May 14, 2018
Funding & Recognition
Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes
One lucky educator in the United States will have the opportunity to attend programs, view exhibits, and learn about the
Newseum’s educational resources, as well as mingle with peers at the museum’s ninth annual
Teacher Open House. When educators enter the
Teacher Appreciation Sweepstakes, they will automatically be signed up for a
free NewseumED.org account if they don’t have one already.
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Digital Learning • Learning Support
Manage School IT Assets with Ease
With the expanded
use and diverse types of technology in schools, it’s now a priority that
measures are taken to create a safe learning environment while ensuring IT
assets are used effectively. NetSupport’s
award-winning IT Management solutions provide instructors with the tools to
monitor and collaborate with all student devices in the classroom, while
allowing IT staff to centrally manage and support all IT assets and endpoints
across a school or district network. Using NetSupport DNA not only allows for
easy management of school technology but also creates a safe digital learning
environment while promoting positive digital citizenship with its powerful
internet safety toolkit. NetSupport DNA provides all the elements for
successful classroom and school-wide IT management across all platforms and all
types of devices.
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techgirlz.org
STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Workshops to Interest Girls in Technology
TechGirlz is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the gender gap in technology occupations by focusing on girls at the crucial middle school age. The organization offers
free workshops to get girls interested in different kinds of technology, show them varied career options, and connect them with professionals in technology fields.
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Mobile Learning
Work Smarter with Joey
Joey Carts allow districts to enjoy the education-focused designs and high-quality products LocknCharge is known for without breaking the budget. Now through October 31, 2018, Joey Carts come with free Baskets by LocknCharge, providing faster, safer, and more efficient deployment at the same affordable price. Joey Carts are a smart choice because they are compatible with almost any device, assuring that current and future devices will remain charged and safe.
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newyorkfed.org
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Comic Books Teaching Basic Economic Principles
The
Federal Reserve Bank of New York has developed a series of
Educational Comic Books that teach students about basic economic principles and the Federal Reserve’s role in the economic system.
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Professional Growth
Bring Your Classroom to Life with Technology
The University of Alabama offers an MA in Instructional Technology that can be earned completely online to help educators integrate innovative tech strategies into their curriculum. With a focus on theory and research, the coursework will enhance educators’ understanding of how to implement emerging technologies and create a better educational experience for their students. The knowledge they gain will prepare them to design learning solutions across a variety of platforms. This degree can help advance educators’ careers and increase their effectiveness at reaching today’s students.
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crayola.com
Funding & Recognition
Creative Leadership Grants
In collaboration with the
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Crayola offers
Creative Leadership Grants as part of its
Champion Creatively Alive Children initiative. The program provides funding for innovative, creative leadership team building in elementary and middle schools to increase creative capacity.
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STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Start Building STEAM Now for the Fall
Designed to boost interest and proficiency in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest challenges public school teachers and students in grades 6–12 to create solutions using STEAM skills that can be applied to help improve their community. All you have to do now is start thinking of a local or relevant issue that impacts you school. Once the next school year begins, Samsung will remind you to brainstorm a solution with your students for a chance to win a share of $2 million in Samsung technology for your school. Sign up now to receive Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest emails and updates to be the first to know when the contest officially starts.
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Digital Learning • Learning Support
Tool That Answers Questions Using Experimental AI
Imagine if students could gather thousands of writers in a circle to discuss one question. For example:
What is fun about computer programming? Would you advise young people to pursue a career as a musician? How can I stop thinking and fall asleep? Google has a way to convene that kind of forum—in half a second.
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economist.com
Funding & Recognition
Open Future Essay Competition
The Economist has launched the
Open Future initiative to restate the case for the values of classical liberalism—that is,
political,
economic, and
social freedom—to address the challenges of the 21st century. This exploration of ideas may involve critics as well as supporters and should engage a young audience in particular.
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lincolncenter.org
SPOTLIGHT! On Making Art Special
The arts are universal. They
can serve as a bridge to help students understand key information and
demonstrate what they’ve learned, including students with special needs. However, it
takes extra planning, flexibility, and creativity to make the arts accessible
to students with disabilities.
Hear some inspiring thoughts on how to make art inclusive for all.
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Mobile Learning
Worldwide Science and Education Program
GLOBE Observer is an international
citizen science initiative with the aim of helping students to understand the
global environment. Students’ observations help scientists to track changes in clouds, water, plants, and other life in support of
climate research.
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learn.libraryjournal.com
Professional Growth
Multifaceted Online Maker Program
The
Library Journal’s
Maker Workshop is a
two-week online course designed for librarians and educators interested in overseeing or developing maker-oriented programming for the library. The course content will be relevant to librarians in schools or public libraries who serve various age groups and demographics.
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pbs.org
Digital Learning • Learning Support
Three-Part Adaptation of “Little Women”
Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, a
three-part adaptation of Little Women premiered on
PBS MASTERPIECE on May 13. Loved by generations worldwide,
Little Women is a truly universal coming of age story.
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igb.illinois.edu
STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Program Where Science Meets Society
The
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (IGB) at
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to transformative research and technology in life sciences using team-based strategies to tackle grand societal challenges. One of IGB’s programs is the
Art of Science, a celebration of common ground between science and art.
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Digital Learning • Learning Support
Virtual Field Trips Preserving the Legacy of D-Day
Live and interactive,
The National D-Day Memorial’s
virtual field trips enable classrooms all over the world to connect to the Memorial’s
virtual studio for programming on World War II and D-Day. To take a virtual field trip with the Memorial, a classroom simply needs an internet connection, a computer, a webcam, speakers, and a microphone.
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Mobile Learning
App to Grow a Plant
Seedling’s
Grow app for
iOS empowers students to grow a plant by themselves. The
interactive platform walks them through each step of the germination process, from planting seeds to sprouting leaves.
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thoseamazingengineers.com
STEM • STEAM • STREAM
Videos of Careers in Engineering
Those Amazing Professions has launched
Those Amazing Engineers, a website to inform young people about careers in engineering through real-life examples of what engineers do and where they work. The website, particularly appropriate for middle school students, can be used with students in upper elementary and high school as well.
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visiblepoetryproject.com
Digital Learning • Learning Support
30 Poets, 30 Filmmakers, 30 Days
The
Visible Poetry Project was founded in 2017 with the goal of bringing together a collective of filmmakers to create a series of videos that present
poems as short films.
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