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Top 50 Sites/Apps of 2015

Technology Tidbits

However, that does not mean there are not a lot of new items to look through, as sites/apps for programming/coding, Math/STEM, and Game Based Learning played a predominant role in this year's list. Also, has an abundance of lesson plans and students can learn how to create their own Minecraft style game.

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5 Simple Ways to Improve Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

Another 2015 study shows that only 30% of teachers improve substantially with PD. In my own experience, I remember sitting through a class on differentiated instruction. To further make this point, let’s discuss what differentiation is. Think of it this way — Some students learn by seeing.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

Game-Based Learning. Learning through games (from physical to digital). The application of game-like “encouragement” mechanics to non-game entities. Put another way, it is making a game out of something that’s not. Mastery Learning. Model-Based Learning.