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Creativity and the Common Core #2: It Doesn't Tell You HOW to ...
The Common Core State Standards Initiative outlines core math and language arts content to be addressed at each grade level. That is, the Core Standards carefully delineate WHAT is to be taught at...
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Getting to Know Your Students Through Poetry
Blogger Elena Aguilar shares "I Am From," which is a dynamic poetry lesson where students experience the writing process and share about their lives.See it on Scoop.it, via APS Instructional...
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Teachers' Expectations Can Influence How Students Perform
Teachers' expectations about their students' abilities affect classroom interactions in myriad ways that can impact student performance. Students expected to succeed, for example, get more time to...
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Video Tutorial: Evaluating Online Accuracy
Learn the basics of evaluating websites , unsolicited email and other digital material for authenticity and accuracy.See it on Scoop.it, via APS Instructional Technology ~ Literacy Content
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While digital literacy is essential, teachers are finding ways to hone ... -...
Globe and MailWhile digital literacy is essential, teachers are finding ways to hone ...Globe and MailEducators agree a Luddite future is not what they want: Digital literacy is essential.See it on...
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The Role of Video Games in the English Classroom
Perhaps more than anything else, the English Language Arts classroom is a place of diversity. There is diversity of academic expectations for teachers.See it on Scoop.it, via APS Instructional...
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A PLC Pop Quiz for the New Year
Learning Forward is the nation's largest nonprofit membership association focused solely on ensuring success for all students through effective professional learning and school improvement.See it on...
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New Studies Dissect School Turnarounds
Researchers say it takes a mix of strategies—but not too many—to engineer school improvement.See it on Scoop.it, via APS Instructional Technology ~ Literacy Content
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Quick Guide to the Common Core: Key Common Core Expectations ...
Last week, my colleague, Adam Berkin, wrote the first part in this series, “ Quick Guide to the Common Core: Key Common Core Expectations Explained ” for the English Language Arts standards. A lot of...
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Why some of the best universities are giving away their courses - The Seattle...
Why some of the best universities are giving away their coursesThe Seattle TimesAn MIT graduate named Sal Khan also began experimenting with little YouTube videos that broke math concepts down into...
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iPhone or textbook? What literacy means today - Bangor Daily News
iPhone or textbook? What literacy means todayBangor Daily NewsBeing literate involves more than understanding what we read and expressing our thoughts clearly in writing.See it on Scoop.it, via APS...
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Video Tutorial: Determining “Fair Use” for Web Resources
Learn about U.S. copyright law , the fair use provision, and how to apply it to online resources for the classroom .See it on Scoop.it, via APS Instructional Technology ~ Literacy Content
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Write Source: Writing Topics
The best way to learn how to write is to write. Writer’s block often gets in the way, so Write Source provides a list of writing topics and prompts for grades 1 through 12 that can get the...
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E-Vermont launches beginner friendly website design contest to promote...
E-Vermont launches beginner friendly website design contest to promote digital ...vtdigger.orgBasic digital literacy is one component of that work. The project began with a stimulus grant from the...
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Digital Literacy: Into the cloud - Canada.com
Digital Literacy: Into the cloudCanada.comBy Jane Seyd. AT West Vancouver's Ridgeview elementary school, a class of Grade 7 students sits writing about how they spent their summer.See it on Scoop.it,...
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Banned Books
Banned Books Week (September 30 - October 6, 2012) is celebrated each autumn, promoting our freedom to choose, and the importance of the availability of books on all topics and about all viewpoints...
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Brush of Truth: Book App Offers Free Common Core-aligned Lesson Plans - RedOrbit
Brush of Truth: Book App Offers Free Common Core-aligned Lesson PlansRedOrbitThe language arts lessons created for Brush of Truth include Powerpoint presentations, worksheets and teacher answer...
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Video Tutorial: The importance of making instruction accessible to all learners
Former Assistive Technology Specialist Amanda Peters visits with one of her students and discusses the importance of making education accessible to all learners .See it on Scoop.it, via APS...
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Literacy skills aid in scientific creativity - Oxford Mail
Literacy skills aid in scientific creativityOxford MailNow they are backing the Oxfordshire Reading Campaign, stressing the importance of good reading skills for youngsters throughout their lives and...
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So what is Common Core? (story, video) - Appleton Post Crescent
U.S. News & World ReportSo what is Common Core? (story, video)Appleton Post Crescent... learning at Janet Berry Elementary: SEPT.See it on Scoop.it, via APS Instructional Technology ~ Literacy...
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