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A list of great apps for teachers to share lessons, apps for students to show what they know, core curriculum resources, and tools for tracking achievement.

http://www.gettingsmart.com/2017/06/smart-list-30-resources-sharing-showing-tracking/…

So often we want to find images to use in our everyday work. Google images doesn’t really provide the answers when it comes to high quality CC free images. Digital citizenship is high on the agenda for pupils and students …

 The list below shows which distros will rise to the top of their respective heaps according to task.

https://www.linux.com/news/learn/sysadmin/best-linux-distributions-2017…

In this post, we’ll do a refresh on the basics on PowerPoint animations.

http://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/essential-powerpoint-animations-tips/…

Ever seen a great font in a magazine ad, poster, or on the web and wondered what font it is? Whip out your iPhone and snap a photo, or upload the text image, and WhatTheFont will identify that font in …

What you choose to use for low stakes quizzing in your class is entirely up to you. As with many things that I share, it’s not just about the one tool; it’s about developing a really sound ELT that you …

Generation Z ( Gen Z, iGen, post-millennials or Centennials) are considered the real digital natives, not the millennials. While some researchers and demographers describe Gen Zers as individuals born in the mid-1990s, many put their birth year at 2000 or …

Not every bit of power-user tech in Gmail requires special accessories. Plenty is possible via the main interface — or at your fingertips on the keyboard — without ever making a change to settings or installing something extra. Mastering even …

Imagine how much people have been sharing online, with friends and even the public. This includes photos, status updates, locations, all that while tagging friends who may not be aware they are being connected with photos, events, and places. It’s …

Teaching in a personalized learning environment requires teachers to shift from a “control” frame of mind to one in which students are expected to be accountable for their own learning. In return, teachers gain more autonomy in instruction and …

Screencasting tools are a popular option for use in schools. At their most basic they allow you to record a video of what is on your computer screen, along with your voice, and depending on the program perhaps your webcam …

Microsoft updated OneNote before school starts up again, adding a new way for students and teachers to engage in the classroom. The company’s notetaking app now allows users to embed content from Flipgrid, a social learning service that uses …

With an ever-changing job description and a library space where books coexist with 3D printers, a teacher librarian focuses on the four C’s.

https://www.eschoolnews.com/2017/08/07/build-library-future/?all…