If you really want to dig deeper into vocabulary, try wordling significant text and defining the most frequently used words through multimedia.
Learn more about CCSS Shift #6 on EngageNY
Teaching Vocabulary Today?
If you really want to dig deeper into vocabulary, try wordling significant text and defining the most frequently used words through multimedia.
Learn more about CCSS Shift #6 on EngageNY
Snow Similies
Here is another interactive graphic to explore Figurative Language.
CCSS L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings
Computational Thinking: A Digital Age Skill
"Computer science is having arevolutionary impact on scientific research and discovery. Simply put, it is nearly impossible to do scholarly research in any scientific or engineering discipline without an ability to think computationally. The impact of computing extends far beyond science, however, affecting all aspects of our lives. To flourish in today's world, everyone needs computational thinking."
Create a Figurative Language Poster
Figurative language spirals through the Common Core (CCSS) along with the seemless integration of research and technology. Why not combine the three to create figurative language posters?
ArtSkills.com is a free tool to create attractive posters . I used this tool to create my posters this time for a change of pace and appreciated the options available to ensure success.
Digital Literacy Badge #3 - Savvy Searcher
Why do so many students choose Wikipedia from search results even though the reading level is relatively high?
Familiar results, like McDonalds, you always know what you're going to get.
Digital Literacy Badge #2 - Curate Your Content
Why Curate?
Collect, organize, store and manage web content in flexible ways to allow for shared resources that are accessible online. Use bookmarklets for efficient one click content collection. Enjoy the social aspect as you are ultimately connected to the ideas of others.
3 Ways to Embrace Change This Year
Teachers embracing technology to support the Common Core and new ways of teaching may want to get organized and prepared for some positive changes. Here are 3 ways to get ready for change in the New Year.
Digital Literacy Badge #1 - Design Your Digital Self
Design Your Digital Self - Promoting Digital Literacy
An activity intended for all
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Digital Literacy Badges
Set a Goal and Earn a Badge! It's simple.
In an attempt to promote digital literacy and contribute positively to implementation of the Common Core I am pleased to introduce Beye Badges.Class Badges for 1-1 Goal Setting
Class Badges is a free online tool designed to help teachers use digital badges as rewards for accomplishing learning goals. The badges can be a useful tool for teachers to keep track of individual student accomplishments as they help learners focus on making progress.
Teachers can request a free account to generate a class code for students. Just add your students and choose from the many available badges. If you are in need of a unique badge of your own you can work with the folks at Class Badges to have them create it for you.
