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How Do I Teach Innovation?

Posted on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 02:00 by Steve Kellett

Foster creative problem-solving, perseverance, and grit in the classroom.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

Instruction & Assessment, Professional Learning

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How Apps Can Help with Student Anxiety

Posted on Mon, 01/25/2016 - 02:00 by Margaret A Powers

Stop, Breathe & Think prompts students to identify their emotions and develop calming strategies.

Subjects

meditation, mental health

Grades

Pre-K–5

Topics

Equity & Inclusion

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PBS Students

Great variety of quality content, despite lackluster user experience

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Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad

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Tiggly Doctor: Spell Verbs and Perform Actions Like a Real Doctor

Practice spelling while practicing medicine

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Grades

K–4

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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American Panorama

Interactive atlas magnifies events in United States history

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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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The Long Life of a Data Trail

Posted on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 05:41 by Bill Fitzgerald

With educational technology, data can be collected and shared in various ways.

Topics

Privacy

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Simple Tips for Vendors When Reviewing Terms

Posted on Sun, 01/03/2016 - 06:28 by Bill Fitzgerald

The technical details of how privacy terms are shared matter. This post shows some easily avoidable issues.

Topics

Privacy

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Best Games for Perseverance

Posted on by Tanner Higgin

Great games that build perseverance.

Grades

2–12

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Make Sure Your Policies Are Your Policies

Posted on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 14:19 by Bill Fitzgerald

Boilerplate language in privacy policies can indicate a lack of attention to detail.

Topics

Privacy

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Surveillance, Worst-Case Scenarios, and the Wince-able Moment

Posted on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 15:51 by Bill Fitzgerald

How many of us have memories of our behavior from high school, middle school, or elementary school that make us wince?

Topics

Privacy

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Shakespeare Pro

Complete compilation of the Bard's works for on-the-go

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Grades

7–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Atlas Obscura

Explore forgotten spots, hidden gems with user-submitted photos, tales

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Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Stormboard

Collaborate, brainstorm in real time with easy-to-use online whiteboard

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 5 reviews

Grades

5–12

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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The Best Formative Assessment Tools, Tips, and Lessons

Posted on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 10:08 by Tanner Higgin

Great formative assessment apps and how to use them effectively.

Grades

Pre-K–12

Topics

EdTech, Instruction & Assessment

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Ken Burns

Dynamic video clips explore cultural themes throughout U.S. history

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Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

iPad