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EDUCATION REFORM — CHANGE FROM THE TOP? OR CHANGE TEACHER EXPECTATIONS IN K-12?
In the past several years, I am often asked how I would pursue education reform and what needs to change. And, as anyone who relates to media realizes, there are many strong opinions out there. It...
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Learning In Afterschool Blog: All Things Girls and STEM, Part 1
Last spring, President Obama stated emphatically that, “Emphasizing STEM education—especially to girls and minority students–is one of the most important efforts the U.S. can make if it hopes to...
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WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! It’s so important to be able to communicate!
Use every opportunity to write. Show students that writing does not have to be the confined, pre-fabricated way to use a formula to say something. The learn...See it on...
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18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing a music instrument.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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The Week in iOS Accessories: Run and jump | Macworld
This week’s roundup of iOS accessories will help you run, jump, and see the world around you just a little better than you could before. Here are some accessories that caught our eye.See it on...
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18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing a music instrument.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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ISTE12 Resources - iPads in Education
Best quote of the day: “Don't fall in love with apps... fall in love with teaching” ~@coolcatteacherCheck out the great list of apps in this Google Doc!See it on Scoop.it, via Creative Educational...
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48 iPad Apps That Teachers Love #FED_ebooks #Apps #ebook #teacher
"Apple’s iPad and other tablet computers have certainly been garnering ardent support from the edtech community. Gadget geek teachers love the thousands of apps available to give their courses a...
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How to use iPads in the Classroom
Here are some ways in which iPads can be used successfully in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning. If you can think of any more please let me know!See it on Scoop.it, via Creative...
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7 Great iPad Educational Apps
"Let us now explore some of the best free educational iPad apps you can, as a teacher, recommend to your students. Check out the list below and if you have any suggestions please share with us in the...
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What Will the NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS do for Education?
I am truly excited about the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Maybe that is funny or strange, however The US needs a framework for teaching science and engineering in a progressive,...
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What Students Think Of Mobile Learning And What Makes A Great App | Edudemic
"Are students addicted to their phones? We don’t need a study to know they are. But why? What is the biggest reason they can’t put their phones down? We now know the answer(s) thanks to Answer...
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Project Based Learning is NOT a Posterboard
Project-Based Learning often gets a bad rap. Those who do not advocate it claim it is arts and crafts or lightweight on content. The Buck Institute for Education, http://www.bie.org/, has for...
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5 Must Have iPad Apps for Sci-Girls
Not all young girls want to spend their time playing games about makeup and clothes. Some truly find it fun to learn about science, technology, engineering and math.See it on Scoop.it, via Creative...
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[VIDEO] Curiosity: Carl Sagan's vision of robotic exploration on Mars [Carl...
Join the Milky Way Musings social media community: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/milkywaymusings Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/MilkyWayMusings Web http:/...See it on Scoop.it, via Creative...
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GOOD NEWS! The Bobak Phenomenon
It’s all good. The focus on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), AKA CURIOSITY landing is great. Not only is it is a real step forward for science and space exploration, but also it has become...See it...
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Best iPad Apps for Art Education, 2012 | ArtSite Blog
"The new school year is about to begin so it’s time to take a look at what’s available in the app store for art teachers and students. Here are my top picks from the current crop:"See it on Scoop.it,...
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iPads in Education - LiveBinder
The iPad has quickly become a common place tool in schools around the world. This LiveBinder will highlight sites and information about the iPad and how it is being used in classrooms and schools.See...
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12 Characteristics Of An iPad-Ready Classroom
"Implementing iPads isn’t exactly a just-add-water proposition.While they’re wondrous little devices capable of enchanting learners for hours, to get the learning results you’re likely after will take...
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The Top 17 Free Digital Stotytelling Apps for The iPad
The iPad is such a boon in education. It is making a slow but steadfast revolution in the way instruction is both delivered and received ...See it on Scoop.it, via Creative Educational Programs
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PicView’s iPad app lets you add voice tags and annotations to pictures to...
"PicView is a new, free iOS app that enables users to add voice tags and annotations to images, videos and business applications. We’re giving it an early review, as the app is only available for iPad...
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8 Unique Apps for Music Appreciation | AvatarGeneration
Music appreciation involves developing an understanding of different musical movements and genres.See it on Scoop.it, via Creative Educational Programs
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Future School in Sweden in the Present
Located in Stockholm, Sweden, this amazing school is from the Swedish Free School Organization, Vittra. Instead of a classic classroom setup with desks and chairs, a giant iceberg with a cinema, a...
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11 Excellent Ways Teachers Can Use Google Docs
Google Docs has stood the test of time since its launch a few years ago. Several other similar services have been created since then but nothing can be compared to what Google Docs...See it on...
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Working my nerves over STEAM
No acronym is perfect. We use them because of our excessive need to categorize everything. I suggest we accept the acronyms as reality, but not limit ourselves because of what we think it defines....
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IT'S NOT CREATIVE or SMART....IT'S CREATIVE AND SMART
As a student growing up, I remember distinctively the differences between my brother and I. He was smart and I was creative. Although I did well in school and had high test scores, I never for a...
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"Reflections ~ How STEM becomes STEAM" by Ruth Catchen
Reflections from designing a STEAM class for high-risk students.See it on Scoop.it, via Creative Educational Programs
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Finally the "E" in STEM and STEAM is addressed. It needs attention!
Anyone who has read my blog posts knows I adamantly and passionately promote STEM/STEAM learning. My complaint, as I immerse myself into the middle school curriculum, is that there is science and...
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My life as a Musician-What it taught me about learning
My purpose in this blog, Reach for the Stars, is exactly that: to motivate teachers, parents and administrators to inspire their students to reach for the stars. I talk about my view of how to do...
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It’s Never Too Early to Learn Engineering
Engineering is an essential skill for everyone to learn. So how do we get kids to try it? We’ve all heard the statistic — nine of the top 10 highest-paying college degrees are in engineering...See it...
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