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"Between societal changes and technological breakthroughs, it's become abundantly clear that the human brain is transforming the way it processes and learns information. While there are many discussions about whether or not this is good or bad for us as a society, it's definitely a change. As educators, it's our job to make sure that students (and adults) are learning. Part of that process isn't only about making an engaging activity or lesson, but also realizing how the modern brain learns. Teachers all over America are faced with this challenge of keeping students engaged in the classroom when their world outside of school is one of constant engagement and stimulation. Knowing the world outside of our institutional walls is only one step in addressing modern learning styles. How to act and adjust schools today is the next step in making the classroom of today ready for tomorrow."

Good read for learning more about flipping your classroom.

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"A checklist on the form included: reading a book, writing on paper, typing on the computer-and also using email, looking at Facebook, engaging in instant messaging, texting, talking on the phone, watching television, listening to music, surfing the web. Sitting unobtrusively at the back of the room, the observers counted the number of windows open on the students' screens and noted whether the students were wearing ear-buds."

We noticed users have used HSTRY to tell other stories - from travel logs to a blossoming romance. Businesses have also adopted the tool and have created product roadmaps, onboarded clients and shared their team strategies. A change in product philosophy could therefore help a broad swath of teachers, their students and learners of all kinds. We've been working hard over the last couple of months to introduce you to our new identity: Sutori. Sutori is the easiest and best way to create and share your story. In a few clicks you can add any type of media to your story and create with your friends and colleagues in real-time. All stories can be shared and embedded onto any website or blog.

Interesting article on changing the technological landscape in the classroom through four different levels.

A science teacher trying to incorporate technology into her classroom feels resistance from parents...interesting read.

It is amazing how technology has changed the whole world giving rise to new forms of education we never thought of. Our students are more digitally focused than any time before. They spend more time interacting with their mobile devices than they do with their parents or close relatives.

"Want to Make Your Own Set of Flashcards? Step 1: Modify the Google Spreadsheet Template Copy this template into your Gmail or Google Apps account. Enter as many terms as you want. Name your set of flashcards by changing the name of the worksheet (at the bottom)."

"And then one day everything changed for me. While researching online for something to add onto a lesson on art, I found a video that was beautiful, intriguing, and fell neatly into my curriculum. Instead of adding it on to an established lesson, I took a different approach and I built a lesson around the video instead. The focus went from adding technology to my lessons as an afterthought, and instead the technology became the starting point of my lesson."

"A professional learning network is a vibrant, ever-changing group of connections to which teachers go to both share and learn. These groups reflect our values, passions, and areas of expertise. Teachers build PLNs the same way they build any network: by investing time to find and connect with people they trust, who have shared interests and passions. To me, a PLN includes the organizations, communities, and individuals who help me learn and grow as a professional. My PLN also provides me with a broader perspective on education-beyond my classroom, school building, state, and even nation. It is a blend of face-to-face and digital interactions with professional buddies, mentors, and rockstars."

"There are some breakthrough technologies that are already shaping the world today in such a fantasist way. What technologies are these? The following list, based on a report published by MIT technology review,  identifies some, the ones we believe will pave the way for significant change."

"Indeed, a host of national and regional surveys suggest that teachers are far more likely to use technology to make their own jobs easier and to supplement traditional instructional strategies than to put students in control of their own learning. Case study after case study describe a common pattern inside schools: A handful of "early adopters" embrace innovative uses of new technology, while their colleagues make incremental or no changes to what they already do."

"Technology is unavoidable, and while some teachers may still feel hesitant about the changes that are coming fast and furiously in the wake of these advancements, most teachers want to embrace the potential. Teachers that are successfully integrating educational technology in their classrooms are beacons for their peers - and there is much they can teach us. Teachers who are successfully using edtech to grow their students share these ten important traits"

"Explore the World with Geography Map Games" It's so important to know the world we live in. But it's so huge! There are so many countries, cities, flags, rivers, seas and more than 7 billions of people. Do everyone know all countries of the world? Probably not :) Some people even don't know neighboring countries. And I understand why. Sometimes learning is too complicated or a geography teacher is too boring at school :) But let's change it, let's make geography interesting. That's why playGeography.com was created. We're a group of enthusiasts who wants to help you discover the world. It's so interesting, there're so many places you'll want to visit, there're so many countries probably you even didn't hear of. At the time of writing, there were 195 countries. How many can you name?

"Dare to live the life you've always wanted. Find Your Grind delivers a unique approach to learning and navigating the path to self-discovery. We help individuals define their roadmap to discover who they are, where they are going, and the first steps to get there."

"it is even easier for teachers and students to keep track of those big mile markers when a paper goes from rough draft to revised draft to final copy. Recently Google gave Revision History a face lift, renaming it to Version History and adding the new ability to name specific versions."

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