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KnaackScience - Student VoiceThreads - 1 views

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science english common core persausive persuasion secondary elementary

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Science based Voicethreads that follow the R.A.F.T. model of science writing. Learners choose a "Role", and then write for a particular audience with a given format and topic. This is a great example of giving students some choice, while still managing to having them write within a given topic and for a purpose.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Science based Voicethreads that follow the R.A.F.T. model of science writing. Learners choose a "Role", and then write for a particular audience with a given format and topic. This is a great example of giving students some choice, while still managing to having them write within a given topic and for a purpose.</div>

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ZooBurst - 2 views

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digital_storytelling zooburst books storytelling 3D language arts

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Ben Rimes on 10 Apr 11

Create digital pop up books online. Books can be embedded on other websites, viewed in 3D or augmented reality mode, and customized using your own images, artwork, and sound (premium version only). Could be a really nice way for students to publish writing, create digital stories, or create stories to share with digital penpals.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Create digital pop up books online. Books can be embedded on other websites, viewed in 3D or augmented reality mode, and customized using your own images, artwork, and sound (premium version only). Could be a really nice way for students to publish writing, create digital stories, or create stories to share with digital penpals.</div>

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TubeChop - Chop YouTube Videos - 1 views

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tube chop you tube video edit

shared by Ben Rimes on 24 Feb 11 - Cached

Ben Rimes on 24 Feb 11

Easily cut clips from youtube videos directly in your browser, and then share those clips online. Useful to get just a soundbyte or other video clip needed form a larger piece.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Easily cut clips from youtube videos directly in your browser, and then share those clips online. Useful to get just a soundbyte or other video clip needed form a larger piece.</div>

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KinderKids' Blog - 7 views

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kindergarten blogging kids kinderkids

shared by Ben Rimes on 22 Nov 10 - Cached

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Great example of a Kindergarten teacher using a blog to facilitate communication between the classroom and home. Each student has their own blog page that they use to share examples of work, drawings, writing, and what's going on in class.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great example of a Kindergarten teacher using a blog to facilitate communication between the classroom and home. Each student has their own blog page that they use to share examples of work, drawings, writing, and what's going on in class.</div>

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Crittercam--Animal Pictures, Maps, Video, Games, More (National Geographic) - 1 views

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animal critter cam video habit

shared by Ben Rimes on 05 Oct 10 - Cached

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Follow animals in the wild with crittercams - cameras strapped to the animal - to get a better feel for what their life is like. Great way to bring up close and personal video of animals in the wild into your classroom. Includes interactive missions for assembling your own "virtual" critter cams, and other resources to explore animals in the native habitats.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Follow animals in the wild with crittercams - cameras strapped to the animal - to get a better feel for what their life is like. Great way to bring up close and personal video of animals in the wild into your classroom. Includes interactive missions for assembling your own "virtual" critter cams, and other resources to explore animals in the native habitats.</div>

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MDE - Michigan Reads! - 2 views

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language_arts reading books michigan reads

shared by Ben Rimes on 13 Sep 10 - No Cached

Ben Rimes on 13 Sep 10

Michigan Reads! Children's book program. Each year, the state of Michigan chooses one children's book to get students excited about, including activities, ways to interact with the author and illustrator, and resources to explore that follow the book's theme.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Michigan Reads! Children's book program. Each year, the state of Michigan chooses one children's book to get students excited about, including activities, ways to interact with the author and illustrator, and resources to explore that follow the book's theme.</div>

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Scriblink - Your Online Whiteboard - 0 views

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scrib link whiteboard interactive collaborative

shared by Ben Rimes on 23 Apr 10 - Cached

Ben Rimes on 23 Apr 10

Online collaborative whiteboard. Multiple users can write, draw, upload pictures to, save, print, and share the same interactive whiteboard space in a web browser. Would be great for students working on a collaborative project, or for leading a professional development session in which the instructor could interact and share with participants what small groups are working on.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Online collaborative whiteboard. Multiple users can write, draw, upload pictures to, save, print, and share the same interactive whiteboard space in a web browser. Would be great for students working on a collaborative project, or for leading a professional development session in which the instructor could interact and share with participants what small groups are working on.</div>

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Cartridge World West Michigan :: Home - 0 views

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recycling electronics ewaste ink

shared by Ben Rimes on 19 Apr 10 - Cached

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Information about how many printer ink cartridges get thrown away each year, becoming ewaste, and how much materials recycling the cartridges can save. Also explains how the company recycles old cartridges, and how non-profits can sign up with them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Information about how many printer ink cartridges get thrown away each year, becoming ewaste, and how much materials recycling the cartridges can save. Also explains how the company recycles old cartridges, and how non-profits can sign up with them.</div>

