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This could be used in conjunction with the Hour of Code implemented with students in December.

This could be used in conjunction with the Hour of Code implemented with students in December.

Very informative blog on teaching with technology.  The site that hosts this blog is actually titled "Teach with Technology."

Think about this in terms of libraries: "Art and history are something you do, not just something you learn about. By inviting people to actively participate with us in co-creating programming, we empower them as creative agents, cultural producers, and people for whom the museum is a relevant, compelling partner. Being a strong community hub requires bringing people together across difference, encouraging bridging experiences instead of targeting a specific audience. When we work with diverse collaborators, from opera singers and ukelele players to knitters and graffiti artists, we catalyze new partnerships and relationships that make our community stronger and more cohesive. We believe in fearless experimentation. It is only by trying things out, challenging our assumptions, and analyzing the results that we can adapt and thrive in a changing world."

Apple's Everyone Can Create series a phenomenal resource that I have utilized in the past. If your school is 1:1 with iPads, you have to check these out! The only thing you need is your Apple ID. The books lead you through a series of lessons/activities where you create a creative project and also learn tips and tricks (or a basic how-to) of the different Apple Create Apps. I have also utilized this with students grades 4-5. They were able to follow the directions and complete the activities independently. This is one of my favorite Apple resources!

When you're a school librarian, there are a few people in your building that you need to ally with immediately. First, befriend the bookkeeper who will make spending your limited budget stress-free. Keep the custodians on your side so they'll... Read More ›

IT Trends An Interview with the Center for Democracy & Technology's Michelle De Mooy To help school administrators, families, technology companies and state legislators sort through the patchwork quilt of state legislation on student privacy, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), an advocacy group, has developed a state-by-state survey of student privacy laws in partnership with the law firm BakerHostetler.

"LIBRARIANS AND TEACHERS AS INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNERS: WRITTEN CONVERSATIONS WITH WRITE AROUNDS TEXT ON TEXT FOR INQUIRY, PARTICIPATION, AND SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF MEANINGS"

"High school students are challenged to complete original and independent research that is characteristic of college-level courses.  BCPS students generate a research question, conduct a literature review, collaborate with content-area experts, develop an hypothesis, collect and analyze data, and present original research at an annual Student Independent Research Symposium."

This looks like a great program to use with students that covers several standard areas.

Geared for 7-12th grade students. Paid subscription.

I found this while working with Ciardiello's levels of questioning and really like the other connections they made.

The K-12 sector is investing heavily in technology as a means of providing students with a more customized educational experience. So far, though, the research evidence behind "personalized learning" remains thin. The U.S. Department of Education has given half a billion dollars to districts that embrace the trend, with limited findings to date.

This is the full lesson plan for the SciGirls Science Cooks that goes with a video from the healthy choice lesson plan.

This is a great resource for teachers who want to have self-paced learning about different topics with a little more structure.

With Disput Finder installed (see steps to the right right) you can be instantly notified if the information you are reading has another side, is disputed in some way by somebody or source of authority - and if the questionable text has been identified a

Web Site Investigator with several cases to examine.

I love this tool. It allows me to store my articles online, highlight, draw or write right on it, share with others. Allows for easy sign in with google, great for my students' research and close reading online skills. "Free PDF editor, online in your browser, desktop or mobile. Edit & share PDFs for free, send faxes from the browser - even on iPhone or iPad. No software, no commitment, & no strings attached."

Thanks for posting this! It's really helping me out.

Adds ability to grade with rubric and stroe assessment data in spreadsheet. Chrome extension

Apps for organizing and drafting, collaboration and feedback, and creating produts