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Download the Digital Citizenship Starter Kit from Edmodo & Common Sense Media
Today, Edmodo is excited to announce a partnership with Common Sense Media, a national non-profit dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of media and technology. As part of our...
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Level It Books™ - Find reading levels fast and digitally manage your library...
Scan your books' ISBNs to view the Guided Reading, Grade Level Equivalent, DRA, and Lexile levels/measures for the book. Perfect for educators and parents.Tess MacMillan's insight:Anyone tried this?...
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Create Halloween Movies With Magisto for iPad - iPad Apps for School
Earlier today I published a post on FreeTech4Teachers.com in which I mentioned using Magisto to create videos online. This afternoon I tested out the Magisto iPad app. The Magisto iPad app works in a...
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Social Media in Education: Resource Roundup
This collection of blogs, articles, and videos from Edutopia aims to help teachers deploy social media tools in the classroom to engage students in 21st-century learning.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess'...
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Why Every Student Should Be In a 1:1 Classroom
1 to 1 Classroom Teacher Mark Pullen shares some observations on the benefits of this increasingly popular instructional technology. As a teacher in aSee it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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Synchronous video viewing tool
NicGaze lets you watch videos with a partner in perfect synchrony. Any friends, family or significant others that live far, can feel close.Tess MacMillan's insight:Worth a look for sure!See it on...
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Social Media in Education: Resource Roundup
This collection of blogs, articles, and videos from Edutopia aims to help teachers deploy social media tools in the classroom to engage students in 21st-century learning.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess'...
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Ten Ideas for Teaching Teachers Technology
District instructional tech director Monique Flickinger attended an unconference to share - and learn - about introducing teachers to new classroom technology.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random...
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Create collaborative research projects with Google Apps
Ed tech blogger and speaker Leigh Zeitz presents a personalized research project that allows students to address all six of the ISTE Standards for Students while they learn how to use online...
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Blended Learning: Working With One iPad
Learn how one educator has found a way to put a single iPad to use so the whole class benefits.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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The Best Free Workout Videos on YouTube
These seriously excellent, totally free videos prove it’s completely possible to stay fit no matter what—all you need is an Internet connection and a little living room space.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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Genius Hour - LiveBinder
Ideas on why, how to, and who does Genius Hour & 20% Time...!See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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I am a teacher et cetera: Banning Posters and PowerPoints
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Superior Alternatives to Boring Stock iPhone Apps
With every iteration of iOS, Apple tweaks its software a little, but for the most part, the default lineup of apps has remained unchanged since launch. For a lot of us, these apps just aren't cutting...
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6 elements of a successful iPad implementation
Boulder Valley School District’s creative approach to implementing 1:1 iPads includes enticing public funders by providing equitable access to digital devices.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random...
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Two Great Tools for Creating Interactive Timelines ~ Educational Technology...
n today’s post I am sharing with you two important web tools that you can use with students in class to create interactive timelines. These timelines can include a wide variety of multimedia materials...
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5 Ways to Engage Parents Using Google Drive
April Smith shares how she uses the free Google Drive service to communicate with parents and engage them in their child's education. She describes 5 simple ways to communicate with them digitally and...
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50 most popular images about books, reading, and libraries
A list of images about books, reading, and libraries, that were most frequently shared on Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media networks.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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Why so many schools fail to get impact from iPad - Innovate My School
"70% of UK schools are now using mobile devices in the classroom, according to Tablets for Schools. The vast majority of those devices are likely to be iPads, yet how many schools can you name who are...
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The 5 Best Study Aid Apps for Students | Edudemic
It's not easy for students to stay on task these days. From Facebook to Instagram & Twitter to instant messaging to pop up, there are so many distractions.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random...
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There's no app for good teaching
8 solid, actionable tips for using tech in ways that actually improve the classroom.Tess MacMillan's insight:Great article!!See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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4 Tips to Transform Your Learning Space
Attract students to libraries and other rooms of learning by creating agile, inviting spaces with makerspace elements and, most importantly, a community feeling.Tess MacMillan's insight:YES.See it on...
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Chatbooks
Tess MacMillan's insight:What a great idea!!See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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Why Teaching Poetry Is So Important
The oft-neglected literary form can help students learn in ways that prose can't.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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Personalized vs. differentiated vs. individualized learning
Modern classrooms are teeming with students of varying interests, backgrounds, abilities and learning needs. As educators, it’s important to understand the nuanced differences between the terms...
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“Google It” Better With Google Search Education
School librarian Tiffany Whitehead suggests student lesson plans and exercises using Google Search Education.See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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ShoutKey | Home
Tess MacMillan's insight:Super cool!See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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What Does the Next-Generation School Library Look Like?
A school library blossoms from a quiet reading and research space to a full-scale "Learning Commons."See it on Scoop.it, via Tess' Random Library Tidbits
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