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ICE 2019: Physical Arrangement Sets the Tone for K–12 Modern Learning Environments

EdTech Magazine

The skills we are teaching are way more than just the Common Core. Space design is not a trend.” As workforce demands shift , classrooms will need to facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving skills to prepare students for emerging careers in data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning , Brown said. “We

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Flipping the elementary school classroom? YES!

Neo LMS

Firstly, there is the trending topic of screen time among young users. Zearn offers its core content to teachers for free, with the option of a school-based paid account. The content is based on the common core math standard and is a blend of live action lessons and individual math-game play for most grades.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Google Summit - Student App Development - Maker Education - Reinventing Higher Ed

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Karen Cameron suggests broadening your selection of reading materials by including magazines, newspapers, comics, and more to create some more options for your young readers. Are these trends common among families you know? Mix Up Your Classroom Library. Do your students seem bored with their reading options?

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The ‘Maker’ Movement: Understanding What the Research Says

Marketplace K-12

Few trends in K-12 ed tech are as hot–or as under-researched–as “Maker” education. While exciting, that trend has begat a number of questions and tensions, many of which are just now beginning to be explored by researchers. Popular ‘Maker Movement’ Incompatible With Common Core, Authors Contend.

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5 Pinterest Best Practices for K–12 Educators

EdTech Magazine

People use Pinterest for visual inspiration for virtually every aspect of their lives : event planning, recipes, garden ideas, beauty tips, clothing and jewelry trends — the list goes on. Follow EdTech_K12 Pinterest page for inspiration on all things K–12 tech: trends, product reviews, and news about next-generation classrooms.

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Over 40 STEAM Resources… Creative Thinking, STEM, and PBL at FETC 2020

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Arts Edge – A fantastic resource from the Kennedy Center hosting numerous lessons that integrate Art into the curriculum.You will discover a focus on ways to support innovative teaching with the arts, and meet changing trends in education and to accommodate the ever-evolving impact of technology in our lives.

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35 Resources for the STEAM Classroom… Putting the Arts in STEM

21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

Arts Edge – A fantastic resource from the Kennedy Center hosting numerous lessons that integrate Art into the curriculum.You will discover a focus on ways to support innovative teaching with the arts, and meet changing trends in education and to accommodate the ever-evolving impact of technology in our lives.

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