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5 Chrome Extensions that Make Google Classroom Even More Awesome!

The Shake Up Learning Blog

You cannot install Chrome extensions on your phone or tablet. If you don’t want to start from scratch, check out their lesson plan library. Once you have chosen your content, decide what you want to add from the Insert Learning toolbar options. 6 hours of professional learning credit. Mote (FREE). Self-paced.

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Leveraging eBooks and Audiobooks to Elevate Reading Experiences

edWeb.net

Gretchen Zaitzeff, District Library Media Specialist for Canyons School District in Utah, says the solution to this is “to meet kids where they are, which is on their phones or other devices.” Digital access also allows them to move from a device at school, like a Chromebook, to their phone or tablet at home.

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Hour of Code in the Library

Barrow Media Center: Expect the Miraculous

For the past 3 years, our library has participated in Hour of Code during Computer Science in Education Week. When we first started participating, classes came to the library to try out an hour of code. It was fun to see something that started in the library spread into general classrooms. Others worked alone.

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Tips for Implementing Design Challenges in Your Makerspace

edWeb.net

Challenge-based learning projects in the makerspace have many benefits for students, and can engage and get them excited about new projects. When Diana first started her position at Stewart Middle Magnet School, a public STEM magnet school, there was almost nothing in the library for hands-on STEM learning. About the Presenter.

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Celebrating ConnectED’s Achievements Toward Transforming Education

Digital Promise

Apple joined President Obama’s ConnectED initiative and pledged $100 million of teaching and learning solutions to 114 underserved schools across the country. They also implemented a process that provides planning, professional learning, and ongoing guidance so every school can experience the transformational power of technology.

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25 digital tools and edtech resources from FETC

eSchool News

As aspects of pre-pandemic life slowly emerge from nearly two years of masking, testing, and social distancing, educators are once again gathering at edtech conferences to experience the latest and greatest solutions, digital tools, and professional learning opportunities. Kami demonstrated its all-in-one digital learning platform.

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Technology Holds Great Promise for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

edWeb.net

Using a tablet with a communication app loaded onto it is a common way to do this. If the individual is also using a tablet for personal use or play, Christian recommends using two tablets if it’s economically possible—one for personal and one for communication—or only using the tablet for communication purposes.