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Make Reading Relevant with Thematic Units

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The biggest limitation for younger students is finding materials written at an accessible reading level, but this can be overcome by focusing more on videos and finding books with a “read to me” feature. In addition, ReadWorks is a fantastic repository of fiction and nonfiction articles at different Lexile levels and topics.

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Authentic Assessments to Support Teaching and Learning

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We, as edtech leaders and classroom teachers, must explore pathways where assessments support teaching and learning in the 21st century. This article was modified and published by EdScoop. In Portland, Oregon, teens created a summer activities app that provided students and families with fun summer event opportunities. and Canada.

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Make Reading Relevant with Thematic Units

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The biggest limitation for younger students is finding materials written at an accessible reading level, but this can be overcome by focusing more on videos and finding books with a "read to me" feature. Gather resources at a range of reading levels. Use online resources for added reading features. Organize the unit materials.

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6 Ways Technology Can Reinvent Parent-Teacher Conferences

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With transformative digital changes happening in classrooms today, basic learning management systems now deliver the answers to most of those well worn questions on parent portals. Skype in the Classroom is a free community of educators from around the world and offers a variety of resources on getting started. Create ePortfolios.

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It’s Not About Google (Part 4) – SULS047

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In part four, Kasey explains how we can go BEYOND the walls of our classrooms, and how to go BEYOND the due date and encourage students to continue learning about the things that interest them. BONUS : Get the Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit to help you find the best tool to support Dynamic Learning in your classroom.

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Teaching with the Growth Mindset

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It wasn’t about inventing new curriculum or buying new materials; Briggs said most teachers already have access to resources they can use to create the assignments. Briggs advocated for using an online program that students can access at home and that can communicate with the school’s student grading program. It’s a positive system.”.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Student Entrepreneurship - Gaming in Ed - Google Summit Recordings

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We''ve set up a new student entrepreneurship portal at StudentEnrepreneurship.com that provides quick access to the free HPLIFE interactive classes for students to learn business skills, and gives you a chance to sign up for information about the free online conference on student entrepreneurship we plan to hold in 2015. Register here.

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