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While AR isn’t difficult or expensive to use (especially when compared to 3D Printing or Maker Spaces), it does require forethought and planning. You’ll need a smartphone or tablet with a back facing camera, an augmented reality app (many free), a trigger image (you create yourself, probably for free), and an Internet connection. Then, scan the trigger image with a mobile device app and see what happens!

Virtual Reality in the Classroom: It’s Easy to Get Started

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:54:43 -0500

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Every teacher I know has virtual reality on their radar. It’s one of those short-listed disruptive technologies that kids want to be involved in and will change teaching for the better. I was…

Breaking Barriers | Scholastic

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:14:43 -0600

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“How do your students use Jackie Robinson’s nine values to face their own barriers? Encourage them to write their personal essays — and enter them for a chance to win great prizes, including a trip the World Series and laptops.”

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Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:26:51 -0600

TpT Sale! 20% off plus an additional 5% off. Check it the Teachers Pay Teacher Sale here. Use PROMO CODE: XOXO

Your Besotted Brain: A Neuroscience Love Song

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 10:46:55 -0600

Your Besotted Brain: A Neuroscience Love Song

2018 Winter Olympic Websites for Students - Ladybug's Teacher Files

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:00:55 -0600

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Ladybug’s Teacher Files: A 5th Grade Teaching Blog

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Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:04:05 -0600

It's your dog's turn to participate in citizen science!

Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:45:09 -0500

It's your dog's turn to participate in citizen science!:

Sit, Shake, Citizen Science!
If you have a cat or dog at home, chances are they love spending time with you.
Now you have one more way to show them your love - with citizen science, just in time for National Dog Day on August 26!
We highlight projects you can do at home with your four-legged friends. Try them out and let us know what you think!

How Teachers Can Change the Future of Educational Technology - InformED

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:13:24 -0500

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One challenge facing educational start-ups is that many technologists don’t have real world teaching experience or have been out of the school system for so long that they’re out of touch with the classroom experience. And teachers who may have dynamic ideas for software or apps in education don’t have the technical know-how, access to investment, or experience starting a company from scratch.

I Will Make a Difference T-Shirt

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:35:04 -0500

I Will Make a Difference T-Shirt:

Human Body Videos for Kids - Primary Theme Park

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 16:32:26 -0500

Human Body Videos for Kids - Primary Theme Park

Find the Right Words - Words To Use

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:02:45 -0500

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Can’t think of the right word? Here you’ll find subjects divided by parts of speech so that you can simply browse words to describe products, colors, sex, birthday greetings, card messages, and so much more.

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30 Insanely Useful Websites You Probably Don’t Know About

Sun, 08 May 2016 22:53:52 -0500

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There are nearly a billion websites out there. We never will get to see them all. So, here’s our look at the top thirty websites that you probably don’t know about.

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How to Create an eBook with Google Slides | Shake Up Learning

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:38:57 -0500

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Pinterest Google Slides Did you know that Google Slides can be used for much more than just presentations? Google Slides is one of the most flexible learning tools in the Google Apps suite. In fact, I used Google Slides to create my eBook: The Teacher’s Guide to Google Classroom! That’s right! Google Slides made the …

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20 real-world examples of Virtual Reality

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:37:21 -0500

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The inaugural Virtual Reality Working Out Loud Week launched earlier this month. It’s something I started up almost on a whim to promote real-world applications of virtual reality. There’s plenty of talk out there about how wonderful VR is and the incredible potential it offers us, but how about now? What are our peers currently…

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