6 apps to build algebra skills
Many students begin school with a love of math, but stumble when they reach algebra. With the increasing prevalence of mobile learning, though, on-demand apps and resources can…
Month: November 2014
5 tips to create strong learning environments with iPads
EdTechTeacher’s first iPad Summit was held in Boston in November 2012, and one of the first magazine articles that came out about our the event was: “The iPads…
11 coding resources for the Hour of Code
Computer science skills are becoming more and more important to success in today’s economy, and this importance is highlighted during the annual Hour of Code. A number of…
PBS launches math series for kids in ‘Odd Squad’
Consider this math problem: PBS leaves the train station headed west under a full head of steam to find a new series to teach math to youngsters. Tim…
Teach your students the right way to Google
As in decades past, proper research methods are an essential skill for today’s students. At a time when most students (and adults, for that matter) are accustomed to…
Study reveals steps to kindergarten prep
An intervention that uses music and games to help preschoolers learn self-regulation skills is helping prepare at-risk children for kindergarten, a new study from Oregon State University shows.…
App of the Week: Preschool math with monkeys
Join the monkeys in their journey and help them solve math problems to keep their space ship fueled up for their new explorations!
edX joins ConnectED efforts with PD courses for teachers
Answering President Obama's call to help schools embrace technology and digital learning in U.S. classrooms, edX will offer professional development courses for teachers. As part of ConnectEd, edX…
10 steps to promoting diversity in gaming
The key to successfully using games for education, say experts, is in promoting a diverse “ecosystem” of gameplay complete with codes of conduct.