Digital Learning • Learning Support

Sep 01, 2016

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Guides Demystifying Computational Thinking

BCS, the Chartered Institute of IT, in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering in the United Kingdom (UK), have developed freely downloadable guides to the UK’s new computational thinking curriculum. The guides were written especially for primary (elementary) and secondary teachers to demystify the study of computational thinking in primary and secondary schools.

Sep 01, 2016

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Webcasts Exploring Impact of 9/11

Produced for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the Exploring 9/11 webcast series considers the continuing impact of the events of 9/11 on the United States and the global community. Through interviews, scholars and experts articulate a wide range of views on 9/11, including its origins and ramifications. They also discuss how meaning is made of the past and how this process evolves over time.

Aug 01, 2016

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Africa Through the Eyes of Youth

Our Africa, a web resource developed by SOS Children, features an extensive and growing collection of free videos that bring viewers right into worlds of children living in countries in Africa.

Aug 01, 2016

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Aug 01, 2016

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Visual Collaboration Tool

Exo U is launching Ormiboard, a front-of-class visual creation, whiteboard, and collaboration tool. Ormiboard lets teachers and students build lessons, activities, and interactive games that can be used in any classroom with displays and/or mobile devices.