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US Edtech Policy Conversations Amidst Coronavirus Concerns with Tom Murray

The CoolCatTeacher

His best-selling book, Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow’s Schools, Today , co-authored with Eric Sheninger and published by ASCD, was released in June 2017. His most recent book, Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime , was released in October of 2019.

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Wrapping Up 2019 With New Micro-credentials

Digital Promise

These research-backed micro-credentials are digital certifications that verify an individual’s competence in a specific skill or set of skills, regardless of where and how they learned them. As we wrapped up 2019, we launched three public-facing and 15 private micro-credentials from our partners. The ecosystem is growing every day.

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3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12

EdTech Magazine

3 Key Findings on the State of Digital Learning in K–12. Mon, 05/06/2019 - 09:49. But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? But what is the actual state of digital learning when it comes to accessibility, implementation and effectiveness? .

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Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 13:14. Researchers anticipated the global esports market would reach $1 billion in 2019 , and project that by 2021, the number of esports viewers will eclipse that of all other major U.S. Fact or Fallacy: Why Esports Are Here to Stay in K–12 Schools. shailaja.neela…. sports leagues except the NFL. .

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A 5-Step Plan to Improve Professional Learning in Your School

Edsurge

We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. We must commit to creating meaningful, purposeful professional learning experiences for our educators. From there, you can construct a solid professional learning plan for your team.

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What Does It Take To Successfully Implement Personalized Learning at Scale?

Edsurge

Next, we collaborated with a thought partner on a framework around modern learning that embedded the Portrait of a Graduate model. In April 2019, we began our journey to personalize learning. Professional learning opportunities are also critical.

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Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks

EdTech Magazine

Tue, 05/28/2019 - 10:24. If use is lower than expected, it could be a sign that a particular resource is unhelpful or unintuitive, that teachers don’t see value in it or that they need more professional learning to unlock its potential. Use Analytics to Quantify Educational Technology’s Effectiveness and Risks.

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