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Math Webtools to Support Any Curriculum

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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. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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10 Reasons to Screencast in Your Class and 7 Best-in-class Tools

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With Common Core’s emphasis on understanding and explaining tasks, screencasts are a great way for both students and teachers to share the required steps in completing a math problem, collaborate on close reading, or pursue any other literacy activity. Best suited for lower elementary and is designed for iPads.

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8 Reasons Why Students Should Create Videos and 15 Webtools to Do That

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That’s right out of Common Core writing standards. Students see so many slideshows in their classes, they no longer include the wow factor felt in elementary school. WeVideo –collaborative way to record on mobile devices and edit on desktop or Chromebooks. Practice speaking and listening skills. More on videos.

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3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools

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Besides iPads and Chromebooks and a plethora of free websites that enable students to collaborate, share and publish, education’s tech explosion has resulted in a wide (and increasing) variety of tools that extend the teachers reach, making it easier to differentiate for the varied needs of students even in a busy classroom. Conclusion.

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5 Ideas for Writing with Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

Screencastify is the screencasting tool I recommend for Google Chrome and Chromebooks. Built for Chromebooks, it saves all of your recordings directly to Google Drive. These creative ways will help you think about how to help children, particularly those who struggle with handwriting and typing. But I try not to do that.

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Project Pals: The Perfect PBL Software for Project Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

These starter projects are aligned with Common Core standards and are already built for you. This digital citizenship project is aligned with several Common Core State Standards. Project Pals is perfect for any student capable of using an electronic tablet, Chromebook, or device to create and share.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

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CDI COMPUTER DEALERS CHROMEBOOK TRADE-IN PROGRAM ( cdicomputers.com ) CDI Computer Dealers has launched a Chromebook Trade-In Program that provides a hassle-free, environmentally-friendly way for schools to dispose of their aging Chromebooks and obtain a free two-year premium extended warranty on the new ones purchased from CDI.

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