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In 2009, I turned my passion for helping other teachers into a career as an educational consultant based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Brooklyn, NY. I founded my own publishing company and professional development organization.

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2016/05/teacherpreneur.html…

A closer look at today’s biggest crowdfunding sites for K-12 and beyond.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/04/29/14-sites-to-successfully-crowdfund-your-classroom/

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If you have opened Google Forms lately, you’ve probably noticed that things are looking a little different! Don’t worry, this Google Forms does everything the older version did… and a few more cool things!

http://dailygenius.com/google-forms-features/…

Below is a list of ‘things’ most likely to see disappear from the classroom over the next 12 years, with technology, and technology-based thinking being the catalysts for change. 12 years isn’t really very long, but the pace of …

The following digital tools show promise to support word learning, review, and playing with language. I’ve grouped these tools into four categories: Reference Tools, Word Clouds, Games and Review, Word Walls and Virtual Field Trips. They’re not listed in …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is about designing intelligent software that can analyze its environment and make intelligent choices. Here are some thoughts on the future of Artificial Intelligence in eLearning.

http://elearningindustry.com/future-artificial-intelligence-in-elearning-systems…

So how do you begin using blended learning in your classroom with mobile devices? Here are five steps to help get you on your way to a more effective classroom experience.

http://www.educationdive.com/news/how-teachers-are-using-technology-to-change-the-classroom/417372/…

Microsoft has announced beta testing of Minecraft: Education Edition, which is the company’s education-focused suite for Minecraft that integrates tools for teachers and students to help them use the game more effectively in the classroom.

http://www.educationnews.org/technology/microsoft-announces-minecraft-education-edition-beta-release/…

Open University explores whether webcams can be used to monitor learners’ facial expressions or eye movements.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/tracking-student-emotions-could-improve-online-retention…

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology tasked with examining the future of online education have returned with a simple recommendation for colleges and universities: focus on people and process, not technology.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/04/20/mit-online-learning-report-notes-importance-teachers-instructional-designers…

Whether you are a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or administrator, ask yourself these ten questions before tapping GET, INSTALL, or BUY.

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-04-20-should-i-download-that-app-a-ten-question-checklist-for-making-tools-worth-your-while…