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*UCF NID Account Required* *Open in New Window may be Required* The article provides an overview of the process involved in envisioning, developing and incorporating mobile technology into the curriculum at 2 institutions of higher education and a public charter school. Topics discussed include the 3 projects for experiences envisioning, developing and integrating digital media and technology at the Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a prekindergarten class at Big Pine Academy, Florida and University of Central Florida (UCF)

This article provides practical strategies for beginning scholars to assist in writing for professional publications. Specific strategies include awareness/understanding of publication requirements of

Subtweeting requires a level of facility with Twitter that is beyond some novice users, but the truly mean-spirited subtweet can be a destructive force. It should be understood by teachers and parents in order to protect students if for no other reason.

This page is from the FLDOE website. It includes a detailed description about professional development requirements in Florida.

The purpose of the professional development system is to increase student achievement, enhance classroom instructional strategies that promote rigor and relevance throughout the curriculum, and prepare students for continuing education and the workforce. Professional learning is the result of the individual's commitment to improvement.

This is an interesting look into the process our test-makers and standard-setters go through when evaluating content requirements of the FSA and determining what makes a "passing" score. I would give anything to have been able to participate in this panel! I can't imagine what kind of insight those attending back in 2015 received about the "mysterious" FSA test.

How to integrate your lessons- video to watch. Requires membership for some resources.

Make flashcards for students to study both online and on-the-go with Apple and Android apps. Students can quiz themselves from flashcards and track their mastery of key concepts. StudyBlue is free, secure and requires no extra work by your IT department. Built for students.Loved by teachers. This is not a top-down, group-purchase, fee-licensed product.

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With the inception of Common Core standards and The No Child Left Behind Act, all educators require teaching literacy across the curriculum. Getting kids to write, especially the weaker writers, can be a challenge in itself but getting kids to write about math can be even more challenging - unless you use blogging as your literacy tactic.

Take classroom discussions online, where some students might feel freer and more comfortable in some ways to ask questions and respond to each other, and where there's no bell to end the discussion period. (Blog posts can even be made into a homework assignment - as an online journal of sorts - or part of a class participation requirement.)

Requirements to add technology to a Florida Teaching Certificate

To do list for becoming a teacher in Hillsborough County School System

To do list for becoming a teacher in Hillsborough County School System

ESOL Certification Requirements in Florida

This link is a resource for current and prospective Florida teachers and is extremely valuable in keeping up with the latest additions and changes to the necessary teaching certificates required to become an instructor.

"Vocabulary Games"

This website offers free, interactive resources online featuring Latin & Greek root-based activities at grade levels. It was listed as an instructional resource on the Florida Department of Education website.

This site provides interactive and fun ways for students to practice and learn new vocabulary words via games, puzzles, and crosswords. It is suitable for students from high elementary grades through college!

An open repository of free and fee-based digital content that is searchable, educationally relevant and aligned to Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

FloridaVCM provides many digital curriculum resources to teachers, registration seems to be required. Many digital learning experiences can be purchased by teachers, and some resources seem to be free (once you register).

An open repository of free and fee-based digital content that is searchable, educationally relevant and aligned to Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

This website is a compilation of many federal websites. It has been organized by grade level, subject area, and topic to allow for easy searching. The websites you are directed to are full of information, videos, music, pictures, and other captivating items that will help to make your lessons more interesting for your students.

Search the Registry Browse By Subject Browse By Standard What is FREE? The Federal Registry for Educational Excellence (FREE) makes it easier to find digital teaching and learning resources created and maintained by the federal government and public and private organizations. Disclaimer The U.S.

WHAT IS FREE - The Federal Registry for Educational Excellence (FREE) makes it easier to find digital teaching and learning resources created and maintained by the federal government and public and private organizations.

Boardmaker has been the go-to solution for providing symbol-based learning materials to students with special needs. Boardmaker Online is a complete system for delivering personalized instruction and therapy while also measuring student progress.

Boardmaker has been the go-to solution for providing symbol-based learning materials to students with special needs. Boardmaker Online is a complete system for delivering personalized instruction and therapy while also measuring student progress.

Thanks for sharing. I am building resources for my developmentally delayed students and often go to by pre-made resources. As I get up to speed, I realize I would like to build my own. Is Boardmaker Online user friendly or does it require extensive practice?