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Michelle Krill

Study: Children Who Blog Or Use Facebook Have Higher Literacy Levels - 1 views

  • 57 per cent of those who used text-based web applications such as blogs, said they generally enjoyed writing compared to 40 per cent who did not.
  • Pupils who write online are more likely to write short stories, letters, song lyrics or a diary, the research revealed.
  • Even social websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Bebo are causing alarming changes in the brains of young users too, claimed neuroscientist Susan Greenfield. “My fear is that these technologies are infantilising the brain into the state of small children who are attracted by buzzing noises and bright lights, who have a small attention span and who live for the moment.
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      Interesting twist at the end. Is it good or bad? Just another new thing to adjust to?
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    "A research by The National Literacy Trust on 3,001 children from England and Scotland showed that schoolchildren who blog or own social networking profiles on Facebook have higher literacy levels and greater confidence in writing."
Ann Baum (Johnston)

We Give Books - 0 views

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    "All of the books available for online reading are children's picture books appropriate for children through age ten. There is a mix of fiction and nonfiction, a range of authors, and an equal balance between read-alouds and books for independent readers. We'll be adding news books every month, together with special seasonal offerings. We are dedicated to delivering award-winning books empowering you to read and share beautiful stories with children in your life. With age-appropriate content for young readers, our goal is to create memories that will last a lifetime."
Lauri Brady

Parents' Guide to Student Success | PTA - 3 views

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    "National PTA® created the guides for grades K-8 and two for grades 9-12 (one for English language arts/literacy and one for mathematics). The Guide includes: Key items that children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each grade, once the standards are fully implemented. Activities that parents can do at home to support their child's learning. Methods for helping parents build stronger relationships with their child's teacher. Tips for planning for college and career (high school only)."
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    These guides are available in English & Spanish to help parents understand the transition to the Common Core: what it means for their children and how to help at home.
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Teacher Resources | Fit 4 the Classroom - 0 views

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    "Discovery Education, Sanford Health and WebMD teamed up to create a new program called fit 4 the classroom, an extension of the fit initiative designed to educate, motivate, and inspire children of all ages to live a healthy lifestyle. You will find a series of elementary lesson plans with engaging activities and videos that can tie into your math, science and other subjects and demonstrate the importance of a balanced daily life."
Michelle Krill

Kodu | Home - 2 views

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    Kodu lets kids create games on the PC and XBox via a simple visual programming language. Kodu can be used to teach creativity, problem solving, storytelling, as well as programming. Anyone can use Kodu to make a game, young children as well as adults with no design or programming skills.
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Summer: We Give Books Read for My Summer | We Give Books - 3 views

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    "Read for My Summer highlights a special book for you and your child to read online from the We Give Books library every week, along with fun activities and reading tips to make each book come to life, including custom activities from Read Write Think. This free 10-week program helps parents, schools and libraries offer children an exciting online reading experience, while helping to share books with public libraries in the US."
Ann Baum (Johnston)

The Nonfiction Minute - Blog - 4 views

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    "Welcome to The Nonfiction Minute. Here you will find short pieces of nonfiction on a wide variety of topics, written by outstanding nonfiction writers for children. And the best news is-it's all free and waiting to be used by you and your students. So get to know really good nonfiction writing."
Marge Runkle

Speakaboos - 0 views

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    Kids' Stories, Songs, Games, Educational Activities for Children, Free!
Donald Burkins

Engineering in K-12 Education, Part 1 - C-SPAN Video Library - 1 views

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    "The National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council held a symposium to coincide with the release their report "Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects." Participants spoke about the recommendations and implementation of programs to include more engineering topics in primary math and science classes. The report assessed the value of developing and implementing engineering curricula for kindergarten through grade 12. It also describes what engineering concepts children are able to understand and at what age, and provides an analysis of more than a dozen engineering curriculum projects. "
karen sipe

http://www.bizkids.com/ - 1 views

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    A new public television show designed to teach children basic financial literacy. It covers personal finance topics, such as credit, saving, budgeting, investing, and charity. Free lesson plans are available online for each show. The program will air on public television stations around the United States.
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    Looks interesting and a possible way to teach personal finance literacy to all ages.
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Smories - new stories for children, read by children - 3 views

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    "Smories are free original stories for kids, read by kids. 50 added every month."
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Welcome To Professor Garfield - 1 views

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    "The Professor Garfield Foundation learning portal is a fun interactive online environment where children can safely explore, learn and creatively express themselves. "
Marge Runkle

12 Word Cloud Resources, Tips, & Tools - 1 views

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    "Learning new vocabulary can be quite daunting for most students. We just have to look at the literacy rates to see how much children struggle with vocabulary. Rote learning of vocabulary does not really work. Experience has taught me students remember what they use and explore. Students need to have fun, engage with the material, and explore how their new knowledge works. "
Lauri Brady

Grow Up With Books - 0 views

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    The first online book rental site with a dedicated experience for children.
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    (Basically, Netflix for books & kids) A little pricey, but an interesting concept.
Michelle Krill

Graphic Organizers - 5 views

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    "Help your students children classify ideas and communicate more effectively. Use graphic organizers to structure writing projects, to help in problem solving, decision making, studying, planning research and brainstorming."
Michelle Krill

The Great Depression - Themed Resources - For Teachers (Library of Congress) - 0 views

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    "Study the effects of the Great Depression and World War II on specific groups such as African Americans, women and children by studying images, maps, documents and life histories. Trace the history of labor unions. Access photographs taken by Works Progress Administration photographers and read expert commentary on Dorothea Lange's famous "Migrant Mother" picture."
Donald Burkins

Participatory Learning Home - 1 views

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    "CoSN's Participatory Learning in Schools: Policy & Leadership initiative (formerly known as Web 2.0 in Schools) is based on the recognition that Web 2.0 tools provide powerful learning resources for our children and thus prepare them for the world beyond the classroom. The purpose of this initiative, which is sponsored by The Digital Media and Learning Initiative from The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is to assist schools to adapt to this new reality. "
karen sipe

[iPhone Apps] Kid Apps: 13 in 1 1.0.5 download free. Install Kid Apps: 13 in 1 - 0 views

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    Get 13 great educational apps for FREE with Kid Apps: 13 in 1. This application was designed with the help of parents just like you. Are you looking for the perfect application to teach your young children fundamental reading, writing and math skills? Well, look no further, because Kid Genius: 13 in 1 brings the classroom to the palm of your hand. We have designed the perfect app for both parents and kids.
karen sipe

http://www.webwisekids.org/ - 0 views

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    Web Wise Kids, WILL Interactive, Verizon and ESA Foundation have developed It' Your Call. This online interactive educational game allows children to practice responsible cell phone use and personal safety. Players take on the role of live-action characters in an interactive movie, make decisions, view the consequences, and learn important lessons about cell phone use. It's Your Call is free.
karen sipe

This Is Mega-Mathematics! - 0 views

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    Mathematics is a live science with new discoveries being made every day. The frontier of mathematics is an exciting place, where mathematicians experiment and play with creative and imaginative ideas. Many of these ideas are accessible to young children. Others (infinity is a good example) are ideas that have already piqued many children's curiosity, but their profound mathematical importance is not widely known or understood. The MegaMath project is intended to bring unusual and important mathematical ideas to elementary school classrooms so that young people and their teachers can think about them together.
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