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3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools

Ask a Tech Teacher

Using the free app, students can tape a live lecture, a Skype call, an online webinar on their iPhone or iPad (or directly to the software), transfer it to their dashboard where they can transcribe, annotate, highlight, edit, format, add to, delete, or simply play it back for reference. – See more at: [link].

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High failure rates spur universities to overhaul math class

The Hechinger Report

Related: Will the new Common Core SAT close the privilege gap? Educators say that colleges aren’t following Common Core, but acknowledge that current math reforms in both higher education and K-12 are based on research showing that students can thrive in “engaging” learning environments. Teachers scuttle around.

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?Preparing For an Unknown Future

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Remember that less than a decade ago, when the first iPhone was unveiled, it would have been impossible to conceive of a world ruled by tiny pocket computers that augment every part of our lives or to grasp the potential of a connected world 1.7 billion strong.

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Learning Revolution Free Events - ASB Online - Google Science Fair Deadline - More Ed Tech Month

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Don''t miss this super fun event sponsored by ClassFlow and featuring Kevin Honeycutt and the iPhone band. Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm ISTE - Coaching for Engaging and Active Technology Integration , Find out what the Common Core State Standards and successful ed tech coaches can tell us about effective technology integration.

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3 Apps That Encourage Students to Read

Ask a Tech Teacher

It has been credited with providing an escape from reality, exercising the mind, saving lives, bringing people together, answering problems, and predicting success in school. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. Design: 5/5.

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Why a K-12 Operating System is the Next Step in the Evolution of Edtech

Edsurge

If students missed class or needed additional help, they could go to my website and access the day’s lesson as well as videos and digital exercises from YouTube and Khan Academy. I stepped up my game by adding even more videos and assessment exercises to my class website, mining resources from IXL and CK-12. Full size image here.

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A school where you can’t fail — it just takes you longer to learn

The Hechinger Report

Now, with computer-assisted teaching allowing for tailored exercises and online lessons, it is making a resurgence. In addition to fulfilling Common Core requirements, assignments are designed to help students learn critical thinking and workplace skills. Government policy has also contributed to its adoption.

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