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How Minecraft Teaches Reading, Writing and Problem Solving

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Of course, I provide guidelines. Let’s evaluate the Common Core Reading Standards and their good fit with games: What Common Core Expects. I’m asking for exemplars of how Minecraft gamers used Common Core writing standards. Again, think Legos. Which they love. Allow me to change that.

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Last Chance for this College-credit Tech-for-writing Class

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These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Common Core, or the basic who-what-when-where-why. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials. Course Objectives. What You Get. 3 college credits. Who Needs This.

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New Digital Citizenship Lessons for Your Classroom

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Students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Common Sense Education's K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum prepares students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Lesson slides!

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New Digital Citizenship Lessons for Your Classroom

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Students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. Common Sense Education's K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum prepares students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. Lesson slides!

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Last Chance for this College-credit Class

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These can be adapted to any writing program be it 6+1 Traits, Common Core, or the basic who-what-when-where-why. Price includes course registration and all necessary materials. Course Objectives. This course is designed for educators who: are looking for new ways to help students unlock their inner writer.

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7+ Websites to Teach Financial Literacy

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The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course. I’ve noticed news stories about schools adding financial literacy to the High School course load (yay!). Or do they think money grows on some fiscal tree that always blooms?

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15 Websites to Teach Financial Literacy

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The good news is: Half of the nation’s schools require a financial literacy course. The bad new is: Only half require a financial literacy course. If your school doesn’t teach a course about personal economics, there are many online sites that address the topic as mini-lessons. Some are narrative; others games.