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Eclectic Technology
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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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Beth Dichter
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"The end of "do not touch": Use the Smithsonian X 3D Explorer to explore and manipulate museum objects like never before. Create and share your own scenes and print highly detailed replica of original Smithsonian collection pieces."
Beth Dichter's insight:
The Smithsonian has launched a new website that allows you to see objects in 3 dimensions. You can " how to navigate, explore and manipulate 3D collection objects." In fact you may download data sets for some of the objects and with a 3D printer create your own copy. As always education is a key component of the Smithsonian. Visit the Educators page and learn more about the offerings and sign up to receive a free e-book, Abraham Lincoln: The Mind Behind the Mask. You may browse the galleries, browse the tours and view the video gallery. Consider bookmarking this site as the plan is to continue to add materials! 
Vicki Hansen's curator insight,
November 24, 2013 7:42 PM
Awesome interactive for students. Hope it continues to expand objects. 
Van Duyse Olivier's curator insight,
December 1, 2013 6:41 AM
The new digital museum ... Opens opportunity's for digital education 
Ness Crouch's curator insight,
December 23, 2013 3:13 AM
What a great site for looking at both history and science! Very recommended!
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For some time now, the education community has discussed and explored how to get out of the standardized-testing rut and make learning enjoyable again. Online games and challenges, real-world work, and point systems have been a few of the ideas kicked around by educators and tech-enthusiasts alike. Earlier this school year, a New York Times article highlighted the benefits of using digital badges to enable students, including those writing their college-admission essays, to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Beth Dichter's insight:
The Smithsonian has amazing resources that are free and this is just one. This is a new program, designed for students K-12, that is online and awards digital badges. What can your students do? * Explore the world outside the classroom. * Do real-world work * Make connections across the curriculum * Build 21st century skills * Foster self-directed learning * Know the environment is kid-safe This post provides additional information as well as a video that describes this resource. Currently there are 16 badges (with more to be added). To go directly to the website click this link:
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Connect online to interact with experts in the field, share ideas, and collaborate with people around the world who, like you, are committed to solving environmental challenges. Shout gives participants a framework for success, with resources and tools for exercising social responsibility while building the 21st-century skills of collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking. When students are connected through technology and empowered to build activities in their own way the learning experience extends far beyond the four walls of a classroom.
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Beth Dichter's insight:
Check out this new eBook from the Smithsonian Science Education Center. You may download it for the iPad or Mac and it will be interactive. It is also available as a pdf. This book is designed for students in grades 3 - 5, introducing them to insects from a range of locations. In the interactive version you will find pictures, videos, the sounds of the insects habitat and students may click or tap underlined words and hear definitions of the words. There is also an animated map in the interactive version. There is also a coloring book that you may download, and all are free! Help students learn about why insects are beneficial, how they survive and how they impact their ecosystem.
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"Many stories and events related to people with disabilities never make it into the history books or shared public memories. Familiar concepts and events such as citizenship, work, and wars become more complicated, challenge our assumptions about what counts as history, and transform our connection with each other when viewed from the historical perspective of people with disabilities, America’s largest minority."
Beth Dichter's insight:
This website from the Smithsonian provides a historical look at disabilies. You will find the following categories as well as posters and the ability to see the site in Spanish. * Disability and History * People * Place * Technology * Citizens Why teach about disability? The website states that the history is important because it "deepens understanding of the American experience and reveals how complicated history really is. In addition, when history comes through artifacts, distinct themes emerge—for example, the significance of place, relationships, and technology—that are less apparent when only books and words are used."
's comment July 1, 2013 9:45 PM
I love history, especially the little know facts. History shapes who we are today and enlightens us on how to move forward. Thanks for this scoop!
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The Smithsonian asks and answers questions about science, art, history and culture, exciting the learning in everyone, every day. The Smithsonian has recently launched a new website seriouslyamazing.com which “poses questions and answers to show people how it can be an exciting resource for discovery and learning.” They have created " seven quirky characthers to symbolize the questions the Smithsonian asks and answers every day: * The Wild represents the diversity of the animal kingdom Take some time to explore this site. You may discover many new resources available at the Smithonian!
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If you are looking from some short (as in 1 - 2 minute) videos that may help you begin a science lesson check out Ask Smithsonian, located on the Smithsonian website.
You will find over 40 videos available. The topics vary, from What is the Origin of Applesauce to Is Quicksand Real to Why Do Bugs Die on Their Back. You will also find some videos that are applicable to social studies, such as How Did King Tut Die.