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JULY 11, 2016

By capitalizing on the excitement students had for this toy, and by using design thinking, my students learned traditional math concepts and STEM skills. Read on to see how students used design thinking to solve a real-world challenge, and how you can start planning a design thinking project in your classroom!

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Student Engagement STEM Educreations Common Core 40

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FEBRUARY 8, 2014

It is great differentiation for all students including ELL, gifted, and special needs. It increases student engagement in a meaningful and relevant task. Common Core Standards Many specific content standards can be addressed through digital stories. It can be used as an authentic assessment.

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iPad Common Core Educreations Wiki 106

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Benefits Here are some of the many benefits of digital storytelling and digital stories: The 21st century skills and ISTE''s NETS applied are critical and creative thinking; written, oral, and digital communication; collaboration; authentic learning; digital fluency; informational fluency; and project management. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.3

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