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A Guidebook for Social Media in the Classroom
12 Ways Teachers are Using Social Media in the Classroom Right Now http://www.edutopia.org/blog/guidebook-social-media-in-classroom-vicki-davis

'Genius hour': What kids can learn from failure
http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/09/living/genius-hour-education-schools/index.html

Why "20% Time" is Good for Schools
Great explanation of why 20% is so important!
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-percent-time-a-j-juliani?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=blog-secret-of-genius-shared-image

19 Tips, Tricks and Apps for Classroom Management
Some great ideas about how iPads and other tech tools can be used to help manage a classroom.
http://classtechtips.com/2014/02/20/19-tips-tricks-and-apps-for-classroom-management/

12 Ways to Leverage the Power of Google Drive in Your Classroom Instruction
A great overview of the many ways that Google Drive can be used in the classroom.
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/02/12-ways-to-leverage-power-of-google.html

iMovie with First Graders
A great example of how first graders used iMovie to share their learning and develop persuasive writing skills.
http://stephschroeder.wordpress.com/2014/03/04/imovie-with-first-graders/

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