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"The "Top 25" Websites foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are free, Web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover."

The "Top 25" Websites foster the qualities of innovation, creativity, active participation, and collaboration. They are free, Web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover.

How to share kids work online.

"Welcome! The Inquiry Page is more than a website. It's a dynamic virtual community where inquiry-based education can be discussed, resources and experiences shared, and innovative approaches explored in a collaborative environment. "

Welcome! The Inquiry Page is more than a website. It's a dynamic virtual community where inquiry-based education can be discussed, resources and experiences shared, and innovative approaches explored in a collaborative environment.

"The Moodle Mayhem Group is a community of Moodle-using educators who have joined together to pool their creative innovations regarding the use of Moodle with K-12, as well as adult learners."

The Moodle Mayhem Group is a community of Moodle-using educators who have joined together to pool their creative innovations regarding the use of Moodle with K-12, as well as adult learners.

"Free Tools for Teachers. These tools are designed for teacher-facilitated instruction, and include sample problems to give teachers instructional suggestions. For each tool you will find a short instructional video, standards alignment (including the recent Common Core State Standards), key vocabulary, and IEP goals. Select a topic below to get started. Concepts to Procedures Higher Order Thinking Identifying Fractions Order Fractions on a Number Line Comparing Fractions Unitizing with Pattern Blocks Adding Fractions with Common Denominators Unitizing Fractions on a Grid Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators Estimating with Benchmark Fractions Equivalent Fractions Equivalent Fractions with Word Sentences Finding Common Denominators Adding Fractions with Uncommon Denominators Subtracting Fractions with Uncommon Denominators Conceptua™ Math fractions tools are partially funded through a Phase I, Small Business Innovation Research grant (SBIR) from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): Grant # 1R43HD061108-01. Latest News 05.28.2010 New Free Tool: Comparing Fractions! This new free tool lets students compare 2 or 3 fractions, use visual supports, and work with >, < or = signs. Try It Now! » Read more » Like Conceptua Math? Tell your friends! Featured Video Conceptua Math Overview See what's available and then get started using the tools. "

Free Tools for Teachers. These tools are designed for teacher-facilitated instruction, and include sample problems to give teachers instructional suggestions. For each tool you will find a short instructional video, standards alignment (including the recent Common Core State Standards), key vocabulary, and IEP goals. Select a topic below to get started.

"This was a presentation from a first grade teacher named Erin Schoening who was using Facebook with her students, their families, and other targeted members in the school community. In a world where there is such a fear of using Facebook in education even for high school, I wondered how she could succeed in using this as a tool with 1st graders????"

WOW! Thinking of using Facebook rather than hiding from it? This was a presentation from a first grade teacher named Erin Schoening who was using Facebook with her students, their families, and other targeted members in the school community. In a world where there is such a fear of using Facebook in education even for high school, I wondered how she could succeed in using this as a tool with 1st graders????

You can begin creating a 21st century learning environment today with one of the easiest and least expensive to use technologies out there. A Flip Video. This $150 investment can go a long way in helping digital native students create using the technology they love with a tool that's easy on the wallet and has virtually no learning curve...especially in the hands of students.

Educators interested in using social media to enrich learning will enjoy these ideas for using social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and Skype in the classroom from Online Universities. The post includes real examples of educators using social media in their classrooms. Here are some ideas for K-12 classrooms.

This might be a repost... But it's worth it This was a presentation from a first grade teacher named Erin Schoening who was using Facebook with her students, their families, and other targeted members in the school community. In a world where there is such a fear of using Facebook in education even for high school, I wondered how she could succeed in using this as a tool with 1st graders????

As a teacher, I enjoy looking for new ways to engage students. Some methods employed may be novel; I know their effectiveness will wear off over time. Other methods are structured around solid principles of learning and have lasting value. Striking a balance amongst both novel and lasting methods helps establish an evolving, engaging and enriched classroom experience.

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Excellent collection of Ted X speakers on topical problems.