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Study.com Makes the College Dream a Reality for Lots of Students

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In a world where college fees go up every year, where the cost of campus-based classes invariably includes expensive extras, where the time commitment to complete college classes often can’t be balanced with work and family needs, Study.com stands out. These web-based classes offer motivated students a self-paced, self-directed path to achieving their college dreams in an affordable, flexible, quality ecosystem that prepares them for future careers in fields they love.

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After The Workshop: PD Comes to Life at PS 176

The Innovative Educator

Innovative Educators understand the value of high-quality professional learning opportunities. They take what they learn and put it into practice in their schools and classrooms. I had the opportunity to connect with innovative educators who did just that during the annual Maker Faire at The Ovington Tinkering School in Brooklyn. At this school their motto is “Tinkers are Thinkers.

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Our students will need more than a great resume to land a job.

CTE Learning

Tech Skills, Soft Skills, and what companies hire for. There is no question how the tech skills our students gain in Career and Technical Education are extremely important. However, competing in today’s job market requires more than just tech skills. As career and technical educators, our programs can give students the breadth of skills companies hire for and universities recruit for.

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Help Teaching

Technology Tidbits

Help Teaching is an excellent site for educators, parents, and others looking for educational resources such as quiz/test creators, online assessments, or worksheets/printables. These printables are for K-12 and cover a wide range of subjects. Also, there is a test/virtual room where students can take online assessment and get results in real time. I highly recommend checking out Help Teaching by clicking here !!!

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7th-May 11th

Ask a Tech Teacher

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7th-11th. In honor of these tenacious, creative individuals, here are some of our favorite teacher appreciation articles: 10 Bits of Wisdom I Learned From a Computer. How to Talk to a Tech Teacher. 18 Things Teachers Do Before 8am. Definition of ‘Teacher’. How to be a Tech Teacher. You’re a Geek Now. You Know You’re a Geek When…. 10 Steps to Become a Better Geek. 15 Ways to Get Your Geek On. 21 Reasons Why You Know You’re a Teacher.

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Hermione Granger – Emma Watson – Life-Long Learner

CTE Learning

OK – Typically I hate this style of video, except this one, has a great story about not sitting back and taking the easy way out. Emma Watson proved she valued education again and again. I loved the character of Hermoine Granger in the Harry Potter series , and after I watched this video, I became a big fan of the character of the person who played Hermoine.

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10 Sites for Online Tutoring/Teaching

Technology Tidbits

Over the last few years online tutoring sites have really boosted in popularity. The reason for this is people just don't have the time or the money to spend at an actually tutoring center. Online Tutoring is an ideal solution as it can be done at home on a computer or mobile device and is usually a much cheaper alternative. Also, online tutoring/teaching is a nice way for educators to earn some extra money doing what they love to from the comfort of their own home and setting their own schedule

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5 Best Websites for IELTS Exam Prep

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If you’re one of the many who must take the IELTS test, one of our Ask a Tech Teacher contributors has come to your rescue. Here are five great websites to prepare you: The classroom is not the only place you can prepare for your IELTS exam. Thanks to technology, the candidates can access different resource materials online to practice for their examination.

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What You Might Have Missed in April

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are the most-read posts for the month of April: How to Blend Learning with Play for a Kid-friendly Summer. Summer Tech Camp–Everything You Need. College Credit Classes in Blended Learning. 5 Great Websites to Make Spring Sparkle. How a Senior Writing Project Helped Make Coeur d’Alene a District of Choice. Tech Tip for Teachers: Cover your Webcam.

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Harnessing The Power Of Math Manipulatives

Mathematics, a subject steeped in abstract concepts, often poses challenges to students, especially those in grades 5-10. But imagine a bridge that transformed this intricate maze into an interactive adventure.

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CodeCombat

Technology Tidbits

CodeCombat is a fantastic way for educators to teach coding/programming in their classroom. Code Combat is an easy-to-use learning tool that lets teachers integrate STEM and project based learning by playing through their innovative game. This is done by typing code (not drag-n-drop blocks) to learn, html, CSS, and more. I highly recommend checking out CodeCombat by clicking here !!!!

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Modern Chalkboard

Technology Tidbits

Modern Chalkboard is a wonderful new free site for finding SMART board resources. This is a great place to find interactive lessons on a wide variety of subjects such as: Math, Grammar, Science, Social Studies, and more Also, this is a nice place to find other resources such as links and help files. I highly recommend checking out Modern Chalkboard by clicking here !!!

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Sketch Nation

Technology Tidbits

Sketch Nation the simple to use mobile (iOS/Android) app/site for creating games recently updated their lesson plan ideas page. This is a great place for educators to go to find ways on how to integrate Sketch Nation into their classroom. These lesson ideas focus on a wide variety of subjects such as: Coding, History, Math, and more. Sketch Nation makes it a seamless way to introduce STEM into their classroom in a fun and engaging way.

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