Image created by the amazing Janet Barnstable
For as long as I can remember I have been an advocate for helping teachers understand the stages of technology integration in order to effectively use tech as a tool for learning.
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Wagon Wheel Through the Lens of the Common Core
The wheels are turning slowly, but that's okay. Let's start with vocabulary and the big picture. Here are the lyrics, wordled and connected to the Common Core Shift #6 - Vocabulary. It's a good way to dig deeper into words.
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Collaborative Learning with ThingLink - Wagon Wheel
Yesterday I created an interactive image to demonstrate how easy it is to engage in collaborative leaving with ThingLink. If you explore the live image, you will discover the Padlet online board that is being used to assemble collaborator's thoughts....
Explore, Learn, Contribute & Share
Just having a bit of summer fun today sharing and collaborating about music. Join us!
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Learning Through Music & Collaboration
Time for a bit of summer fun. Please click on the link to contribute ideas to kickoff a project with Padlet. ...
Mastery Connect - An Essential Tool for the CCSS
Without a doubt, the most useful reference tool I use when planning CCSS aligned technology powered learning experiences is Common Core, by Mastery Connect.
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Pixntell - Create Narrated Photo Slideshows in a Snap
Pixntell is free app that allows users to quickly create and share a narrated slideshow of pictures. Just add photos, record narration and share newly created videos via DropBox, FaceBook, YouTube or email. You can even apply special effects...
Google Docs Research Template - A Stepping Stone
Google Docs Presentation is well-suited for use as a tool for short student driven research projects because of the availability of efficient integrated research tools right on the page. Earlier this year I designed a template to introduce teachers...
Unpacking the Common Core: Tech Powered Projects
Earlier today I presented a webinar for Simple K12. I packed a lot of content and resources into the 30 minute presentation so I am publishing the interactive slideshow here. The slideshow has plenty of links to explore. These resources can be viewed...
Webinar: Unpacking the Common Core -Technology Powered Projects
Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:00 AM EDT
Technology can be a powerful tool to help us meet the Common Core Standards and prepare our students for success in school and beyond, and a great way to use that technology is with student projects.
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Open School ePortfolio for Authentic Assessment
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ePortfolio is a collection of student work that is used to document effort, progress, and achievement over time. Students become actively involved in their own learning as they engage in goal setting, decision making and self-reflection. ePortfolios...
Digital Differentiation Webinar Series in July
Technology is a tool that can be used to help teachers facilitate learning experiences to address the diverse needs of all students. At the most basic level, digital tools can be used to help students find, understand, and use information. When combined...
ThingLink Mobile App - Capture and Share Teachable Moments
Now you can create and share multimedia rich interactive images on the go with the free ThingLink Mobile App for iPad and iPhone. Just take a photo, tag the image with video or text, and instantly share it through email, Twitter...
