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Going Google: Powerful Tools for 21st Century Learning
By Jared Covili
Call #: TR 004.67 COV
OER Commons is a network of thousands of open educational resources, such as videos, stand-alone lessons, and units, some of which have been reviewed by Hawaii educators.
Standards Toolkit: Open Education Resources (OER)
Hawaii educators have reviewed Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science resources from OER Commons and rated them based on:
Degree of alignment to the standard
Quality of explanation of subject matter
Utility of materials designed to support teachers
Download the spreadsheet for the appropriate content area and grade level to view the Hawaii educators' comments and ratings.
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How to Create a Culture of Achievment in Your School and Classroom
By Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Ian Pumpian
Call #: TR 371.2 FIS
Pathways to the Common Core: Accelerating Achievement
By Lucy Calkins, Mary Ehrenworth, and Christopher Lehman
Call #: TR 371.26 CAL
The Adaptive School: A Sourcebook for Developing Collaborative Groups
By Robert Garmston and Bruce Wellmen
Call #: TR 371.2 GAR