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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

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To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. That’s it!

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The Fun of IFTTT

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Hour of Code, coming up this December 7-13th, is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Grammaropolis is aligned with both national Common Core standards and Texas Expected Knowledge and Skills Objectives for grades K-6. – See more at: [link].

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3 Great Special Needs Digital Tools

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Using the free app, students can tape a live lecture, a Skype call, an online webinar on their iPhone or iPad (or directly to the software), transfer it to their dashboard where they can transcribe, annotate, highlight, edit, format, add to, delete, or simply play it back for reference. This is a robust tool with a rich learning curve.

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32 Math Apps for a Rigor-infused Classroom

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Babakus –combines an abacus and calculator to provide math-challenged students with an excellent option for learning math. Flash to Pass –easy-to-use, elegant program designed to facilitate mastering the basic math facts learned in Elementary School. Content is aligned with Common Core Standards. and it’s free!

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3 Apps That Encourage Students to Read

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” Sounds dry, maybe even boring, but once a child learns to read, they get much more than an understanding of words, sentences, paragraphs, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. This wide variety of games and assessments allow for differentiation in learning styles and is helpful for children who do better with alternative methods.

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3 Apps to Prioritize Your Day

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The learning curve is negligible, user-friendliness is high, and loyal community involvement keeps Waze a go-to tool for commutes. What a great lesson for students to learn about the power of the internet, social media, and one person. Overall, it tries to cover anything that saves time on your drive. Educational Applications.

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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking

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The free assessments include Google Docs assessments to copy and digital rubrics to download. These tasks are perfect for learning across the curriculum and especially for librarian-led learning. Among the learning experiences on ten pages packed with lessons are: Civil Rights Movement in Context. contextualization.