3 Education Articles to Start the Week | Pledging, Media & Technology
Posted by Lauren Grossberg on Mon, Aug 23, 2010
Here are some of the informational and educational articles that caught my attention this week. A big common trend in these articles is the need for preparing students for the future with technology. The articles highlight some of the things we should be looking forward to and preparing for in our schools.
George Lucas Dedicates Majority of His Wealth to Improving Education - George Lucas has announced his commitment to donate at least half his wealth to improving education. He pledges about the importance of innovation and reform to our schools as the “key to the survival of the human race”; He created the George Lucas Educational Foundation to share educational innovations -- cooperative and project learning, mentorship, parental involvement, and technological advances.
10 Social Media Competencies for K-12 teachers - All teachers are learners so keeping up with social media helps them to stay ahead. These 10 social media competencies will help you help students use technology and social media to learn and explore.
Tech Comfy NOT Tech Savvy! - Although students are quick and efficient at using technology, they do not always rely on sources and credits. We need to make sure children have the information and skills set to accurately access and use information for learning.
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