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September 14, 2011
14:00
An Open Letter to Techy Teachers
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If you're helping other teachers, the best way to go is to listen, let them practice, and follow up.
September 13, 2011
18:42
Using QR Codes in the Classroom
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Some inventive ideas for using the latest mobile device scanning technology with students.
14:00
Becoming a 21st Century School or District, Step 1: Adopt Your Vision
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A framework for defining the needs and skill requirements of successful 21st century citizens.
September 12, 2011
16:48
Doing More with Less (and Other Practical Educational Technology Tidbits)
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Adam Bellow, Outstanding Young Educator at ISTE, shares his thoughts on simple ways of integrating technology.
September 09, 2011
10:15
Teaching Copyright in the Age of Computers and Mashups
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Blogger Audrey Watters shares resources and reflections for engaging students around thorny intellectual property issues.
August 12, 2011
19:49
A Lesson from the London Riots: Support New Teachers
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If we don't make education a priority, we may face a similar situation here in the U.S., says Henry Knowles of the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation.
C. Harry Knowles is an inventor, and the founder and president of the board of trustees of the Knowles Science Teacher Foundation, an organization that supports new science and math teachers.

When one takes a close look at the faces behind the riots and civil unrest wreaking havoc on the United Kingdom, one sees the young, the angry, and the idle. An 11-year-old accompanied by his mother to court, a 15-year old orphan, countless teens fueled by discontent. They are the faces of a generation that society has failed.
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11:16
Balancing Work and Life: The On-Going Challenge for Educators
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With all the demands of working as an educator, making time for your personal life proves not an easy task.
Edutopia Community, this post is a desperate plea for help! My school year began on August 1 with no easy transition. It’s been an exhausting, consuming two weeks of intense, rewarding work coaching leaders.
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August 11, 2011
15:15
Reinventing Education One Tweet at a Time
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Educators at 140Edu in New York discuss the power of the real-time Internet to make lasting change in education.
Elana Leoni is Edutopia's Social Media Marketing Manager. Follow her on Twitter, @elanaleoni.
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August 10, 2011
19:45
How to Provide Meaningful Support Services in a Virtual School: Robust Family Support (Part 1 of 4)
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The Dean of the Family Support Department at the Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School shares some best practices.
Adrienne Scurry is the Dean of the Family Support Department at the Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School. The school won an the 2010 Award of Excellence in Student Services from the Pennsylvania Association of Public Services Administrators.
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14:24
Research Findings: Rocketship Education Boosts Scores with Online Learning
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A San Jose, CA elementary school shows improvement on math scores with a blended learning approach.

School: Rocketship Education: Mateo Sheedy Elementary, Si Se Puede Academy, Los Suenos Academy, Mosai
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