Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom
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Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom
Includes ideas, research, infographics & videos that support & guide thru process of designing tech integrated learning environment.
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Good Web Tools to Create Classroom Posters ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Good Web Tools to Create Classroom Posters ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
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Great ideas on how to use Google apps to create anchor charts or kids to make posters.

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TouchCast: My New Toy

TouchCast: My New Toy | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Video and the web are coming together. Experience both like never before with TouchCast- a new medium that looks like video, but feels more like the web.
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Awesome tool for so many uses!!!
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Box of Tricks

Box of Tricks | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Technology and Education
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Unending list of applications and a brief annotation about the application.  An instructional technology specialist's best friend!

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The Definition Of Student Backchanneling

The Definition Of Student Backchanneling | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
The Definition Of Student Backchanneling
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Helps those still unsure about using SM alongside instruction in class or in PD see the additional focus it can provide and how, in turn, it diminishes distracting side conversations.
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Ways to Teach Using Infographics ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Ways to Teach Using Infographics ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
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#pblchat

#pblchat | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
#pblchat, by David Prindle: updated automatically with a curated selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos.
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Great curation of articles, videos and chats regarding PBL.
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46 Tools To Make Infographics In The Classroom

46 Tools To Make Infographics In The Classroom | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
46 Tools To Make Infographics In The Classroom
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Suggested choices for all types of infographics. Provides suggestions for utilization I different types of applications based on content.
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Teaching, Dreaming, Learning: Google Tips for Busy Teachers

Teaching, Dreaming, Learning: Google Tips for Busy Teachers | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
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Create Your Own Textbook

Create Your Own Textbook | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
iBooks Author is a fantastic way to get students involved in their own learning. If you're dedicated to providing engaging lessons for your students then creating interactive textbooks needs to go ...
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Kindergartners Looking to Share their Learning with the World!

Kindergartners Looking to Share their Learning with the World! | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
We are a group of kindergartners in Spartanburg, South Carolina who are really interested in connecting with another classroom in the US or anywhere in the world to share read alouds, art lessons, ...

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5 Awesome iPad Posters for Teachers

5 Awesome iPad Posters for Teachers | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it

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Beth Dichter's curator insight, June 18, 2013 9:21 PM

Along with the poster show above, Top Ten iPad Management Tips and Tricks four additional posters are shown in this post.

* Rules for the iPad

* iPad Acceptable Use Policy

* iPad Rules

* iPad Tips

If you will be using iPads with students these posters will provide information that is also easy to share with parents and guardians. 

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8 Excellent Free Timeline Creation Tools for Teachers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

8 Excellent Free Timeline Creation Tools for Teachers ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Resources for teachers to create digital timelines and/or utilize already created timelines.
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Provides choice for user and versatility between iOs technology and PC.
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5 Apps That Engage Parents in the Classroom

5 Apps That Engage Parents in the Classroom | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Find education news, teaching strategies, lesson plans, activity ideas and more on the WeAreTeachers blog. Featuring posts by guest bloggers and teachers as well as WeAreTeachers editors.
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A Framework For Student Motivation In A Blended Classroom

A Framework For Student Motivation In A Blended Classroom | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
A Framework For Student Motivation In A Blended Classroom
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What is a MOOC?

Written and Narrated by Dave Cormier Video by Neal Gillis Researchers: Dave Cormier Alexander McAuley George Siemens Bonnie Stewart Created through funding r...
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The future is now...
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Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners: Digital Differentiation

Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners: Digital Differentiation | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Digital Differentiation Tool
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Teacher Helpline: How Can I Incorporate Social Media Into Icebreaker Activities?

Teacher Helpline: How Can I Incorporate Social Media Into Icebreaker Activities? | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Find education news, teaching strategies, lesson plans, activity ideas and more on the WeAreTeachers blog. Featuring posts by guest bloggers and teachers as well as WeAreTeachers editors.
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20+ Tools to Create Your Own Infographics

20+ Tools to Create Your Own Infographics | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
A picture is worth a thousand words – based on this, infographics would carry hundreds of thousands of words, yet if you let a reader choose between a full-length 1000-word article and an infographic that needs a few scroll-downs, they’d probably...
George Anas's curator insight, September 12, 2014 11:57 PM

We are always talking about ways of engaging students, these are some great visuals that will help.

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Screencasting on a Chromebook

Screencasting on a Chromebook | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
More and more I am loving my chromebook. It is super light weight, boots in 8 seconds. Most of what I do is web based anyway. I use a lot of Google Docs so the chromebook suits my needs for so man...
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Great step by step how to screencast with chrome book.
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8 Steps To Great Digital Storytelling - Edudemic

8 Steps To Great Digital Storytelling - Edudemic | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Consider Digital Storytelling as the 21st Century version of the age-old art of storytelling with a twist: digital tools now make it possible for anyone to create a story and share it with the world.
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Provides great framework and technology applications for each step in the process including a reflection piece. A definite storytelling resource!
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Merging Basic Lesson Design With Technological Pedagogical Knowledge

Merging Basic Lesson Design With Technological Pedagogical Knowledge | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
The basic lesson design sequence for Direct Instruction–established by Madeline Hunter–includes 6 fundamental steps: 1. Anticipatory Set 2. Objective & Purpose 3. Input & Modeling 4. Checking for Understanding 5.
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3 Useful New Video Tools for Teachers

3 Useful New Video Tools for Teachers | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it

Students learn a great deal from video projects particularly when these projects are built up collaboratively. While working on videos students get to use several other skills: writing, speaking, peer editing, collaborating, and a plethora of digital skills.


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Writing Higher Order Questions - Great Video

Writing Higher Order Questions - Great Video | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Having students develop better questions, or even higher order questions, allows for a deeper understanding of a subject. Watch as Ms. Francisco uses a variety of strategies to encourage higher order questioning from her students.

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Can Digital Games Boost Students’ Test Scores? | MindShift

Can Digital Games Boost Students’ Test Scores? | MindShift | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
A new report released today reveals the results attempting to answer the question: do digital games and simulation help students studying science, technology, math, and engineering achieve better learning outcomes?

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Marc E. Moglen's comment, June 19, 2013 8:46 AM
There is that no suggestion is made to the potential of digital games to boost humanities fields. Oh, sorry, I forgot. No one cares about humanities anymore. Do excuse me.
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BuzzMath Middle School: Review - Smart Apps For Kids

BuzzMath Middle School: Review - Smart Apps For Kids | Blended Technology and the 21st Century Classroom | Scoop.it
Bottom Line: a whopping 2800 common core aligned middle school math problems presented in a variety of formats for Free. You won't need any number sense to figure out the absolute value of this deal.
Kimberly A. Hurd's curator insight, June 4, 2013 12:13 PM

BuzzMath for upper Elem and beyond!