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Engaging Lessons for the Next-Gen Connected Creators – SULS0160

Shake Up Learning

Every day more schools and districts are switching to Lumio – it’s truly a flexible, time-saving tool that makes it easy to turn your PDFs, Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Notebook files into engaging lessons with interactive activities, games, group workspaces, and formative assessment ALL built right in.

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It's Easier Than Ever to Provide Differentiation in the Classroom

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We wanted the libraries to do more than provide great books to read -- we wanted to provide students with differential learning spaces that include an assortment of books, library computers, space for students to work with their own laptops or mobile devices, reading areas, study areas, and open space for makerspace activities.

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ASCD's #Empower18 Conference Report

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These opportunities encouraged participants to take a deep dive into educational topics and try tools like laptops, 3D printers, exploratory equipment like Google cardboards, and other interactive tools and programs. The conversations in these presentations centered on impactful instruction and the magnitude of digital options.

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Kiddom: an easier way to manage standards-based grading

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This feature alone helps teachers save time in preparing teaching materials and differentiating instruction. Once your standards are identified, you can choose from a wide variety of activities to assign to students: I really love that Kiddom is integrated with Google Drive.

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3 Steps to a More Accessible Classroom

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Any classroom teacher will tell you the importance of differentiating instruction and materials for students' diverse needs. On Google OS (Chromebooks), go to Settings > Advanced > Manage accessibility features. I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr. Apple iOS also has other features for Siri and hearing.

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Here’s Why Teachers Adopt New Tech — and Why They Don’t

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Tom told me he has always incorporated a higher than average level of technology into his instruction. He uses programs like Google Suites (a teacher favorite across the board), his Mobi interactive whiteboard and Vernier probes and software primarily because they all help him meet Next Generation Science Standards.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

A description of a learning environment where there is one “screen” for each student (whether an iPad, laptop, etc.). Google Apps for Education. A collection of software bundled by Google that is available on a subscription model for schools and classroom. Services include Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, and more.