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Big Deal Book, September 1, 2017

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It's back to school time and the Big Deal Book can help make sure you are providing your students with quality resources. It is filled with news, information and resources to help you start the school year successfully. In this edition, you can find ways to Commemorate 9/11, Celebrate Constitution Day, Promote Kindness & More.

Explorations of the Life of Plants

Students aged 9–11 can take on the role of a naturalist in NAMOO – Wonders of Plant Life, as they water roots, pollinate flowers, and “blow” carbon dioxide onto leaves.

Resources for Leading a Digital Transformation

CoSN recently released a set of resources developed specifically for school-system leaders, providing a comprehensive and consistent review of various edtech topics that guide and empower superintendents and their leadership teams in leading a digital transformation.

Virtual Amusement Park of Atoms and Molecules

Produced by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NanoSpace Moleculariumintroduces elementary and middle school students to the properties of atoms and molecules.

Big Deal Book, September 1, 2017

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Big Deal Book, August 15, 2017

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Waiting for the eclipse? Why not take some time to browse the Big Deal Book? It is filled with news, information and resources to help you start the school year successfully. In this edition, you can find ways to Tap Open Resources, Witness the Solar Eclipse, Spot Fake News & More.

Here are a few of our favorites from this edition...be sure to check the full Big Deal Book for more great resources!

OER-based Curricula for Problem-based Learning

In the summer of 2017, Open Up Resources released a problem-based core math program for grades 6–8 to spark student engagement. The full OER-based curriculum is a result of a 21st Century Collaboration Model: the core materials were developed by recognized math education experts and then classroom tested and modified by 175 classroom teachers in six school districts.

Game Testing Fake News Judgment

A free browser-based game called Factitious helps middle school and high school students distinguish between fake news and real journalism. Players indicate if they think an article is fake, or if they believe it is real.

Learning Modules Encouraging Democratic Citizenship

For social studies educators who want to actively engage their students in learning about government, law, economics, or citizenship, The Civic Mirror created by Action-Ed Learning Resources, brings these subjects to life both in class and online.

Big Deal Book, August 15, 2017

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Big Deal Book, August 1, 2017

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It's back to school time and Big Deal Book is filled with news, information and resources to help you start the school year successfully. In this edition, you can find ways to Encourage Computational Thinking, Explore VR in the Classroom & More.

Here are a few of our favorites from this edition...be sure to check the full Big Deal Book for more great resources!

Solar Eclipse Through 3D Printing Technology

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. The NASA eclipse website will broadcast the solar eclipse live and offer advice for safe eclipse viewing.

Virtual Reality Storytelling

CoSpaces turns students from virtual reality (VR) consumers into VR creators. On CoSpaces’s platform, VR becomes a creative tool for student expression—from telling stories and modeling environments to exhibiting work.

Grants for Developing Computational Thinking

The American Library Association’s (ALA) competitive grant program, sponsored by Google, will fund a cohort of school and public libraries to develop resources to help get US libraries “ready to code.”

Big Deal Book, August 1, 2017

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Big Deal Book, June 15, 2017

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you the best in online resources for digital learning and professional development plus grant and competition opportunities and more. In this edition, you can Avoid the Summer Slide, Tap Open Resources, Engage with Robots & More.

Here are a few of our favorites from this edition...be sure to check the full Big Deal Book for more great resources!

Program Promoting Astute Digital Citizenship

In celebration of Internet Safety Month, Google has released a classroom curriculum and computer game to teach children in grades 3–5 about online safety and security. The program, called Be Internet Awesome, is part of Google’s effort to instill youth with digital savvy and to encourage them to be good internet citizens.

Game Fostering Creativity and Empathy on Real-World Issues

The online digital multiplayer game @Stake was created by Emerson College to foster empathy and creativity between diverse perspectives on real-world issues.

Conversations About Bullying and Harassment

The KnowBullying app for iOS and Android is designed to help parents initiate difficult conversations about bullying and harassment with their children.

Big Deal Book, June 15, 2017

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Big Deal Book, June 1, 2017

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you the best in online resources for digital learning and professional development plus grant and competition opportunities and more. In this edition, you can Champion Creativity, Nurture Innovation, Dive into Science & More.

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Mobile Apps Aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy

Cellphones can be used to change the way students gather information; communicate with the teacher; reflect on, construct, or demonstrate their learning; and collaborate with one another.

Toolkit for Nurturing Innovation

Knowledge@Wharton High School (KWHS) offers a free online toolkit, “Nurturing an Innovative Spirit,” featuring resources educators can use to help students understand what innovation is, why it matters, and how to nurture innovative thinking.

Virtual Reality Tour of the International Space Station

What’s life like aboard the International Space Station (ISS)? Thanks to a virtual reality tour, students can step aboard this floating lab and virtually explore the station and its mind-boggling views.

Big Deal Book, June 1, 2017

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