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Educators are constantly seeking new strategies for using Wikis in the classroom. This is especially true for teachers who have formulated some ideas; however, they are still looking for additional ideas. Even teachers who have been using this technology for quite some time are on the lookout for new ideas.

http://suite101.com/article/using-wikis-in-science-classes-a67853 Using Wikis in the science classroom

A method of using video in the classroom in a social studies lesson for middle school

In previous blogs, we focused on web tools to collect and organize content and tools to help students create and present ideas. In this module, we focus on how to use web tools to foster collaboration. Randy Nelson (Pixar University) provides a brilliant definition of collaboration by using two principles of improv.

While flipping the classroom is still one of the hottest trends in education, it's got nothing on time-saving and downright useful apps and web tools. In an effort to provide a quick look at some of the best web tools for flipped classrooms, I thought it would be useful to poll the @Edudemic Twitter followers.

This is a video showing Google Docs being used in the classroom for collaboration. Fostering student collaboration is difficult, but using Google Docs can make it easier. Learn how to use Google Docs to improve student collaboration. Covers CCSS for ELA.

This guy is amazing, he includes all his presentations, what he is doing and how he is doing it. Gives you exact tools and methodology. Teaches AP chem in high school as well as lower level science

ideas for how to assess students in different ways using different technology tools- practical applications

M.B. Tinzmann, B.F. Jones, T.F. Fennimore, J. Bakker, C. Fine, and J. Pierce NCREL, Oak Brook, 1990 New Learning and Thinking Curricula Require Collaboration In Guidebook 1, we explored a "new" vision of learning and suggested four characteristics of successful learners: They are knowledgeable, self-determined strategic, and empathetic thinkers.

1Password is a great tool for storing all of your passwords and log-ins and accessing them via one master password you can remember!

Students Who are College and Career Ready in Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, & Language

Website shows a variety of ways to use Voicethread tool when students are working collaboratively

Practical application-Students listen to learn about the project and other educational outreach opportunities from JPL.

The original site "laboutloud.com" has a LOT of podcasts with leaders in various science fields that can be shown to students or have them research for their own projects/questions.