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"There's a big difference between using projects in the classroom versus project-based learning in the classroom. What are those differences, you ask? Lucky for you, friEdTechnology (great name) whipped up this snazzy side-by-side comparison outlining the biggest differences."

Freebie! This is a 23 page document that contains years, graphics, and a brief description of 46 different major events in American History. Each page contains two different event mini-posters that can be cut apart and laminated.

"I approached the iPad with one goal in mind: I wanted to become fluent in using it. There is a distinct difference, in my opinion, between being skilled, literate and fluent in the use of an iPad." Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano

Let's be honest. Designing PBL for Math can be a different beast. With the pressure of high-stakes testing and a packed curriculum, I often coach teachers who are nervous about giving time to a robust PBL project. In addition, because of the plethora of math standards, it can be difficult to choose the right learning target(s) for the project. Here are some tips for teachers designing individual Math PBL projects.

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning has handpicked for you some great rubrics that can definitely make a difference in how you view CCSS. 

Blogging makes a difference in student a student's education. It's the most important change I've made in my teaching career. Through this workshop, I want to encourage you to take up blogging with your class and for your students while integrating the upcoming Common Core State Standards.

Sometimes we come across some very eye catching slideshows and we wish we could create ones like them. Well in fact everybody can create an appealing slideshow provided they have got the necessary tools to do that. I am not talking here about the content you put into your slides but rather the design of the slides. A good template can make all the difference here.

Mind mapping. concept mapping, or brainstorming are three different names with almost the same meaning : collecting,organizing , and representing ideas, tasks, words, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea into a mind map diagram

This site shares apps that address different levels of Blooms taxonomy. Site says it will be updating daily.