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Multimedia Science – FREE Science & Game Making Software & Materials

The company Multimedia Science is no longer selling its science software and game making software.  However, the company is allowing anyone to use these materials free of charge. Feel free to share them with other teachers. The Word file can … Continue reading

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Multimedia Science SALE – December 2016 – 50% Off

End of the year sale on all chemistry, physics, and teacher tools software and materials on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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How Multimedia Science Began – The Molecule Doesn’t Stop Here

Science Teaching & Technology by Multimedia Science How Multimedia Science Began The Molecule Doesn’t Stop Here In 1994 a new piece of software came out called Klik & Play.  It was inexpensive and was designed to allow the creation of … Continue reading

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Game-Based Learning: NSF-Funded Conference August 1 – 2

Game-Based Learning: NSF-Funded Conf Aug. 1-2 At Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville Upgrade your knowledge about game-based learning at this summer conference funded by the National Science Foundation. Sessions will cover where games fit best in the curriculum; what … Continue reading

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Sound Advice For The Classroom Environment

[like] How important is the sound environment in our classrooms?  Turns out its a lot more important than we think. Think about working in an office without walls or even a cubicle and the distractions of voices, sneezing, tapping, humming … Continue reading

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Teacher Terminator – Will a Robot Take Your Job?

[like] Can you imagine a classroom where a robot or robots roam the classroom helping students with their math, their English, or their handwriting?  Well, as you know, robots have invaded a number of other industries, such as automobile manufacturing. … Continue reading

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Lesson Flows by Common Sense Graphite

[like] The premise behind Lesson Flows is to help teachers combine inspiring teaching practices with great digital tools. For each part of the lesson plan you will be able to curate and add web tools that can best meet its … Continue reading

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Multimedia Science Pinterest Site

[like] Visit Multimedia Science’s Pinterest site for pins on educational technology. Multimedia Science Educational Technology Pinterest Site

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Augmenter: Augmented Reality by Trendyworks Technologies

[like] Here is a video demonstration of a unique application for Android and iPad iOS that has 3D models whose parts can be titled, pulled apart, drawn on, and manipulated using a host of tools. The video below illustrates their 3D model of the heart. … Continue reading

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Changing The “Game” In Education

[like] Can using games in education dramatically increase student motivation over the use of lectures and videos?  Can gaming education increase student achievement over 100%? Gabe Zickermann thinks so and has a number of examples to back up his assertions.   … Continue reading

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