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How schools need to ditch rote learning and embrace innovation

TES Global's Chief Education Advisor Lord Jim Knight talks to The Memo about how schools need to ditch rote learning and embrace innovation.

(via Lord Jim Knight: Schools need to embrace Google and China)

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This Gymnastics Champion Wants to Help You Become a Successful Teacherpreneur

Teachers are epic multi-taskers—they do it every day and in different ways. Dale Duncan is one such teacher, and so it’s hard to put a label on him. He’s a musician, teacher, gold medal winning aerobic gymnast, and now—a teacherpreneur. 

(via This Gymnastics Champion Wants to Help You Become a Successful Teacherpreneur (EdSurge News))

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SXSW Edu

Looking to connect with us during SXSW Edu next week? Find out how here.

(via Connecting With Tes At Sxs Wedu 2016 - Lessons - TES)

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Be a #TESteacher at The Education Show 2016

They're back! We're looking for TES teachers to provide a teachers-eye view of The Education Show 2016. Share this with your contacts to spread the word.

(via Be a #TESteacher at #EDShow16)

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'Teachers should flip their dull workload to focus on the precious moments – teaching' | News

'Teachers should flip their dull workload to focus on the precious moments – teaching' - Lord Jim Knight

(via 'Teachers should flip their dull workload to focus on the precious moments – teaching' | News)

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Deporting Teachers During a Recruitment Crisis Makes No Sense at All

'Schools are struggling to recruit teachers - so why are we deporting them?' Thoughtful stuff from BESA Director Patrick Hayes.

(via Deporting Teachers During a Recruitment Crisis Makes No Sense at All)

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The future of virtual reality includes exciting possibilities for education

A good read here from Quartz: The future of virtual reality includes exciting possibilities for education

(via The future of virtual reality includes exciting possibilities for education)

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Education in America is on the cusp of a dramatic change. Will the country let it happen?

#STEM teaching in the US is on the cusp of a big change. Will the country let it happen?

(via Education in America is on the cusp of a dramatic change. Will the country let it happen?)

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Lord Jim Knight: Introducing the new Teaching Shakespeare collection | TES Global

Lord Jim Knight introduces the new Teaching Shakespeare collection

(via Lord Jim Knight: Introducing the new Teaching Shakespeare collection | TES Global)

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Barrier or Opportunity?

Insightful blog from Dan Sanford-Casey: mobile tech and social media and revision - barrier or opportunity?

(via Barrier or Opportunity?)

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#TESawards 2016: submissions open

The 2016 TES awards are now open for submissions.

(via TES Schools Awards 2016)

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#TESteachers at Bett 2016 | TES Global

This year we asked a number of teachers on Twitter for share a teacher's-eye-view on what was worth seeing at Bett 2016. Here's what they found.

(via #TESteachers at Bett 2016 | TES Global)

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Bett 2016: 25 things to be excited about in edtech | TES Global

25 things to be excited about in #edtech

(via Bett 2016: 25 things to be excited about in edtech | TES Global)

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When Virtual Reality Meets Education

Interesting article from @techcrunch: When virtual reality meets education #EdTech

(via When Virtual Reality Meets Education)

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Global edtech survey

59% of teachers believe that they are the best creators of classroom materials

(via Global Survey Highlights Teacher Demand for a Bigger Role in Selecting Edtech for the Classroom | TES Global)

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'No amount of tech or artificial intelligence will ever replace the love of a great teacher and a growth mindset'

Edtech is great, but a brilliant teacher is always essential

(via 'No amount of tech or artificial intelligence will ever replace the love of a great teacher and a growth mindset')

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9 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2016 -- Campus Technology

Have you spotted these yet? 9 edtech trends to watch in 2016

(via 9 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2016 -- Campus Technology)