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Building learners' independence through thoughtful technology use
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Harvard EdCast: Getting the Big Picture

Harvard EdCast: Getting the Big Picture | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

In their new book, Leaving to Learn: Designing a Student Experience that Reduces Dropouts and Produces Deep Engagement in Learning, Elliot Washor, cofounder of Big Picture Learning, and collaborator Charlie Mojkowski explore the reasons kids drop out of school and how to to develop productive learning environments for adolescents.

Read more: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news-impact/2013/03/harvard-edcast-getting-the-big-picture/#ixzz2P3m7Lgo3

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Ten Tips for Becoming a Connected Educator

Ten Tips for Becoming a Connected Educator | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

ASCD's annual conference (see #ASCD13 on Twitter) recently came to a close, and one of the main themes that kept surfacing was the need for more "connected educators." At this conference, there were definitely some great "firsts." The general session kicked off with a keynote from Freeman A. Hrabowski III, who tweeted his first tweet; an impromptu #edcampRogue sprouted up from in-attendance edcampers; and author and poet Maya Angelou was even tweeting at age 85!"


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Educational Leadership:Teachers as Leaders:Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders

Educational Leadership:Teachers as Leaders:Ten Roles for Teacher Leaders | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it

Teacher leaders assume a wide range of roles to support school and student success. Whether these roles are assigned formally or shared informally, they build the entire school's capacity to improve. Because teachers can lead in a variety of ways, many teachers can serve as leaders among their peers.

So what are some of the leadership options available to teachers? The following 10 roles are a sampling of the many ways teachers can contribute to their schools' success.

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Using Video to Improve Practice: Do It Yourself!

Using Video to Improve Practice: Do It Yourself! | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
Teachers don't always need someone else to videotape them to use it to improve in their profession. Learn how you can videotape yourself and use that footage to find ways to get better at teaching.
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