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EBSCOhost: Implications of Mixed Reality and Simulation Technologies on Special Educat... - 0 views
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No longer will we be immersed either in technology (such as a virtual reality world) or only in reality. Rather, we will see the blending of those two worlds, meeting the expectations of Generation M students while advancing education frontiers.
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we recognize the potential for technology to level the playing field for students with disabilities
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With the use of technology, some our our special needs students will have the opportunity to shine in areas that they have not been able to shine previously. I believe it is so important to give students opportunities to succeed as much as possible in order to not only meet their academic needs, but also to give them confidence and a feeling of accomplishment. We all need that.
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PBS Link from State of Florida's FLDOE site - 1 views
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Lots of great professional development opportunities for teachers.
Designfreebies - 0 views
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This site provides many applications for pictures or video such as edit, download, add, and design. The site also offers lessons for students to acquire skills. This is useful when the student is using the site to design and add three-dimensional effects of the classroom that help students visualize the environment and their effects through the image to develop the sensory side of the student. The student can also download images on the site and engage with other students, teachers, and parents.
Testing virtual reality in the classroom - 0 views
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That ability—created by manipulations of virtual reality—is one of many virtual-teaching applications being developed and tested by the Stanford University cognitive psychologist.
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Car travel is getting more dangerous and expensive, and university classrooms are often crowded and uncomfortable," he says. "Yet because video conferencing and other types of media fall far short of face-to-face interaction, we still burden ourselves with physical commutes to classrooms."
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n a range of studies, Bailenson's team is showing that manipulating virtual versions of the teacher and classroom environment can help students pay attention and perform better. In related research, changing the form of avatars—virtual versions of the self—can motivate people to exercise, and even teach them dance steps and tai chi poses.
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VR in the classroom
Educational Leadership:Interventions That Work:Cell Phones as Teaching Tools - 1 views
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Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas--superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.
Digital storytelling in the classroom - 1 views
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Offers templates, rubrics, and a 28-page .pdf guide to digital story telling. -
A downloadable 28 page guide to help educators develop digital story telling plans that are tailored to specific age groups and curriculum needs. -
Evaluation rubric example Storyboard template: Headlines and descriptions Storyboard template: Headlines only Storyboarding: Creating a storyboard in Word
Current Topics in Education Articles - 0 views
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List of current topics in education for readers. Here are a few of our most popular K12 current topics in education written to help educators develop new ideas for school improvement and to find the best recent school resources for teachers.
Understanding Rubrics by Heidi Goodrich Andrade - 3 views
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Every time I introduce rubrics to a group of teachers the reaction is the same - instant appeal ("Yes, this is what I need!") followed closely by panic ("Good grief, how can I be expected to develop a rubric for everything?").
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This is a great way to assess for different learning styles.
What's Wrong-and What's Right-with Rubrics - 0 views
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An article that addresses some of the flaws with rubrics. -
Founded in 1943, ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. Our 175,000 members in 119 countries are professional educators from all levels and subject areas--superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.
Professional Development Web-based Resources - 1 views
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Web-based resources powered through Symbaloo (an online bookmarking tool) that support and enhance instruction for teachers, staff, and administrators.
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