Graphite Blog

JULY 11, 2016

By capitalizing on the excitement students had for this toy, and by using design thinking, my students learned traditional math concepts and STEM skills. Read on to see how students used design thinking to solve a real-world challenge, and how you can start planning a design thinking project in your classroom!

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Basically, it turns a classroom upside down (or on it's head) where the learning of a topic is done at home and then they applied practice or "work" is done at school. Top 15 Sites and Apps for a Flipped Learning Answer Pad - The ultimate assessment tool for teachers to use w/ their mobile devices or browser to gauge student's learning.

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EdTechTeacher

DECEMBER 17, 2015

How can we craft learning environments that take advantage of technology to help students become independent, engaged, and reflective of their work? Knowing how to use the technology with the curriculum is critical to crafting a digital age learning environment. Students access the video via their math iTunes U course.

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MSEDTechie

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

They can be used to transform learning inside and outside of the classroom, and offer limitless opportunities. Are you ready to adjust your teaching for this new learning revolution? With a digital book, students can click on a word and get a definition, synonym, or a link that may take them to more information about that subject area.

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wwwatanabe

FEBRUARY 8, 2014

It is great differentiation for all students including ELL, gifted, and special needs. It increases student engagement in a meaningful and relevant task. Describe and Conclude or Reflective Storytelling : Tell about something you''re learning and the impact it has on you. It can be used as an authentic assessment.

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wwwatanabe

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Benefits Here are some of the many benefits of digital storytelling and digital stories: The 21st century skills and ISTE''s NETS applied are critical and creative thinking; written, oral, and digital communication; collaboration; authentic learning; digital fluency; informational fluency; and project management.

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