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How AI is Changing Writing: Check out Robot Don

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One of these writing assistants is Robot Don, an AI-driven software which we are going to discuss in this article. What does Robot Don bring to the table? All it takes is to create your own account or use an existing Facebook or Google account and you are good to go! Common Core and writing –lesson plans.

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Unconventional Research Sites to Inspire Students

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That’s newspapers, evening news, and anything considered ‘mainstream media’ They prefer blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. They search based on subject matter, video topic, Common Core or state standard, or simply browse a list of videos.

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Guest post: 15 EdTech Resources to Use in Classroom

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The website gives you videos, images, and articles related to the questions and aligned with Common Core standards. It’s easy to connect with other educators through Facebook or LinkedIn. Who doesn’t like robots and cartoons that teach us something? Just read the question and let them think. Then, show them the answer.

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Use Unconventional Research Sites to Inspire Students

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I read recently that 70% of millennials get their news from Facebook. Isn’t Facebook a place to share personal information, stay in touch with friends and families, post pictures of weddings and birthdays? They can search based on subject matter, video topic, Common Core or state standard, or simply browse a list of videos.

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Computer Science Teachers Association Adds CoderZ’s Professional Development Program to Curated List of Quality Resources

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Participants learn robotics and coding best practices as well as strategies to successfully leverage a graphic programming interface. The professional development program is strongly aligned to CSTA programming standards and gives teachers opportunities to connect to Common Core Math, NGSS, and additional CSTA standards.

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The 8 Edtech Questions Every Parent Should Ask Schools This Year

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Recently, I engaged in a conversation with a few parents on Facebook who expressed apprehension to this new approach to learning through technology, and how it impacted learning for their children. Most were striking it down, and calling for an end to Common Core, because in their opinion, it excludes the “basics.”

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"The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursuing his education. This will not be a widely shared pursuit until we get over our odd conviction that education is what goes on in school buildings and nowhere else." - John W. Gardner

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Even with the push-back to Common Core and with the opt-out movement, culturally the physical school building still overwhelmingly defines learning. And OK, FaceTime and Facebook and the rest now allow conversations about homework assignments as well as the inevitable social. I feel your pain.