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Putting Global Edtech into Perspective: A Conversation with Edtech Leader, Kapil Jain

In EdTech Trends, Education InsightsTags #earlyadopters, #EdTech, #education, #educationinnovation, #eduinnovator, #innovation, #SXSW, #SXSW100mentors, #SXSW2017, #SXSWedu, #the16percent, globaled, globaledtechMay 11, 2017Leave a comment

Attending SXSWedu this year inspired us in a multitude of ways: to understand exactly where the gaps are in educating …

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Take Your Class on a Mission to See the World

In Education Insights, Team NewsTags #100mentors, #100mentorslive, #EdTech, #education, #educationinnovation, #learning, #mentorship, #technologyMay 8, 20172 Comments

The problem with students and technology today. If you have been a student at any point in your life, you …

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5 Best Practices for Exam Prep: Work Like an Athlete to Win Like an Athlete

In Education Insights, Learner Spotlights, Mentor HighlightsTags #bestpractices, #examprep, #IBtesting, #SATtesting, #studentconfessions, #students, #studyhabits, #studyskills, #testprepApril 12, 2017Leave a comment

The exam preparation period (aka ‘the pregame’) is just as important, if not more than, the exam itself. This may …

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Case Study: Stereotypes & How to “Unlearn” Them

In Education Insights, Learner Spotlights, Mentor HighlightsTags #100mentorslive, #education, #educationinnovation, #mentors, #stereotypes, #students, #technology, #unlearningApril 10, 2017Leave a comment

“We learned how to face an unlearning challenge and offer suggestions on how to unlearn an existing way of thinking …

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Exam Time Reminder: Tap into your soft skills to achieve results

In Education Insights, Learner SpotlightsTags #bestpractices, #examprep, #learners, #softskills#knowledgeacquisition, #students, #studyhabits, #studyskills, #testingApril 3, 20172 Comments

The period leading up to exams — particularly if you are a senior, and your successful entry into your dream …

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SXSWedu: We Went, We Saw, We Learned

In Education Insights, Learner Spotlights, Mentor HighlightsTags #100mentors, #austintx, #EdTech, #education, #educationinnovation, #educators, #eduinnovator, #learning, #SXSW, #SXSW100mentors, #SXSW2017, #SXSWedu, #the16percent, #usaMarch 28, 2017Leave a comment

Earlier this month, we attended SXSW. Now, we reflect on our learnings. The interactive and inspirational experience comprised of networking …

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SXSWedu, Here We Come!

In EdTech Trends, Education Insights, Team NewsTags #100mentors, #austintx, #EdTech, #education, #educationinnovation, #educators, #eduinnovator, #learning, #SXSW, #SXSW100mentors, #SXSW2017, #SXSWedu, #the16percent, #usaFebruary 28, 2017Leave a comment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… … for techies and educators alike! That’s right, it’s time for SXSW …

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Driving Success in Schools: Quality Teachers vs. Expensive Programs

In EdTech Trends, Education InsightsTags #academic, #achievement, #classroomtips, #development, #EdTech, #education, #empoweringyouth, #excellence, #learning, #quality, #schools, #student, #teachersFebruary 9, 2017Leave a comment

How do schools define their success? “Our debate team won the state’s school competition” “Our students scored an average 1000 …

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A Case for Mentorship: “Behind every great mentor, there’s an even greater one.”

In Education Insights, Mentor Highlights, Team NewsTags #100mentors, #empoweringyouth, #extraordinary, #inspiration, #learning, #mentors, #mentorship, #whywementor, #worldFebruary 3, 2017Leave a comment

“If you can fill the unforgiving minute / with sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, / Yours is the Earth …

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Case Study: What It Takes to Recruit the World’s Top Students

In EdTech Trends, Education Insights, Learner Spotlights, Team NewsTags #100mentors, #100mentorslive, #collegeadmissions, #collegecounseling, #empoweringyouth, #endlesspossibilities, #mentorship, #oncampusrecruiting, #recruiting, #topstudents, #toptalentFebruary 2, 2017Leave a comment

Nikos Katsiantonis

Yes, you are a superstar recruiter. Yes, you are an amazing student recruitment officer. Yes, you have the communication skills, …

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