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"Raz-Kids delivers hundreds of interactive, leveled eBooks spanning 29 levels 400+ eBooks and open-book eQuizzes, with new books added every month, even in Spanish! Corresponding eQuizzes test comprehension, providing teachers with skill reports for data-driven instruction Online running records let teachers digitally assess each student, saving valuable classroom time The motivational "Raz Rocket" gets students excited about reading and strengthens the school-to-home connection A winner of numerous awards, including CODiE and EDDIE Awards and a Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom"

"ighty-two percent of districts are "highly interested" in launching or expanding a 1:1 technology initiative within the next two years, according to a new report from Amplify and IESD."

"We partner with organizations around the world to develop programs which support individuals in rediscovering how to listen to each other and share first person stories. Our group process, and the stories that emerge serve as effective tools for change amidst a world of technology and media overload. Learn more about the process. "

"The World's most popular education blogging service... Edublogs lets you easily create & manage student & teacher blogs, quickly customize designs and include videos, photos & podcasts - it's safe, easy and secure so try out an Edublog today!"

tutorials in several areas for everyone to learn.

"Why the Maker Movement Is Important to America's Future"

CA Ed Tech Blueprint 2014

"To better engage its online learners, Arizona State University is piloting game-based simulations from Toolwire in its ASU Online environmental science courses."

"If you Google "four c's of technology integration" you'll get links to a myriad of "c-words" including Creativity/Creation, Consumption, Curation, Connection, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking. All of these are important elements of learning and can be enhanced with the use of technology, but for the sake of this article, I am going to focus more on what devices themselves can do, so my four C's are the following:                     "

"Why Ed Tech Is Not Transforming How Teachers Teach BENJAMIN HEROLD JUN 10, 2015"

"4 Features to Look for in a 21st Century LMS Two districts share their experiences of choosing a learning management system that does a lot more than help teachers post assignments."

"Report: Video Games Can Sub for Outdoor Play Time"

Education technology blog and resource site

"WeVideo is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, cloud-based collaborative video creation platform."

"Just add photos, videos, music, and text. It's very easy, and super fun! "

"A joint project of nonprofit organizations #iCANHELP and NetFamilyNews Inc., it's a social media helpline for schools. We're piloting the helpline in California during the 2015-'16 school year. If you work for a school or district and want help with a problem that has shown up in social media - harassment, bullying, sexting, reputation issues, etc. - call, email or contact us through the form in this Web site, and we'll help you resolve it.  This pilot is the first step in developing a helpline for schools nationwide. "

"Wiki style format enables collaboration in a single space Features LaTeX editor, highlighted syntax and code blocking Questions and posts needing immediate action are highlighted Instructors endorse answers to keep the class on track Anonymous posting encourages every student to participate Highly customizable online polls Integrates with every major LMS and is FERPA compliant"

"Game-based learning doesn't have to break the bank. That was the key point of my presentation at The Learning Assembly in Melbourne last week. Sure, you can spend an obscene amount of money on gaming technology if you want to, but you don't have to. Take Diner Dash for instance. In this free online game, you play the role of a waitress in a busy restaurant. As the customers arrive you need to seat them, take their order, submit the order to the chef, serve their food, transact their payment, clean their table, and take the dirty dishes back to the kitchen."

"It's a ridiculous question, I know, but in the short film Sight the protagonist plays an augmented reality game that awards him points for the consistency in the thickness of his slices. "