Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
Global SchoolNet, a non-profit organization founded in 1984, supports 21st century learning and aims to improve academic performance through content driven collaboration. It engages teachers and K-12 students in meaningful project learning exchanges worldwide and helps them to develop science, math, literacy and communication skills.
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Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The George Lucas Educational Foundation, which was created to help education catch up with the many technical advancements in how we interact with each other and the world, maintains a comprehensive website called Edutopia, which features resources and videos for teachers. It is designed to spread the word about ideal, interactive learning environments and enable others to adapt these successes locally. Edutopia contains an archive of continually updated best practices, from classroom tips to recommendations for district-wide change.
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Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is a non-profit global network that enables teachers and youth to use the Internet and other technologies to collaborate on projects that enhance learning and make a difference in the world. There are more than 150 projects in iEARN, all designed and facilitated by teachers and students to fit their curriculum and classroom needs and schedules.
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Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The National Academy of Engineering has launched its Grand Challenges K-12 Partners Program, where colleges of engineering across the U.S. can join a regional partners program. The colleges would provide primary and secondary schools with engineering materials and curricula appropriate for various grade levels, offer professional training to teachers, and host regional STEM conferences.
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Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The PBL-Online website is a comprehensive resource on Project Based Learning. If features materials on how to design and manage high quality projects for middle and high school students. Visitors can search for projects developed by others or contribute their own projects, learn important strategies for teaching online and learning online, take online courses, browse the video library, learn more about Project Based Learning, and more.
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) features an educational portal for nanotech resources, products, information and more. Their children’s magazine “Nanooze” includes articles, games, a blog, and its own interactive website. The portal is separated into resources for K-12 students, teachers, undergrads, graduates & professionals and the general community.
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Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net), which creates activities and materials for its NanoDays programs, has a web page devoted to providing K-12 teachers with valuable tools for teaching nanoscience in the classroom. The web page features links to introductory materials, activity packages from NISE Net, tools for professional development of teachers, college-level lectures and curriculum, and publications about teaching nanotech.
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Posted on February 20th, 2010 by ASEE
Starting to ponder the upcoming science fair and projects? Be sure to consult Science Buddies, a Website that boasts 900+ free project ideas, organized by grade level, difficulty, and topic. The Science Buddies site is packed with supporting materials for teachers and parents, and offers “free science fair ideas, answers, and tools for serious students.”
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Posted on February 8th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
edHelper offers free 2010 Winter Olympics-themed games, puzzles, booklets, activities and reading materials for students. This comprehensive web page features teaching aids in several different disciplines, including math, reading and writing, language development, critical thinking and more.
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