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Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Pros and Cons of Social Media in Education

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

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Feb
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Go Deep – An Educational Hail Mary Pass

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Having attended college and eventually worked in Carlisle, Pa., I was well aware of the Carlisle Indian School and Jim Thorpe’s time there. What I was not aware of until I read Sally Jenkins’ … Continue reading



Feb
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It’s the End of the World – As We Knew It

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

And I feel fine! I don’t think REM was referring to a dramatic shift in the what, where, when, why, and how of education when they wrote their classic song, but the changes rocketing old-school … Continue reading



Jan
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15 Famously Successful People Who Credit Their Teachers

For these celebrities and public figures, their teachers helped cultivate their self-confidence and talent. Continue reading



Jan
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Quick – Start an E-Learning Export Business

By Justin Marquis Ph.D.

Listening to an Education Week webinar with Allison Powell from the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) and Robert Spielvogel, from the Education Development Center, I learned … Continue reading



Jan
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10 Telling Studies Done on Longer School Days

These studies will help you understand the real-life impact extended school days may have on education. Continue reading



Jan
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Let’s Play Some Situational Educational Football

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Growing up in Massachusetts, it is hard not to be a fan of the local professional sports teams. The Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and Patriots are all amongst the most rabidly followed franchises in their … Continue reading



Jan
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Web-Based Information Organization Tools for the Online Classroom

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There’s a great big World (Wide Web) out there, and it’s hard to keep track of everything you find in it. Even if you do remember to bookmark a page and come back to it six months later, what … Continue reading



Jan
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Education and the 2012 State of the Union

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In "5 Bold Predictions for Higher Ed in 2012," I wrote that in the upcoming year an emboldened president would implement sweeping reforms to the American educational system. The 2012 State of the Union … Continue reading



Jan
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Help Yourself by Helping Your Students Be Good Digital Citizens

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There is a rapidly growing movement online to advocate for digital citizenship instruction as a core component of developing media and digital literacy. While this movement is currently focused on children … Continue reading



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  • Pros and Cons of Social Media in Education
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  • It’s the End of the World – As We Knew It
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  • Quick – Start an E-Learning Export Business
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  • Let’s Play Some Situational Educational Football
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