New Periodic Tables

Title: Periodic Table 2017 Pro v0.1.7 

Requirements: Android 4.0+

The chemistry falls into to number of the most important sciences and is one of the main school objects. Its studying begins with the Periodic Table – Mendeleyev’s Tables. Interactive approach to a training material is more effective than classical. As in it technologies which became the family for the modern pupils are used. Mendeleyev’s table is an application for Android OS which at start displays the interface of all periodic table. The table has the long-period form approved by the International union of theoretical and applied chemistry (IUPAC) as the basic.

– When pressing any element information which constantly is replenished is provided.
– To the majority of elements there is an image.
– For more detailed information direct references on Wikipedia for each element are had.
– To find any element it is possible to use searching. The search engine is not choosy to the register or style of writing of inquiry.

It is possible to sort elements by ten categories:
– Shchelochnozemelny metals
– Other nonmetals
– Alkali metals
– Halogens
– The transitional metals
– Noble gases
– The post-transitional metals
– Lanthanoids
– Semimetals
– Actinoids

Elements of the chosen category will be specified in search results and illuminated in the table on the main screen of the application.

What’s new:
0.1.7(FIX)
– Fixed a bug with the application departure after selecting the Arab language
– Changed the font in the menu
– Changed the style – menu “Search”
– Improved language switching
– Improved search engine
– Changed color of part Families
– Fixed issue with changing to Landscape mode
– Minor changes in the construction of the table
– Isotopes are displayed when reading
– Changed style categories
many other minor changes

Homepage: https://play.google.com/…t.mendeleev.pro

Title: Virtual Periodic Table v6.3
Requirements: Android 4.1+

Virtual Periodic Table is an interactive Periodic Table of Elements that shows detailed information about elements in the top-most impeccable design.

It is designed to be accurate but also user-friendly to give users the feeling of quality, but also simplicity.

Features:
– Interactive Periodic Table of Elements
– Detailed data about each element
– HD images of each known element
– No ads
– Changeable themes for the table
– Changeable fonts for the table
– Useful chemistry utilities
– Sleek and smooth design
– Material Design animations on Lollipop and higher

What’s new:
– Updated element information

Homepage: https://play.google.com/…riodictableinhd

Encyclopaedia of the History of Science

Title: Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures (3rd ed)

Author: Helaine Selin

English | ISBN: 9400777469, 9400777485 | 2016 | 4706 pages

This updated and augmented third edition of this landmark encyclopedia contains approximately 1000 entries dealing in depth with the history of the scientific, technological and medical accomplishments of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. The entries consist of fully updated articles together with hundreds of entirely new topics adorned with full color pictures. This unique reference work includes intercultural articles on broad topics such as mathematics and astronomy as well as thoughtful philosophical articles on concepts and ideas related to the study of non-Western Science, such as rationality, objectivity, and method.

You’ll also find material on religion and science, East and West, and magic and science. This amazing resource even contains entries on fascinating esoteric topics such as Native American mathematics, Polynesian navigation, and African Metallurgy. There are also biographical articles for those cultures where individual scientists are known to us, such as China and the Islamic world.

What Connected Educators Do Differently

Title: What Connected Educators Do Differently

Author: Todd Whitaker and Jeffrey Zoul
English | 2015 | ISBN: 1138127809, 1138832006 | 172 pages

Todd Whitaker, Jeffrey Zoul, and Jimmy Casas are widely acclaimed experts on teaching and leading and are pioneers in the education twitterverse, and now they are sharing their best practices! In What Connected Educators Do Differently, they show how being a connected educator―by using social media to connect with peers across the country and even across the globe―will greatly enhance your own learning and your success in a school or classroom. You’ll find out how to create a personal and professional learning network to share resources and ideas, gain support, and make an impact on others. By customizing your professional development in this way, you’ll be able to learn what you want, how you want, when you want. Best of all, you’ll become energized and inspired by all the great ideas out there and how you can contribute, benefiting both you and your students.

Whether you are a teacher or school leader, you will come away from this book with step-by-step advice and fresh ideas to try immediately. Being a connected educator has never been easier or more important than it is right now!

Global Education

Title: Global Education: Using Technology to Bring the World to Your Students

Author: Laurence Peters
English | 2009 | ISBN: 1564842584 | 190 pages | PDF | 13,2 MB

Eleventh grade students in Bangladesh exchange video interviews with 10th-grade students in Georgia. High schoolers in Illinois learn Japanese, Hebrew, Latin, Spanish, French, and German using online discussions with counterparts from many different countries.

Students from around the world research endangered animal species from their areas and publish their findings to a shared website. Connecting globally through advances in Internet technology, including Web 2.0 tools, can now be a reality for any student in any classroom.

As our local communities reflect more of the world’s diversity, students need to be prepared to communicate with and relate to individuals from different countries and cultures. Integrating global education into standards-based lessons allows students to connect personally with their peers across geographical boundaries, expand their knowledge and awareness of the world, and increase their interest and curiosity in what they are learning. Global Education is a guide to get you started. It provides an introduction to global networks such as iEarn, Global Schoolhouse, and ePals; an overview of Web 2.0 tools that support global learning, such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts; and hundreds of Web resources. No matter the grade level or subject area, Global Education’s numerous examples, case studies, and lesson plans will provide you with ideas and inspiration for bringing your students the world.

Features:

* A sampling of global education projects from around the world
* A glossary and lists of hundreds of global education resources
* Historical perspectives on global education

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE’s annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.

