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Core Tech for Learning with ELA Common Core #ISTE2014

wwwatanabe

One of the #ISTE2014 sessions I attended was "Core technologies for the Common Core" by Kyle Brumbaugh and Elizabeth Calhoon. They had a great introduction to the Common Core and a plethora of helpful tools. Oxford Owl : Free ebooks that are tablet friendly. Common Core ISTE'

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Project Pals: The Perfect PBL Software for Project Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

These starter projects are aligned with Common Core standards and are already built for you. This digital citizenship project is aligned with several Common Core State Standards. Project Pals is perfect for any student capable of using an electronic tablet, Chromebook, or device to create and share.

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Check out… Robotical!

EdTech4Beginners

Once Marty is on, it’s a case of downloading the free ‘Marty the Robot V2’ app or new webapp , which can be used with any PC or tablet device, and simply connecting to Marty over Bluetooth. Robotical’s quick-start guide explains the set-up process in clear, easy steps.

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Hour of Code 101

Ask a Tech Teacher

Throughout participating websites, you’ll find a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” You’ll even find unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. No experience needed.

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Hour of Code 101

Ask a Tech Teacher

They provide a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do this on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” They even have unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. Coding is a great tie-in to Common Core Math Standards. No experience needed.

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Hour of Code is Coming!

Ask a Tech Teacher

Throughout participating websites, you’ll find a variety of self-guided tutorials that say “anybody can do, on a browser, tablet, or smartphone” You’ll even find unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. No experience needed.

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“It’s unfair” special education students lag behind under Common Core in Kentucky

The Hechinger Report

Since Kentucky became the first state to adopt the Common Core in 2010, the achievement gap between students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers has widened slightly – despite sweeping expectations the more rigorous standards would help eliminate disparities in academic performance. Reframing expectations.