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Once blocked, Twitter becomes a classroom tool | @scoopit http://t.co/Ux8HLgspNq

Scratch is a media creation tool which allows students to easily create animations, stories, and interactive games. At its core, Scratch is a programming environment which sidesteps learning the syntax required in programming by using Lego-like blocks. This constructionist approach in learning supports critical thinking and problem solving through the creative process when students create, enhance, or troubleshoot their projects.

In this tutorial, you will learn the basis steps in screen casting using Jing and Screencast-O-Matic. You will be introduced to other screen casting tools that you may choose to explore on your own. This class is the building block for the tutorial on flipping your classroom/ using blended learning in the classroom

YouTube is still the best place to find videos to use in the classroom, despite being blocked in many schools. If your school does allow you to use YouTube there are a few cool tips and tricks to improve your use of YouTube in the classroom.

Kindergarten has always been the place to make friends, paint pictures, tell stories, play games and have fun while learning. Wooden blocks and legos have always been favorites in kindergarten classes. Today, the world is undergoing a digital change, changing our children digitally as well.