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App of the Week: Sworkit Kids

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note : App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education , which helps educators find the best ed-tech tools, learn best practices for teaching with tech, and equip students with the skills they need to use technology safely and responsibly. Click here to read the full app review.

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How to Integrate Green Screens Into Any Classroom

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To get you started, I’ve provided you with information about what you’ll need to get started, and a few ideas on how to bring green screen technology into STEM, language arts, history, performance, and physical education spaces. Drop the filmed pages of the book into the background, then film the student reading the story.

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eSN Hero Awards Finalists: 10 dedicated educators

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Read about the three 2023 winners here. Beyond book distribution, Dr. Bedden’s efforts have fostered a genuine love for reading and learning that will undoubtedly brighten Centennial’s future for years to come. reading intervention program. Jump to: Tamiko Hatcher , Michelle Kruse , Dr. Dana T.

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How augmented reality enhances the classroom — even without technology

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Too much of our education system is structured like virtual reality. We create an artificial world where subjects like history, science, and physical education are separated into distinct, and unreal, classes without reference to each other. Points are awarded for how close the guess is to the actual spot.

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Can a Test Ever Be Fair? How Today's Standardized Tests Get Made.

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He recently spoke with us about testing bias, holding psychometricians accountable for the exams they create and whether the future holds any innovation for a field still dominated by math, language and multiple choice questions. It specifies what good language ability means. We still have an emphasis on math and language.

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At Google’s Atlanta Offices, Georgia Educators Strive to Design a Culture of Innovation

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According to Georgia’s ESSA plan, educating beyond the core measures how many students in a district are passing courses in subjects other than reading and math--namely, areas such as fine arts, world languages, physical education/health and career exploratory classes.

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What a Reinvented College Looks Like: 4 Alternative Higher-Ed Models

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Further reading: Three Years In, Minerva’s Founder On For-Profits, Selectivity, and His Critics Mission U Elevator pitch: A one-year program designed to help students land high-tech careers (and serve as a substitute for going to a four-year college) without traditional student debt (relying on an income-share agreement instead of tuition).