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The latest news related to the meaningful and effective implementation of educational technology and e-learning in K-12, higher education, corporate and government sectors.
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University of Texas Adopts Plan to Publish Performance Data on Professors and Campuses - Faculty - The Chronicle of Higher Education

University of Texas Adopts Plan to Publish Performance Data on Professors and Campuses - Faculty - The Chronicle of Higher Education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"The University of Texas system's Board of Regents unanimously approved a sweeping plan on Thursday that responds to calls for more transparency about the performance of its campuses and spends $243.6-million to raise four-year graduation rates, expand the use of technology, and improve efficiency throughout the system."

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Why social networking is not the death of our education system, but ...

Why social networking is not the death of our education system, but ... | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The National Literacy Trust has recently released the findings of a study which highlight shifts in reading patterns for children, as they abandon boo.
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Infographic: Blended Learning: A Disruptive Innovation #edtech #elearning

Check out this in-depth infographic all about Blended Learning. Learn what it is, why it's spreading, and how it works in real and virtual classrooms.
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Schools put iPad, apps to use to help special-needs students

Schools put iPad, apps to use to help special-needs students | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

Anthony Leuck of Berkeley is used to communicating in ways that aren't quite conventional. The 18-year-old has an undiagnosed disorder that makes speech and muscle control extremely difficult.

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Flashy, but No Flash is a Problem: How Tablets are Affecting E-Learning

Flashy, but No Flash is a Problem: How Tablets are Affecting E-Learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

How will eLearning suppliers deal with no Adobe on iPads?


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Class Of 2011: If Social Media Were a High School - Who are you?

Class Of 2011: If Social Media Were a High School - Who are you? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
From the jocks to the geeks to the band nerds, even the vast world of social media comes with its own stereotypes and teenage angst.

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What if the Moon Landing Occurred in the Age of Social Media

What if the Moon Landing Occurred in the Age of Social Media | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Yesterday was the 42nd anniversary of the first moon walk and today Atlantis returns home, signaling the end of the NASA Space Shuttle Program.

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If we were really serious about educational technology

If we were really serious about educational technology | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

If we were really serious about educational technology...


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Learning Design Principles: Going from Forgettable to Compelling | Bottom-Line Performance

Learning Design Principles: Going from Forgettable to Compelling | Bottom-Line Performance | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

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The Evolution of Online Learning Technologies

The Evolution of Online Learning Technologies | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

An interesting infographic on Learning Technologies


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Jobs resigns as Apple CEO; educators ponder his ed-tech legacy | Business News | eSchoolNews.com

Jobs resigns as Apple CEO; educators ponder his ed-tech legacy | Business News | eSchoolNews.com | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Though Steve Jobs wasn’t at Apple’s helm during the twelve years the company established itself as the leader in educational technology in the 1980s and 90s, it was his vision that brought computing into the education mainstream, ed-tech leaders say.
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THE 21ST CENTURY PEDAGOGY TEACHERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF

THE 21ST CENTURY PEDAGOGY TEACHERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Things have changed , old methods and pedagogies are no longer relevant. The teacher-controlled learning where deconstructed and reconstructed information is presented in a highly formal and standardized classroom settings becomes very obsolete. The urgent questions we should , as educators , ask ourselves are : what is it that made this huge transformation in learning ? and Do we need a new pedagogy to better enhance learning ?

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Students Speak Up in Class, Silently, via Social Media

Students Speak Up in Class, Silently, via Social Media | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
A small but growing cadre of educators is trying to exploit Twitter-like technology to enhance classroom discussion.
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Using a Blog in an Independent Study

Using a Blog in an Independent Study | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

"As the new academic year starts, many faculty members may be beginning or continuing independent studies with students. They’re a great way for students to pick up specialized knowledge or research experience, but they can sometimes be a bit of a pedagogical afterthought."

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e-Learning Benefits – Top 10 Reasons to Adopt Online Learning ...

Get rid of social distractions – e-Learning offers you the flexibility to study where by you want but make sure you don't study wherever the place you will end up distracted. This could involve loud spots or before the T.V.
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The verdict is in - social networking is good! - iProgrammer

The verdict is in - social networking is good! - iProgrammer | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
The verdict is in - social networking is good!
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How schools are using mobile technology for the next wave of learning

How schools are using mobile technology for the next wave of learning | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
We take a look at how schools are using mobile technology to help students learn. Whether it's through apps, devices or content, mobile is in.

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4 Ways Mobile Tech Is Improving Education

4 Ways Mobile Tech Is Improving Education | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
With Internet in the palm of our hands, educators are looking to mobile as the next big tool for schools.

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Social Media: Are You Everywhere But Nowhere?

Social Media: Are You Everywhere But Nowhere? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
I believe that social networking sites play a vital role in your career, and that to remain forward-looking and modern appearing in your approach, you MUST be visible on the media channels.

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Twitter 101: What do all the Twitter abbreviations mean?

Twitter 101: What do all the Twitter abbreviations mean? | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
  Twitter abbreviations: don't overuse them
When you start using Twitter, squeezing your thoughts into 140 characters is a challenge.

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Ten Learning Shifts For Conferences, Events And Associations

Ten Learning Shifts For Conferences, Events And Associations | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Learning is changing. Yet many organizations have not adapted to these changes. Here are 10 seismic learning changes organizations need to adopt.

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Connecting Project-Based and Blended Learning | Edutopia

Connecting Project-Based and Blended Learning | Edutopia | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it

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Fast Forward: E-Learning in 2013

Fast Forward: E-Learning in 2013 | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In the 1920's a film called Metropolis, showed interstates and skyscrapers (before they came into existence).

In the 60's, Marshall McLuhan saw the Internet, thirty years before it existing. 
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Tell a story with QR codes

Tell a story with QR codes | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
In previous posts, I've described the basic elements of QR codes and  some ways that QR codes can be used in education and in workplace training.

QR codes, augmenting augmented reality
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Why is e-learning so boring? My top 5 reasons discussed … | Cognitive Technologies

Why is e-learning so boring? My top 5 reasons discussed … | Cognitive Technologies | Educational Technology News | Scoop.it
Why is e-learning so boring?My top 5 reasons discussed … http://t.co/hGj4hX4 via @zite...
EDTECH@UTRGV's comment, August 26, 2011 11:19 AM
My Take: If it's boring, then you're not doing it right.