Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2018

Project-based learning , as we have often examined in this blog, is a powerful way to not only impart information, by exploration, but has the added advantage of stimulating and developing a range of other skills and habits such as communication, creativity, curiosity, confidence and collaboration. 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

A Digital Promise case study examines the blended learning implementation at Utica Community Schools, a district in the League of Innovative Schools and one of eSpark's first and largest district partnerships. In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school.

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eSpark

APRIL 5, 2022

A Digital Promise case study examines the blended learning implementation at Utica Community Schools, a district in the League of Innovative Schools and one of eSpark's first and largest district partnerships. In 2011, Utica Community Schools decided to transform how students learn, starting with their first day of elementary school.

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Blended Learning Case Study iPad Learning 52

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 29, 2022

They are constantly tempted to mis-spend their limited income and then must face the consequences of those actions, basing decisions on what they learned in the 32 scenarios. Developed for middle school and high school students, this online game helps students learn important personal finance skills as they compete against classmates.

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wwwatanabe

MARCH 15, 2012

This was our first year with iPads in the elementary classrooms, purchased with Title funding. Shelly and I role played how to preview nonfiction text in this ShowMe video , created on the iPad in real time. They were completely engaged and paid more attention to their learning and why it was important.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 13, 2020

This is why Common Sense Education, with the help of our Privacy Program and its more than 250 district partners, provides privacy ratings on the learning review pages of hundreds of popular edtech products. Platforms: iPad, Web Grades: 3–12 See full privacy evaluation. DreamBox Learning Math. Book Creator.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 22, 2016

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. Educreations is best suited for any age group and is designed for iPads.

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EdTechTeacher

APRIL 1, 2015

Learning to read and write don’t have to be independent tasks with a new app called WriteReader , a literacy based learning platform where children from the age of three can create or participate in creating their own books. WriteReader aligns with Common Core Standards K-5, and you can click here to learn more.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

Technology includes the iPads toddlers play on, the smartphones we use to guide our days, the apps that turn our lights on and off–or start our car. Elementary-age students think this is true, but something happens between 4th and 8th grade. Common Core: A Lesson Plan for STEM (on Bridges). Classroom Architect.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 27, 2017

I’ve found a tool that can help with inquiry-based learning, nonfiction reading, and meeting standards: Kids Discover Online. There are several reasons why Kids Discover Online is a fantastic website for middle and elementary science, history, and ELA teachers: Students can visually explore curated topics, finding connections in a safe space.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 17, 2015

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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The Innovative Educator

JANUARY 5, 2014

The sites are "social media" and serve the great function of connecting the community & helping to create transparent learning environments. Using a blog hits many important curriculum areas, such as differentiating instruction as well as meeting many Common Core Standards (see here & here for examples).

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EdTechTeam

APRIL 24, 2017

With the Common Core State Standards launching in 2009 and textbook publishers having to recreate their curriculums, many districts were left with their teachers having to come up with their own curriculum that met the new state standards. Ann-Marie Skaggs has been teaching elementary school in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2005.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

As a result, students retain more information, understand concepts more rapidly, are more enthusiastic about what they are learning, and make new connections between curriculum topics and the world outside the classroom. That’s right out of Common Core writing standards. By Middle School, it’s a reality.

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Video Common Core Digital Citizenship Assessment 150

Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The apps feature math games, activities, and user interfaces that make learning math a fun and enjoyable experience for students at all levels. The Bedtime Math App is one of the best math apps where parents engage kids in a fun daily math learning routine. The math problem is part of a bedtime story or learning math during bath time.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Miller asked as she stood in front of her class at Doss Elementary. First grade in particular — “the reading year,” as Miller calls it — is pivotal for elementary students, when their literacy skills “really take off.” This year, she had to backtrack — all the way to the letter “H.”. This story also appeared in USA Today. “Do

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SpeechTechie

JUNE 13, 2014

World''s Worst Pet contains tons of content that can be worked with across 5 grade levels (grades 4-8 are suggested but with scaffolding, this can be used with younger grades in the same way kindergarteners learn Tier 2 words using Beck''s approach). Thank you to Richard Byrne of iPad Apps for School for pointing it out.

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iLearn Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Each student gets their very own learning plan with MobyMax with the adaptive curriculum. One of the things that I really appreciate about MobyMax is the mix of direct instruction and the ability for students to discover learning on their own through discovery-based instruction. At Anastasis, our learning portfolios are digital.

