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Integrate Physics and problem-solving apps into your instruction.

UNC-Greensboro won a massive grant of $7.7 million that will go towards technology integration. The article appealed to me because I am a math major, and the money is specifically meant for training future educators in the fields of science, technology and engineering and math. In my opinion, this is a big step in other schools possibly winning similar large grants. Additionally, it shows the recognition of large schools taking part in technology integration.  

This is an article that highlights some of the learning tools developed and made available by both NASA and ISTE. A great read for physics and space science teachers.

Tayne Martin, is an educator and World of Warcraft aficionado, stating that boys make up 80 percent of  the computer classes at her school, and very few girls enroll in AP Computer Science. Girls are gamers too.  Martin, who is coordinator of the Professional Development Support Division at Broward Schools in Florida, is part of a team presenting the ISTE Professional Learning Series webinar "Girls, Games, and Coding" on Thursday. The reason to combine games and coding is simple: There is a clear relationship between gaming and technology.