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Tech tools that assist all students to be independent learners & teachers to become better teachers
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CK12.org - FlexBooks - customizable, free, curriculum-aligned content

CK12.org - FlexBooks - customizable, free, curriculum-aligned content | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market both in the U.S. and worldwide. This website provides access to the books currently available as well as some study guides. The content is STEM. 

Anne Marie Bertram's curator insight, October 8, 2014 6:58 AM

This looks like a possible supplement to instruction with curriculum, video, and lessons. I am going to be exploring it more...

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BioBuilder - Home

BioBuilder - Home | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

STEM, synthetic biology, science, engineering, biology, laboratory activities...a resource for hands-on activities and informative animations on synthetic biology, and a place to discuss the challenges of engineering biological systems…may interactive resources

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PBS KIDS Lab

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PBS KIDS is always working on something new—and usually several "somethings" at once! Whether it's new apps focusing on math or an augmented reality game using camera phones, you'll be able to find the latest and greatest right here at PBS KIDS Lab. This is where we debut our newest games—including some that are in development in beta testing mode—and show early research results, behind-the-scenes features, and more.

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The Education Reform Paradox and the Extinction of Higher Level Thinking Skills

The Education Reform Paradox and the Extinction of Higher Level Thinking Skills | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
The quickest and easiest way to improve test scores is to "teach to the test." In most cases, this is done at the expense of actual learning.
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STEM Education: Does America Have the Right Stuff? [INFOGRAPHIC] #edtech

STEM Education: Does America Have the Right Stuff? [INFOGRAPHIC] #edtech | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
A stronger focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is the key to our country's future. Find out why from this infographic!
Victoria Brandon's curator insight, December 19, 2013 4:39 PM

Where America stands with STEM

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Gamestar Mechanic - teach kids how to design their own games

Gamestar Mechanic - teach kids how to design their own games | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

Gamestar Mechanic is a game and online community that teaches kids how to design their own games!

Designing games builds:

Systems Thinking, 21st Century Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Art and Aesthetics, Writing and Storytelling, and creates a motivation for STEM learning.

There is a free version and a professional version with additional materials available. Geared to grades 4 - 9.

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Siemens STEM - Resources

Siemens STEM - Resources | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
The nation's first online community designed exclusively to foster achievement in science, technology, engineering and math through the collaboration of STEM educators and the sharing of best practices.
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Teaching STEM: The GE Comics series - The Washington Post

Teaching STEM: The GE Comics series - The Washington Post | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
General Electric faced the challenge of getting young people interested in the sciences back in 1953. Its solution? Comic books.
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STEM Curriculum, Dayton, Ohio - Dayton Regional STEM Center

STEM Curriculum, Dayton, Ohio - Dayton Regional STEM Center | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Join the teaching revolution by using challenging, problem-based learning experiences that tear down compartmentalized disciplines and curriculums, and engage students in scientific inquiry and the engineering design process.
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Another Great Resource Promoting STEM.. 21st Century Skills…Common Core… It’s ScienceNetLinks

Another Great Resource Promoting STEM.. 21st Century Skills…Common Core… It’s ScienceNetLinks | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
This post is dedicated to highlighting an amazing mega-site providing an awesome collection of resources to educators at all grade levels.  The site entitled "Science Netlinks" is so much more the...
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