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Ann Oro

ReadWorks.org | The Solution to Reading Comprehension - 0 views

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    Please Share ReadWorks with your colleagues and friends. It's free. The non-profit ReadWorks is committed to solving the nation's reading comprehension crisis by giving teachers the research-proven tools and support they need to improve the academic achievement of their students. ReadWorks provides research-based units, lessons, and authentic, leveled non-fiction and literary passages directly to educators online, for free, to be shared broadly. The ReadWorks curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and the standards of all 50 states. Most importantly, ReadWorks is faithful to the most effective research-proven instructional practices in reading comprehension.
Gail Ritchie

These 6 questions determine if you're technology rich, innovation poor | eSchool News |... - 1 views

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    These 6 questions determine if you're technology rich, innovation poor img.postavatar {height: 45px; width: auto;} By Alan November January 13th, 2015 Transformational Six 1. Did the assignment build capacity for critical thinking on the web? 2. Did the assignment develop new lines of inquiry? 3. Are there opportunities for students to make their thinking visible? 4. Are there opportunities to broaden the perspective of the conversation with authentic audiences from around the world? 5. Is there an opportunity for students to create a contribution (purposeful work)? 6. Does the assignment demo "best in the world" examples of content and skill?
Gail Ritchie

Think Tank Search - Think Tank Search - Research Guides at Harvard Library - 2 views

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    Think Tank Search is a custom Google search of more than 575 think tank websites. For the purposes of this search, think tanks are defined as institutions affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity. Inclusion is based upon the relevancy of subject area to HKS coursework and scholarship, the availability of the think tank's research in full-text on the website, and the think tank's reputation and influence upon policy making. The list represents a mixture of partisan and non-partisan think tanks.
Ann Oro

Becoming a Dynamic Educator - Canvas Network | Free online courses | MOOCs - 0 views

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    A MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course. This is free. "We live in a digitally connected world. The way information is generated, shared, processed and distributed is significantly impacting how we learn. If you have a passion for teaching and learning, and want to be an awesome educator now and in the coming decades, this course is for you! We will begin the journey of becoming a dynamic educator for the digital age. Intended Audience: Those who have a passion for teaching  Time to complete the course: 3-4 hours per week  Certificate or digital badge for completing the course: Certificate  Format: Instructor led  "
Karen Flanagan

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - 0 views

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    Our class will be going to the Intrepid in May for our field trip so this has been a great site for me to revisit. This site also serves to wet the appetite for the kids for the trip and I am able to discuss the expectations we have for them. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City is the only museum where visitors can experience the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the first space shuttle Enterprise, a Cold War-era submarine Growler, a British Airways Concorde, and the world's fastest jets.
kkopack

Learning to Think Outside the Box Creativity Becomes an Academic Discipline - 2 views

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    Very interesting article; it calls to mind the original practices some students have come up with in various jobs which I have assigned for them to do around the classroom from organizing bookshelves to putting up boarders on bulletin boards and window frames. When I discover they are NOT executed as I would have thought to do the job, I give great thanks and praise, and restrain from changing to my preference! It reminds me of my mother's dislike of how I folded towels or loaded the dishwasher when I was younger - I refuse to show any exasperation over the student's creative execution of the task or project. (Although I must say I would NEVER encourage our middle schoolers to cartwheel into the library or any other classroom as a test of social acceptances of behavior as referenced in the article!)
Ann Oro

Newsela | Summer Reading Challenge - 0 views

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    "Students coast to coast will answer the call to keep on reading about the world around them. Newsela's Summer Reading Challenge gives them the chance to earn badges, get newsroom promotions and climb in the standings, all while reading news and feature stories hot off the press."
Gail Ritchie

Search UWM.edu: How Google Search Technology Works - 1 views

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    Google's core search technology has been widely proven and accepted to be the finest in the industry with Google now handling 70+% of all web searches. Utilizing the same exact underlying search technology and code base as used on Google.com, the Search Appliance "crawler" not only has proven to discover a greater percentage of content than any competing product, but Google's patented search algorithms deliver end users unrivalled ranking and relevancy of the search results
nicolecarcano

