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Dozens of Online Resources for Assessment

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While multiple choice, short answer, and essays are still proven methods, there are many alternatives teachers can use for their particular student group.

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Autonomy Breeds Change

A Principal's Reflections

Throughout the year they met to develop extensive binders to compile resources related to text complexity as outlined by the Common Core Standards. Math teacher Jeff Fiscina learned how to create engaging learning activities using Educreations. He also developed his own blog and started a Twitter account for his classes.

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10 Reasons to Screencast in Your Class and 7 Best-in-class Tools

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With Common Core’s emphasis on understanding and explaining tasks, screencasts are a great way for both students and teachers to share the required steps in completing a math problem, collaborate on close reading, or pursue any other literacy activity. Educreations is best suited for any age group and is designed for iPads.

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Close Read Complex Text, and Annotate with Tech--Part 1

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Educreations is a favorite because you can add pages and annotate on the pages with the tools. Educreations is an iPad app that can also be accessed from your browser. Since Educreations is like an interactive whiteboard, it requires a narration to record and save. collaboration Common Core iPad'

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Close Read Complex Text, and Annotate with iPads--Part 2

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App Tutorial Links Learnability Cost PaperPort Notes PaperPort Notes Tutorial Tips listed below Easy Free Educreations Educreations Tutorial Tips listed below Easy Free Notability Notability YouTube Tutorial Medium $1.99 If the purpose is to capture their thought process real time, then Educreations is perfect as a screen cast.

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Digital Storytelling and Stories with the iPad

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Common Core Standards Many specific content standards can be addressed through digital stories. Here are some of the Common Core Standards that digital storytelling and digital stories address: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6 Educreations is an iPad app that can also be accessed from your browser.

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Digital Storytelling and Stories with the iPad

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Common Core Standards Many specific content standards can be addressed through digital stories. Here are some of the Common Core Standards that digital storytelling and digital stories address: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6 Educreations is an iPad app that can also be accessed from your browser.

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