Making Adolescence More Adult

In the article "The Big Wait" by Allen & Allen (2010) it suggests that we can combat adolescent restlessness, boredom and apathy by introducing adult-like work into the teenage world. A great read!

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Social Media Trends and Predictions for 2014

See 6 Ways Social Media will Change in 2014!

http://www.edudemic.com/social-media-changes/

Lesson Planning: Include 6 Facets of Understanding

I'm taking a course and came across the 6 Facets of Understanding by McTighe & Wiggins.  Their strategies should be included in our lessons.  The suggested strategies:  explanation, interpretation, application, perspective, empathy, and self knowledge are to lead students to understanding. For more details see the Slideshow on the 6 Facets of Understanding.

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5 Ways Technology is Helping Your Child do Better in School

http://socialsteak.com/2014/01/23/5-ways-technology-is-helping-your-child-do-better-in-school/#

Technology allows teachers to easily track student progress, students are more engaged in content, it allows for better organization of materials, adaptive programs can be utilized and it saves on resources.
See 5 Ways Technology is Helping Your Child do Better in School for further Details.
Thanks for sharing this information, Mario!

How Teachers and Students Each Use Social Media

View details on how teachers and students use social media.

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Flubaroo -Grading Made Easy

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Flubaroo allows you to grade online assignments in one easy step. You can generate a report or analysis of student performance. If you wish results can be communicated to students by email.

Social Networking for Schools

Twiducate is a social network for teachers and students. It is free, easy to use, safe and engaging for our learners.


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Screencast-o-Matic

Screencast-o-Matic is an excellent screen capture tool.  It records whatever is on your screen while also recording your voice and webcam.



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Rethinking Learning: The 21st Century Learner

It is important that our students love and embrace change. Learning outside school influences learning inside school.  21st Century Learning can sometimes be limited to technology and work place skills, but should also include skills such as creativity, civic engagement and socialization.


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