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Make a Difference in the World as a Citizen Scientist

Teacher Reboot Camp

“Scientific work undertaken by members of the general public, often in collaboration with or under the direction of professional scientists and scientific institutions.” – Oxford English Dictionary. The 2016 TED prize winner, Sarah Parcak , used the award money to fund her citizen science project, Globalxplorer.org. This online platform protects and preserves ancient sites by encouraging people to work with archaeologists to analyze satellite images and identify possible looting.

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Get Started with Google Classroom

Teacher Tech

Google Classroom What is awesome about Google Classroom is how fast it is to get up and running. You can create a class and have students turn in work in under 3 minutes. Dumping All Your Stuff Online is Confusing There is nothing wrong with using paper. Trying to take all your paper stuff and […]. The post Get Started with Google Classroom appeared first on Teacher Tech.

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?Scaling Mobile Technology for Community College Students: 5 Tips for Entrepreneurs

Edsurge

After three years of utilizing a BYOD (bring your own device) policy with my classes at Nassau Community College, I have seen how tools like tablets and laptops can lead to better academic engagement. In particular, at a busy New York commuter campus like ours, students juggle schooling among other personal and professional commitments. It’s why mobile access has been one of the most important means of connecting students to their academic resources.

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Me Learning: A Student-Centered Learning Model

TeachThought - Learn better.

The post Me Learning: A Student-Centered Learning Model appeared first on TeachThought.

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Quickly Create Personalized Learning Experiences that Work

How can we actively engage learners 24/7, on their level and according to their interests, while respecting their learning styles? It’s not impossible. In this guide: Explore how to transform traditional, one-way videos into two-way interactive learning experiences Understand different types of artificial intelligence (AI), including - Generative vs.

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20 Great Creativity Apps to Use with Your Students

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

August 4, 2017 Here is a list of some useful iPad apps students can use to unleash their creative thinking and engage in hand-son learning activities. The apps, curated from iTunes App Store's.read more.

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@iBookwidgets now allows users to create crossword puzzles, flashcards and more right from #GoogleClassroom!

My Paperless Classroom

Learn how to create the ultimate digital classroom by combining BookWidgets and Google Classroom! The post @iBookwidgets now allows users to create crossword puzzles, flashcards and more right from #GoogleClassroom! appeared first on TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network.

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My Life in Seven Stories

Reading By Example

The bridge between knowing and doing is feeling. – Unknown. Reading the acknowledgments in Becoming a Literacy Leader: Supporting Learning and Change , Jennifer Allen thanks Franki Sibberson for her initial interest in the professional learning activity “My Life in Seven Stories” It sounds like this idea was the seed that resulted in the book we read today. “My Life in Seven Stories” is the title of a professional learning activity.