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What Types of Sound Experiences Enable Children to Learn Best? | MindShift | KQED News - 0 views

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    " Two years of music instruction in elementary and even secondary school can trigger biological changes in how the brain processes sound, which in turn affects language development."
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Wristbands That Translate Sign Language Into Speech Would Be Awesome - 1 views

  • As it turns out, this concept is completely fictional. The film was done by advertising students and submitted to Future Lions in Cannes. The students are not, in fact, working with Google—though one student with the project says that Google indicates the technique is at least theoretically possible. We've updated this post to clarify that this is only a thought experiment and not a service that's being pursued by Google.
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      Although fictional - how many devices are now reality from sci fi? Ideas start somewhere...........
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ICL Learning Outcomes: Strand 8 - Appreciate Literature, Improve Language and Reading C... - 0 views

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Why we should learn German | Education | The Guardian - 0 views

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    "To quote Charlemagne: "To have another language is to possess a second soul.""
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These strategies are driving K-3 literacy efforts | Education Dive - 0 views

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    "Recent research has rekindled a focus on assessing literacy skills developed over the long term, such as oral language, vocabulary, and reading comprehension."
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How Does Poverty Influence Learning? | Edutopia - 0 views

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Understanding Technology in the Common Core Standards | Creating Lifelong Learners - 0 views

  • the Common Core standards are based on college and career readiness standards.  The Common Core: Focus to a greater extent on text complexity and drawing information from sourcesAs I interpret this, students now have to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different text sources (including digital) and comprehend information that comes from media  as well as text. Address reading and writing across the curriculumThere’s reading in science as well as reading in language arts.  All disciplines require writing Where’s the technology?Technology is a tool rather than a set of isolated standards.  I like this.  The Common Core speaks generally about students choosing a variety of texts (including digital) and publishing writing in a variety of formats including digital. My sources:
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Digital Storytelling: What it is… And… What it is NOT | Langwitches Blog - 0 views

  • Storytelling is evolving, as humans are adapting, experimenting and innovating with the use of ever changing technology, the growth of human networks and our ability to imagine new paths.
  • It is NOT about the tools… it is about the skills
  • writing, speaking, communication skills oral fluency information literacy visual literacy media literacy language skills auditory skills drama Skills presentation skills listening skills publishing skills
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  • It is NOT only about the transfer of knowledge… it is about the amplification of our voices
  • It is NOT about substituting analog stories… it is about transforming stories
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The Power of Mindfulness: Reshape Your Brain for Calm and Compassion - Neuroplasticity ... - 0 views

  • studies show that learning new skills such as how to juggle or speak a foreign language can cause the brain to grow in new ways.
  • brain transformation isn't only affected by what we do—it can also come about due to how  we think and feel
  • With meditation, your brain is effectively being rewired:
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Welcome to Grammaropolis - 0 views

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    A site that reinforces grammar.
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Vermilion Parish 18 Literacy Strategy Links - 0 views

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    A list of resources for language arts / writing / reading
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