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Desmos | Beautiful, Free Math

Desmos | Beautiful, Free Math | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it

THIS IS A REALLY BIG DEAL -- A FREE, POWERFUL ONLINE GRAPHING CALCULATOR -- THAT WORKS ON ANY DEVICE

 

Yes, I'm shouting. Desmos is a browser-based graphing calculator that works terrifically on any device. It's built in HTML5, so it even works on iOS.

 

To start off 2013, Desmos has added to its repertoire of functionality by launching Tables of Data. As the Desmos team says on its blog, "Tables are a student’s first way of organizing the logic of a function — number goes in, number comes out. They are the heart of statistics. They are one of the three legs of the representation tripod mandated by Common Core, along with symbolic (equations) and graphical (um… graphs).

 

If you teach mathematics, or use mathematics in what you teach, this is sure to mean a lot. Please check Desmos out and add comments below.


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Texting Codes (BFF) Every Parent Should Know

Have you broken the kid digital code? It's tough as a parent to keep up with your kids online, and here at Everloop we want to help you out. We pride ourselves
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3 ways to use Twitter Fast Follow to strengthen the home-school connection

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Advice - Working with Difficult Parents

Advice - Working with Difficult Parents | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
"Jack tells me that lots of kids are doing way worse things, but you ignore them and pick on him."

"Are you saying Mandy is a liar?"

"As far as I know, three kids did the same thing, yet Ben was th
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Does technology harm toddlers?

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Should parents worry if pre-school children love fiddling with their smart phone? Recent research suggests touch screens suit the way children interact with the world and could benefit learning.
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WDWDT: A New App That Keeps Teachers, Students, Parents In Sync

WDWDT: A New App That Keeps Teachers, Students, Parents In Sync | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
There's a new app called WDWDT (stands for What Did We Do Today?) and is a messaging service custom-built for students, parents, and teachers.
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Do the Right Thing: Managing the Digital Lives of Teens

Do the Right Thing: Managing the Digital Lives of Teens | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
A few days ago a student approached me and said he needed to talk about something, and he wanted to meet the next day at recess. I appreciated the way he reached out to me and I looked forward to the
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Keeping up with social media - Hindustan Times

Keeping up with social media - Hindustan Times | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Relieved your kids aren't posting embarrassing messages and goofy self-portraits on Facebook? They’re probably doing it on Instagram and Snapchat instead.
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Distracted youth - what about the distracted parents?

Distracted youth - what about the distracted parents? | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Smartphone rules are for parents, too.
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4 ways to connect with parents via texting

Building the home-school connection is important for all school staff, but few realize the power of the tool in their pocket. Even if they don’t have Inter
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Learning Starts - Parent's guide to education and learning now

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Five ways to connect with parents using Poll Everywhere

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Connecting Parents and Schools via Social Media - Webinar - Thurs. Feb. 28 (12 EST)

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Moms on Facebook is growing! [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Are you friends with your parents on Facebook? You might be surprised to find out that one in two parents join Facebook just to keep tabs on their kids.
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Why Our School Is Going Beyond Printed Newsletters - Parent communication

Why Our School Is Going Beyond Printed Newsletters - Parent communication | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Stapled pages sent home in a student’s backpack don’t cut it in the digital age.
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Living and Learning with Mobile Devices - Parent perspective (2013 report)

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Este informe (en inglés) indaga sobre las opiniones de los padres cuyos hijos pertenecen a una generación móvil, desde niños en edad preescolar hasta estudiantes de la escuela secundaria.

¿Cómo perciben los padres el valor de los dispositivos móviles, qué piensan de su uso con objetivos educativos y de recreación, qué opinan de las posibilidades que brindan los móviles? 

En vista del creciente interés en el M-Learning por parte de instituciones educativas, y en la expansión de los modelos de BYOD ("Trae tu propio dispositivo"), los padres pueden llegar a ser aliados clave en este nuevo campo de aprendizaje.

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Toddlers becoming so addicted to iPads they require therapy - Telegraph

Toddlers becoming so addicted to iPads they require therapy - Telegraph | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Children as young as four are becoming so addicted to smartphones and iPads that they require psychological treatment.
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What Facebook Home Means for Your Kids | Common Sense Media

What Facebook Home Means for Your Kids | Common Sense Media | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Advice from Common Sense Media editors. Facebook's new Home interface turns your kid's smartphone into an "always on" social experience. Here's what you need to know.
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Talking to Kids About Tragedy: Tips for Parents and Schools

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Adults Text While Driving More Than Teens, Says Survey | TechCrunch

Adults Text While Driving More Than Teens, Says Survey | TechCrunch | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
It's often been assumed that teens are one of the main culprits in the texting-while-driving epidemic in the U.S. It makes sense — teens are new drivers, and thus more reckless, and they also happen to be expert texters.
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Educational Game and App Reviews | Education.com

Educational Game and App Reviews | Education.com | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Find the best learning games and apps selected by Education.com to be both fun and educational.
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3 innovative ways to connect with parents via cell phone voice services

3 innovative ways to connect with parents via cell phone voice services | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
We all know we can use a cellphone to make calls, but few realize all of the innovative ways simple calling technology can help us in building the home-sch
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5 Excellent Tips to Help Parents Manage the Lives of Their Digital Kids

5 Excellent Tips to Help Parents Manage the Lives of Their Digital Kids | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
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What to Do When Your Kid's Online Rep Goes Awry

What to Do When Your Kid's Online Rep Goes Awry | iGeneration - 21st Century Education | Scoop.it
Have you ever Googled your kid's name? If not, you might want to think about it -- just to make sure their 'online reputation' is as good as their real one.
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18 Ways to Secure Parent Permission to Use Technology

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A Letter To Parents Of Digital Age Children

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A Letter To Parents Of Digital Age Children
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