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Bill Gates, Ken Robinson, and TED Are Coming To PBS
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In an effort to bring the discussion into the mainstream, TED Talks Education will be airing on PBS this April with talks from Bill Gates, Sir Ken Robinson, and more.
6 Ways For Teachers To Effectively Use Social Media
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social media educationAlmost all college professors are on social media these days. Many use it simply to connect with other professionals in their field or to post information on themselves and their research. But using social media inside the classroom can be extremely effective. Increase productivity, communication, and understanding by using these six tips.
How In-Person Meetups Are Fixing The Problem With MOOCs
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A few weeks ago, I signed up for a Coursera class – a massive open online course, or MOOC - a month ago and signed on to watch my first lecture this past week. Then, I dropped out (or, more politely, "unenrolled.") Why?
Is This The Next Sal Khan?
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Sal Khan is a worldwide name and is inspiring many other teachers to harness the power of technology to improve learning around the world. One of those teachers is Paul Andersen.
25 TED Talks Perfect For Classrooms
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Whether you're looking to inspire or entertain your students, the following TED talks have terrific lessons embedded in fascinating talks.While not every single talk may float your boat, there are likely a few that you should think about showing to students this year.
This Year’s 10 Best TED Talks To Share With Students
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In honor of the recent TED Live announcement, I thought it'd be a good idea to remind you why TED rocks. Below is just a small fraction of the amazing presentations put on by the folks over at TED.
What’s A Flipped Classroom?
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When you think of a classroom, what comes to mind? Students, teachers, lectures? There's a new classroom style that's growing in popularity where that lecture portion may be a bit less of the classroom experience. It'...
