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For Grades K-8. Learning.com provides digital literacy curriculum, 21st century skills assessments, project-based learning solutions, online safety instruction & professional development.

This is a Universal Design for Learning wiki. It gives technology tools to benefit all students' learning. It is useful for vision, hearing, or learning impairments but can be used by anyone

ISTE Article: "Personalized learning is built on the idea that each learner is unique and learns in different ways. This is called variability in learning."

Week 6 - Recommended reading "The Frameworks Institute, with funding from the MacArthur Foundation, provides a set of framing research reports and application tools to help education leaders increase public support for digital learning initiatives. Their main findings and recommendations are summarized in a Message Memo about Talking About Learning and Digital Media and a related video, and the site provides several additional resources" from MOOC-Ed

Week 6 recommended resources "Digital Learning Now Smart Series, Version 1.0. February 2013. A detailed guide to the steps of planning and implementing K-12 blended learning initiatives" from MOOC-Ed

Week 1 - Additional suggested video: ["In his trademark style, Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, walks viewers through the many ways digital technology can impact teaching and learning in a blended learning environment" from MOOC Ed]

A Google Site to both catch up on 2014-2015 learning and prepare for the 2015-2016 school year.

Online Kids Educational Games - Taking Learning to a Whole New Level! At Turtle Diary, our mission is simple - to make learning fun for the little ones! Grade Pre-K to 5th Grade

Play educational kids games, computer games, printable worksheets and learning games online at turtlediary.com. Learn and play Free Games for Kids Online! This is a free website for toddler to 5th grade. It includes online practice, worksheets, video, lessons, etc. Teachers set up their class and students login to access the activities and view their progress.

Talks about movement in the classroom and how using the body engages learners.

Week 6 Recommended Video "Video (2:37) District and school leaders share their strategies for leading their digital learning transition, with a focus on building collaboration. Also available is a recent Transformation Talk by Superintendent Mark Edwards at the Discovery Future@Now conference that provides a good example of communicating about changes in schools required to take advantage of the potential of digital learning" From MOOC-Ed

Week 1 - Additional suggested video: ["Two national leaders, who helped write the 2010 National Education Technology Plan (listed in the printed resources below), discuss the plan, personalization of learning, new curriculum standards and assessments, and their insights about directions for digital learning. Excerpted from an interview with Glenn Kleiman from EpicEd.org" from MOOC Ed]

These elementary-level tools help kids learn to code by focusing on the foundations of programming: problem solving, logic, and critical thinking. By learning these skills through the context of code, kids build essential 21st skills for life that empower them to become&nbsp...

A MOOC is a Massive Open Online Course. This is free. "We live in a digitally connected world. The way information is generated, shared, processed and distributed is significantly impacting how we learn. If you have a passion for teaching and learning, and want to be an awesome educator now and in the coming decades, this course is for you! We will begin the journey of becoming a dynamic educator for the digital age. Intended Audience: Those who have a passion for teaching  Time to complete the course: 3-4 hours per week  Certificate or digital badge for completing the course: Certificate  Format: Instructor led  "

Teaching spelling and vocabulary is easy with VocabularySpellingCity! Students can study and learn their word lists using vocabulary and spelling learning activities and games. Students can take final or practice spelling and vocabulary tests right on this engaging site. Premium games and automated student record keeping are available to Premium Members.

Educational site for PK - 2nd grade students.

Beginning ABC phonics,Learn to Read with featured vowels, Fun to Read with vocabulary building and comprehension, I'm Reading with a variety of types of text to build meaningful practice with sight words.

Teachers will learn how to use information aggregation and social media tools to find solutions to classroom challenges.

Week 1 additional video recommendation [Edutopia Big Thinker Series. Dr Gee argues that multiplayer, activity-based, problem solving games can be models of effective learning environments from MOOC-Ed]

National Education Technology Plan 2016 - Part 1 Learning page.

ISTE Article: "We are living in an interesting time. Personalized learning is the best opportunity and most efficient way to ensure students learn what they need to learn to be successful," says Randy Ward, San Diego County superintendent of schools.

ISTE Article: "When I explain the DLC program model to others, people have a two-part reaction: The initial excitement and curiosity about what sounds like "ideal" teaching practices, followed by speculation and doubt. If every student has access to technology and projects replace tests, what are the students actually learning?"