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Although the entire site is rich in content and gallery, I find the civil war portion very applicable to being a digital resource at the elementary, middle, and even the high school levels. There is no need to "log in" or have a "user" account. The information is rich with primary resources as well as poignant imagery.

Although the entire site is rich in content and gallery, I find the civil war portion very applicable to being a digital resource at the elementary, middle, and even the high school levels. There is no need to "log in" or have a "user" account. The information is rich with primary resources as well as poignant imagery.

"fundamental understanding of Chromebooks, its features and general benefits in the classroom"

fundamental applications in school, benefits, features, multiple users per Chromebook

This source would make a great reference to those looking to introduce the concept of a flipped classroom. I find the concept of a flipped classroom to be perplexing. Personally, I work in a district with a high poverty level. Students don't always have access to the materials needed to implement such a concept. Any resource to help the ground running or help you work out the kinks is worth the time to read it.

The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments. Together, the five levels of technology integration and the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments create a matrix of 25 cells as illustrated below.

Thank you for sharing this. I am going to pass this source along to others in my district. I think it will come in handy when it is time to write PDPs. Many teachers are writing PDP goals that incorporate more technology into the classroom. I think this will help them define their steps and create a plan. Thanks!

I really like this open resource because there are a variety of subjects. I stumbled upon this lesson plan on money management and spending and I like it because it's very interactive. It has great graphics and holds the attention of the student. This could be used at the high school level in many classes such as psychology and business courses.

We all discuss plagiarism with our students, even at the youngest levels. Although this is meant for older audiences (MS & early HS), this interactive tutorial is a great, quick way to review some of the most important elements when avoiding plagiarism. It can be done together as a class or used as an independent self check.

OER resource with videos, articles, and more. Searchable by standards, subjects, and grade levels. I also like how I can curate a collection of information to share a folder with a group or class.

I really like to teach adults using similar or the same resources that I use for secondary students because it provides an 'entry-level' peak at the topic at hand (in this instance, Copyright) as well as a resource that they can use to direct-teach. I really like how BrainPop explains copyright in a very user-friendly manner.

Many already working in the library world are familiar with Common Sense Education, but if you are like me and only work at the high school level, you may not have had a chance to fully use this website's valuable resources. Starting this fall, the English 9 teacher and I will be teaming up and using portions of the 9-12 digital citizenship lessons offered in the Scope & Sequence section. Besides what we will be using, Common Sense Education also offers free professional development resources, advice on 1-to-1 programs, teacher reviews of instructional technology, and more. This resource is a must for any educator.

The ACT ® Mastery and MasteryKeys programs are support structures for principals and district administrators throughout the country. Our programs help schools provide best-in-class test preparation to students of all ability levels. Our programs are uniquely effective; in fact, our ACT ® Mastery program provides an average three-point increase in student scores in an institutional setting.

Professional development, technology how-tos, and resources for students categorized by subject, grade level, and standard.

This arcade is a portal to games and interactive activities focused on ocean and air themes. It highlights the science and the activities of the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other agencies and organizations promoting environmental stewardship. I would use this site to supplement Science curriculum and lessons at the Elementary level. All content can be shared.

I wish I'd known about this collection of OERs during the last school year! They feature clear navigation, plenty of graphics, and sub-collegiate reading levels. Some lessons include interactives and quizzes as well. GCFLearnFree offers many topics, but this will link you to its page of technology-related items. Some, like "Typing Tutorial" or "Using Information Correctly" would be perfect for students to work through independently. Others, like "Google Drive and Docs" would be appropriate for students or staff development.

Khan Academy would be a great resource for teachers and administrators looking for help with RTI needs. There are sections for every content area where students can test their skills via an online assessment. After several questions, content is adjusted to the specific learning level of the individual student.

This is great for auditory and visual learners taking different steps with them. The site begins various practices or content knowledge with an interactive assessment of what you know, what you need review, and what it recommends to build upon the knowledge that the student indicates they have yet to learn or are unfamiliar with. In a sense, it differentiates and it assesses as you interact. Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

This is great for auditory and visual learners taking different steps with them. The site begins various practices or content knowledge with an interactive assessment of what you know, what you need review, and what it recommends to build upon the knowledge that the student indicates they have yet to learn or are unfamiliar with. In a sense, it differentiates and it assesses as you interact. Learn for free about math, art, computer programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more. Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

Online case studies highlight OER implementation in schools SETDA has published a series of case studies focused on the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER) at the school level. The online resource, OER in Action: Implementation Highlights , examines the definitions and parameters of OER, includes a variety of resources, and provides an in-depth look at the implementation of OER in New York, Utah and Washington.

Subject: Provider: Provider Set: Level: Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Middle School, High School Grades: Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 Abstract: The Fractured Fairy Tale tool encourages students to create their own fractured fairy tales.

This lesson could work with the presidential campaign. High school level. Students consider a visual text and draw conclusions based on what they see. They explain their conclusions by explaining the evidence used to make that determination.