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Khan Academy Has Inspired Imitations Across Disciplines. MEDKSL is the Latest.

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If imitation is the highest form of flattery, Salman Khan should feel honored. Since he introduced Khan Academy in 2006, the free, open-access education platform has inspired several knock-offs focused on specific disciplines. I could see that my students were distracted by social media during the lecture.

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The Perfect Mid-Year Reflection Activity for Students

Shake Up Learning

Adobe has partnered with Khan Academy to create a challenge to help teachers conduct a quick check-in and semester review with students. Khan Academy is rich with so many resources for students and teachers, including some awesome growth mindset activities that you can access here.). 3rd-5th Grade Adobe Express Template.

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Guest post: Caston Binger Explains How the Digital Revolution Has Transformed Education

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They can now send messages and files electronically and connect with students through social media. Students can find information on any topic they study with a simple Google search. Online resources like TED Talks and Khan Academy provide an endless amount of educational videos that can be used in the classroom.

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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Here is a short list of some of the changes that have been implemented and sustained: Social media use as a communications, public relations, branding, professional growth, and student learning tool implemented in 2009. Online courses through the Virtual High School implemented in 2010. See what CBS New York had to say.

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9 Great Apps and Websites That Integrate with Google Classroom

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You may be familiar with Google Classroom-integrated apps and sites, or you may be wondering what integration even means. Basically, Google Classroom uses an API (application program interface) to connect and share information with many of your favorite tools. Of course, Google Classroom isn't for everyone.

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How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer

Ask a Tech Teacher

Take the stress out of technology by letting students use typical tech tools (like Excel or Google Sheets) to play a game. Here are several examples: Battleship on Google Sheets. Here are a few: Khan Academy Reading-Writing prep. Candy Number Crunch in Excel. Monopoly on Excel.

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Gearing Up for the Hour of Code – SULS040

Shake Up Learning

Share photos and videos of your Hour of Code event on social media. CS First (Google). Khan Academy tutorial: Learn how to draw with code (Javascript and ProcessingJS). Print certificates for your students. Print “I did an Hour of Code!” ” stickers for your students. All modern browsers, iPad.

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