Student Lance

Student Lance is a site for online tutoring that I just found out about from one of my readers.  This is a nice site that allows for students to post requests/questions for problems in subjects they are looking for help in.  Tutors/teachers can then answer these requests and even charge how much it
would cost for them to help a student.

I highly recommend checking out Student Lance by clicking here!!

For my Pinterest board on Online Tutoring/Teaching click here.

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Excellent Resources for Project Based Learning

"Project-based learning is considered an alternative to paper-based, rote memorization, teacher-led classrooms. Proponents of project-based learning cite numerous benefits to the implementation of these strategies in the classroom including a greater depth of understanding of concepts, broader knowledge base, improved communication and interpersonal/social skills, enhanced leadership skills, increased creativity, and improved writing skills. (Wikipedia)"  PBL or Project Based Learning is a method of teaching that has been around for a long time that is getting more and more attention due to all the tools technology leads itself to.  Basically, PBL allows for teachers to "ask" a question that allows students to solve in a variety of a ways using many different analytical methods.  Since, Project Based Learning incorporates a lot of different techniques and tools to use I've decided to create a list of resources rather then just one of sites or apps.

Excellent Resources for Project Based Learning

Definitions/Explanations/Introductions

• What is PBL - Great definition from the Buck Institute from Education (BIE) 
• 7 Essentials for PBL - a top notch list from ASCD

Lessons/Projects

• LifePractice PBL - A fantastic resource created by Kevin Honeycutt & Ginger Lewman that is ideal for K-12 that seamlessly fuses PBL w/ technology and a 21st Century learning environment.
• PBL in Hand - a nice site/lesson created by educational app (Stick Around) creator/educator Tony Vincent
• Lesson Plans - a robust collection of lesson plans from Lesson Planet designed around PBL

Videos

• Introduction to PBL - a great video from Edutopia
• PBL explained - a excellent video by BIE (Buck Institute from Education)
• Introduction to PBL - a nice resource w/ examples of Project Based Learning by Global SchoolNet

Misc

• Checklists/rubrics - a nice collection of resources to ensure success for PBL
• PBL w/ iPads - a excellent resource w/ list of apps for using iPads w/ PBL
• Cybraryman's Internet Catalogue - one of the best all around places for finding resources on not only PBL but anything
• iPad Bootcamp for Teachers - a nice site for explaining how to use iPads for PBL
• An Inside Look on how PBL Actually Works - a terrific article by Edudemic w/ videos on how PBL is being used in school districts
• Project Based Learning - a great resource on PBL w/ videos, tutorials, rubrics, and more by the New Tech Network

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Earth 101

Earth 101 is a fantastic iPad app (free today) for learning about Geography and other facts about the world.  This is done by interacting w/ a 3D globe that contains lots of interest things such as: weather, political maps, and landmarks.  Also, there are over a 1100 geographical objects and 250 wonders of the world.

I highly recommend checking out Earth 101 by clicking here!!!

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Alchemy SmartBinder

Alchemy SmartBinder is a new (beta) site/teaching tool that is great for creating digital lessons and then assessing student data.  This is done via a very easy to use web interface that allows educators embed any kind of media/file content into a lesson and share them w/ students.  Since SmartBinder is browser based it works on any mobile device and is ideal for Flipping a Classroom.  Finally, once a lesson is completed teachers get instant real-time data which is ideal for assessing students performance.

I highly recommend checking out Alchemy SmartBinder by clicking here!!!

Below is a brief demo....



For my Pinterest board on Flipping a Classroom click here.

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SimCity EDU

SimCity EDU is a new (beta) fantastic site for GBL (Game Based Learning) based on the popular PC game, SimCity.  This is a safe site for students where they can go to create cities and strengthen their skills in many areas such as: Math, Science, Civics, Economics, and more.  Also, this is a great place to find lesson plans based on SimCity aligned to Common Core Standards.

I highly recommend checking out SimCity EDU by clicking here!!!

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Grade Inifinity

Grade Infinity is a nice new site for parents or students looking to learn any number of subjects.  This doesn't specifically need to be for education but can be for learning something such as programming or magic.  Once a person finds a topic they are interested in they can find a number of resources such as: links, video, apps, etc.

I recommend checking out Grade Infinity by clicking here!!

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LifeDojo

LifeDojo is a wonderful resource/curriculum for Phys Ed/Health teachers and anyone else interested in leading a healthy lifestyle.  This is all done through engaging interactive videos (ie, Atomic Learning).  Best of all teachers can track and assess students progress as they complete lessons and quizzes.

I highly recommend checking out LifeDojo by clicking here!!!

Below is a brief demo...

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