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SmartFeed - quality, curated content for kids

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SmartFeed is the trusted platform & tool for parents to easily and conveniently curate and manage kid's digital media - across all content and device platforms. By serving up better media to kids, SmartFeed is helping to positively shape the next generation’s mindset in the midst of a media-saturated world. As for how it works, think Pandora (curated recommendations) meets Netflix (ease of delivery) with Facebook (like minded community) for Parents. Why do we need this? Media is increasingly everywhere, especially in front of our children. Kids find and consume it easily– -- just like junk food –-- but much of it is garbage. SmartFeed aims to change the paradigm: rather than just filtering out the junk, what if we could feed our kids positive, engaging, healthy content instead? Enter SmartFeed ! A breadth of great content for kids and teens exists....parents just need help finding it. SmartFeed makes finding great media and managing the content your kids consume easy and con...

ExploreEDU - free #Google #EdTech event in Bethpage, NY - Nov 1 or 2nd - come join us

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Come join CDW-G and Google in Bethpage NY for an Explore EDU Event. ExploreEDU is an interactive, discovery-based event designed to teach those new to Google about the transformative power of technology in the classroom Bethpage Union Free School District 10 Cherry Ave Bethpage, NY 11714  Register for one of the following available dates:  Nov. 1, 2016, 8am - 2pm | Reserve Your Seat Nov. 2, 2016, 8am - 2pm | Reserve Your Seat CDW Event Contact: Joe McAllister  josemca@cdw.com Hosted by Bethpage Union Free School District and CDW, ExploreEDU is an event designed to introduce school technology directors and administrators to Google solutions. If you’re interested in discovering how technology can make a difference in your students’ lives or would like to imagine the classroom of the future, please join us. You’ll learn about new products and tools, engage in dialogue with peers and embark on a journey of educational insight and adventure. Find out more Google Inc. is...

Fall VirtCon 2016 - free online conference from Discovery Education - Oct 22

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Discovery Education is hosting a free, online conference - 2016 Fall VirtCon - on Saturday, Oct 22nd. VirtCon is a bi-annual conference that brings the Discovery Education community together to hear cutting-edge keynotes, be inspired by thought-provoking presentations, and participate in engaging discussions with the Discovery Education Community around the globe. Streamed live from their headquarters in Maryland, VirtCon provides you with the opportunity to hear from your peers, share ideas and instructional tools, and discover new resources available. Fall VirtCon Themes During Fall VirtCon’s ‘Discovery Education in Action’ program you will learn how your peers are using Discovery Education in their classroom, hear how they solve problems, and experience Discovery Education through their eyes. Conversation Topics: Literacy Through Digital Content Learner Agency & Student Ownership Collaborative STEM Professional Learning Strategies How to Participate: Attend Online: All sessio...

Education on Air: It Takes a Teacher - free, online conference from Google 12-3-16

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You’re invited to Education on Air, an online conference from Google . Learn with educators from around the world. Join Google for Education on Saturday, December 3rd for Education on Air, a free online conference. Learn from over 100 sessions led by other educators. Learn new approaches & celebrate around that #ItTakesATeacher: Australia & New Zealand sessions: 10am AEST  United Kingdom sessions: 10am GMT  Americas sessions: 12pm ET / 9am PT  Register here Register (it's free) and you’ll have the opportunity to: Engage with other educators and school leaders to share with and learn from each other  Hear from inspiring speakers like Linda Darling-Hammond, Jennie Magiera, Kevin Brookhouser and many more  Explore the latest Google product news and get tips and tools from educators  In the meantime, check out our It Takes a Teacher page where you can share your stories with the hashtag #ItTakesATeacher. In the coming weeks I'll post updates on t...