The Problem With Rubrics In Learning
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The Fundamentals Of Blended Learning
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How Learning Platforms Can Support Personalized Learning
“How Learning Platforms Can Support Personalized Learning” by Marie Bjerde first appeared on gettingsmart.com I wish school were different for my children. As a mom living in a school district with excellent schools, high test scores and property values, research-based practices, and warm, thoughtful educators who care about my kids you would think I would…
Duolingo: Innovative Educational App for Learning Languages
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8 Of The Best Digital Whiteboard Apps For iPad
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A Brief History Of Education [Infographic]
Short of lifelong study under monkish self-discipline, any history of education is going to be necessarily brief. Miss some stuff. Oversimplify. Like the one below, conveniently in infographic form that leaves out all mention of Socrates or John Dewey, but includes facebook and MOOCs. That said, it’s worth a skim if for no other reason…
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4 Simple Ways To Get Started Teaching With Twitter
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School Makes Me: A Picture Worth Thinking About
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21 Creative Digital Essays You Can Use In Your Classroom
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The App (Seemingly) Designed For Sexting: What Teachers Should Know
In part 1 of this series, we took a look at the definition–and scale–of the sexting craze. The takeaways from that post were simple–sexting is an increasingly common trend among teens and adults alike. Now we’re going to take a look at an app designed–or seemingly designed–to be very, very good at sexting. Snapchat. Snapchat was…
The Definition Of Sexting
Sexting could be defined as the process of sending any communication that relays sexual desire or intent. It’s not limited to nude images.
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