Visit Thinkfinity.org!
Thinkfinity.org is the cornerstone of Verizon Foundation's literacy,
education and technology initiatives. The goal is to improve student
achievement in traditional classroom settings and beyond by providing
high-quality content and extensive professional development training.
This free, comprehensive digital learning platform is built upon the merger of
two acclaimed programs Verizon MarcoPolo and the Thinkfinity Literacy Network.
National Content Partners
Thinkfinity draws upon the strength of our content partners, who
produce a wealth of discipline-specific, standards-based educational resources. They are:
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
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International Reading Association
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National Center for Family Literacy
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National Council on Economic Education
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National Council of Teachers of English
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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National Geographic Society
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ProLiteracy Worldwide
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Smithsonian National Museum of American History
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Minnesota Partner Page
TIES is proud to be the MN State Partner for Thinkfinity over the last 9 years. The Thinkfinity Website is one of the most comprehensive K-12 curriculum
related websites in the world. The search capability is
exceptional for finding lesson plans and topic related resources searching by grade level, discipline, and
key word.
Thinkfinity resources have been linked to the Minnesota
Academic Standards included in the partner sites. You may also search for resources by MN standard
through the MN Learning Loop Teacher Resource Center.
TIES offers workshops for teachers on searching the Thinkfinity website
for specific classroom resources both at TIES and in districts. Contact Dorothy Harmon for more information. The next workshop scheduled at the TIES Training Center is: at the TIES 2008 Education Conference, December 7, 2008 at the Minneapolis Hyatt Hotel.
Click here for registration information.
Thinkfinity program helps teachers prepare students for success
in the Digital Age. It is a flagship program of the Verizon Foundation,
exemplifying Verizon’s vision of advancing and applying technology that
touches people’s lives.
Link to Thinkfinity Workshop Agenda
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