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APRIL 8, 2016

It’s equally appropriate for fiction and nonfiction and does a solid job of reinforcing Common Core standards related to writing in a fun, agile way that appeals to students. Once finished, storyboards can be saved as PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, or emailed. With an education account, teachers also get lesson plans. .

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MARCH 2, 2015

Open Library. Stories to read—International Library. Tappy Alphabet –fun app to learn letters; available on Google Play. More reading resources: Common Core Reading lesson plans. Magic Keys–stories for youngers. Mighty Book. PBS Stories–Between the Lions. Signed stories. Stories read by actors. Stories to read.

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JANUARY 18, 2016

Students can map out ideas, write stories, or relay events in a comic format using Storyboard That’s huge library of backgrounds, characters, text boxes, shapes, and images. When you sign up as a teacher, you get a dashboard to manage students and support for Google sign-in. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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MAY 23, 2017

And Google Hangouts. Summer PD: The Tech-infused Teacher is for credentialed and non-credentialed K-12 teachers, tech teachers/integration specialists, library media specialists, and pre-service professionals. Google Apps—students will use various Google apps to take notes, answer polls, complete forms, collect data.

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AUGUST 26, 2019

This can be incorporated into Google Classroom or another LMS that you use. Create assignments from scratch or from an on-demand library where teachers select skills, grade level, and students to be targeted. It works with Google Classroom–now that’s exciting. How to get started. Set up your class.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 25, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Great keynotes, great presentations, and also free! The ALA Declaration for the Right to Libraries. Follow #ticalsls14.

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MARCH 6, 2017

They can be offered while parents are waiting for students to finish after-school activities, as a brown bag lunch program, or online during evenings or weekends via Google Hangout or Skype. Kick off the program with a poll (use an online platform like Google Forms or PollDaddy, one students use in class) to find out what time works best.

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JUNE 16, 2016

Writing a digital story includes five basic steps: Research the topic so you are clear on presentation. Google Storybuilder. Google Storybuilder tells a story with text and music through the eyes of specific individuals. No log-in is required, but students can register with their Google accounts. Freemium; mobile app.

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JULY 27, 2015

Once a week we got together virtually (via Google Hangout or a TweetUp) to share ideas, answer questions, and discuss nuances. Because the weekend get-togethers were online, via Google Hangouts or Twitter, students were able to join from wherever they were. Failed and tried again. Asked questions.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 8, 2014

Even in the face of adversity in the form of education reform mandates, Common Core alignment, impending PARCC exams, new educator evaluation systems, loss of funding, and an aging infrastructure we have not only persevered, but proven that positive change can happen with the right mindset. Makerspace added to the library in 2013.

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MAY 26, 2017

When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. Digital books are aligned with state standards and Common Core. For years, my teaching revolved around textbooks as my resources.

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AUGUST 25, 2016

A couple dozen of us–teachers, library media specialists, tech integrationists, and lab teachers–gathered virtually for three-five-week-classes that included: The Tech-infused Teacher. Once a week we got together virtually (via Google Hangout or a Twitter Chat) to share ideas, answer questions, and discuss nuances. Asked questions.

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DECEMBER 3, 2019

Open the spreadsheet program you use in your school (Google Sheets, Excel, or another). Besides Math Standards, Alice supports these Common Core writing skills: 8.3a Users create a recipe by choosing a trigger channel from IFTTT’s library, then a trigger, and finally an action channel.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 1, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update April 1st A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds.

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EdTechTeam

MAY 19, 2017

With the Common Core, state testing, interventions, and all else that goes on in the elementary day, how would I find time for my students to investigate and inquire into their interests? To do this, I began bringing in guest speakers and diving into the world of Google Hangouts.

