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Great site for resources on everything for nerdy teachers.  Cybersafety and lesson plans

Welcome to Google for Educators At Google, we support teachers in their efforts to empower students and expand the frontiers of human knowledge. That's why we've assembled the information and tools you'll find on this site. Learn more about Google for Educators.

Curriculum for Excellence aims to achieve a transformation in education in Scotland by providing a coherent, enriched and more flexible curriculum from 3 to 18, firmly focused on the needs of the child and young person.

Facebook for schools.

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The California Open Source Textbook Project (COSTP) began in 2001 as a collaborative - a public/private undertaking; it was the first organization created to address the high cost, content range, and consistent shortages of K-12 textbooks in California."

"While digital textbooks were reviewed for their alignment with the content standards, California's Social Content Review criteria were not applied during this phase. Districts, schools, and individuals planning to take advantage of these books are reminded to conduct their own reviews to determine whether these resources meet their needs. "

Lesson plans and ideas on validity of resources

It is no secret that students of today live in a multimedia world where they use video as their primary form of engagement and communication. Teachers and administrators are looking for ways to present information to students that will not only spark their interest, but also encourage them to explore a subject more thoroughly. Meaningful exploration usually means deeper understanding, which translates into higher student achievement, whether measured via standardized tests or an increased graduation rate. The advent of affordable 3D technology promises to bring into reality the dream of fully engaged students. Are you ready?

"My Big Campus is the buzzing educational hub between students and the Web. It takes all the features of an LMS (like lessons, assignments, reporting, calendars) and puts them into a safe, collaborative community. With My Big Campus, students are engaged, educators are inspired, parents are involved, and IT is confident that everything's safe. Let me take you on a tour to show you how My Big Campus brings together all the tools students and educators need and makes them easy to access and share - so it's easy and fun to learn."

"Laptop program puts emphasis on research Fort Smith teachers in pilot schools see students learning in new ways By Brenda Bernet Posted: December 29, 2014 at 2:50 a.m"

"Would you be interested in the ultimate list of free tools for teachers? At the following post you will found 321 Free Tools for Teachers separated in 18 educational technology categories. Enjoy!"

"Looking Beyond Creativity to Cultivate Imagination "The real question is how do we get kids to see learning as an adventure rather than a task? Play becomes the cornerstone of coping with change and turning fear into adventure." - John Seely Brown"

sofware used for designing games in education