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"In this visual, Jackie features a number of ideas and tips that educators should adhere to in order to help their students develop a growth mindset. The argument here is that it takes a growth mindset to develop a growth mindset. To this end, Jackie provides a toolkit of reflective questions for educators to ponder on. I invite you to check it out below and as always share with us what you think of it. Enjoy"

"We all know that students find it far more challenging to answer word problems than simple equations. In Math Shake, learners practise the vital skill of solving word problems in a fun, focused way. Learners engage their critical thinking skills as they use the keywords to change word problems into equations and use interactive learning tools to visualise, image and work out their answer. Not only do learners have a range of learning tools at their fingertips, they can share their thinking by recording their working.Teachers and parents can also use Math Shake to teach learners with the interactive tools; including tens frames, number matrixes, fraction parts, number lines and counters. "

"There are so many good free tools for creating comics and cartoons on the web, as well as apps for tablets and smartphones. I've built out a list of fun tools I am looking forward to trying out over the upcoming holiday break. I can't wait to brainstorm creative ways to leverage these in lessons!"

"New technology is allowing people such as Alan Martin, who has cerebral palsy, the chance to communicate properly for the first time"

"PictureSET is a collection of downloadable visual supports that can be used by students for both receptive and expressive communication in the classroom, at home, and in the community."

"We wish to thank the families and early childhood education teams who have partnered with us to create the videos in the Results Matter Video Library. CDE produces these videos for professional development activities and obtains voluntary written permission from all parties who appear in these video clips."

"Rett Girl! is a resource site for families who have daughters suffering from Rett Syndrome, a debilitating neurological disorder that only affects females."

Many students struggle to read well enough to support learning in various areas of the curriculum. Drawing on an eight-month inquiry, with 28 grade five students, this article discusses text-to-speech technology as an inclusive reading practice that allows students entry into their literacy communities, access to a variety of texts, and enhanced meaning making.

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Ohio schools are moving toward online assessments for their students which include interactive assessment items. These interactive assessment items have been enhanced by technology and in order for students to successfully complete these online assessments, they will need to be able to perform many technology tasks including: click/tap, scroll, plot points, drag/drop, type with text editor, select object, select text, use video player, select area, drag/slide, deselect, highlight, use ruler, use calculator, use protractor....

"Supporting Inquiry with Scaffolded, Collaborative Journal Writing"

"ECTA Center and ELC TA are partnering to host a series of webinars that will provide up to date information regarding supports and resources to promote early childhood inclusion."

"Lulu Jr.'s Free Book Writing & Publishing Tools Where Your Students Become Authors!"

"So, now, I'm taking the approach of helping students master analog notetaking." before moving into digital

"Graham's review of the research doesn't resolve the age-old debate of whether students learn writing best naturally -  just by doing it - or through explicit writing instruction. But there are effective practices where the research is unequivocal. Distressingly, many teachers aren't using them. "We have confirmation of things we know that work, but are not applied in the classroom," said Graham."

Documents & Presentations «from the october 2013 conference

"ZERO TO THREE has long incorporated techniques for supporting the development of early language and literacy into comprehensive approaches to promote all aspects of young children's healthy development and well-being. These resources will help parents, professionals, and policymakers understand the importance of supporting early language and literacy and how best to do so."

A Learning Primer from the USDOE October 2014

"How a movement that started with environmental and product design could revolutionize learning in your school."