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Rhys Daunic

Kids Homepage - National Geographic Education - 0 views

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    mapping tools, homework help, science & social studies research, games & activities.  the mapping tool is interactive, customizeable, downloadable, and impressive at first look. 
anonymous

Innovation Zone - Innovative School Case Studies - 2 views

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    Excellent examples of how schools in NYC are taking 21st century teaching and learning to the next level.
anonymous

Meta-Analysis: Is Blended Learning Most Effective? -- THE Journal - 1 views

  • "This new report reinforces that effective teachers need to incorporate digital content into everyday classes and consider open-source learning management systems, which have proven cost effective in school districts and colleges nationwide," said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, in a statement released to coincide with the publication of the report. "We must take advantage of this historic opportunity to use American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to bring broadband access and online learning to more communities."
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    This is a study that discuss blended vs online. some research indicates blended is more effective.
anonymous

Model Technology Schools - DIIT - New York City Department of Education - 1 views

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    Read these case studies to learn how several schools in the DOE are taking innovation to the next level.
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    What types of systems are these schools utilizing to take teaching and learning to the next level?
myfanwi

Tree Project - 1 views

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    Nice tie-in to Social Studies projects (most likely 8th grade). The trees that still live from the time of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima are called, Hibaku trees (A-bombed trees) -- I've sent away for some seeds for us.
Rhys Daunic

Body Image and the Media | MediaWise.org - 0 views

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    Good conversation points to work into a study of pop culture...
anonymous

Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.”
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    According to the report,"On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction."
myfanwi

NYCL School Fights Charter Initiative - 0 views

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    One of our connected learning schools, K497 (School for International Studies), is under threat...
Sheila Tebbano

New online tool helps teachers use primary-source documents | Curriculum | eSchoolNews.com - 0 views

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    Liking DocsTeach. Teachers will need to register to get full use. Number 4 on the list of what teachers can do is particularly interesting. Enjoy checking it out.
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    Thanks for sharing, Sheila. This is a must-read, especially for those working in Social Studies classrooms.
Sheila Tebbano

Shmoop: Study Guides & Teacher Resources - 0 views

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    Shmoop is a research resource, learning guide and much more. It will engage students and provide teachers with quality material that can make learning fun.
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    This is an exciting new tool that secondary teachers will love. The creators of Shmoop have put together great information, resources, learning guides, and more. The writers have a sense of humor and the material is on target. Definitely a must share Web 2.0 tool. Check it out!!
smondrone

Comparing Bloom's Taxonomy 1956 vs. 2000 - 1 views

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    I am working with a 6th grade social studies teacher who was trying to improve his pedagogical techniques by referring to the original version of Bloom's taxonomy - I asked if he knew about the revised taxonomy and we quickly discovered this web site that explains the changes point-by-point. There is also a helpful UBD link on the bottom of the page.
santi k

Access Matters: National Broadband Map Reveals Gaps - 1 views

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    This first-ever National Broadband Map shows where broadband internet service is available, the technology used to provide the service, the maximum advertised speeds of the service, and the names of the service providers. The study reveals that one-third of U.S. households still lack a broadband internet connection, speaking to the disparity of access that still exists.
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