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" Every single teacher is concerned about his/ her teaching practices and the skills involved in this process. How many times have you wondered about a better way to teach the same lesson you have delivered to an eariler class? How often have you used technology to engage your students and improve their learning ? These are some recurring questions we keep regurgitating each time our teaching skills are put to the test"

Position paper on quality science education and 21st century skills

"Common Core State Standards (CCSS) include basic technology skills to help students succeed; but located throughout the standards is an understanding for students to use technology to help them learn in all areas. Whether it is using tools to solve math problems, to access information, or to promote literacy and communication skills; technology is part of the learning solution.  Technology is an integral part in supporting these Standards. The Common Core Technology Institute will be broken into two separate days."

Questions that probe for deeper meaning and set the stage for further questioning foster the development of critical thinking skills and higher order capabilities such as; problem solving, and the understanding of complex systems. A good essential question is the principle component of designing inquiry-based learning - the typical 'Who? What? Where? When? Why? and How?' of a course of study.

Common core aligned videos, lessons, and tests linked with common core skills/standards. Searchable by subject, grade level, and specific standards.

WISE INquiry model....Curriculum developed to serve as a guid for teachers stepping into inquiry or collaborative research models for the 21st Century

NCSS position paper on media literacy

Position statement on National Science Education Standards