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Engaging kids in creative video productions allows them to develop communication skills and enhances their technical know-how. It also gives them an avenue through which they can practice multimodal expressions and present information in numerous ways.This multimodality in communicating information does not only help students understand topics much better and at a deeper level but is also an elemental feature of the 21st century learning.

http://secure.dynamiclearningmaps.org/unc/facilitated/index.html MANY self-directed or guided learning modules. Math, Core Vocabulary..etc Look for the module titled DLM™ Core Vocabulary and Communication. The module is available in 2 formats. One is a self-directed module with embedded learning activities. The Facilitated version is inside a folder called Facilitated Foundational Modules. It has a narrated movie, 2 or 3 learning activities, and the handouts and directions needed for those activities that a facilitator can use. There is also a copy of the PowerPoint slides without narration that include the videos we showed in our presentation.

This animated atlas provides wonderful resources for students to explore and learn geographic history of the United States in 1789. Included is a timeline that illustrates events from 1789 to 2000.

This animated atlas provides wonderful resources for students to explore and learn geographic history of the United States in 1789. Included is a timeline that illustrates events from 1789 to 2000.

What would you call a four year old who caresses all the lampposts in the park? Quirky? Unusual? Or sick? Such labels are at the center of the debate about autism: is it a disease or a different way of being-or both? In Loving Lampposts, we witness this d

Some books are illustrated.

Powerful movie making from your browser. Fast, variety of video themes, mix images, videos and soundtracks. Add titles, transitions and more

Movies, quizzes, activities, teacher resources and lesson plans

Poptropica® is a virtual world in which kids explore and play in complete safety. Every month, millions of kids from around the world are entertained and informed by Poptropica's engaging quests, stories and games. Kids create a "Poptropican" character to travel the many Islands of Poptropica and use gaming literacy to enjoy a narrative that is often rooted in factual history. Problem-solving skills are honed as kids discover and solve mysteries unique to each Island. There are always new areas to explore in this ever-expanding world where kids can collect objects, read digital books and comics, watch movies and compete in head-to-head competition. Parents can always trust that their children are playing - and learning - in a safe online environment.