignment to look at impact of PBL on students in high poverty schools.
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The Big6 – Information & Technology Literacy
Clearing house of concepts and ideas.
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ISTE Breakdown of Title IV part A
More info about block grants under Title IV. The 15% cap on tech is concerning. Does shift the conversation about tech by putting it in with the portion of the law to cover Student Support and Academic Enrichment.
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High level explanation of block grants. Key point is the cap on tech spending.
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Ed-Tech Groups See Promise in K-12 Tech Amendment to ESEA – Market Brief
Market Brief with more information about I-TECH. It passed the ed committee but did not replace EETT when the bill went to the Senate.
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The Senate education committee’s action paves the way for a full U.S. Senate vote. However, there is no guarantee that passage of the sweeping education bill is a done deal.
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Didn’t Pass the Senate
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at least 50 percent of funding in any federal grants for this purpose be used for professional development. The rest could be used for hardware, software, or whatever else is needed to advance the use of technology, according to Krueger.
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How ESSA will boost ed-tech funding | eSchool News
Discussion of the I-TECH provision to ESEA that did not make it in. Sets up more challenges for lack of funding in edtech
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How Small School Districts Are Making Personalized Learning A Reality | MindShift | KQED News
What Inspires: How Small School Districts Are Making Personalized Learning A Re… https://t.co/dJ0jty9PaM, see more https://t.co/Ta6eZuUmNU
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Not Just Buzzwords: How Teache
Not Just Buzzwords: How Teachers Bring Big Ideas, Innovative Practices to Life.
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My Digital Divide and Digital Equity page https://t.co/R7ESJN6MTa #edtechchat #npc2017 https://t.co/aAXI8m80GJ
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A wonderful graphic to help you decide if you can use that image or not: https://t.co/U2PBb1ylS8 #edchat #edtech
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The Think Tanks and Foundations that Drive Ed-Tech Narratives
The Think Tanks and Foundations that Drive Ed-Tech Narratives https://t.co/c7ReGqnfoH
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The maker movement is perilously close to jumping
The maker movement is perilously close to jumping the shark. The K-12 backlash is forthcoming. Get ready. #makered
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New Booklet for Parents & School Communities to Build Understanding & Support for #PBL https://t.co/ijirdJSauA… https://t.co/m0JhvgRDgN
Author Archives: brholland
Resources added to Diigo (weekly)
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Story Lab: Decoding Deeper Learning in the Classroom
Produced by the Education Writer’s Association, this guide clearly illustrates what learning “could” look like with Deeper Learning as a focus.
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20 Questions that Promote Inquiry-Based Learning
Set of questions to promote inquiry broken down as either probing or clarifying.
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What Is a Large Effect Size? | HuffPost
Breakdown of concepts behind effect size.
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First chapeter of Papert and Harel’s book, “Constructionism.” Presents a clear definition of the term and explains the origin of the misconceptions around making.
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Bridging the Connectivity Gap in Our Nation’s Schools | Kennedy School Review
Discussion of the connectivity gap from Tyler Thigpen of Transcendedu.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. Calls for a ‘Massive Revolution’ in Education
Another call of improved schools to bridge the divide being created by tech.
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The Harvard professor and filmmaker Henry Louis Gates Jr. says that the problem stems from the American education system having failed to adapt to the 21st century’s highly globalized, highly technological economy.
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“We need to allocate the same amount of money per student per school.” Gates’s comments are a response to research that has shown that the majority of states have “flat or regressive funding schemes” for their schools.
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Teacher observations have been a waste of time and money | Brookings Institution
Comparative analysis of teacher effectiveness ratings vs student achievement according to the NAECP.
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Factors Affecting Choice of Research Methods | ReviseSociology
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ICT and coding history in the UK since 2010 – total backfire.
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How to Write Effective Driving Questions for Project-Based Learning | Edutopia
New post from Andrew Miller to help with the writing of PBL driving questions
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Where Have all the Powerful Ideas Gone? – Modern Learners
Reflection from Bruce Dixon following ISTE. So much time and so little change…
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To Lead Across Cultures, Focus on Hierarchy and Decision Making
Discussion of leadership vs decision making across cultures.
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For an Inclusive Culture, Try Working Less – Hacker Noon
The Whiteness of the tech sector.
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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 24 Edition): Fire, Meet Gasoline edition… https://t.co/m6pOH0K77D
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When It Comes to Trying to Shake Up K-12, Is the
When It Comes to Trying to Shake Up K-12, Is #HigherEd the Problem? https://t.co/y8HXlno1zt @jencurtis0345 #edtech https://t.co/cscgPoEpuS
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Another article about digital divide – addresses both broadband access in rural areas and screen size in urban settings.
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Data Dive: Devices and Software Flooding Into Classrooms – Education Week
Break down of data from EdWeek report about the increasing digital usage divide.
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When Leaders Are Hired for Talent but Fired for No
When Leaders Are Hired for Talent but Fired for Not Fitting In https://t.co/DGDdPiCx55
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Using the ISTE Standards to Develop Program and Capacity Among Your Teachers – https://t.co/LRVMyEs6Kl #edtech #elearning #globaled #edchat
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10+ Accessibility Features Coming with iOS 11 | The Website of Luis Perez
Check this out @brholland & @Mr_Sondgeroth More awesome from @eyeonaxs https://t.co/x0TK7aVU3D
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How to Communicate Clearly During Organizational Change
HBR article about leading change management. Good case study for how to approach leadership theories.
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The Histories of Personalized Learning
New article from Audrey Watters
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Neither Locked Out Nor Locked In | The Fish Wrapper
Discussion from higher ed about not only digital portfolios but also setting them up on a self-hosted domain to maintain control.
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The Silicon Valley Billionaire
The Silicon Valley Billionaires Remaking America’s Schools https://t.co/kutX6uue8r via @nytimes #edchat
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Book Creator for iPad literacy resource review
Scholarly review of Book Creator from David Haberlah in Australia.
