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Open Yale Course

HIST 116: The American Revolution



Since the adoption of the CCSS, the American Revolution is now a part of the fifth grade curriculum. Upon looking for free online courses I came across Open Yale Course which allows people to take part in various introductory courses of all subjects. In choosing HIST 116: The American Revolution, I was given a quick synopsis of the course as well…

As a result of researching virtual realities in education it is evident that there is a plethora of high quality researched based games out there. When implementing virtual realities into the curriculum it is important to consider the purpose and authenticity of the game. Everyday students are given the opportunity to play low order thinking skill games that are simply drill. However, with careful consideration of the game…

As a result of this assignment, I was not aware there were Nine elements that defined digital citizenship. Many educators and students forget that there is an expectation of behaviors surrounding technology use. Of the nine elements (digital access, digital commerce, digital communication, digital literacy, digital etiquette, digital law, digital rights and responsibilities, digital health and wellness, and digital security) I…

I have obtained an AUP from Boulder Valley’s Monarch High. 

• Under the Introduction/Preamble section, the purpose and goal of Monarch’s AUP is to offer students access to district computers, communications systems, the Internet and an array of technology resources to promote educational excellence. Through this document Monarch High students will learn what is their responsibility in the role of being a technology user as well as how student personnel and parents can…

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Bloom's Revised and Digital Taxonomy

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