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How Middle School Failures Lead to Medical School Success

How Middle School Failures Lead to Medical School Success | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Parents who insulate their children from disappointment may rob them of the chance to develop self-esteem -- and a good bedside manner.
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Smarter Balanced Digital Library - Assessment Information (CA Dept of Education)

The Digital Library is a critical component of the Smarter Balanced system of assessments and will include a variety of resources to improve teaching and learning.
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With Common Core State Standards, Why Service Learning Matters Even More

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10 Reasons Nonreaders Don't Read — and How to Change Their Minds | Scholastic.com

10 Reasons Nonreaders Don't Read — and How to Change Their Minds | Scholastic.com | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Expert advice on how to change the minds of kids who hate to read.
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SAT Vocabulary on Vocab Test.com - Free Vocabulary Tests

SAT Vocabulary on Vocab Test.com - Free Vocabulary Tests | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
SAT vocabulary word test and practice using Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop to help at Vocab Test.com with SAT tests

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whynot's curator insight, May 15, 6:58 AM

De très bons tests tous niveaux, interface simple et clair (pas de pubs) - bons exercices... adaptables en sur mesure pour des projets spécifiques.

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11 Mind Mapping Apps for the iPad

11 Mind Mapping Apps for the iPad | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it

Mind mapping is a method that works for quite a lot of people. Brain storming, idea mapping, thought generation, think tanks – call it what you will. Traditionally done on large pieces of paper, why not use your iPad to create mind maps? You could use these for your own purposes, or “convert” those large flip charts into a smaller, digital version.


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Olga Boldina's comment, May 14, 1:32 PM
Благодарю всех за большой интерес! Есть замечательные идеи, нужно попробовать их воплотить!
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Research shows that mind maps (graphic organizers) are effective during all stages of learning. You can use them as an introduction to a unit, during the unit for continued note taking, or at the conclusion as a formative assessment to make sure your students truly understand the material.

AlGonzalezinfo's curator insight, May 17, 7:19 AM

I use mind mapping all the time and look definitely look into these apps. 

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The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens: Scientific American

The Reading Brain in the Digital Age: The Science of Paper versus Screens: Scientific American | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
E-readers and tablets are becoming more popular as such technologies improve, but research suggests that reading on paper still boasts unique advantages

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Tracee Orman's curator insight, May 13, 6:03 PM

Great article explaining how the brain interprets text in two different formats (on screen vs. on paper). I knew there had to be a reason why reading from a book has advantages over a screen and this article offers great explanations. In my own classroom research, those who read the paper copy of books do far better on assessments than those who read the digitial copies. Also, students score better on paper tests/quizzes than on online assessments. Knowing how long the quiz or test is and being able to look back or look forward on assignments and in books really is important.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: Teacher's Visual Guide to A Better Technology Integration

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: Teacher's Visual Guide to A Better Technology Integration | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
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How to Use Ability Groups In The Classroom: Rick Wormeli

How to Use Ability Groups In The Classroom: Rick Wormeli | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it

What does research say about use of ability groups/tracking, and how have you seen it used or misused? What are workable alternatives?


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Common Core Practice | Hit Films, Glowing Trees and an Underwater Menagerie

Common Core Practice | Hit Films, Glowing Trees and an Underwater Menagerie | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Three recent STEM-related articles that inspired simple student projects exploring video design and gaming.
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Teaching Skill Is Subjective, Not Easily Measurable - Patch.com

Teaching Skill Is Subjective, Not Easily Measurable - Patch.com | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Teaching Skill Is Subjective, Not Easily Measurable Patch.com “The students know who the good teachers are, the administrators know, the parents know, the janitor knows.” You could see the other panelists squirm as Melton exuded self-assurance and...
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Restoring the Soul and Skill of Educators Through Engaged Teaching

Restoring the Soul and Skill of Educators Through Engaged Teaching | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
In the aftermath of the testing regimen, or just the headlong rush to the end of school, educators are loosening their collars, breathing heavy sighs of relief (or resignation), and contemplating wh
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Tips for Teaching Visual Literacy for the Common Core > Eye On Education

Tips for Teaching Visual Literacy for the Common Core > Eye On Education | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
The following blog post is part of a blog series called "Comments on the Common Core," written by Eye On Education's Senior Editor, Lauren Davis...
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How Teachers Are Integrating Technology Into The Common Core

How Teachers Are Integrating Technology Into The Common Core | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
  via Edudemic I’m positive about the future of education and you should be too! Schools across the globe are disrupting the traditional educational model through the incorporation of technolo...
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We Are Teachers

We Are Teachers | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
I recall a few books that I begrudgingly read for a school assignment and then found myself swept up in the story, invested in the characters, entranced by both happy and heartbreaking endings.
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World education rankings: which country does best at reading, maths and science?

