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Learning to code in school is more popular than ever, and it's never been easier to get started. What's more, coding can teach students skills that apply across the curriculum, beyond computer science. So, what's the best way to get your...

English-language learners come to our classrooms with a diverse set of learning needs, including the need for more opportunities to practice using English in a variety of settings. But can digital communication help increase ELLs'...

Digital devices put the world at our students' fingertips, whether with their own cell phones or with school-provided computers and tablets. But, along with opportunities for powerful learning come the risks -- and realities -- of...

How does showing our preferences online generate data that companies and individuals can use? Teens will explore what exactly happens behind the screen when they like something online and the power their likes have. For more videos and...

How has social media changed the concept of “celebrity,” and what implications does this have? Teens dive into the complex world of online superstardom and attempt to debunk the myths of the glitz and glamour. For more videos and ways to...

What are the differences among teasing, harassing, cyberbullying, and trolling online? Teens analyze the motives behind, for example, trolling (deliberately provoking or upsetting others online, with the intent of inciting an angry...

What happens when an online news story, photo, or video turns out to be a hoax? Teens will explore the importance of media literacy in our 24/7 digital culture, where anyone can create, publish, and share information and anything can go...

What kinds of opportunities and challenges does the Internet bring for young entrepreneurs? Teens explore ways in which young people are starting businesses or creating their own products online. They explore the strategies and tools...

What does #YOLO mean to today’s generation, and what does it have to do with the internet? Teens discuss how #YOLO plays out online (what happens when you use digital media to “live in the moment”?) and how it can impact one’s online...

What are the advantages of using the internet to engage people in social causes? What are the limitations? Teens will explore the difference between online activism and "slacktivism," a term used to describe “feel-good” actions that seem...

Is flipped learning only about having students watch educational videos at home? Watch Molly Schroeder, director of summits for EdTech Team, explain: • What flipped learning is. • Different ways to flip, including in-class flipping. •...

Learn how educators are reframing Bloom's Taxonomy through the lens of educational technology, blended learning, BYOD, flipped classrooms, and other models. This updated version aims to expand upon the skills associated with each level...

Watch Jon Bergmann, flipped-learning father and founder of of FlippedClass.com, explain: • What a flipped classroom is -- and is not. • Why it's powerful to create your own videos. • How to get students to watch the videos. • How to get...