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The Committee in Our Heads, Part V: The Teacher-Technology Partnership

In this final post of his five-part “Brain Talk” series, David Dockterman, Ed.D. takes a closer look at the benefits of a teacher-technology partnership in the classroom.

Dr. David Dockterman
Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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The Committee in Our Heads, Part IV: Personalizing and Adapting to Cognitive Variation

David Dockterman, Ed.D. analyzes the value in using adaptive technology in the classroom in this fourth post of his five-part “Brain Talk” series.

Dr. David Dockterman
Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Digital Literacy: Unlocking Technology's Potential

ICLE Senior Fellow Eric Sheninger explains the challenges behind teaching digital literacy and suggests ways for educators to more effectively teach the subject.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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From Research to Recess: Recapping SXSWedu

HMH SVP of Early Learning Susan Magsamen reflects on the 2016 SXSWedu Conference and her panel discussion about how early learning experiences impact healthy development.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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5 Ways Digital Tools Are Transforming the Education Space

ICLE Senior Fellow and K–12 thought leader Eric Sheninger offers guidance on how to manage an arsenal of digital tools in the classroom.

Eric Sheninger
Senior Fellow, the Center for Model Schools; Aspire Change EDU; Keynote Speaker; Author

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Predictions vs Trends: The Science of NOT Knowing What’s Coming Next

One way to approach digital choices in school and classroom is to stop listening to (and making) predictions and focusing instead on trends.

Greg Dhuyvetter
Superintendent of Catholic Schools for Diocese of Orange, California

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Back to School 2015: Building a Digital Community

When it comes to implementing technology and creating digital learning environments, the impact that new technology has on school culture and student learning is often given too little attention. What changes can teachers expect and prepare for in the classroom? What new challenges does technology create?

Brent Hartsell
Education Services Design Director, HMH

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Demystifying Interoperability

While topics like 1:1 and digital literacy remain as important as ever, we’re also hearing some new buzzwords in the edtech lexicon with growing frequency. APIs. Metadata. Interoperability. So, what exactly is interoperability, and why is it the next frontier in digital learning?

Claudia Reuter
Former Senior VP, HMH Labs

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A Glimpse into SXSWedu 2015

In March, HMH thought leaders headed to Austin, Texas for SXSWedu .The annual four-day conference brings education stakeholders together to connect, collaborate, create and change how we teach and learn.

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Scaling EdTech for Impact Lessons Learned from Successful Innovators

At its inception, the internet was created primarily to allow scholars and scientists to exchange data, theories and resources, and to provide a forum for intellectual curiosity. Today, this access to limitless information is available to anyone with an internet connection.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Why Free Is Not the Future of Digital Content in Education

AS CHIEF CONTENT Officer of a learning company, people frequently ask me: “Won’t all of your content eventually be free? After all, when technology enters the market, free is right behind it.”

Mary Cullinane
Former Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Planning, Development and Marketing

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Five Steps for Developing Successful PD in a Digital Classroom

Few would argue that improving student learning is one of the most important challenges facing us today. The educational landscape is changing as technology promises to revolutionize the way we learn in the same way it has transformed the way we communicate and do business.

Chris Goodson
SVP, HMH Education Services

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Early Learning and Technology Part Five: Social Interaction and Collaborative Learning

We know that relationships are essential to healthy child development. We can observe organic collaborative behaviors even in very young children, who often explore their worlds and gather information while they play independently, but then eventually come together to learn and share experiences with others.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Same Conference, Different Bagel:Can We Change?

You’d be hard-pressed to hop on board the education conference junket without coming across a panel or keynote about the need for transformation within our classrooms. And it’s not just the concept of change that we are obsessed with – it’s the solution as well.

Mary Cullinane
Former Chief Content Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Planning, Development and Marketing

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Technology and Early Learning: Part FourGrey Matter: Child Development and Technology

At the beginning of this year, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center published Ten for 15: Education Reform for a Shared Future, a list of ten takeaways and resolutions designed to give educators inspiration as they plan for a successful 2015.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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Storytelling in the Digital Age: An Interview with Three-Time Caldecott Winner, David Wiesner

We tend to think of technology as the inspiration behind the innovations of today, but what if instead, the idea is born before anyone has invented the technology to realize it?

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Reflections from BETT: The Promise & Practice of Using Technology in the Classroom

In my role at HMH, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to see how people approach education around the world.

Timothy L. Cannon
EVP, International Markets and Global Strategic Alliances, HMH

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Technology and Early Learning: Part ThreeBridging the Digital Divide: Practical Resources for Educators

Just over 30 years ago, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shared a vision for a society with “a computer on every desk and in every home.” We’ve made great progress since then - over 80% of the American population now has a home computer and more people than ever use the internet.

Susan Magsamen
Former Senior Vice President of Early Learning

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