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This is one of the websites from week 7's Blendspace stations.

This site not only provides primary resources for specific topics, it also has a specific section of classroom materials.

This helps teachers show how to show students decide what is fairly used and copyrighted.

The content of this site are crucial to understanding the basics of using a resource appropriately and correctly. The legal implications of using information/resources in papers and such is important for developing writers to understand. The webpage defines copyright, copyright infringement, and more related topics. Distinctions between plagiarism and copyrighting are specified, as these are often confusing concepts for students. Properly citing sources simply proves for effective research. Students will continually write papers with borrowed info., reference things, and etc. that deal with using resources, so it is important to express the various components associated with citations. This resource could prompt discussion over the do's and don't's of using resources; for example, "What might you use an outside resource for?"

This is a good source that contains an easy-to-read chart that explains the process of differentiating instruction

I think this site is perfect for chapter 8 because it is an excellent resource for finding iPad apps suitable for all age groups and subject areas. It even has apps for Bloom's Taxonomy!

This is a great website that talks about different apps for teachers and students, it is categorized into many groups for easy access.

Get recommended app lists, webcasts and resources selected by Apple Distinguished Educators. Our recommended apps have been tested in a variety of different grade levels, instructional strategies and classroom settings. We are what we app! I chose this resource for chapter 8 because it has recommended apps for numerous grade levels and subjects along with apps for special education students and teachers. This is a reliable source that can be useful with searching for educational apps.

Moodle is a open-source Learning Platform. Moodle is used by millions of educators globally. One of the most popular Web-based learning systems on the web.

According to the textbook, this is a great source to use to "bundle" all of one lessor, or a whole course into one, easy to use site. By using My Big Campus, you are using Web-Based Learning Management Systems (LMS) to incorporate student management tools into your daily learning.

A Learning Management Systems is a wonderful tool that gives you access to class information at your fingertips! The features include: syllabi, teaching materials, quizzes, tests, survey, email, discussion forums, automatic grade book and drop box, just to name a few. Most school districts provide an LMS but if not, My Big Campus is a good resource.

My Big Campus is a Learning Management System that extends the classroom to a safe and engaging online environment, balancing educational use of Web technologies with network and student safety.

Conduct investigations on real historic events!

Project-Based Learning

I feel that this is a great resource for Project Based Learning because Edutopia does a wonderful job of explaining what PBL is, how it came about, and how successful PBL can be in the classroom.

Edutopia is a great site in general and provides an abundance of valid sources the teacher can use to educate themselves on PBL.

This a quiz or assessment cite where you can create you own innovative quizzes. It uses great graphics, fun music, and a competitive spirit to learn. You can customize photos and content. It requires each student to have their own device with internet capabilities. They submit their answers through

This site would be helpful for students to check facts that they are unsure about or hear from unreliable sources.

This website would be great for research projects to find primary sources, or educational games and videos to supplement a lesson.