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Ignite Student Passions with Genius Hour

Posted on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 05:00 by Tamara Letter

Capture the joy of learning by giving students the opportunity to showcase their creativity.

Grades

1–5

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

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Digital Redlining, Access, and Privacy

Posted on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 05:59 by Chris Gilliard

Filtering content is often done with good intent, but filtering can also create equity and privacy issues.

Topics

Privacy

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Do-It-Yourself Professional Development

Posted on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 02:00 by Rachelle Wooten

Seven ways to learn with Common Sense Education this summer.

Topics

Professional Learning

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Escape Summer Slump with the 4 Cs

Posted on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 02:00 by Darri Stephens

Share this list with your students' parents to keep kids learning all summer long!

Topics

Family Engagement

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3 Tips for Safe, Savvy Photo Sharing

Posted on Thu, 06/23/2016 - 02:00 by Darri Stephens

Encourage kids (and their parents) to be mindful about capturing memories.

Subjects

photography

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Privacy & Security, News & Media Literacy

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Safety, Risk, and Informed Decisions

Posted on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 08:48 by Bill Fitzgerald

Privacy evaluations are multifaceted, and informed decisions by professional educators are essential.

Topics

Privacy

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Evaluating Apps, Step by Step

Posted on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 13:42 by Bill Fitzgerald

When evaluating apps, a good triage helps set the stage.

Topics

Privacy

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8 Steps to Implementing Design Thinking in Your Classroom

Posted on Mon, 07/25/2016 - 02:00 by Robin Ulster

Encourage deep problem solving with design thinking.

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

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How to Add New EdTech to Your Back-to-School Toolkit

Posted on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 02:00 by Jennifer Keene

Start your school year with engaging digital tools!

Topics

EdTech, Family Engagement

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Back to School: Getting Students Engaged

Posted on Mon, 08/08/2016 - 12:39 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Crop, customize, and remix online video content with interactive tool.

Subjects

English Language Arts

Grades

3–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship, Instruction & Assessment

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Back to School: Extending Learning 24/7

Posted on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 12:53 by Erin Wilkey Oh

A tool that keeps assignments, reminders, and notifications in one easy-to-access spot.

Grades

K–12

Topics

EdTech

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Use Technology to Create a Positive Classroom Culture

Posted on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 02:00 by Kris Edwards

Implement one project this school year to build classroom rapport and student skills.

Subjects

English Language Arts, discussion, writing clearly

Grades

3–8

Topics

EdTech, Relationships & Communication

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Shaping My Classroom’s Culture with Digital Citizenship

Posted on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 06:00 by Jessica Lura

"You're able to bring the extra digital layer into conversations you're probably already having with students."

Grades

K–12

Topics

Digital Citizenship

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Streamline Parent-Teacher Communication Before the Year Starts

Posted on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 15:37 by Rae Ann Smith

"It’s going to spark more communication between the student and the parent -- and that can only benefit the child."

Grades

4–12

Topics

EdTech, Family Engagement

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5 Ways to Create a Kind Classroom

Posted on Tue, 09/06/2016 - 02:00 by Tamara Letter

Go beyond get-to-know-you activities and inspire kindness all year long.

Subjects

English Language Arts, discussion, reading comprehension

Grades

K–8

Topics

Social & Emotional Learning