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Teens who choose to pick up a book for pleasure are more likely to succeed in life, research shows. But getting them to do so isn’t easy, says Jonathan Douglas. Via GwynethJones 
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Mary Reilley Clark's insight:
Miniature and British--two of my favourite things!
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The Little Free Library concept has quietly spread to Carlsbad.
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11 Ways to Make an Inquiry-Based Classroom (11 Ways to Make an Inquiry-Based Classroom http://t.co/41lp2MzS4O via @sharethis #ccss)
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Those of us who spent the weekend simultaneously glued to televisions, police scanners and Twitter as the search for “Suspect #2” unfolded will walk away with some lessons in ho...
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Imagine a "Tweet from the Beat"-school style. How many parents would follow a school's Twitter feed if they could read about what was happening in class?
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Writing a research paper? Google has a lot of information indexed, but it's nothing compared to what else is out there.
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Mostly free resources on a variety of topics.
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YouTube has a firm place in the current classroom. From Khan Academy's videos to YouTube EDU and beyond, there's a reason all these videos are finding a home in schools. In an effort to help keep the Via Brandi Nicholauson, Karen Bowmaker, Petra Pollum
Ness Crouch's curator insight,
March 15, 2013 4:13 PM
This a great resource. I will be sharing this at school so we can decide if the lessons are suitable for our needs.
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Not all apps are created equal. The first version of Explain Everything was good. The second version is outstanding. As an educator my life revolves around learning, organisation, workflow and scho...
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via @ArcherMHHS
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You don’t have to be in a 1:1 classroom to infuse technology. If you have one iPad, these free apps for classrooms are worth knowing about. Via EdTechSandyK, GwynethJones
GwynethJones's curator insight,
February 27, 2013 11:59 AM
I love information how to make a big impact with very little tech! I don't have an iPad yet in my library but I AM SO READY!
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Great edition for use in differentiated instruction. Includes definitions on page, historical context, writing activities, and much more.
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One word: plastics. There are still kinks to be worked out, but 3-D printers may be the home appliance of the future.
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It's been a long time since I was in elementary school. But I can remember it like it was yesterday.
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Every year, speakers spew the same old sayings: Never give up! Shoot for the stars! Be passionate! A look at people who said things a little differently
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Empower students with a critical skill at the heart of the CCSS: Reading complex texts closely to analyze textual details and deepen understanding Via Darren Burris
Kim Muncie's curator insight,
May 6, 2013 9:36 AM
Reading units grades 6-12 with great non-fiction texts!
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"Design brings forth what does not come naturally. While science is concerned with how things are, design is concerned with how things ought to be."
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Planning/problem-solving models. Great comparative chart!
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A new study shows that meditation before class might help students, especially freshmen, focus better and retain information.
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We all need a little mindfulness!
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Jamie Nast/Flickr Helping students learn how to learn: That's what most educators strive for, and that's the goal of inquiry learning. That skill transfe Via Mel Riddile
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From Aerogramme Writers’ Studio, via Adafruit. My favorite is #13: "Discount the 1st thing that comes to mind. And the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th – get the obvious out of the way. Surprise yourself."
These rules were originally tweeted by Emma Coates, Pixar’s Story Artist. Number 9 on the list - When you’re stuck, make a list of what wouldn’t happen next – is a great one and can apply to writers in all genres.
Click headline to read more-- Via Chuck Sherwood, Former Senior Associate, TeleDimensions, Inc
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Computer-Using Educators (CUE) Inc. is seeking teachers who dream of classrooms where learning comes alive.
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For all the time you spend online, you probably spend most of it searching for stuff. So why settle for the most basic Google experience? Here are 10 ways to beef up and speed up your Google searches and find stuff easier. Via Susan Oxnevad
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