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Gooru is a free platform for students and teachers to access standards-based online resources in organized "playlists" for learning.…
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Using research to distinguish a truly effective ed-tech product from a less-than-effective product can prove difficult when the research is conducted by a vendor. …
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Although there are lots of educational videos on YouTube, there are also many videos that aren't appropriate for students--which is why many schools block access to YouTube from their networks.…
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Anyone with a web connection now can engage in the marketplace maneuvering, pressure-packed decision making, and inevitable price wars that break out among business students at the Massachusetts Institute of…
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Free resources from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) help teachers and students explore different lessons and topics. Students can watch videos and animations, access online lectures, find maps and images,…
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The American Chemical Society (ACS) has released a series of audio podcasts highlighting the science and cutting-edge technology behind solar power. The podcasts, available free of charge, tell the story…
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After 25 years in the IT industry, Darren Van Soye and his wife Sandy have decided to embark on a 400-day, around-the-world journey to raise geo-literacy among K-12 students. This…
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Founded by an experienced team of mathematicians and game specialists in the United Kingdom, Mangahigh is a free, games-based K-12 math teaching resource, where students can learn and practice math…
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As college application season arrives, choosing a college is a key area of focus for many high school students. A new website, CollegeSolved.com, aims to make the college selection process…
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With Artsonia, teachers can build a gallery of their students' art projects. The website lets family and friends log on to see the children's art.…
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