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Subscriber Special: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit

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This month: K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit 9 ebooks, 65 digital posters May 31-June 3 A new teacher survival kit–for professionals new to teaching tech or expanding their pedagogy. You have a limited budget, less software, and the drive to do it right no matter the roadblocks. The K-5 New Teacher Survival Kit.

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What Happens When Technology Fails? 3 Work-Arounds

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With the pride of place iPads and Chromebooks have in curriculum decisions, tech problems will be wide-ranging, everything from a student’s device not having required software to the classroom systems not hooking up to the school’s network or WiFi. It doesn’t stop with the teacher, either. Be a risk-taker. Model solutions.

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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. NOT Included: Standard software assumed part of a typical ed tech set-up. By the time educators finish this class, they will be ready to implement many new writing tools in their classroom. Tech networking advice.

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5 Tech Tools for Math Class

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DreamBox Learning is a math education software that uses adaptive learning technology to individualize instruction for each student. It has been shown to improve student achievement in math, and is aligned with Common Core State Standards. This makes IXL Learning perfect for students who need extra help in math.

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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. I start this in 1st grade, when students have used both software and online tools and likely don’t realize they’re completely different tools.

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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. NOT Included: Standard software assumed part of a typical ed tech set-up. By the time educators finish this class, they will be ready to implement many new tools in their classroom. Tech networking advice.

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Need Tech Next Year? Start Here

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How-to’s–how to use web tools, software, hardware, more. Common Core issues and advice. It includes topics on classroom management, digital citizenship, the future of education, how technology blends into the classroom , and more. They are numerous and varied, including: Weekly tech tips. Weekly websites.

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