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Game-Based Digital Literacy with Digital Compass – From Jennifer Carey

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This post first appeared on Free Technology for Teachers. Common Sense Media has released Digital Compass , a new tool to teach students about navigating the digital world. The game is currently available online with iOS, Android, and edmodo apps coming soon. Technology in the Elementary Classroom.

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EdmodoCon 2013 Guest Post #4: D. Easterling

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Our fourth guest blog post is written by Dara Easterling, a Catholic elementary school teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dara has been teaching for almost 14 years and loves helping young children to learn about and use technology in a productive and creative way. First, let me just say the presenters were phenomenal.

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Unconventional Research Sites to Inspire Students

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The exception is BrainPOP — there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: BrainPOP Fremium BrainPOP is a collection of three-five minute animated movies, learning games, quizzes, and interactive activities for grades 3-8 addressing a wide variety of topics such as math, science, social studies, health, art, and technology.

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Flattening Classrooms, Engaging Minds With @CoolCatTeacher & @JulieLindsay

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Also, there is no excuse to not reach every child with today''s technology. Don Tapscott talks about customization of digital tools which leads to customization of learning environments. It is important for teachers to look at their own practice and how technology affects their every day lives personally and professionally.

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The Social Learning Summit Is Tomorrow - Online and Free

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

by Lance Rougeux Blended Undergraduate Biology: A Connectivist Approach by Robert Maxwell Breaking out of the walled garden by Teresa Mackinnon Building Real-World Skills - Increasing Collaboration within the Classroom and Beyond by Kim Jurczak Closing the STE.M

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7 Shifts to Closing the Digital Divide

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The debate really centers around the how and why implementing technology can help our students. How do we use, integrate, and engage learning with the newest technology? How can we close this digital divide? According to the US Department of Education , there are seven ways to help close the digital divide.

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The Free and Online 2014 School Leadership Summit Starts Wednesday! (Full Session List)

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Blended Learning Cohorts for Powerful and Sustainable Professional Development - Chad Fairey, Head of School The Easy and Hard Problems in the Transformational Use of Digital Media in Schools - James Bosco, Professor Emeritus What are the traits of an effective Elementary Physical Education program in today''s world - Francis J.