Poetry Unit Mini Lessons for Reading and Writing Workshop - 1 views

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  • PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ***Update 3-10-14. The entire unit was rewritten with many added graphic organizers, posters, and other resources. If already purchased, please re-download. This poetry unit was written for fourth to sixth grade. It was written to be taught as mini lessons for reading and writing workshop. Each lesson should take about 15 minutes. There are ten reading workshop mini-lessons and ten writing workshop lessons, so the unit should last about two weeks if done five times per week. The reading and writing mini lessons are meant to coincide, so can be done on the same day. Additional materials needed to use the unit: chart paper and sharpies various poetry books This is not a complete comprehensive poetry unit, but introduces the students to: - different types of poems (both reading and writing them) -
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  • gurative language - including simile, metaphor, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration, personification - the structure of different poems - syllables and poetic rhythm - syllables and meanings in poems - word choice in poems The unit is aligned to CCSS for grades 4-6. However, grade 3 could complete the unit with a few alterations. Please view the preview file for more details. Thanks and I hope this unit is beneficial to you. Angie Campanello
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    Great resource for poetry month! 
Ann Oro

Help Us Welcome Pope Francis to America! | Catholic Extension - 1 views

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    The Pope will be visiting the United States in September. Many schools are sharing photographs of themselves with Flat Francis. This is the website with the printable. Take a look at the #FlatFrancis hashtag on Twitter.
Ann Oro

RCAN Diigo - Google Sheets - 1 views

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    This is a Google sheet with two tabs. The RCAN tab is the Diigo id for local technology integration specialists. Column E has an x if the individual has more than 10 public links. The Outside RCAN tab is for people I follow in DIigo around the world. You may want to add them to your network.
nicolecarcano

Teaching In The Fast Lane: Giving Attention Seeking Students the Right Kind of Attention - 0 views

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    A blog post about dealing with attention hungry students. All of these are positive solutions that channel the student's desire for attention into something productive. Some give the student responsibility, which is fantastic for the intermediate grades. I really like some of these ideas! 
Ann Oro

TECH TIPS FOR TEACHERS Free EBOOK - 1 views

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    "TpT Teacher-Authors have come together once again to bring you the best tried-and-true technology integration tips. The tips you find here will help you incorporate technology into learning in meaningful ways and manage the technology you have in your classroom to keep technology activities and centers running smoothly. Transform your classroom into a 21st century classroom where students are motivated and excited to learn and explore the world around them in new ways. "
nicolecarcano

Buzz Aldrin Elementary School » Blog Archive » Navajo Weaving! - 1 views

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    Did this with my fifth grade, except we used craft sticks. I wanted to share where I found the original idea! The story, "The Goat in the Rug" is very good, too!
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    This looks so fun!
kkopack

Education World: Inclusion In The Classroom: Has It Gone Too Far? - 0 views

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    Inclusion of all children with disabilities in regular classrooms seems to be the law of the land. But is it the right thing for all kids? And how are teachers handling it?
kkurtz214

The Homework Squabbles - 1 views

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    Homework has a branding problem. Or, to be a little less pointy-headed about it, everybody hates homework. Scan through the parenting shelves, and the frustration is palpable: " The Case Against Homework," " The Homework Trap," " The End of Homework." *****Very Interesting points*****
Ann Oro

The Brainwaves Video Anthology - YouTube - 0 views

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    A retired teacher, Bob Greenberg, has been going around the country over the last year interviewing some of the important thought leaders, as well as local teachers and students, about education topics.
Elaine Robinson

WeAreTeachers: "Don't Smile 'til Christmas": A Teacher's Worst Advice - 3 views

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    When I first started teaching, I actually believed in the old educational aphorism, "Don't smile until Christmas." I remember thinking, "I'm young . . . I look even younger. I need to lay down the hammer early so kids don't mess with me." And there I was, reading the syllabus with a scowl.
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    I read this article while in school for my teaching certification! It was great. Being warm and inviting is super important to creating a welcoming environment in the classroom! I love to joke around with my kids and lighten up when it's appropriate. It makes the hard stuff that much easier!
cgysin

Creativity and the Brain: What We Can Learn From Jazz Musicians | MindShift | KQED News - 0 views

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    Research on what's happening in the brain when jazz musicians improvise is helping shed light on the neuroscience behind creativity.
carowens

New study finds no link between MMR vaccine and autism - CNN.com - 0 views

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    The autism rates have increased dramatically over the past 20 years. If not vaccines, then what is the cause of autism?
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