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Teaching and learning in the 21st Century - meeting the pedagogical challenges of digital learning and innovation for the iGeneration
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60-Second Strategy: Fishbowl Discussion via Edutopia

60-Second Strategy: Fishbowl Discussion via Edutopia | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
A discussion technique based on peer feedback helps students delve into complex texts and develop communication skills.
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WatchKnowLearn - Teaching Pedagogy videos (Thanks @DougPete)

WatchKnowLearn - Teaching Pedagogy videos (Thanks @DougPete) | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Free K-12 educational videos … organized. Tens of thousands of excellent, educational videos in a huge, intuitive directory. Organized, reviewed, rated, and described by teachers. Ideal as a supplement to a curriculum or for independent study. Designed for teachers, students, parents, homeschoolers, educators … and all life-long learners!
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5 Steps to Being the 'Good' Teacher

As I reflect on the first day of school for students, I think about how the students usually adapt more easily than parents.  While students go with the flow and change with the evolving resources…
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10 questions to help you become a better teacher...

I read the post 10 Questions To Help You Become A Better Teacher This School Year by Terry Heick with interest. The post grabbed my attention as I often sum up my own ideas in ten points. It has so...
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Five Ways Teachers Can Use Technology to Help Students

Five Ways Teachers Can Use Technology to Help Students | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Technology has failed to transform our schools because the education governance system insulates them from the disruptions that technology creates in other organizations.
Elahe Amani's curator insight, May 8, 2013 5:03 PM

We need student focused instructional technology....A good read.

Victoria O'Connor's comment, May 9, 2013 10:34 AM
"The best education technologies enable teachers to do more with fewer resources." "Teachers should use education technologies that are inexpensive, easy to use, and improve student learning." This is an excellent article. I particularly like the two points, above, that emphasize putting technology choices in the hands of teachers.
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Learning Goals and Success Criteria explained (video) - Shout out to OCSB teachers!

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20 Tips To Reduce Student Anxiety

20 Tips To Reduce Student Anxiety | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
20 Tips To Reduce Student Anxiety
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Lessons from a year of edtech innovation - Power of Gooru Learning

Lessons from a year of edtech innovation - Power of Gooru Learning | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Power Up: Professional Learning in the Digital Age - Free Webinar Dec. 12 - 4:30 pm EST

Power Up: Professional Learning in the Digital Age - Free Webinar Dec. 12 - 4:30 pm EST | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Educational Leadership:Students Who Challenge Us:Eight Things Skilled Teachers Think, Say, and Do

Educational Leadership:Students Who Challenge Us:Eight Things Skilled Teachers Think, Say, and Do | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner.
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Ten Reflective Questions to Ask at the End of Class - Brilliant or Insane

Ten Reflective Questions to Ask at the End of Class - Brilliant or Insane | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Use these ten reflective questions at the end of class to help learners deepen their understandings of themselves and their work.
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Goalbook - online toolkit for learning goals and teaching strategies

Goalbook - online toolkit for learning goals and teaching strategies | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Goalbook Toolkit empowers teachers to adapt instruction using research-based strategies. Goalbook Plans is a collaboration platform for teachers, parents, and students centered around the achievement of individual student learning goals.
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The Think-Aloud Strategy: An Oldie But Goodie

The Think-Aloud Strategy: An Oldie But Goodie | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Sometimes you need to be really far away to get perspective and be reminded of what you already know. As I write this, the eight thousand miles between myself and the schools I work in are illumin
Taryn Coxall's curator insight, August 5, 2013 9:51 PM

Teachers share insight into the "think aloud stratergy" in their classrooms, which have helped many students and teachers imporve their writing and results within the classroom.

as a teacher i would consider adopting the "think aloud" principle in my lessons as it provides a safer and moer encouraging space for students to expres their thoughts and share ideas

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R.I.P. Sage on the Stage

R.I.P. Sage on the Stage | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Let's lay to rest this summer a teaching practice that has outlived its usefulness. RIP sage on stage.
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Assess & Celebrate Learning - Engaging High Schools Students - Low Tech is often the best and easiest choice!

Assess & Celebrate Learning - Engaging High Schools Students - Low Tech is often the best and easiest choice! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Quick ways to assess and celebrate learning in the classroom. With simple hand movements teachers and students can assess how learning in the classroom is progressing, and celebrate accomplishments by each other.
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Ways to Teach Using Infographics

Ways to Teach Using Infographics | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Teachers Embrace Digital Learning Strategies

Teachers Embrace Digital Learning Strategies | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
Today is the second annual Digital Learning Day, designated to bring attention to the benefits of technology for learning. As part of the effort, PBS Learning
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Technology should not be a digital worksheet!

Technology should not be a digital worksheet! | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
The Use and Abuse of Technology in the Classroom
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The Anatomy of a Great Teacher - Tech Whiz is not a criteria! - infographic

The Anatomy of a Great Teacher  - Tech Whiz is not a criteria! - infographic | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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Teaching Channel: Now with over 500 Videos, Lesson Plans and Other Resources for Teachers

Teaching Channel: Now with over 500 Videos, Lesson Plans and Other Resources for Teachers | iGeneration - 21st Century Education (Pedagogy & Digital Innovation) | Scoop.it
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