TED-Ed
What Are Mini Brains?
Scientists grow tiny brains outside an organism in their labs. How this is accomplished and why become the central focus of a video and discussion. After viewing the core lesson, ten questions check for content mastery and prepare young...
TED-Ed
Could We Cure Aging During Your Lifetime?
As human lifespans increase, more time is spent sick or in pain than ever before. A brief video introduces some research on how to reduce the amount of our lives that are disease free. Each of these methods offers some promise for a...
TED-Ed
How Does the Immune System Work?
The human immune system doesn't always prevent us from getting sick, so what is it doing? Young scientists watch a short video explaining what the immune system is and how it works. Then, they answer eight questions to prepare for an...
TED-Ed
Who's at Risk for Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Scholars learn how colon cancer develops and spreads. They also learn risk factors, tests, and treatments before answering eight comprehension questions.
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Why Do We Harvest Horseshoe Crab Blood?
If you've ever had an injection, the horseshoe crab protects you from infection! Young marine biologists discover how scientists use the unique physiology of the horseshoe crab in medicine with a thought-provoking video. The narrator...
TED-Ed
Could We Create Dark Matter?
Dark matter makes up 85 percent of our universe. The video explains current scientific research to create and better understand dark matter. The narrator explains the research into the large hadron collider with easily understandable...
Lesson Planet
EdTech Tuesday: Electric Vehicles & EdTech with Russ Granger
Russ Granger discusses his teaching model, in which kids teach themselves how to solve problems and then explain their process to him. This is an excellent food for thought for academic and work-study programs.
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EdTech Tuesday: Haiku Deck
Here's a free app that makes the preparation of presentations much easier. Using open-source images, the narrators model how to create and share amazing presentations.
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EdTech Tuesday: Nearpod
This short video models how to use Nearpod in classroom settings and suggests how the app can be used in the classroom and other educational situations.
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EdTech Tuesday: Adguard AdBlocker
Eliminate those irritating and sometimes inappropriate ads from videos and projection screens with an app that can be installed on your Chrome Internet browser. Learn how to install and use the blocker in this short video.
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EdTech Tuesday: National Technology Plan
Learn the basics about the National Technology Plan and how to find it to prepare yourself for what's to come regarding technology in the classroom. Jennifer and Rich walk through a few ways to get started on the documents and provided...
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EdTech Tuesday: Unroll.Me
Clear out your inbox and a whole bunch of time with this handy service. Rich and Jennifer show you how to sign in and manage your inbox with simple steps.
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EdTech Tuesday: LiveBinders
Looking for a great way to organize your classroom materials according to topic or theme? Allow Rich and Jennifer to introduce you to a helpful program with plenty of features to help you organize your materials and share and display...
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EdTech Tuesday: Hopscotch
Start your class out with some kid-friendly coding! Jennifer and Rich present Hopscotch, an app that asks learners to play around and create code to animate fun characters.
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EdTech Tuesday: Microsoft Office Mobile
Microsoft Office users can now access, edit, and create new documents using the Microsoft Office Mobile app. The video narrators model how to use the app and discuss various classroom applications.
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EdTech Tuesday: Bing in the Classroom
More than a search engine, Bing in the Classroom, also known as Bing for Education, is a teaching tool that provides lesson plans, professional development, and community discussions. The narrators model how to access the various...
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EdTech Tuesday: WriteThat.name
Save hours creating and updating your contacts list with an app that automatically captures, saves, and updates names, e-mail, mailing addresses, and phone numbers.
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EdTech Tuesday: IEP Goals and Objectives with CCSS
Jennifer and Rich model how to use and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of an app designed to assist special needs instructors in writing IEP goals and objectives for all kids in their caseload.
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EdTech Tuesday: Exploring Music in the Classroom with Michael Medvinsky
Young musicians, using acoustic and digital instruments, hook up with young poets to produce their songs through a program imagined by Michael Medvinsky.
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EdTech Tuesday: THE Journal with Christopher Piehler
What does the oldest continually operating EdTech magazine offer? From featured articles on educational best practices to "innovator of the month," discover what THE Journal has in store for the world of EdTech educators.
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EdTech Tuesday: Projeqt
Are you looking for a unique presentation service? Rich and Jennifer will tell you about this particular app's special features and walk you through how to start creating your presentations.
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EdTech Tuesday: Foundations of the SAMR Model with Dr. Ruben
Are you looking to integrate technology into your teaching but unsure how to do it effectively? Join Jennifer and Dr. Ruben Puentedura as they discuss the SAMR model for using technology to enhance student learning.
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EdTech Tuesday: The Vision Behind SXSWedu with Ron Reed
Interested in learning about new opportunities to grow and improve as an educator? Join Jennifer as she interviews the founder of South by Southwest edu, Ron Reed, who explains the vision behind this international conference and its...
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EdTech Tuesday: Making 1:1 Implementation Work with Kelly Clifford
Interested in 1:1 learning but need clarification about what it looks like in the classroom? Listen as technology coordinator Kelly Clifford describes how teachers in her district use technology to enhance student learning.