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What Happens When Technology Fails? 3 Work-Arounds

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What about when we ask students to use one of the gazillion available internet tools to communicate-collaborate-share-publish–those exciting Common Core words that are code for ‘technology-rich’ Now, when students don’t turn in homework, and I attempt to unravel what happened with questions like ‘Where did you save it?

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Writing 2.0: Technology-Rich Approach to Common Core Writing

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Therefore, every classroom must teach digital literacy as part of literacy, and not something separate. Common Core writing requires students to create and publish writing online, and to interact and collaborate with others. We shared a plethora of ideas and examples of technology-rich writing in the presentation below.

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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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How to Compare and Contrast Authentically

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Common Core Standards recognize the importance of this skill by addressing it in over 29 Standards, at every grade level from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. For example, using the book report scenario, discuss these with students: What are the basics of each reporting method?

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6 Tech Activities for Your Summer School Program

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As they work, students “…construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others…” More specifically (Common Core Appendix C): introduce claim. how to digitize photos to use on phones/desktops/a slideshow. How can students make sure what they find is reliable and trustworthy? establish and maintain a formal style.

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Tech Ed Resources for Your Classroom: Survival Kits

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The specific resources depend upon your need: K-5 tech teacher – -what tech skills to teach when so students can use digital devices granularly in their learning. Includes K-5 tech curriculum, Common Core lesson plan tie-ins, tech problem solving, classroom posters, 60+ webinars, and 1:1 coaching. 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!