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Tablets Differentiated Instruction Android Common Core 65

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Previously on the 10-Minute Teacher, guests have mentioned Book Creator as one of their top apps for the iPad. Unleash story-based learning in your classroom. Vicki: How can we think differently, because you know a lot of us think project based learning…. Vicki: But you’re almost really thinking story-based learning, aren’t you?

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Classroom Examples Common Core Libraries 166

Learning in Hand

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. I had a great time encouraging educators to give students as much ownership over their devices and learning as possible. Learn about the many creative ways teachers can use Google Forms with their classes.

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 23, 2015

Educational games help students to learn about certain subjects, expand their thinking on specific concepts, and reinforce skill development while they play while increasing engagement, empathy and excellence in the classroom. Land of Venn takes a great approach to learning by combining two theories behind the teaching of math education.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Mobile learning and BYOD (bring your own device) is making it easier students to learn, especially in the subject of Math. 50 Math Sites and Apps 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Learning Games for Kids - A great sites w/ lots of games for education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today. Never stop learning.

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MSEDTechie

MARCH 12, 2014

Global classroom projects: icollaboratory, Kidlink: lower elementary, Flat connections: [link] , Hello little world skypers: Skype projects World Read Aloud Day is march 5th!!! Puzzle Kidz is a nice iPad app for creating jigsaw puzzles for kids. The app allows you to take pictures with your iPad and turn them into puzzles.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2012

Tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st, is worldwide 2012 Social Learning Summit , a one-day virtual conference being held as a partnership of Classroom 2.0 in teaching and learning, and the URL for attending is [link]. and the Discovery Educator Network. The Summit is from 9:00am - 3:00pm US Eastern Time.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2017

Teachers do not have to wait until the bell rings or until they have formally addressed the class to get their students’ learning started. From upper elementary to 12th grade, students are unable to resist standing up, moving around the room, and even cheering at the results. Open Class With “Activators”.

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Edsurge

APRIL 25, 2017

McComb School District down in McComb, Mississippi doesn’t just believe in the power of technology when it comes to personalized learning. You’ve brought iPads into your system, but the bigger change seems to be around getting rid of grade levels. Lakya Taylor-Washington, Principal of Summit Elementary School in McComb.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2018

I try to focus in on the standards of the writing curriculum I’m using — augmented with Common Core or whatever other standards I’m using — and focus on those, rather than sitting there with a paper and pencil and doing it that way. You can find her resources at Structured Learning ( [link] ). Jacqui: Yes!

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

They were fortunate to enroll in computer classes, learning DOS and basic programming. These experiences—or rather, the “collision of human learning and computers,” as he describes it—inspired him to pursue a career in education technology. They had no correlation to the standards that we had just switched to, which was Common Core.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update October 21st, 2014 In a gentle way, you can shake the world. Mahatma Gandhi The Learning Revolution Project holds online and physical learning events, and highlights professional development opportunities from a network of 200 partners in the learning professions.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The reason for this as not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates. Code Kingdoms - One of my favorite sites for learning how to program (Javascript) by drag-n-dropping blocks of code (i.e Xtranormal) by typing a script.

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Android iPad Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction 28

Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 4, 2023

The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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Edmodo Common Core Digital Citizenship Video 310

wwwatanabe

JANUARY 31, 2013

How does a teacher start to use iPads in the classroom? While Part 1 focuses on the hardware basics, Part 2 focuses on iPad integration in the classroom. iPad management When I think about introducing a class to something new, I recall the lesson learned in my first year of teaching when I handed out geoboards for the first time.

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Educator Innovator

OCTOBER 30, 2013

I’m a believer in Wettrick’s recipe – freedom, autonomy, guidance, outreach, collaboration, digital media and networked publics, and an insistence that students can learn by doing projects that matter in the world. I believe these words also convey the most important reason for using digital media in schools.

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Social Media Personal Learning Network Wiki Common Core 28

MindShift

MARCH 10, 2016

One of the standards for mathematical practice in the Common Core is to “ construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. The iPad app presents an observer with a seating chart of the classroom, with the option to add names of students. WHY DO LESSON STUDY? But a transformation is not impossible.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

Starting from a template that you’ve designed to guide your students through the project, they can collaborate or work together to explore, learn, brainstorm, and create. These starter projects are aligned with Common Core standards and are already built for you. Standards Aligned Project Search. Tracking Student Participation.

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Software Wiki Common Core Digital Citizenship 292

Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Here are some great math apps for iPads and smartphones that add rigor and automaticity to your classroom: AIRR Math –student centered math activities in AIRR Math promote a strong, solid foundation for students’ success throughout their educational experiences. Content is aligned with Common Core Standards. and it’s free!

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