Technology
Software and hardware for the classroom.
Apr 16, 2018
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App That’s All About Birds
Part of the mission of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is to help people answer the question, what is that bird? And so, in collaboration with the Visipedia research project, the Cornell Lab has designed Merlin for iOS and Android devices.
Apr 16, 2018
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App to Explore an Amphibian in Augmented Reality
Froggipedia is an engaging augmented reality (AR) app for iOS that helps students to explore and discover the unique life cycle and intricate anatomical details of a frog.
Apr 16, 2018
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Technology Support for Maker Communities
The SparkFun Community Partnership Program facilitates one-time collaborations between SparkFun and its community partners to support the work of makers in the field. In exchange for support through the donation of SparkFun hardware, community partners provide content for SparkFun’s channels to share their stories with the maker community at large.
Apr 16, 2018
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SPOTLIGHT! On Supporting English Learners in the Mainstream Classroom
You have a new student, and he speaks no English. His family has just moved to your town from Japan, and although he receives English as a second language (ESL) support, he is also in your classroom every day so he will have more exposure to his new language. How can you be an effective teacher to this student?
Three educators of English learners offer 12 strategies that regular classroom teachers can use to improve instruction for their EL students. The strategies are simple to implement; they take little time to carry out; and best of all, they will help all students to learn.
Try these resources as you implement some of the suggested strategies.
Apr 16, 2018
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Real-World Financial Literacy Curriculum
Banzai, a free personal finance curriculum, teaches students how to prioritize spending decisions through real-life scenarios. Banzai Junior is designed for elementary-grade students (aged 8–12); Banzai Teen, for middle, junior high, and high school students (aged 13–18); and Banzai Plus, for advanced classes (aged 16 and up).BROWSE TOPICS
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Funding & Recognition
Mobile Learning
Professional Growth
Social Media
STEM • STEAM • STREAM
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