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Learning CIVICS via Newsela...

Posted by Lori Blantz on Jan 14, 2021 8:13:03 AM

Another program that is available at IU13 is Newsela.  Below is a message from our Newsela rep:

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Topics: newsela, Instructional Tech Tools

Showing Videos with no ads- brilliant and quick

Posted by Lori Blantz on Jan 12, 2021 7:45:00 AM

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What is new with BrainPoP in 2021...

Posted by Lori Blantz on Jan 8, 2021 7:00:00 AM

BrainPOP and BrainPOP JR is a paid license that the IU13 has for every staff member. You login through your Google Account. Then go to your Google Apps and find BrainPOP. The tool will launch from this app,  if it is your first time on the site you need to put in our school's code: ECOM5412

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Topics: BrainPop, Instructional Tech Tools

What is new with Discovery Education

Posted by Lori Blantz on Jan 7, 2021 8:21:12 AM

Discovery Education Experience (DE.X) - if you are not using DE - you should be! This is a paid subscription that the IU13 has for every staff and student. 

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Topics: Discovery Education, Instructional Tech Tools

New Updated Student Digital Library and more...

Posted by Lori Blantz on Jan 5, 2021 7:30:00 AM

 

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Topics: Google, STEM LESSON, SORA

Happy Holidays - See you in 2021!!

Posted by Lori Blantz on Dec 21, 2020 7:30:00 AM

 

 

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Topics: STEM LESSON

Brain and Movement Break for All… Enjoy

Posted by Lori Blantz on Dec 18, 2020 9:03:53 AM

 

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Topics: Social Skills

Almost 2021- Goodbye 2020

Posted by Lori Blantz on Dec 15, 2020 8:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: Winner, Contest, STEM LESSON

If you heard of or are using Mystery Science you must read this...

Posted by Lori Blantz on Dec 1, 2020 9:04:23 AM

Teachers are asking for more help with distance and F2F learning, and Mystery Science stepped up to the challenge. Here are a couple of their most popular new resources:

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Topics: Instructional Tech Tools

Why are we pushing STEM?

Posted by Lori Blantz on Dec 1, 2020 7:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: STEM LESSON

Blog Contest (YEAR #2)

Want to win in our monthly Blog Contest drawing? It’s easy! Just share a photo of your students diving into a STEM lesson from our resource library or our NEW Computer Science Resource. Funding from LLEF has provided us with more prizes which will be your choice of an innovative game or activity for your classroom.

IMPORTANT: Make sure your students have visual release permissions before submitting their photos.

Ready to inspire and win? Let’s see those amazing moments in action!

Contest Submission Form

 “THANK YOU!” for all you do for our students at IU13.👍

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ECSES Instructional Technology News  is an IU13 Early Childhood and Special Education Services (ECSES) blog providing support to educators using instructional technology in ECSES classrooms. The team of Lori Blantz (supervisor), Giovanna Chamberlian (Special Education Consultant), and Andrea Fellows (STEM Teacher) create the blogs.  Contact any team member at ecses-it@iu13.org 

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