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Edutech for Teachers: Favorite Cool Tools of 2012

Edutech for Teachers: Favorite Cool Tools of 2012 | learning21andbeyond | Scoop.it

As I reflect upon the last year in terms of educational technology and the impact it continues to have on student learning and achievement, I thought I would compile a list of my favorite web tools—those that have transformed reading, writing, critical thinking, collaborating and creating in my classroom.

Check out my 2012 collection of “Cool Tools” here!


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Katie Frank's curator insight, December 28, 2012 7:26 PM
Cool Tools of 2012!
Nancy Jones's comment, December 29, 2012 12:49 PM
Love this...thanks for all you share!
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Brain Research: Adolescents Learn More in Cooperative Groups | MiddleWeb

Brain Research: Adolescents Learn More in Cooperative Groups | MiddleWeb | learning21andbeyond | Scoop.it
Judy Willis, a neurologist & middle grades teacher, says adolescent brains learn more through interactive, interdependent group work.

Did you know that "peer group influence plays an important developmental role in the psychosocial process of separation from parents"? What does this mean to teachers of middle school students? That "interactive, interdependent group work" helps middle school students "build happy, learning brains."

This post will help you learn more about brain science, successful group work, how to plan for success, provides some researched-based guidelines and more.


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