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The following tools are in no particular order. pencilcode.net Pencilcode is a coding tool that caters for a range of skills. It is based on coffee script and has a visual and text based coding option. The program also has tutorials you can work through for beginners or use the text editor to write your own.  The program is a visual tool that is used to operate a turtle. It can be used for drawing, maths, or music.  The site has a comprehensive  reference guide . With sample programs that can be cut and paste to create new program, an ebook and videos. The website now has 4 different options. Let's Play : The original format of the tool. Can be used in text mode or block coding. This format is good for applied maths lessons. It can be used to teach symmetry, position, cartesian plane, patterns, 2D shapes and more... Draw : Work through the tutorials to learn about different tools and techniques for coding. A great introductory lesson for all ages. Work...

Significant Challenges Impeding Technology Adoption in K-12 Education See Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , of this series on the Horizon Report 2015 Difficult Challenges: Those that we understand but for which solutions are elusive  Personalizing Learning: The move toward personalised learning has been discussed for many years. Previously termed Student Centred Learning, there is much research discussing this concept for many years.  1990 , 1997 , 2000 . Another term that impacts on personalised learning is differentiation , where we make adjustments to cater for the needs of all abilities in the classroom. The evolution of personalised learning has been made more possible by technology.  Personalised learning challenges the traditional educational paradigm. For this model to progress we need to modify teaching pedagogies from traditional methods of imparting knowledge to teachers facilitating learning. This will require cultural and attitudinal change from teachers...