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What is Actively Learn and Why Should I Try it?

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It provides reading resources either uploaded by the teacher or selected from the platform’s library of thousands of fiction and nonfiction books (some free; some through Prime plans), Common Core-aligned lesson plans, videos, or simulations. in the library as a research tool . as homework or independent reading.

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Change is a Mindset

A Principal's Reflections

Even in the face of adversity in the form of education reform mandates, Common Core alignment, impending PARCC exams, new educator evaluation systems, loss of funding, and an aging infrastructure we have not only persevered, but proven that positive change can happen with the right mindset. Makerspace added to the library in 2013.

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Edit and Share Videos Like a Rock Star

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C-Span video library — videos on civics and the US government. Teacher Training Videos — directed at the teaching profession, this includes a wide variety of PD topics such as flipped classrooms, specific digital tools, and more. Discovery Channel — a huge collection of Discovery Channel videos.

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Top 10 Reasons to Sign Up for Summer Learning with Ask a Tech Teacher

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Summer PD: The Tech-infused Teacher is for credentialed and non-credentialed K-12 teachers, tech teachers/integration specialists, library media specialists, and pre-service professionals. Flipped Classroom—attendees learn in a ‘flipped classroom’ environment. Is the course content theory or teaching how to teach?

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Top 10 Reasons to Sign Up for Summer Learning with Ask a Tech Teacher

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Summer PD: The Tech-infused Teacher is for credentialed and non-credentialed K-12 teachers, tech teachers/integration specialists, library media specialists, and pre-service professionals. Flipped Classroom—attendees learn in a ‘flipped classroom’ environment. Is the course content theory or teaching how to teach?

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Top Ten Reasons to sign up for Summer PD

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Summer PD is for credentialed and non-credentialed K-8 teachers, tech teachers/integration specialists, library media specialists, and pre-service professionals. Flipped Classroom—attendees learn in a ‘flipped classroom’. Here are a few questions I’ve gotten since we last talked: Is it right for me?

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Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin

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When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. Using the Internet in classrooms has morphed from optional to organic. Digital books are aligned with state standards and Common Core.