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KB...Konnected's insight:
Great to hang in any classroom. 
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The 4 Stages of Technology Integration in Education http://t.co/VppTTIsH2M #mlearning #edtech
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This infographic shows the history and milestones of the Lego brand and is brought to you by Argos, one of the UK's leading retailers.
KB...Konnected's insight:
Here are other Lego resources that I have collected on Pinterest. Lots of neat ideas and printables.
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National Teacher Day is May 7th! There are so many different ways to show teacher appreciation, from poems, to thank-you notes and gifts. But I thought I'd put together a little bit of everything.
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Ideas for celebration! National Teacher Day 2013 via @cmt1
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Explore the very best of the past 17 years of the Web in one beautiful, interactive place. Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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Welcome to the 11th episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast
KB...Konnected's insight:
Very helpful insight into Google Hangouts, how they work and how to use them. (1 hr. podcast) Resources too. "The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology."
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KB...Konnected's insight:
Another neat Infographic from Mia MacMeekin! You may also like... How to Print Infographics for your Classroom http://kbkonnected.tumblr.com/post/46015867656/how-to-print-an-infographic-free-and-easy
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Making an infographic? Here are 14 ways to present data visually, with examples and tips on when to use them
KB...Konnected's insight:
Great info!
You may also like this resource. Full of sites to create visualizations and infographics.
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KB...Konnected's insight:
Great way to find Glogs you can use in the classroom. Glogs are interactive posters that are a fun way for students to present what they are learning.
Jan MacWatters's curator insight,
February 16, 2013 12:48 PM
Glog is a fun tool for classroom teachers...and students.. Here are some great examples to inspire you. 
Ma. de Lourdes Garcia's curator insight,
August 20, 2013 10:54 PM
My students loved this tool so much
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#mathchat #financialliteracy Learning Center Online Activities: Great Minds Think: A Kid's Guide to Money Booklet Includes: basic lessons, exercizes and activities. Designed for Middle-school aged kids.
KB...Konnected's insight:
You may also like... The Money Museum http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/education/money_museum/virtual_money_museum.cfm
Hands on Banking (free courses for kids and teens) http://kbkonnected.tumblr.com/post/45955861715/hands-on-banking-free-courses-designed-to-teach
Kids can also follow @teachingmoney on Twitter to learn about financial literacy.
Dale Borgeson's curator insight,
May 2, 2013 1:17 AM
Easily revise some of these activities to be used with elementary students.
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We offer grants to have pets in school; to help teachers so they are able have small pets and aquarium equipment in their classrooms
KB...Konnected's insight:
I'm adding this to my Grants for Teachers LiveBinder http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=52098 Full of grants to apply for, tips and tricks!
Read more about it at Tales from Outside the Classroom http://www.talesfromoutsidetheclassroom.com/2013/04/pets-in-classroom.html
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I’ve always liked Twitter’s 140 character limitation because it challenges my message to be more direct and succinct, but there are occasions when you simply need a paragraph or two to express what you really need to say. Try for example debating a...
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If you ask me, Internet streaming is one of the best advancements in web technology I’ve ever experienced, at least when it comes to user experience. Via Patty Ball
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Have a few early finishers? Check out what’s new at KB…Konnected Kids!
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300+ enrichment sites!
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Math test activities for students and teachers of all grade levels
KB...Konnected's insight:
A free service for teachers who want to replace paper tests with online testing.An online grade book providing fast analysis of class and individual student progress.An exchange for teachers to share the resources they create.A skills site for students, especially useful for math practice and testing.
Also has vocabulary, geography, and science quizzes.
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All you need is a computer, projector, and an Internet connection to give students the power to make their words larger than life. Digital poetry can turn a typical school poetry slam into a multimedia event.
KB...Konnected's insight:
Great idea to jazz up a Poetry Slam.
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Quickly lookup an image of the highlighted words without leaving your current page. Via Nik Peachey, Aida Cuestas
Nik Peachey's curator insight,
April 26, 2013 7:24 AM
Nice image dictionary extension for Google Chrome users.
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KB...Konnected's insight:
I'm excited to add another unknown (to me) celebration to my curation. I'm just like the Book Chook because I love celebrations too. Susan is sharing some great ideas and resources. Wonder what @jedipadmaster has planned for the day?
BookChook's curator insight,
April 28, 2013 7:53 PM
Some ideas and resources to share with kids on May 4, Star Wars Day.
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From
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Export and save Twitter tweets, direct messages and searches as PDF, DOC, XML, CSV, TXT, XLS or HTML files! Via Patty Ball
KB...Konnected's insight:
I really like this. Handy resource for Twitter chats. Easy to cut and paste links you may be interested in.
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KB...Konnected's insight:
Excellent resource for teachers. Jam packed!
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Class in Action is a website for teachers who are looking for exciting ways to engage their students.
KB...Konnected's insight:
Class in Action's "goal is to make it easier for educators to find new and innovative ways of showing young learners how classroom concepts can be applied in the world outside of school. Whether you are looking to take your students on fascinating field trips or bring captivating guest speakers into your school, Class in Action can help make this happen." Search by subject, grade, activity, and location.
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What's the best stylus for iPad and other touch screens? Here's a collection of stylus reviews for iPad and other touch screens, along with advice on what to consider when choosing an iPad or tablet stylus.
KB...Konnected's insight:
I have the Wacom Bamboo Stylus and the Sensu Brush. Recommend them both. Maybe not for students though because they are a little pricey. This post gives insight for what may be good to use with students.
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After years of blogging I've learned to love a select assortment of tools that have helped to make blogging easier, quicker, and more fun. Some of these tools may not be "the best", but they are th...
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