#1: The 7 questions every new teacher should be able to answer
Teaching for the 21st century looks a lot different. Here's what admins -- and teachers -- need to know for job interviews and beyond.
Month: December 2016
#2: 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 evaluated using bubble-in tests to prove they know…
IT#1: What’s next in ed-tech? These 18 trends
I do a lot of speaking about ed-tech trends, and none of my talks seem to get larger audiences than those that address new or emerging technologies. Part…
#3: Classroom observations may hurt teachers more than they help, study says
Teachers might be at a disadvantage during classroom observation of their instructional practice, which is one of the most widely-used tools for high-stakes job performance evaluations. And whether…
#4: What does research really say about iPads in the classroom?
Two educators put the research to the test. When (and how) are iPads most effective?
#5: 20 educational resources for new teachers
It's no secret that new teachers sometimes struggle to feel empowered in their positions as educators. In fact, a lack of support, experienced teacher mentors, and resources lead…
App of the Week: A small group math experience
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
#6: 13 apps that promote higher-order thinking standards
Mobile devices are becoming increasingly common in schools because they cost so much less than computers—especially since so many students are willing to bring their own devices to…
#7: The 4 essentials of a successful Genius Hour
Genius Hour projects may be open ended, but there are still some ground rules. Here are some tips for making Genius Hour work in your school.
IT #2: 3 reasons why AI is education’s future
If you ask kids today why phrases like “hang up” the phone or “roll down” the window exist, chances are they’ll have no idea. Fast-forward to the near…