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Teachers can use this tool to gather STEM lessons or other science-related class activities on particular subjects covered in class.
Google Classroom is part of the Google Education cloud-based platform. This free app can be used to share, collaborate, and organize any classroom. It somewhat resembles a learning management system.
(SEE Google Classroom Lesson Plan below.) NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) offers an online assessment tool called a MAP test that maps out student achievement during the school year. It is used as a diagnostic tool for teachers in order to differentiate and reach every student.
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Kahoot! is a great way of creating games and quizzes to engage students in their every day learning. It can be played as an individual or group and is a great way to get student's attention.
Edmodo is an online learning community based on social media that most student are already familiar. It is a fun and safe way for students, teachers, and parents to communicate about what is going on in class and keep up on everyday activities and assignments.
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ArticlesNWEA offers a number of different articles on continuing research on the MAP test and how to better use the results in a classroom setting.
eGFI publishes a monthly newsletter for teachers that focuses on the topic of STEM and even presents activities for teachers to use in the classroom.
This particular article on Google Classroom explains both the advantages and disadvantages of using this free app.
Games are becoming an ever-present part of daily teaching and learning in the classroom. This article explains the benefits of games in the classroom.
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VideosNWEA offers a number of webinars on the topic of the MAP test.
This video is a description and explanation of Google Classroom.
Just like the monthly newsletter, this link offers up a large number of videos to share ideas on including STEM in the classroom.
This is a video tutorial of ways in which to use Edmodo in the classroom.
This is a video tutorial of ways in which to use Kahoot! in the classroom.
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Teacher TrainingNWEA offers workshops and data coaching in relation to MAP testing.
eGFI offers access to teacher and student workshops that deal with the topic of STEM.
Google offers up a Google Teachers Academy, a professional development activity offered to teachers to learn and use Google technologies.
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