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The Benefits of Implementing a Structured Academic Controversy in the Classroom

8/23/2019

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Recently, our research team at Indiana University published a study entitled “Design and Implementation of a Structured Academic Controversy for Preservice Teachers in a Computer Education Licensure Program”.  The complete study is available for free at that link, but this blog post will summarize the study, as well as offer some additional ideas for 6-12 implementation. 

While our study focused specifically on preservice teachers (undergraduate students who are training to become teachers), the approach has also been widely used at the secondary level as well.


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8 Free Classroom Apps to Try This Fall (For the 2019 - 2020 School Year)

8/23/2019

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It's that time of year again!  And as the summer draws to an end, it's time to look forward to some exciting (and free!) edtech tools and resources!  This year's collection has a few classics from previous years, and some new additions as well. I hope you find this collection helpful, and best of luck to everyone in the new school year! 

If you're interested in checking out the lists from previous years, here they are:

2017's List | 2016's List | 2015's List | 2014's List

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Reviews | eSpark Learning: Online, Differentiated, Standards-Aligned Activities for pK-5 Math & Reading

8/21/2019

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eSpark is an online learning platform that offers differentiated, standards-aligned, math and reading lessons (or “quests”) for pK-5 students.  It can be used on any internet-enabled device, and is great for individual, small group, stations, and whole class instruction. Teachers can sign up for a one-year free trial, and schools/districts can request a price quote based on their size and needs.  

​At the school/district level, eSpark includes student licenses as well as professional development and on-going support.  Continue reading the full review on our Review's Page. 

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