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What I Learned at the Game Developers Conference: 5 Challenges for Teachers

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Game Developers Conference. The annual event takes place in San Francisco and brings together…

Apr 5, 2018

What I Learned at the Game Developers Conference: 5 Challenges for Teachers

Apr 5, 2018

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Building a STEM Culture: 7 Takeaways for Educators

On October 16th and 17th I had the opportunity to dig deep into the topic of STEM education with teachers and administrators from 19…

Oct 23, 2017

Building a STEM Culture: 7 Takeaways for Educators

Oct 23, 2017

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3 Crowdfunding Benefits of a Strong Social Media Presence

14-year old Shawndrea just gave $400 to Hope for Haiti. She’s a bright, outgoing 8th grade student at Venture Academy in Minneapolis…

Mar 20, 2017

3 Crowdfunding Benefits of a Strong Social Media Presence

Mar 20, 2017

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The 5 Essential Ingredients for an Amazing Crowdfunding Video

I wrote this paragraph 17 times. I had stories about students I’ve worked with, my co-founders, and famous Kickstarter campaigns. I wanted…

Mar 6, 2017

The 5 Essential Ingredients for an Amazing Crowdfunding Video

Mar 6, 2017

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The 5 Marketing Skills the Best Teachers Need — and Have

It’s a cold Friday morning in November. My school is wrapping up its first trimester, grades are being finalized, and my coffee cup is…

Feb 20, 2017

The 5 Marketing Skills the Best Teachers Need — and Have

Feb 20, 2017

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5 Questions First-Time Crowdfunders Need to Answer Right Now

Call it fundraising, call it crowdfunding, call it the collaborative economy: it’s big. Massolution’s latest Crowdfunding Industry Report…

Feb 10, 2017

5 Questions First-Time Crowdfunders Need to Answer Right Now

Feb 10, 2017

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The Pain-Free Way to Ask Friends for Money

On a warm (by Minnesota standards) November Thursday, I went live on Facebook. Eight times in one day. I was trying to drum up support for…

Feb 10, 2017

The Pain-Free Way to Ask Friends for Money

Feb 10, 2017

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5 Easy Steps for the Best Crowdfunding Campaign Title

It’s said that brevity is the soul of wit. That’s the enduring appeal of Twitter: 140 characters is scant space to say what you need…

Feb 9, 2017

5 Easy Steps for the Best Crowdfunding Campaign Title

Feb 9, 2017

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The Importance of Authenticity: 3 Lessons from a Teacher-Entrepreneur

Proudly displayed on my desk is a picture of my husband Chad and me. We had just gotten engaged on a canoeing trip to Bear Head Lake in…

Jan 12, 2017

The Importance of Authenticity: 3 Lessons from a Teacher-Entrepreneur

Jan 12, 2017

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An Appeal for Nuance: I Am Not “Liberals”

I’ve been hearing a lot in the past few days about how the Democratic message got lost on the average American. That, as the party of…

Nov 11, 2016

An Appeal for Nuance: I Am Not “Liberals”

Nov 11, 2016

Troy Strand

Troy Strand

Troy Strand is a teacher, journalist and composer living in the Twin Cities. Digital Learning Specialist for White Bear Lake Area Schools. EdTech geek.

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