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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad. I approach the task of building my own with a small degree of trepidation. That’s it!

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3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools

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Mixed in with the scores of digital tools I see every week, I’ve found three that stand above the rest and will quickly become staples in your teaching toolkit: Sonocent–for note-taking and study skills. Audio Notetaker is a robust digital note-taking and study tool. Babakus–for mathematical functions. Conclusion.

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Best Math Apps For Kids

Fractus Learning

Available in English and Spanish and on Android, iPad, and iPhone devices, your kid may have found their new favorite bedtime routine. The arcade-style math app for kids is designed for Grade K-5 with ordinary skill presets aligned with Common Core State Standards. Best Arcade-Style Math Game: Monster Math.

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mARch: Take Virtual Field Trips with Tour Wrist

SpeechTechie

Moving into other applications of augmented reality (AR) in interventions, today I am going to talk about Tour Wrist (Free for iPhone, iPod, iPad). And the Common Core Connection (note, this is a great app for older students): CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g.,

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Game Education: It’s in Their DNA – Guest Post from Courtney Pepe

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Teacher #1 – Matthew Farber ( @MatthewFarber ), Social Studies. Says Farber of Game Education; “I use games in social studies because the mechanics (e.g. Game #1 – Minecraft. The Delaware Hour from Matthew Farber on Vimeo. empathy and role-play) bring authentic meaning to past events.”. Game #2 – Osmo Tangible Play Words.

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Kids news round-up

NeverEndingSearch

Many of the articles are accompanied by a Common Core-aligned quiz designed to check for student understanding, to prompt critical thinking and to provide teachers with immediate feedback. Text Sets For Social Studies. Users can also browse the Editor’s Picks or content Most Loved This Month. Spanish Text Sets.

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It's ALL ABOUT TIME! Mobile Projects in Minutes

MSEDTechie

I am going to share some ideas I got from attending his session, as well as some of my own, to give you some practical ideas for integrating NET-S & Common Core, as well as SAVE TIME! He gave me some great examples of creating authentic projects that only take 5 minutes.