Copyright and Creative Commons
Copyright and Creative Commons Protection of intellectual property is taken very seriously in the United States. Copyright holders defend their rights quite vigorously and as a teacher, you should...
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Distance learning takes place when a teacher and student are separated by physical location and technology is used to bridge the gap. A MOOC is a course of study that is available over the Internet...
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Oral Histories
Oral histories are recorded interviews that are collected and studied to preserve the interviewee’s experiences and memories. When used as a strategy in a course, the goal of oral history is to...
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Wearable Technologies (Google Glass)
Student, Lowery Pemberton, wearing Google Glass The University of Mary Washington was lucky to be part of the Google Glass Explorer Program. This program ended on January 15, 2015 and is now moving to...
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Simple Machines (SOL 3.2)
Student working with cubelets SOL: 3.2: The student will investigate and understand simple machines and their uses. Key concepts include: a) purpose and function of simple machines; b) types of...
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Wind Tunnel and Motion (SOL 1.2)
Students try out their flying machines in the wind tunnel SOL 1.2: Students will investigate and understand that moving objects exhibit different kinds of motion. Key concepts include: a) objects may...
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Electrical Energy: Light and Motion (SOL 4.3)
A student demonstrates her cubelet creation SOL: 4.3 Students will investigate and understand the characteristics of electricity. Key concepts include: d) the ability of electrical energy to be...
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Basic Circuits with Cubelets (SOL 4.3)
Students learn about cubelets and circuits SOL 4.3:The student will investigate and understand the characteristics of electricity. Key concepts include: b) basic circuits Materials: Cubelets, charged...
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Shadows with Legos (SOL K8)
Student shows his Lego building Standard of Learning (SOL) K8 The students will investigate and understand that shadows occur when light is blocked by an object Target Key concepts include: b) shadows...
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Text-Sets
A text-set is a collection of multiple texts focusing on one curricular concept, theme, or topic. Text-sets typically include multiple genres and media, including but not limited to books, charts,...
View ArticleCreating Math Stories with iPads
Title Creating Math Stories with iPads by Sharee Cloud Standards of Learning (SOL) – expectations for student learning and achievement Virginia SOL:Math: 1.1, 1.4, 1.8; Language Arts: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3...
View ArticleTypes of Precipitation
Title Types of Precipitation by Kathleen Berry Standards of Learning (SOL) – expectations for student learning and achievement Virginia SOL:Science 2.6 a-b NETS*S: Standard 3b, 6a Learning Objectives...
View ArticlePlay Lab
The UMW Autism Clinic and Play Lab is a program run by the Graduate Special Education program at the University of Mary Washington’s College of Education.
View ArticlePartnering with Schools
The College of Education at the University of Mary Washington is working with local schools in our area to create Makerspace in Schools. As part of this project, we provide our partners and the...
View ArticleVideo in the Classroom
Below you will find a list of video resources that you can use in your classroom. Annenburg Foundation Academic Earth Big Think – expert commentary CNN Student News – Daily news both traditional news...
View ArticleEducator in Residence
Please mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual College of Education Educator in Residence Event. May 1, 2013 North Building, Stafford Campus
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Destination Imagination Virginia
DI Affiliate Tournament Schedule Finalized! Join Dr. Laurie Abeel April 13th at the Destination Imagination Affiliate Tournament in Crozet, VA. Download the schedule to learn which teams will be...
View ArticleVariety of Topics and Concerns
Susan Fitzell’s extensive article bank on a variety of topics and educational concerns
View ArticleRoyalty Free Music
When creating presentations and projects, sometimes music and sound is needed. Below you will find some resources to help you find that perfect sound. American Rhetoric – Database of and index to...
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Mobile Learning
Readings to help you become familiar with Mobile Learning Seven Myths about BYOD Debunked, by Leslie Nielsen Mobile learning: Not just laptops any more(an article from eSchool News). Mobile Devices...
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