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ARTICLES

3 Creative Ways to Teach Global Awareness

Posted on Mon, 07/06/2015 - 00:22 by Rachel McVeagh

Use these activities to engage students with the global community.

Subjects

citizenship, cultural understanding, geography, global awareness

Grades

3–12

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

5 Reasons Multimedia Presentations Are a Classroom Must

Posted on Mon, 09/19/2016 - 02:00 by James Denby

Encourage creativity, reflection, and confidence through the use of multimedia presentations.

Subjects

English Language Arts, speaking, using supporting evidence, writing, Arts, English-Language Learning, listening, speaking

Grades

3–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

5 Ways to Promote Writing Across the Curriculum

Posted on Mon, 11/23/2015 - 01:01 by James Denby

When everyone teaches writing, everyone wins.

Subjects

writing

Grades

6–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

5 Strategies for Teaching Close Reading with Tech

Posted on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 00:28 by Caitlin Leuenberger

Use these tips and tools to get kids to dive deep into a text.

Subjects

reading, text analysis, using supporting evidence

Grades

6–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Showcase Student Creations with Augmented Reality

Posted on Mon, 04/06/2015 - 01:15 by Chris Casal

Find AR-fueled excitement.

Grades

K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Design Thinking + STEM = Student Engagement!

Posted on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 02:00 by Jennifer Auten

Engage students by solving real-world problems using STEM and creativity!

Subjects

Math, graphing, measurement, money, Arts, design

Grades

Pre-K–5

Topics

Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Electrify Student Writing with Technology

Posted on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 00:25 by August Deshais

4 Tools to Inspire and Scaffold Genre-Specific Writing

Subjects

writing

Grades

K–5

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

ARTICLES

Tech Integration Works in the Arts

Posted on Mon, 02/23/2015 - 01:01 by Lisa Suhr

See the creative things teachers and students are doing in the arts.

Subjects

drawing, music theory, music, painting, photography, rhythm, singing

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Labster

Impressive, advanced virtual biotech labs contain glitches

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

10–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Duolingo

Stellar language learning tool levels up skills in bite-size bursts

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

SP: Dreamscape

Leveled reading game's tricky play often overwhelms its learning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Beck and Bo

Drag-and-drop adventure great for learning new words in context

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Reviews of Apps & Websites

ABCya!

Tons of options to practice skills, though pesky ads can annoy without a subscription

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

MATHia

Comprehensive math practice provides teachers with actionable data

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 1 review

Grades

6–9

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Tyto Online

Ambitious science role-playing game has bright future

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web