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Recycle old electronics | battlecreekenquirer.com | The Enquirer - 0 views

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recycling electronics ewaste

shared by Ben Rimes on 19 Apr 10 - Cached

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A short piece of information about who to contact about recycling electronics in Van Buren county, and how much it costs.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A short piece of information about who to contact about recycling electronics in Van Buren county, and how much it costs.</div>

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Battery Recycling - Recycle Your Battery at Batteries Plus - 0 views

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recycling electronics ewaste

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BatteriesPlus is a national chain of battery stores, that also accepts certain types of batteries for recycling.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BatteriesPlus is a national chain of battery stores, that also accepts certain types of batteries for recycling.</div>

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TechCare-TronLabs - 0 views

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recycling electronics ewaste

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TechCare-TronLabs in Kalamazoo is a small computer company that accepts older computers and components for recycling.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">TechCare-TronLabs in Kalamazoo is a small computer company that accepts older computers and components for recycling.</div>

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Electronics Recycling for Households - Household Hazardous Waste, Kalamazoo Michigan Co... - 0 views

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recycling electronics ewaste

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Overview of electronics recycling programs in Kalamazoo County. Includes information about what you can recycle and how often.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Overview of electronics recycling programs in Kalamazoo County. Includes information about what you can recycle and how often.</div>

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Herald Palladium > Local News > Working to recycle - 0 views

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e-waste recycling digital

shared by Ben Rimes on 13 Apr 10 - Cached

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News article about one small non-profit in Southwest Michigan dedicated to helping the community with technology and recycling it. They provide low income families with refurbished computers, and now have a recycling center where people can dispose of their old electronics ethically.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">News article about one small non-profit in Southwest Michigan dedicated to helping the community with technology and recycling it. They provide low income families with refurbished computers, and now have a recycling center where people can dispose of their old electronics ethically.</div>

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PBL: Exemplary Project List - 2 views

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pbl webquests

shared by Ben Rimes on 07 Apr 10 - Cached

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List of exemplary problem based learning resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">List of exemplary problem based learning resources.</div>

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Interactives from Annenberg Media - 1 views

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interactive language_arts mathematics science history arts manipulatives

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Site with lots of simple interactives from a variety of subject areas. Science and Math interactives are mostly for secondary students, but some Language Arts and History interactives are for younger students. These would be good for introductions to a unit/lesson or serve as a simple diognostic or review to check for understanding midway through a lesson.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Site with lots of simple interactives from a variety of subject areas. Science and Math interactives are mostly for secondary students, but some Language Arts and History interactives are for younger students. These would be good for introductions to a unit/lesson or serve as a simple diognostic or review to check for understanding midway through a lesson.</div>

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Goals and Recommendations | U.S. Department of Education - 0 views

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2.1 Design, develop, and adopt assessments that give students, educators, and other stakeholders timely and actionable feedback about student learning to improve achievement and instructional practices.
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  This goal alone would render the MEAP timeline of reporting inadequate.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This goal alone would render the MEAP timeline of reporting inadequate.</div>
  
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iPod Touch Classroom - 1 views

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ipod touch wiki

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Wiki dedicated to helping iPod Touch using teachers find successful ways to integrate the iPod, App Store, and other web resources into the classroom using Apple's iPod Touch.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wiki dedicated to helping iPod Touch using teachers find successful ways to integrate the iPod, App Store, and other web resources into the classroom using Apple's iPod Touch.</div>

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House Vote 163 - On Agreeing to the Resolution - NYTimes.com - 2 views

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healthcare reform vote maps

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Ben Rimes on 22 Mar 10

Interactive Map showing how each house representative voted on the Healthcare Reform BIll

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interactive Map showing how each house representative voted on the Healthcare Reform BIll</div>

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How to Reform a School without Firing the Faculty | Edutopia - 3 views

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reform school

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Collaboration and community strategies for helping to reform schools without drastic measures.

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Xmarks | Bookmark Sync and Search - 1 views

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xmark bookmarking social

shared by Ben Rimes on 18 Mar 10 - Cached

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Allows you to sync your bookmarks across multiple computers and web browsers. Installs a simple plugin, and let's you share bookmarks anywhere.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Allows you to sync your bookmarks across multiple computers and web browsers. Installs a simple plugin, and let's you share bookmarks anywhere.</div>

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