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Articles by Laura Devaney

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Laura Devaney is the Managing Editor for eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism. While attending UMD, Laura wrote for a local neighborhood newspaper before interning with eSchool News. Upon gr


What makes a good teacher preparation program?

What makes a good teacher preparation program?

To make sure students graduate from high school prepared to tackle whatever path they choose, teacher preparation must focus on making today's education system a learner-centered instructional model, supported by…


New report sheds light on open educational resources

New report sheds light on open educational resources

A new resource aims to help educators learn how to use open educational resources most effectively, as it dives into proper implementation, costs, and other important factors.…


How the Common Core is redefining math instruction

How the Common Core is redefining math instruction

What does teaching math look like under the Common Core standards? Lots of classroom interaction and more inquiry-based approaches to learning, according to experts who are helping schools integrate the…


How the ‘Big6’ can aid in Common Core implementation

How the ‘Big6’ can aid in Common Core implementation

With implementation of the Common Core State Standards under way, a method known as the Big6 can help ensure that a curriculum put in place to meet the standards is…


24 iPad apps to support Bloom’s Taxonomy

24 iPad apps to support Bloom’s Taxonomy

During a recent webinar, educational technologist Kathy Schrock presented a variety of apps for iPads that can boost student engagement and collaboration, and that can be used for teaching and…


Seven facts about K-12 ed-tech leaders

Seven facts about K-12 ed-tech leaders

School district technology leaders aren't too optimistic that their ed-tech budgets will increase over the next year, and funding remains among the top challenges that face ed-tech leaders, according to…


Seven steps to success with mobile learning

Seven steps to success with mobile learning

Implementing a mobile learning initiative is a complicated undertaking, no matter how much funding or stakeholder support you have. But a new resource from the Consortium for School Networking offers…


Four keys to success with digital textbooks

Four keys to success with digital textbooks

Moving to digital textbooks is easier said than done—it takes months of planning, stakeholder buy-in, and perseverance. A new infographic from OnlineCollege.org pulls data from the Federal Communications Commission's Digital…


What to consider when flipping the K-12 classroom

What to consider when flipping the K-12 classroom

Flipping the classroom is one of the top trends in school reform, with more and more teachers trying the approach in an attempt to boost student engagement and achievement.…


CUE’s Rock Star Teacher Camps Take on the Common Core

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