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A creative Infographic that explores the question of how technology integration is beneficial to the classroom. It provides statistics on the importance of technology in the 21st century, and list how integrating technology is a good idea.

This article helps a teachers' empower student creativity with affordable and accessible technology.

"Cult of Pedagogy" is a website and a place for teachers to unite and explore ideas together through a blog, podcast, and posts. The main page goes into detail about what Project Based Learning entails. This website uses the analogy "project based learning, the content is baked inside of a long-term project, a real-world problem students need to solve in a creative and authentic way. In the process of solving the problem, students also meet required standards, but this work is integrated into the project, not separate from it". This is a key component in understanding PBL because it is more than just solving a basic math problem. The really cool thing about this website is that it connects the viewer to a podcast called "Cult of Pedagogy". Teacher's can listen to this broadcast to get ideas about teaching and PBL. There is also a tab for teaching materials. The materials included are e-book template, google drive basics, and icebreakers that all educators can utilize when implementing Project Based Learning into their classroom. Overall, this is a great tool created by an educator for all.

Rather than assessing students by traditional tests, a portfolio offers a more creative expression of student skills.It shows the strengths of a student, regardless of if they are strong test takers, and is more adaptable to the individual.

Using and Integrating Technology in the Classroom

This is a great video that shows the future of education and creativity with technology

Today's students must be prepared to thrive in a constantly evolving technological landscape. Zip codes and borders no longer determine the learning opportunities, skills and careers that students can access. The ISTE Standards for Students are designed to empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process of exploration, creativity and discovery no matter where they or their teachers are in the thoughtful integration of ed tech.

shows different tools to help create infographs

There are several articles which spell out the benefits of PBL and the different ways PBL can be done within a classroom. Students and teachers can look at these and benefit from the articles.

This site provides 10 budget friendly tips and tricks for video production. One of the suggestions is to use a bag of rice to keep your recording device still while filming in a car. Clever!

Guideline to follow when starting a movie making project!

Articles, lessons, and classroom examples to help you get started with project-based learning. This website is perfect for someone just starting out with PBL. It shows teachers what it should look like, gives examples, and shows how to introduce it to their classroom.

Kids Curate is a program where kids learn about a topic and then create a "museum display" for other grades and parents to go through

Inspires students to do their best work by showcasing completed projects in a published book. A fun new way to incorporate technology in the classroom.

This is an app that allows students to collaborate with one another to create a drawing. The app could also be used for students to communicate in other ways than face-to-face. The best part about this app is that students do not need to be sitting next to each other to create a drawing. Students from across the room could communicate through the app without discussing face to face. Allowing students the opportunity to express creativity in methods other than writing could increase students level of comfort with a specific material.

Get beyond ticket out the door and freshen up your formative assessment approaches with these strategies.

Get beyond ticket out the door and freshen up your formative assessment approaches with these strategies.

Get beyond ticket out the door and freshen up your formative assessment approaches with these strategies.