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Hour of Code Website and App Suggestions for K-8

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Google Spreadsheets–decode and fill in color coded pictures. Build with Chrome –kind of like Minecraft, more like Google Earth Warehouse; use virtual Lego blocks to build in your browser. Build with Chrome –kind of like Minecraft, more like Google Earth Warehouse; use virtual Lego blocks to build in your browser.

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Must-have Resources for Blended Learning

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Some of the best online academies include Udemy , Khan Academy, and CodeAcademy. Khan Academy offers all free online courses and is focused mostly on STEM subjects, but also includes arts & humanities as well as test prep courses. Staying organized is important since eLearning is so flexible and autonomous.

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How Is Cloud Computing Revolutionizing the Education Industry?

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Online libraries and collections of free didactic documents were a reality as early as 1997 , through the Cisco Networking Academy. American entrepreneur Salman Khan (not to be confused with the Bollywood actor of the same name) founded a similar project ten years later, namely the Khan Academy.

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How You Can Make Homework Easier for Students

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An LMS (Learning Management System) is a software application for enhancing student performance by improving teaching and learning processes. It is sometimes known as a Course Management System, Virtual Learning System, and other names, but always infers a digitally-based system that provides an education portal for classwork and homework.

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8 Essential Books Every Tech-Minded Teacher Should Read

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50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom. One of the most interesting reads for teachers ready to embrace modern technology is this particular book, which draws from the extensive experience of its authors regarding the use of digital apps, such as Google Apps, in the process of educating the young minds of tomorrow.

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5 Ways to Become a Better Writer Using Android Apps and Tools

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Similar apps: ColorNote, FairNote, Google Keep, Springpad, SE Notepad, Mindjet Maps. Other helpful apps: Flipboard, Khan Academy, Curiosity, TED. Do writing a great experience with the right software. It offers Android users a special feature: combined handwriting and keyboard. You can even paint illustrations!

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Tech Ed Resources–Lesson Plans

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Today: Lesson Plans There are lots of bundles of lesson plans available–by theme, by software, by topic, by standard. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more. Genius Hour, Google Apps, Khan Academy , Robotics, STEM, Coding, and more.

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