World education rankings: which country does best at reading, maths and science? | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
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Children who read on iPads or Kindles have weaker literacy skills and are less likely to enjoy it as a pastime, charity warns

Children who read on iPads or Kindles have weaker literacy skills and are less likely to enjoy it as a pastime, charity warns | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
The advance of technology means that young people who read on a screen fall behind in the classroom and fewer children now enjoy reading, the National Literacy Trust has found.
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10 Video Projects Every Teacher Should Try

10 Video Projects Every Teacher Should Try | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Find education news, teaching strategies, lesson plans, activity ideas and more on the WeAreTeachers blog. Featuring posts by guest bloggers and teachers as well as WeAreTeachers editors.
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Tools for Teaching: Developing Active Readers

Tools for Teaching: Developing Active Readers | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Adults forget all that they do while reading. We are predicting, making connections, contextualizing, critiquing, and already plotting how we might use any new insights or information. Yep, we do

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Gates gives $150 million in grants for Common Core Standards

Gates gives $150 million in grants for Common Core Standards | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
For a supposedly public initiative, the Common Core States Initiative has benefited enormously from the generosity of Bill and Melinda Gates.
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Six Ways the Common Core is Good For Students

Six Ways the Common Core is Good For Students | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
By Cindy Long As the Common Core debate heats up, we’ve heard a lot from policy makers, politicians, and even TV talk show hosts about the challenges posed

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Close Reading and the Common Core

Close Reading and the Common Core | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
The evolving perspectives on "close reading" and its place within the common core have started to yield a wide variety of different perspectives and  a set of excellent resources.  The set of resou...
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20 Google Docs Secrets for busy teachers and students.

20 Google Docs Secrets for busy teachers and students. | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Google Docs has revolutionised the way we create and edit content on the web.
It is a genuine collaboration tool like nothing that has come before it.
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21st Century Icebreakers: 11 Ways To Get To Know Your Students with Technology

21st Century Icebreakers: 11 Ways To Get To Know Your Students with Technology | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
On Monday I will begin my new job. As I've mentioned before, I will be working as a Technology Resource Specialist as well as teaching a couple of classes. As always, I am nervous and excited for t...

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Ana Cristina Pratas's comment, May 7, 6:34 AM
Hi Eva, glad you liked the ideas; I did as well :-) Yes, for many term/semester time is ending but there will be summer teaching and before one knows it, a new academic year begins!
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Perhaps some ideas to use at the start of the new school year.

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In an effort to bring my own classroom to the present, I’ve put together a list of 10 icebreakers that use technology and fit with 21st century students.

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Education "forced to deal with so much change at once" - A Perfect Storm

Education "forced to deal with so much change at once" - A Perfect Storm | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Rapid change in education—and society—has intensified the debate to a level not seen since the battles over school desegregation.

 

Not since the battles over school desegregation has the debate about public education been so intense and polarized, observers say, for rarely before has an institution that historically is slow to change been forced to deal with so much change at once.

 

 


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"Rarely before has an institution that historically is slow to change been forced to deal with so much change at once."

  1. Common Core Standards
  2. New Accountability Systems
  3. Dramatic Increase in Testing
  4. New Teacher Evaluation Systems
  5. Rapidly Changing Demographics
  6. Technological Innovation
  7. Tight Budgets
  8. Corporate-Driven Reforms
  9. Agenda-Driven Philanthropy
  10. Global Competition
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26 Teacher Tools To Create Online Assessments

26 Teacher Tools To Create Online Assessments | ELA in the Modern Era | Scoop.it
Need to create online assessments for a flipped classroom or for a blended learning environment? Here are 26 tools to get you started.
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