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MapsofWorld.com have launched a new infographic about the theory of evolution. The infographic brings web users a comprehensive view of the debate centered on the theory. 
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Bloom's Taxonomy and digital tools creates an innovative learning environment where students are engaged in their assignments.
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Integrating technology in the classroom and engaging students in higher order thinking creates the ultimate learning experience for students. Bloom’s Taxonomy and digital tools creates an innovative learning environment where students are engaged in their assignments.The following is a list of digital tools as it relates to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
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February 2, 2013 6:10 AM
Integrating technology in the classroom and engaging students in higher order thinking creates the ultimate learning experience for students. Bloom’s Taxonomy and digital tools creates an innovative learning environment where students are engaged in their assignments.The following is a list of digital tools as it relates to Bloom’s Taxonomy.
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Students are doing research online. Learn how to teach students to use critical thinking in finding trustworthy sites and analyzing different websites. This lesson is consistent with the Common Core Standards for critical thinking.
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In recent times, there has been a shift towards the increased acceptance of valuing creativity for all learners. A 2003 TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson discussing this subject reached over 5 million viewers.
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Inspired by a parent, Tabitha Smith explains how she introduced a one-page profiles - a personalised learning system to her school
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Nice 'getting-to-know-you' idea for the new school year...
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Do you think you’re creative?” Ask this question of a group of second-graders, and about 95 percent of them will answer “Yes.” Three years later, whe
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Interesting article...
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1- 100 Ideas That changed Art 2- Are We Wringing The Creativity out of our Kids ? 3- What Motivates Creativity ? 4- Creativity and Education: Why It Matters 5- Creativity Belongs to Children 6- The Social and Emotional Benefits of being Weirdly Creative 7- How to Turn your Classroom into and Idea Factory ? 8- Is Too much Familiarity too Bad for Creativity ? 9- How Creativity Connects with Immortality ? 10- Why We Reason ? 11- Creativity Requires Time 12- Study Reports Decline in Students Creativity
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These days, integration in any area, be it STEM or the arts, seems to be the buzzword to curriculum designers everywhere.There are so many resources floating around out there with the claim of integrating content areas. Yet, true integration is often difficult to find. Indeed, integration is a rare yet seemingly "magical" approach that has the capacity to turn learning into meaningful practice
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Passion, Projects & Play: Restoring Creativity in the Classroom http://t.co/fxZj9cNv...
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Night of the Notables is an excellent cross-disciplinary study, bringing together many different kinds of learnings: practising comprehensive research and reporting skills, mastering written and oral presentation skills, demonstrating communication skills , sustaining commitment to a self chosen task, displaying artistic skills in design, preparation and explanation of one's display, preparing one's costume and props, self monitoring along the way and applying self evaluation skills upon completion. This combination makes it a model multidisciplinary learning experience.
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They wondered: Why is it that people all over seem so stressed they can't wait till the end of school or work? How come people can't wait until the weekend, or summer, or vacation, or graduation? Why -- in school – does the passion for the "why" of learning never seem anywhere near as important to the powers that be as the "what" (standards!) and the "how" (latest silver bullet to push the standards)? Then they asked: Did it have to be this way?
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Some wonderful Creativity for all ages in this blog
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Explore diversity with this free interactive online resource. Aligned to the Australian Curriculum, Difference Differently offers modules in English, History, Geography and Civics & Citizenship for students in Years 3 to 10.
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I personally have never seen a student that was not curious about something.
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Drawing, painting, and other forms of creativity. From the author of "The Creative License" and "Everyday Matters". For more, visit dannygregory.com
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A creative insight into the 'everyday'...love 'The Art of Breakfast'!
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What do you want to create today? Explore a menu of possibilities for creating Interactive Writing, Narrative Art, a Radio Show, a Geo Map, an e-book and more...
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Why is it that we definitely know a creative project when we see it, but we are hesitant to assess creativity, fearing that it is too squishy or subjective? Creative projects are the tangible products of creative behavior and creative thinking. If we want students to produce creative works, we need to structure the project such that the products are a natural result of these behaviors.
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The 21st Century Fluencies are not about technical prowess, they are critical thinking skills, and they are essential to living in this multimedia world. We call them fluencies for a reason. To be literate means to have knowledge or competence. To be fluent is something a little more, it is to demonstrate mastery and to do so unconsciously and smoothly.
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Although an examination of American immigrant stories, many parallels can be drawn to Australian immigrant stories.Students utilize their historical knowledge and examination of case studies to develop a brief narrative summarizing the experiences, aspirations, and emotions of a hypothetical immigrant to then the past or the present.
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Connected learning is a model of learning that holds out the possibility of reimagining the experience of education in the information age.It draws on the power of today's technology to fuse young people's interests, friendships and academic achievement through experiences laced with hands-on production, shared purpose and open networks.
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Remembrance Day is an important event for students and teachers and there are some fabulous resources available for use in the classroom and the library. We have collected our favourites to share w...
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MapsofWorld’s infographic is an excellent educational resource and a useful teaching aid. The controversy in many states about teaching evolution devoid of creationism or intelligent design has also been explained by means of a timeline. Students will find a great resource to help their projects since the infographic showcases quotes about evolution from leading figures such as the Pope and the Dalai Lama...let the CRITICAL and CREATIVE thinking begin!