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"Using the stop-and-jot technique not only supports enriched classroom discussions, but also leads students through the first step of the writing process: brainstorming."

"Use this article as an easy and practical reflection guide to infuse writing in your classroom while still prioritizing your content area."

"Kaizena voice feedback. To be clear, this isn't a Google project, but rather an app that integrate with Google Drive to work its magic. But what (simple) magic it allows: cloud-based, tablet-friendly voice feedback and commenting for documents, allowing you to provide thorough feedback and guidance for writers without making endless notes in tiny margins on papers that can get misinterpreted or lost."

"The Communication Supports Inventory-Children and Youth (CSI-CY)is a tool designed to make goal writing easier for teachers and speech-language pathologists who work with students who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to communicate effectively. By itself, it is not an assessment, but rather a guide to organize your understanding of the impact of a student's communication strengths and limitations on participation at school and home. The CSI-CY consists of an Inventory and a Report. "

videos on standards based grading organized around three themes: SBG 101: videos designed classroom practitioners who are getting started with standards-based grading. Discipline-specific: math, science, social studies, language arts, visual arts, career & technical education videos Leadership/Change: videos for administrators and leadership teams.

"ModMath is an adaptive program that improves math skills. The app lets you type math problems right onto the touch screen of an iPad rather than write them out long-hand. You can then solve the problems using the touch pad and print or e-mail the assignments all without ever picking up a pencil."

iTunesU course created by a local teacher "Students will explore Energy topics through this course. Content related to light, sound, thermal energy, magnetism, and electricity will be blended with how we see energy around us. Our class created book, How We Explore Energy, will be used in this course. Various apps will be explored as well."

Students give instant feedback about their understanding in private and real time Check for evidence of understanding with multiple choice or short answer responses

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"The SimScientists program in WestEd's Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) program is comprised of a portfolio of research and development projects that focus on the roles that simulations can play in enriching science learning and assessment. The capabilities of technology allow modifications of simulation-based activities to offer accommodations for English learners and students with disabilities. Science simulations can be used in curriculum activities, as embedded, formative assessments, and as summative assessments."

"Find and use thousands of FREE games, videos, and interactives in all major K-12 subjects and aligned to the Common Core."

"Find the right educational tools for your needs A discovery engine of websites, mobile apps, desktop programs, and electronic products for teaching and learning"

"it provides a new way to think about Bloom's Taxonomy. In Bloom's Taxonomy Planning Kit, you will be offered with a variety of key words, action verbs, outcomes and questions  related to each of the thinking levels in the taxonomy. "

"While Google's online applications have a lot going for them, especially in regards to sharing and collaborative writing, people often miss many of the features of the vastly more powerful Microsoft Word and Excel programs. This is now partly balanced with Google's new add-ons - third party, use-specific apps that can be selected and installed from a "Google Play" like collection and then triggered directly within a Google Doc or Spreadsheet. "

Looking for Common Core-aligned edtech? Find the best digital products for your curriculum by using intuitive filters that quickly guide you through the Common Core State Standards and surface products. Our educational experts have examined each product to determine which standards are best supported."

"SWIFT Center's Issue Brief-Leading Education Reform Initiatives:  How SWIFT Coordinates and Enhances Impact-to realize positive outcomes and increased student achievement for ALL.   This Brief, written by leaders in the field of educational reform and members of the SWIFT Policy Team (TASH, NASDSE, CCSSO, IEL) provides a close examination of the various initiatives and the research to support not only the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education, but the wisdom of braiding reform initiatives to create a unity of purpose and the sustainability of increased academic and social outcomes for ALL students."

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