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"Explore some of our favorite Cool Tools that can be integrated into student-centered, engaging lessons. For each of the tools, you will get a basic overview, see examples, review classroom applications and explore how to adapt it for use in your content area."

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To further explore possibilities, this resource will allow you to search for projects from a number of databases. It's like the Google of PBL.

Intel: Self facilitated courses. Free, just-in-time professional development that you can experience now, anytime, anywhere. This series of compelling courses provides deeper exploration of 21st century learning concepts.

"OER Commons is a dynamic digital library and network. Explore open education resources and join our network of educators dedicated to curriculum improvement."

Number Rack facilitates the natural development of children's number sense. The movable, colored beads encourage learners to think in groups of fives and tens, helping them to explore and discover a variety of addition and subtraction strategies. This virtual version of the manipulative is an open-ended educational tool, ideal for elementary classrooms and other learning environments that use iPod Touches, iPhones, or iPads. Display 1 to 5 rows of beads, 10 beads per row. On the iPad, display up to 10 rows. Hide beads with the resizable shade, which allows teachers or learners to model subtraction or difference problems. Reverse the colors of rows 6 to 10 to distinguish (or not) groupings of 25 beads. Use the drawing tools to annotate work and show understanding Write equations and expressions with the text tool.

"The new version of Google Earth introduced a feature called Voyager, offering a showcase of guided tours from scientists, nonprofits, and other storytellers and organizations. The tours let you explore a region or multiple locales, through the use of photos, 360-degree videos, and Google Maps Street View, along with text. At launch, there were tours from groups like BBC Earth, Jane Goodall, Sesame Street, and NASA available. Google today announced it's expanding its lineup of tours to include 10 new stories, specifically designed for educational use. Partners on this new effort include National Geographic Society, PBS Education, HHMI Biointeractive and Mission Blue."

"Use the Dynamic Learning Project Strategy Menu to explore common classroom challenges and recommended strategies to jumpstart your students' learning."

Interesting comic that explores the fascinating relationships between questions and answers.

"Meeting the needs of each student through personalized, competency-based learning (PCBL) is more important than ever. Blended learning can help us achieve this vision. These free tools and resources are intended to support school and district leaders in implementing PCBL environments through blended learning. They may be the catalyst for an initial conversation or serve as a continuous improvement resource for those well down the path of the work. Explore definitions, reflect with your team, engage in a readiness assessment, and utilize curated resources to develop a blueprint for implementation and continuous improvement."

"What does it mean to be an active reader?"

"Ready-made lesson plans about digital citizenship can serve as the perfect launchpad for discussing this topic in class. "