January 16, 2017
neabigread.org
Funding & Recognition
Grants for Community-Wide Reading Programs
NEA Big Read supports organizations across the country in developing community-wide reading programs that encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences.
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Professional Growth
Impact Beyond the Classroom
Ideally located in the nation’s capital, George Washington University’s Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction prepares education leaders to improve preK–16+ education in local, national, and international settings. The coursework encourages critical thought and creative work through focusing on curriculum, instruction, and research, with additional courses and learning opportunities that link teaching and learning, policy, and evaluation to students’ prior experiences. Students can meet national leaders in education and participate in internships that expand horizons. The program focuses on how curriculum and instruction can be constructed and applied to educational reform and diverse student populations. Students build research skills and study collaboratively, while staying grounded in the realities of schooling. Doctoral students become part of a community that links scholars with practicing professionals, policymakers, and educational organizations in Washington, DC, and beyond.
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wuwm.com
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Personalized Learning Program
A new
personalized learning system called
Summit Basecamp gives students more control over their learning.
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summerlearning.org
Funding & Recognition
Award for Outstanding Summer Programs
The
National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is seeking applications from summer learning programs nationwide for the
2017 New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Awards.
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STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Volunteer with eCYBERMISSION!
eCYBERMISSION, a web-based STEM competition for students in grades 6–9, is seeking dedicated individuals—teachers, college students, parents, community leaders, business leaders, and anyone else with a background or interest in STEM—to serve as Virtual Judges and help to build students’ interest in STEM. Register as a volunteer before February 22, 2017. Learn more at ecybermssion.com/RolesJudges.
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facebook.com/vanscustomculture
Funding & Recognition
Competition Inspiring Creativity
Vans invites high school art students throughout the country to join in the eighth annual
Vans Custom Culture art competition aimed at embracing youth creativity and supporting arts education.
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Professional Growth
Online Educational Leadership Program
The San Diego State University (SDSU) online MA in Educational Leadership is a program for teachers, teacher leaders, and administrators wanting to lead the technology revolution and the move to using technology in ways that innovate and reimagine teaching and learning. It’s designed for educators aspiring to be leaders who also understand technology integration at the classroom, school, or district level. The SDSU College of Education is ranked 65 in the nation among thousands of universities and colleges. Professors from SDSU’s Department of Educational Leadership are world renown for their work in leadership, instruction, and education technology integration. The program runs from May 2017 through August 2018 with ten courses spread over two summers and two semesters. The cost is $17,940. For more information, contact Program Director Dr. Cheryl James-Ward at cward@mail.sdsu.edu or visit the program’s website.
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Funding & Recognition
Digital Achievement Awards
The
Center for Digital Education’s
Digital Content and Curriculum Achievement Awards recognize schools for their adoption and use of digital curricula, comprehensive digital tools strategy and learning delivery, and teacher skill with or through digital tools.
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historyanimated.com
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Animations Mapping Battles in History
History Animated provides animations of battles of the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the US Civil War, and US campaigns in Europe and the Pacific during World War II.
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scratched.gse.harvard.edu
Professional Growth
Creative Computing Network
ScratchEd is a network of educators who are using the student-friendly
programming language Scratch in their classrooms, often in unexpectedly creative ways. ScratchEd empowers teachers at all levels of familiarity to learn with and from one another as they develop ideas and strategies to help their students succeed.
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labyrinth.thinkport.org
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Digital Pre-algebra Game
A product of the
Learning Games to Go Project spearheaded by
Maryland Public Television,
Lure of the Labyrinth is a
digital game for middle school pre-algebra students.
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bl.uk
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Romantic and Victorian Literary Treasures
On the
British Library’s
Discover Literature website, teachers and students can explore 1,200 Romantic and Victorian literary treasures, new insights by 60 experts, 25 documentary films, 30 inspirational teachers’ notes, and more.
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singaboutscience.org
STEM • STEAM • STREAM
STEM Music Lessons
The
Sing About Science and Math website is a
free database of
lesson plans for incorporating music into STEM classes.
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springbaystudio.com
Mobile Learning
Wetland Biodomes
The
iBiome – Wetland app for the
iPad is an engaging way for students aged 9–11 to learn about a variety of wetland ecosystems.
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makezine.com
STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Magazine for Makers
As a leading voice of the maker movement,
Make: publishes tested projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews, and inspirational stories, accessible by all ages and skill ranges.
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Social Media
Draw and Write Together
Web Whiteboard makes it easy to include a
whiteboard in a
Google+ Hangout. Users can draw and write together online.
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landka.com
Mobile Learning
Artwork Brought to Life
What if paintings were not static? What if viewers could sense their depth?
Art Legacy is an original and immersive way to see a painting.
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getcampfire.co
Mobile Learning
Immersive Storytime
Campfire by
Freak’n Genius brings stories to life in an entirely new way. As a companion to physical children’s books, the app makes storytime an immersive, fun, and screen-free experience.
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Social Media
Communicate and Collaborate in Real Time
Stoodle is a
free collaborative whiteboard tool hosted by the
CK12 Foundation.
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Funding & Recognition
Digital Innovators Program
Educators from across the country are encouraged to enter the
2017 PBS Digital Innovators Program.
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