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Math Expert Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell Endorses Hand2Mind’S Hands-On Standards

eSchool News

As a well-respected writer on both the NCTM Focal Points and Common Core State Standards, Fennell served as President of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) from 2006–2008 and was a founding member of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. For more information, please visit www.

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Digital Storytelling and Stories for the Desktop

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It is great differentiation for all students including ELs , gifted, and special needs. It increases student engagement in a meaningful and relevant task. It can be used as an authentic assessment. Here are some of the Common Core Standards that digital storytelling and digital stories address: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6

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District says 24 credits and a D-minus average aren’t good enough

The Hechinger Report

Teachers have had to get more creative in helping students understand new concepts, and students have had to take a lot more responsibility for their own learning. Sitting quietly at the back of the room is no longer an option in classrooms that prize student engagement. All of us deciding together.

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Resources from Miami Device

Learning in Hand

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. 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. A massive online game?

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What Teens are Learning From ‘Serial’ and Other Podcasts

MindShift

Godsey is one of a growing number of educators who are using podcasts like “Serial” to motivate their classrooms and address education requirements set by the Common Core state standards. Serial’s Appeal to Students. Students flock to the show for several reasons. Credit: Credit: Alexa Schlechter.

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The ‘Maker’ Movement: Understanding What the Research Says

Marketplace K-12

It began exploding about a decade ago, thanks in large part to the enthusiastic audience of Make magazine and the popularity of public events such as Maker Faires (the most well-known of which was hosted by President Barack Obama at the White House in 2014.) Popular ‘Maker Movement’ Incompatible With Common Core, Authors Contend.

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Digital Storytelling and Stories with the iPad

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It is great differentiation for all students including ELL, gifted, and special needs. It increases student engagement in a meaningful and relevant task. It can be used as an authentic assessment. Common Core Standards Many specific content standards can be addressed through digital stories.

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