Why Google Is Winning the Race for American Schools https://t.co/NdYq3vh1jF #GoogleEDU https://t.co/ZMuD0rdrtk

Good discussion of the past and future of MOOC’s

We used this Twitter Quizlet to get ready for #NipmucChat. https://t.co/pmL89fV0J9 https://t.co/zuRe6lkiI3

One of the interesting effects of going 1:1 was the huge drop in the number copies made during the year. #NipmucChat https://t.co/2nC1T7n2YA

Teaching Bias: The IAT Test https://t.co/NWp9d9bgoY via @lpahomov

We plan to release accountability data for schls & dists today: https://t.co/gk9tjU2jzf Here’s a primer: https://t.co/OWkH4Lttik #maedu

Good post from Edutopia on dealing with holidays in a public school setting

From Daniel Willingham – “A new working paper from Transforming Education (full disclosure: I’m on their advisory board) does a great job of highlighting the important findings regarding non-cognitive skills, a not-very-precise term originating in economics that refers mostly to self-control and social competence.”

Research and case studies that measure “soft skills” like self-control, openness to learning and teamwork show that mastery over these abilities can result in significant impacts in students’ lives.

From Ross Cooper on Edutopia about organizing resources for teachers in one easy-to-use hub.

Good piece from Carl Hooker

From Kevin Jarrett – Good resources for Maker Spaces/Maker Ed

Technology trends 2015 from Audrey Watters 

Good overview of OER Resources from Edutopia

Great ideas for moving away from textbooks and finding more relevant materials online. 

From the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities 

Great ideas from Shaelynn Farnsowrth h/t to Beth Holland for bookmarking the site.