App of the Week: Remix web video to create lessons
PlayPosit is an interactive video and assessment tool that lets teachers add interactive elements -- such as questions and pauses -- to streaming video content from popular sites…
Month: October 2016
8 things to know about Connected Educator Month
For the past few years, October has meant a focus on helping educators form professional learning networks to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Connected Educator Month, led by…
I made my classroom look like the real-world—and test scores soared
Think about the jobs in today’s economy — the ones we’re supposed to prepare students for after graduation. Are employees ... Read more
When learning goals are clear, teachers get more out of PD
As I look back on the summer, one of the things that strikes me is how often a workshop I’ve ... Read more
Code-a-Thon challenges K-8 students to improve coding skills
Learning.com announces its first Code-a-Thon, a nationwide competition that will run from Nov. 14-18, 2016 to provide an introduction to ... Read more
Marketplace trend update: 6 ed-tech developments
Remaining a tech-savvy educator means keeping on top of the myriad changes and trends in education, how technology can support those trends, and how teaching and learning can…
Georgia district creates homework zones via wi-fi buses
Georgia’s Liberty County School System to outfit its school bus fleet with wi-fi in an effort to extend the school ... Read more
19 new districts join League of Innovative Schools
A cohort of 19 new school districts have been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of ... Read more
7 global learning tools you can use right now
Today's society is mobile and global. Laptops, tablets and smartphones connect users with information in less than a second, and because mobility has increased our connectivity, we've increased…
The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom
One school is creating STEM scholars through a unique combination of badging and internships with local industry partners.
App of the Week: From sketches to professional charts
Flexible app transforms sketches into pro-level designs and diagrams for students.
The essential components of STEM education
Schools seeking to build, strengthen or improve their STEM education programs now have a 14-point checklist to use as a guide, thanks to NSF-funded research from George Washington…
McGraw-Hill Education acquires Redbird Advanced Learning
McGraw-Hill Education has acquired Redbird Advanced Learning, a digital personalized learning company that offers courses in K-12 math, language arts, and ... Read more