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Observing the Common Core Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Educators across the country are grappling with the Common Core Standards and the significant changes that have come with them. How do administrators tasked with observing teachers know what they are looking for in a Common Core classroom? How have you prepared to observe the Common Core Classroom?

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Best Vocabulary Apps for Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Merriam-Webster Dictionary ( iOS and Android ) Merriam-Webster’s app is a vital resource for English language reference, education, and vocabulary building. Busuu ( iOS and Android ) Busuu, a Chegg service, is an innovative language learning app designed to foster confident communication from the outset.

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Zap Zap Kindergarten Math–Clever, Engaging Early Math Lessons

Ask a Tech Teacher

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach K-8 math skills that are tied to many national standards (like Common Core). It covers foundation skills like addition, subtraction, place value, and measurement and data, and is aligned with international math standards such as the US’s Common Core. How to use the game.

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Math Webtools to Support Any Curriculum

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Here are five online math resources that will turn boring math into a favorite subject: Mathletics. Programs are geared to the particular learning of Elementary and Middle School, and Middle and High School with games and lessons aligned to state and national standards like Common Core, TEKS and MAFS.

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3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class

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DimensionU is a collection of engaging interactive multiplayer fantasy games for grades 2-10 (some can be played solo) that focus on core skills in mathematics and literacy. Content aligns with Common Core, state standards and classroom instruction. Click the link for more detail. – See more at: [link]. Land of Venn.

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Zap Zap Math–Gamify any Math Curriculum

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Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach math skills that’s tied to many national and international standards (like Common Core). Android: goo.gl/HheVDf. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Resources from Miami Device

Learning in Hand

Luckily, many generous presenters at Miami Device shared their resources, notes, and handouts digitally. Technology Integration and the Common Core by Andrew Miller The CCSS call us to integrate technology in intentional and meaningful ways to have students meet rigorous standards. I thought I’d link to some of them.