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Connecting 21st Century Learning, Technology, and Common Core Standards

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21st century learning and technology integration are part of the Common Core design. 21st century learning and technology integration are part of the Common Core design. Academic conversations Academic conversations are part of 21st century learning and the Common Core Standards.

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Systemic Change Means Rethinking College and Career Prep. We’ve Done It Before.

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That legislation prompted a major shift in our instructional focus that ushered more students toward careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). That is to say, when our students embark on their post-secondary journeys, they should have what they need to succeed in whichever journey they choose.

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9 Good Collections of Videos for Education

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Bitsize is the BBC’s collection of free short videos and lessons (they’re all bite-sized) on over fifty subjects taught in Primary or Secondary education. It has become the largest STEM video library of its kind. Topics include languages, music, technology, social studies, science, engineering, maths, journalism, and more.

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Free K-2 Earth Environmental Education Curriculum Now Available

TeachThought - Learn better.

The Think Earth Environmental Education Foundation, a leading non-profit provider of environmental education for primary and secondary schools, is making its award-winning curriculum available free online. Each unit is aligned with Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the McREL Standards Compendium.

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Oregon approves Discovery math resource statewide

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Math Techbook engages students with real world problems worth solving while supporting any device, anywhere, anytime in any secondary instructional setting. Technology enhanced items and formative assessments are woven throughout the entire instructional cycle, and teachers have a data dashboard to monitor student progress instantaneously.

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2014 Global Education Conference - Day Four

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

From theory to PowerPoint instructional design in a STEM lesson. para generar aprendizajes colaborativos en el aula - William H.

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Alan November on the '$1000 Pencil' and Why Edtech Companies Aren’t Pushing the Envelope

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A few weeks back, EdSurge published a podcast interview with education consultant and commentator Alan November, and Director of Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for the Houston Independent School District Mike Dorsey, after chatting with the two education experts at ISTE. This isn’t new.

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