Oklahoma ABLE Tech provides an in-depth look at assistive technology for students with learning and cognition impairments related to literacy skills and math.
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Chrome Assistive Technology Toolbox
Assistive Tech for Dyscalculia
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Word Generation - Academic Language and Conversation
Word Generation was created by Catherine Snow of Harvard University to promote 21st century skills (Using academic language, developing an argument, reasoning analytically, reading to find evidence, reviewing data, discussing various perspectives, engaging in debate, and expressing well-reasoned positions in writing)
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Website for ELL Instruction in Middle and High School |
Teacher Professional Development exploring Reading Rockets Program and how to support ELL students in Secondary Schools. Over 1.5 million ELL were in secondary schools in 2000. That number is expected to be approximately 3 million today. These students are often from 3 generation families which recognizes that these students are being supported by the current educational system.
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https://tech.ed.gov/learning-technology-effectiveness/
U.S. Department of Education explores using BYOD to capitalize resources to improve technology and enrich instruction. |
Primary Sources in Math form the American Mathematical Society |
PBS Lesson plans that connect math and art. For example, one lesson students explore circumference and diameter by creating an abstract design with circles.
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Video captures the essence of mathematical waves through striking image of guitar strings. Shows the connection between music and math.
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Video that explores the math behind the music we hear.
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Cross Curricular Lesson Plans with PE (K-8) https://www.peelregion.ca/health/baew/lesson-plans/physical-activity/cross-curricular/index.htm |
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Jenkins, B., (2014). Don’t quit playing: Video games in the STEM classroom. Association for Career & Technical Education, p. 60-61.
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Social media apps that let teens do it all -- text, chat, meet people, and share their pics and videos -- often fly under parents' radars. By Christine Elgersma 7/15/2017 |
From teen hookups to live streaming, this year's hottest social media can lead kids to risky behavior. By Caroline Knorr 9/25/2017 |
Finding kind is documentary about females and issues of bullying. The movie follows two girls that go on a road trip across America documenting raw and personal stories from girls. Lauren and Molly are founder of the Finding Kind Campaign.
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U.S. Government Center for Disease Control publication on cyber bullying. Discusses family talking points and possible signs of cyber bullying.
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Enhancing students interest in mathematics via multimedia presentation
http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1379945784_Ogochukwu.pdf Students from Nigeria rarely take mathematics classes. This research explores the effect of multimedia presentations to improve students’ understanding, enthusiasm, class attendance and satisfaction.
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Testing the Multimedia Principle in the Real World: A Comparison of Video vs. Text Feedback in Authentic Middle School Math Assignments
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.661.4471 Research examines the use of text based or video based feedback in middle school math assignments. Outcomes include student perception as video as a better choice for feedback and it correlates to greater learning.
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This google slide presentation explains how to effectively incorporate hyperlinks into documents. The writers include many examples and suggestion for hyperdoc use.
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EdTechTeacher video that transforms google docs into hyperdocs or curated document (command +K). Student learning is transformed allowing or expanding information for an interactive learning experience.
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Using Office Mix: A powerful resource to make your basic office powerpoint interactive in the classroom.
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How to create an interactive quiz using powerpoint. Students can use to monitor their learning and increase self-efficacy.
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Tech Trek is one initiative here in Orange County
that is encouraging girls into STEM careers |
JANUARY 2017
STEM Occupations: Past, Present, And Future Stella Fayer, Alan Lacey, and Audrey Watson |
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Webinar
Three Factors for Success in Using Technology to Support At-Risk Students SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 In this webinar, Linda Darling-Hammond and Molly Zielenzinski speak about use of technology to explore and create, and the right blend of teachers and technology. |