According to our guests pre-service teachers, administrators, and universities are behind the education technology  curve. This week's Edtech Chat discussed  the challenges we face in bridging the gap between etdech possibilities  and preparation.

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In this segment our guest details why it's more important now than ever, for public education advocates to   close ranks, collaborate  and speak with one voice.   

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Highlights and commentary from the 5/14/13 #Edchat on the creative new ways to get parents  involved in the education process.

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All games used in the classroom are not created equal. Some can meet serious learning objectives, some can't. In this segment we talk about what makes a great and  effective instructional game.

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Highlights and commentary from the 5/7/13 #Edchat on the apparent loss of curiousity and desire to learn by time students get to middle school.

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In this segment our guest says that before we can close the achievement gap, we need to rethink our understanding of it. Only after we truly comprehend the factors causing the gap are we prepared to think strategically about what role educators can realistically play  in closing it.