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EasyBib's New Extensions: two/too "easy buttons"? - 0 views

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    EasyBib released its chrome extension that allows users to cite websites automatically and offers a credibility review of the site as a source. The author who reviews this extension asserts that the citation feature is really useful, but the advice on credibility depends too much on the website domain and is not smart enough to distinguish between the different content available; rating opinion pieces, comments, and news articles on an approved site equally credible.
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Here's how you teach innovative thinking - 0 views

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    This article shares some key ideas from Sharon Sakai-Miller, author of Innovation Age Learning: Empowering Students by Empowering Teachers. Her book proposes an educational shift from "acquiring knowledge to using it." Students need to learn how to become innovators in the workplace, to devise creative solutions and join the rising tide of "Makers."
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Big History Project: Common Core-aligned and pretty cool - 1 views

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    "Big History Project" is an online course that embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to learning. It is a great resource for teachers. The website includes text, videos, photo galleries and assessments for five main topics: 1)The universe 2)Our solar system and earth 3)Life 4)Humans 5). The future. Teachers can have their students use the site as part of their curriculum.
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