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Fractus Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The high-quality apps available on the web, at the iTunes Apps Store, and Android devices on Google Play Store are astounding. The arcade-style math app for kids is designed for Grade K-5 with ordinary skill presets aligned with Common Core State Standards. The math app is customizable to your kid’s skill level.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The post 35 Awesome Apps that Integrate with Google Classroom appeared first on Shake Up Learning. Google Classroom Apps! Did you know that Google Classroom plays well with others? Google is known for making their applications open to working with third-party applications, and Google Classroom is no exception.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

That means before school and after quitting time, via email or Google Hangout, even a phone call. That includes sign-up sheets, using programs like SignUpGenius or Google Forms. These can also be online via Google Hangout or Skype. demonstrate how to use the school online library/lunch order system (or similar).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. We’re taking Google education summits online! How does your library manage digital collections? September 6th + 7th!

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User Generated Education

JUNE 8, 2017

If there is a makerspace in your school, it may be down the hall, in the library, or in another building. Many of those same qualities are goals of the Common Core State Standards. Feedback from User: The final design is presented to the users for their feedback. Post by Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D. Crossed posted at [link].

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 18, 2015

This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. Future Ready Schools: the School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air. Did we mention it was LIVE?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 8, 2015

Sunday, June 14th at 7pm TechEducator Podcast: Google Maps with Josh and Friends , Bring the power of custom maps to your students using Google MyMaps. Future Ready Schools: 2015 School Leadership Summit will be held online using Google Hangouts on Air. Details to join the webinar at [link]. More information here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. The call for proposals for Library 2.014 and for the Global Education Conference are open. Is your library mobile friendly?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JANUARY 21, 2019

I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations. MIT Blossoms – All of the lessons in the MIT Blossoms library have been contributed by BLOSSOMS partners from around the world. Lessons are aligned to Common Core Standards and explore real life questions. I have delivered hundreds of workshops and presentations.

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Gaggle Speaks

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Common Core State Standards and standards established by the American Library Association and ISTE now require that digital literacy be part of a child’s education. ” Throughout Kathy’s presentation, webcast attendees were shown word clouds consisting of shocking terms that Gaggle discovers.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 20, 2015

This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. These interactive sessions on future technology trends will present key issues faced by information professionals and educators.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 28, 2014

We invite you to join our network at OZeLive.com and consider presenting and/or attending any of the strands for this event. Our second conference under the Homeschool banner will be a broad learning event, inviting and including participation from the school, library, museum, and homeschool communities.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

JULY 20, 2017

Check out this wonderful magazine for some great K12 educational articles, I will be presenting at Alan November’s BLC in Boston in July. Students will be able to collaborate on a presentation that provides what they have learned in their own words. Content is mapped to a variety of levels and standards including common core.

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MARCH 10, 2023

6.6 ) By 3rd grade, Common Core discusses the use of keyboarding to produce work, i.e., CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.6 which specifically mentions ‘use technology to produce and publish writing (using keyboarding skills)’ keyboarding is required to take Common Core Standards assessments in the Spring. for example.

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Today: K-12 Technology Curriculum Overview The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Graphite Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books. Bottom line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library. Google Classroom. Unlimited Books for Kids. Pose questions, spark thoughtful video responses with stellar tool.

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NeverEndingSearch

JUNE 20, 2015

IMHO, this is a problem that cries out for a library solution. Resources might include apps, YouTube or Vimeo videos, websites, presentations, PDFs, images, Google Drive links, and Dropbox files. Filter your search by subject, paid/free and device/platform of choice, tag and Common Core Standard. .

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Volunteer at Library 2.014. Big thanks and a special shout out to our Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 29, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Amazing keynote speakers and presenters--see details in the calendar listings below or at the website. No problem!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2014

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Everyone is encouraged to submit a presentation proposal, including first-time presenters.

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JUNE 30, 2022

The K-12 Technology Curriculum is Common Core and ISTE aligned, and outlines what should be taught when so students have the necessary scaffolding to use tech for grade level state standards and school curriculum. Tech teachers, tech coordinators, library media specialists, curriculum specialists. Who needs this.

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techlearning

MARCH 5, 2018

When the Genius Bar students from Yorktown High School in Yorktown Heights, New York worked to earn a 3D printer through a Khan Academy, Google, DonorsChoose challenge in 2015, they had no idea they were getting more than a shiny new toy. Samantha Caddauan explains her design to another student in the Yorktown High School Library.

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