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10 Ways to Research with the New York Times

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A list of 10 suggestions for how students can access different parts of the New York Times for research projects.

12 Tech Innovators Who Are Transforming Campuses

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College leaders are trying new approaches to teaching and conducting research with digital tools, and some of those approaches could be transformative. The Chronicle of Higher Education has gathered...

2017 CoSN Conference: Invent the Future -- Presentation

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Accessibility is essential for leveraging technology and providing educational opportunities for all students. This concept involves the design of web-based materials, devices, digital tools, and...

2018 CoSN Conference Presentation - UDL and Technology: Ensuring Transformative Technology Benefits All Learners

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The last decade has seen an explosion in the advancement of educational technology tools and accessibility features that support universally designed learning experiences and instruction that meets...

2018 SXSW EDU Conference Presentation - Call to Action: Closing the Digital Accessibility Gap

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Presentation Overview Our students are living in a time of innovation that is transforming how they learn, play, work, and interact with the world. But transformative change cannot be exclusionary;...

32nd CSUN Assistive Technology Conference -- Presentation and Supplementary Materials

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Accessibility is critical to leverage the power of technology and provide equal educational opportunities for all students, particularly those with disabilities. In this presentation, Digital...

5 Image Types and Their Alt Text Requirements

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Alt text is a critical element to ensure digital accessibility. Use this CTD infographic to help you understand how to write alt text for the 5 different types of images.

504 Plans vs. IEP's

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This vidoes compares and contrasts 504 plans with IEP's.

6+1 Trait® Definitions

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Standards: Writing
The 6+1 Trait® Writing analytical model for assessing and teaching writing is made up of 6+1 key qualities that define strong writing. This brief provides definitions and information on the model.

6+1 Trait® Rubrics (aka Scoring Guides)

Tools and Templates
Standards: Writing
The core of the 6+1 Trait® assessment model is the rubric. This site provides 5-Point and 6-Point sets for K-2 and 3-12. Both sets are field tested, research-based, and teacher friendly.

A Framework for K-12 Science Education

Research
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"Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity's most pressing current and future challenges. The United States'...

A Meta-analysis of the effects of computer technology on school students' mathematics learning

Research
Standards: Make Sense of Problems • Make Use of Structure
This study examines the impact of computer technology (CT) on mathematics education in K-12 classrooms through a systematic review of existing literature. A meta-analysis of 85 independent effect...

A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning

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Due to the fast pace of change in the K-12 online learning field, many of the issues and concepts found in the first edition of this series required updates. This second edition of the National...

A Taxonomy of Reflection

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In an effort to assist schools in the process of reflection and creating reflective learning environments, the author presents his "Taxonomy of Reflection" which is grounded in Bloom's approach. The...

A case study of enabling factors in the technology integration change process

This article details a case study that examined the integration of technology into a college-level science course over a period of six years. Through interviews and reviews of documents, the...

A five-step approach to planning for technology in new science spaces

Research
In this article, the author provides planning ideas for those building a new classroom space to ensure the accommodation of technology that will be available in the near future. Drawing upon an...

A mentoring model for interactive online learning in support of a Technology Innovation Challenge Grant

Research
This article summarizes the evaluation of the Lewis & Clark Rediscovery Project, a technology professional development program designed to help teachers restructure teaching and learning...

A new generation of goals for technology education

Research
In this article, the author identifies a set of goal statements to guide curriculum for technology literacy in grades K?12. Using a modified Delphi panel, the author presented a number of goal...

A synthesis of empirical research on teaching mathematics to low-achieving students

Research
Standards: Construct Viable Arguments • Make Sense of Problems
This meta-analysis synthesizes the research on the effects of interventions designed to improve mathematics achievement of students considered low achieving or at risk for failure. It examined the...

AT and IT: Where are we headed?

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Rapid changes in technology will continue to shape the future of special education services and the integration of assistive technology and instructional technology. An understanding of the shifts in...

Teaching Strategies

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School-wide Tech Implementation

Supporting Struggling Students