Four Cs
With unlimited access to information, it’s more important than ever for teachers to learn how to think critically about the ... Read more
Month: September 2015
Check out the cool font that changes online text for students with dyslexia
A font that is intended to help people with dyslexia better distinguish between each letter by making each letter's form unique is making its way into solutions used…
New K-12 think tank zeroes in on research and policy
A new national education think tank – the Learning Policy Institute – will conduct high-quality research to inform evidence-based policies that can prepare all students for the challenges…
15+ great resources for introducing coding to the classroom
Must-try apps, games, and tutorials for learners of every age “Computer science is a liberal art, it’s something that everyone ... Read more
Inside the unique STEM school for students with learning difficulties
The nation's first STEM academy for those with social and learning difficulties focuses on both hard and soft skills, from coding to collaboration.
2016 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards now open
Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) are now accepting applications for the 2016 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards. Seven educators--one elementary teacher, two middle school…
CodeNow launches #CodeHow videos
CodeNow, a nonprofit focused on teaching underrepresented, diverse high school students how to code, is launching #CodeHow, an online video tutorial series designed specifically for teens and accessible…
Video Presentation: Its No Myth…Streaming Plus is a Great Way to Teach Your Students to Understand, Interpret and Evaluate Texts
Students often struggle with their understanding of informational text because they lack the imagery to comprehend what they are reading. ... Read more
Virtual Field Trip Archive
Virtual Field Trips are another way to provide your students with real-world experiences to build background knowledge, expand discipline specific ... Read more
Success Story: Des Plaines School District 60, IL
Hear from teachers and students at one school district, who are using Streaming Plus to help build background knowledge, demonstrate ... Read more
Online Event: Fall VirtCon
Literacies for the Digital Age October 24th, 2015 | 9am – 4pm Join Discovery Education at Fall VirtCon 2015 to ... Read more
Katch of the Month – Literacy Blog Posts HOTS for Blooms
Part 1: How to recognize and teach critical thinking skills using Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy as a guide. Part 2: Easy ... Read more
Katch of the Month – Literacy Blog Posts HOTS for Blooms Part 2:
Easy steps a student can follow to create a one-minute book summary video.
Literacies for the Digital Age – Visual Literacy:
Explore how Visual literacy skills equip learners to understand and analyze the contextual, cultural, ethical, aesthetic, intellectual, and technical components ... Read more
Literacies for the Digital Age – Media Literacy:
How does media literacy fit into the curriculum? Making students aware of the “message” of the media being presented can ... Read more
Literacies for the Digital Age – Information and Digital Literacy:
Information literacy forms the foundation for all of the other literacies. Learn new ways to infuse information literacy and digital ... Read more
One-third of U.S. schools use this data technology
One-third of K12 schools in the United States have adopted Clever to secure student data, the company announced. At a time when schools are rapidly embracing technology, Clever…
How satellite technology can help close the digital divide
According to the FCC and others, satellite technology holds promise As high-speed internet service becomes more ubiquitous in American households, ... Read more
5 strategies for supporting students with autism
Technology plays a role in helping students with autism succeed in school Transitioning to a new school year often is ... Read more
SchoolDude introduces management platforms, mobile app
SchoolDude, a provider of operations management solutions, has launched two Collaborative Operations Management platforms, MaintenanceEssentials Pro and EventEssentials Pro. For the first time, SchoolDude’s solutions are available in…