Google Classroom vs. Edmodo

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• Post published:June 1, 2015
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Google Classroom or Edmodo... which one do you prefer? I have been switching back and forth between Edmodo and Google Classroom for this past year. There are reasons why I…

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Instructional Design

• Post author:Casey
• Post published:May 31, 2015
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  A Wikipedia Article defines Instructional Design as “…the practice of maximizing the effectiveness, efficiency and appeal of instruction and other learning experiences." In my grad class we spoke about…

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Test Motivation PowToon Video

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• Post published:March 5, 2015
• Post category:**Student Engagement**/Assistive Technology/Connecting with your students/Formative Assessment/Instructional Technology/Just for FUN/Motivation/Technology/Testing
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Thank you to a fellow educator, Kate Best at my school for making this quick video to help motivate our students before testing! Feel free to use and share! Thanks!…

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Use old devices in your classroom

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• Post published:February 26, 2015
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I erased the data on my old devices and created new ID's for my students to Tweet and play music. :-)

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Kahoot!

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• Post published:January 16, 2014
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What is it? A GAME-BASED CLASSROOM RESPONSE SYSTEM FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, & BUSINESSES ASK THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS Which motivate participation through game-based learning and rewards in a social setting. STUDENTS,…

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Techniques for Success 2012

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• Post published:November 10, 2012
• Post category:**Teacher Tools**/Assistive Technology/Communication/Connecting with your Parents/Connecting with your students/Professional Development
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I went to a great conference on techniques to success for students with Down syndrome. We heard from some great speakers!! My favorite was Dr. Sean Smith, who was an…

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Low Tech ideas!

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• Post published:November 10, 2012
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Notecards: Sticky Notes: Ruler: Color dots (Mini Twister!): Highlighters: Clips (Alligator Clips): File Folders: Dividers:

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Using YouTube in your classroom!

• Post author:Casey
• Post published:May 21, 2012
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Create your own classroom account and learn how to embed the video into an ActiveInspire Flipchart or a PowerPoint. Embedding into PowerPoint: Share > Click on Use Old Embed Code…

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