Some of the areas in which we publish are:
-Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more
-National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
-Professional development for educators and administrators
-Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum
-Safe practices for the Internet and technology
-Educational technology for parents

Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data

Title: Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data, Global Edition

Authors: Agresti, Franklin, Kingenburg

English | 2017 | ISBN: 1292164778, 1292164875 | 816 Pages

Statistics:  Fourth Edition, takes a conceptual approach, helping students understand what statistics is about and learning the right questions to ask when analyzing data, rather than just memorizing procedures. This book takes the ideas that have turned statistics into a central science in modern life and makes them accessible, without compromising the necessary rigor. Students will enjoy reading this book, and will stay engaged with its wide variety of real-world data in the examples and exercises.

The authors believe that it’s important for students to learn and analyze both quantitative and categorical data. As a result, the text pays greater attention to the analysis of proportions than many other introductory statistics texts. Concepts are introduced first with categorical data, and then with quantitative data.

MyStatLab™ not included. Students, if MyStatLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MyStatLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

MyStatLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts.

Bridging the Skills Gap

Title: Bridging the Skills Gap: Innovations in Africa and Asia

Editors: Jayaram, S., Munge, W., Adamson, B., Sorrell, D., Jain, N. (Eds.)

Springer | English | February 2017 | ISBN-10: 331949483X | 148 pages

Highlights the importance of generating new knowledge on skills at the secondary level
Provides innovative models for skills delivery
Synthesizes important lessons from six case studies

This volume seeks toexamine the skills development agenda for youth by exploring two key questions for sustainable livelihoods: What are the skills needed for employability in developing countries, especially in Africa and Asia? And, what skills are currently possessed by students and secondary school leavers? An introductory chapter will set the stage for the discussion and analysis to follow by reviewing in broad terms the current research on relevant topics such as global youth unemployment, the relationship between skills and economic growth, and the expansion of secondary education. The following chapters synthesize a series of background studies focused on Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia, including both a general overview and an in-depth look at several countries. The chapters introduce innovative models for skills delivery, and highlight some of the key elements of successful skills models, including multi-stakeholder partnerships, updated pedagogy, and innovative financing mechanisms. Each of the five core chapters of the book covers one theme, with the support of case studies to illustrate successes, challenges, and lessons in real world examples.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
10 b/w illustrations
Topics: Professional and Vocational Education

Better Learning Through Structured Teaching

Title: Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility, 2nd Edition

Authors: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey
English | ISBN: 1416616292 | 2013 | 158 pages

In this updated 2nd edition of the ASCD best-seller, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey dig deeper into the hows and whys of the gradual release of responsibility instructional framework. To gradually release responsibility is to equip students with what they need to be engaged and self-directed learners. On a day-to-day level, it means delivering lessons purposefully planned to incorporate four essential and interrelated instructional phases:

1. Focused Instruction: Preparing students for learning by establishing lesson purpose, modeling strategies and skills, thinking aloud, and noticing how students respond.
2. Guided Instruction: Strategically using prompts, cues, and questions to lead students to new understanding.
3. Collaborative Learning: Allowing students to consolidate their understanding through exploration, problem-solving, discussion, and thinking with their peers.
4. Independent Learning: Requiring students to use the skills and knowledge they’ve acquired to create authentic products and ask new questions.

The authors explore each phase, using real-life examples from a variety of disciplines. You’ll find tips and tools for classroom implementation, including checklists for planning and assessment; advice on feedback, homework, group work, differentiated instruction, and blended learning; answers to frequently asked questions; and examples that align to Common Core State Standards. No matter what grade level or subject you teach, Better Learning Through Structured Teaching is your essential guide to helping students expand their capacity for successful and long-lasting learning.

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Intentional and Targeted Teaching

Title: Intentional and Targeted Teaching : A Framework for Teacher Growth and Leadership

Authors: Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey
English | 2016 | ISBN: 1416621113 | 200 Pages

What is FIT Teaching? What is a FIT Teacher?

The Framework for Intentional and Targeted Teaching® or FIT Teaching® is a research-based, field-tested, and experience-honed process that captures the essentials of the best educational environments. In contrast to restrictive pedagogical prescriptions or formulas, FIT Teaching empowers teachers to adapt the most effective planning, instructional, and assessment practices to their particular context in order to move their students learning from where it is now to where it should be. To be a FIT Teacher is to make a heroic commitment to learning not just to the learning of every student in the classroom, but to the professional learning necessary to grow, inspire, and lead.

This book introduces the powerful FIT Teaching Tool, which harnesses the FIT Teaching approach and presents a detailed continuum of growth and leadership. It’s a close-up look at what intentional and targeting teaching is and what successful teachers do to

– Plan with purpose
– Cultivate a learning climate
– Instruct with intention
– Assess with a system
– Impact student learning

Designed to foster discussion among educators about what they are doing in the classroom, the FIT Teaching Tool can be used by teachers for self-assessment; by teacher peers for collegial feedback in professional learning communities; by instructional coaches to focus on the skills teachers need both onstage and off; and by school leaders to highlight their teachers strengths and value. Join authors Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Stefani Arzonetti Hite for an examination of what makes great teachers great, and see how educators at all grade levels and all levels of experience are taking intentional steps toward enhanced professional practice.

Robotic Mechanics

Title: Robotic Mechanics: Beginner Module – with Lego Mindstorms: Volume 2 (In School Robotics)

Author: Mr Godwin Vargheese
English | 8 Jan. 2013 | ISBN: 1482090384 | 72 Pages

Robotic Mechanics – Beginner module is a robotics curriculum used to impart STEM learning in school children. The book is ideal to be used for in-school or extracurricular robotics activity.