EdTech Bits & Pieces
How to Get Hesitant Teachers to Use Technology

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As a tech advocate, I often find myself coaxing established educators to incorporate new tools & technologies. Here are some ways I’ve found to be successful.

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Rearranging The Deckchairs

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Here’s a thought for today. What if the so-called “world class” education systems that have been so painstakingly under construction in countries like the UK and the USA turn out to be very similar…

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10 Ways To Fake A 21st Century Classroom

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10 Ways To Fake A 21st Century Classroom

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Everything is assessment

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If there is one bias that I have developed when it comes to assessment for learning it is this: As much as possible, we should not have to stop teaching in order to conduct our formative assessment…

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DNA of a 21st Century Educator (v2)

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During your lifetime you have probably experienced inspirational educators, or witnessed inspiring lectures. But, what about you? Are you such an educator?

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Teaching Innovation Is About More Than iPads in the Classroom
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Argues for innovation from the margins! 


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willrichardson:

I’m constantly provoked by Umair Haque’s essays in the Harvard Business Review, and his bit on “Declare Your Radicalness” is no exception. The whole essay is definitely worth the read, as are many of the comments, but as is often the case, there was one line that really jumped out:

“…We…

How To Properly Define “Great Leader”—And Act Like One

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The quality of being a great leader isn’t something bestowed upon you on high; rather, it’s something that you do. How you analyze, allocate, and align. Save the anointing for later.

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It’s the Pedagogy, Stupid: Lessons from an iPad Lending Program

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Recently, we were tasked with developing policies and procedures for an equipment lending program initiated within the Faculty Technology Resources Center at the University of Cincinnati. The progr…

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