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"Studies have proven that when implemented well, project-based learning (PBL) can increase retention of content and improve students' attitudes towards learning, among other benefits. Edutopia's PBL research review explores the vast body of research on the topic and helps make sense of the results."

"Here's a small piece of news that might mean a lot to teachers who assign research papers-and to the students who write them. Last week, Google released some new features for Google Docs, its web-based word-processing software. The updates include a new item in your menu bar, called Add-ons, that gives writers access to a wide selection of new, third-party tools. Several of these apps are specifically designed for writing and evaluating research work."

"Why Project Based Learning (PBL)? Project Based Learning's time has come. The experience of thousands of teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, backed by research, confirms that PBL is an effective and enjoyable way to learn. Why are so many educators across the United States and around the world interested in this teaching method? The answer is a combination of timeless reasons and recent developments."

"ASON Learning is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization managed by Sea Research Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the National Geographic Society. Founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, the mission of JASON is to inspire and educate kids everywhere through real science and exploration. JASON provides multimedia curricular experiences in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for K-12 students, and corresponding professional development for educators in a wide variety of formal and informal education environments. "

The Office of STEM Education Partnerships (OSEP) supports K-12 students and teachers by connecting them with the world-class science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) resources of Northwestern University. Formed as a unique partnership between the School of Education and Social Policy and the Office of Research, OSEP brings expertise in curriculum, technology, and program design to create effective outreach and programs.

"instaGrok is an educational (re)search engine that lets students (any anyone else) research any topic in an engaging, visual way. instaGrok finds the best information on the topic and presents it as interactive concept map ("grok"), showing key facts, concepts and relationships, videos, images and more. Users can pin their favorite materials to their grok and take notes in the built-in journals."

" last only for 7 days after which they are deleted. Students can use Tackk to create digital portfolios to display their digital works. These portfolios can include different materials such as text, photos, videos, and audio files. Here is how they can use it: Head over to Tackk homepage and click on "create". If you register ( it's free) you will be able to save your creations forever. Now you can either choose 'Blank Canvas' or ' blog post' either way, you will be directed to a Tackkboard where you can add your digital materials. Click on the + button and select what  you want to add. You can add text, headlines, photos, videos, audio, buttons, maps, and forms. You can also use the authoring tools on the right to change text fonts, colours,and patterns. Click on 'options' to select whether you want your Tackk to be public or set it to private Click on 'share' to share your Tackk page on popular social media like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google Plus. or send it via email, or use the HTML code to embed it in your blog or website. You can also print it using the print button.  Follow us on : Twitter, Facebook , Google plus, Pinterest . You might also like: 2 Interesting iPad Apps for Creating Digital Portfolios 5 Terrific Web Tools to Create Academic Digital Portfolios Create Digital Portfolio on iPad Using Google Drive New Good Tool to Create Portfolios on Educlipper Linkwithin Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest RSS Email Custom Search The Four Levels of Readings Every Student should Know about A New Fantastic Bloom's Taxonomy Wheel for iPad Apps 8 Excellent Free Timeline Creation Tools for Teachers 20 Must-have iPad Apps for Student Researchers and Academics A Great Poster on The 6 Questions Critical Thinker Asks Awesome Chart for Teachers- Alternatives to Traditional Homework A Wonderful New Google Cheat Sheet to Improve Students Search Skills Wonderful Free Templates to Create Newspapers for your Class Ne