November 2019 Guide: Digital & Mobile Learning
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Month: October 2019
Robotics isn’t scary! 4 benefits of working with robots
Robotics is attracting more student interest, and there's a reason--when students can make real-world connections between what they learn in the classroom and exciting careers, their engagement and…
5 places to learn about creepy robots this Halloween
Robotics is pretty awesome--our eSchool News Robotics Guide has reinforced that concept for anyone who wasn't totally convinced. But sometimes, robotics and robots can also be a liiiiittle…
This program is determined to support girls in STEM
Few girls choose engineering classes because they aspire to be engineers. Many choose their classes because their friends do. The sense of belonging is important to them, and…
7 great classroom grants you should apply for today
Most schools grapple with budget restrictions and funding frustrations--and that's where classroom grants can be just what the doctor ordered. There are classroom grants to support STEM learning,…
Inspiring students for college and career—and beyond
Students are constantly reminded about the importance of preparing for college and career, but the responsibility is a shared one. Educators and parents play a large role in…
Recruiting English learners and students of color for advanced classes
While some English learners and students of color may be striving to attain minimal academic competency, others are likely to be high-ability or gifted/talented students who are not…
Teachers say these 6 things can help students with math
Poor performance in previous math classes and low confidence are some of students’ biggest stumbling blocks when it comes to math success, according to a new survey about…
Getting started with AR in the classroom
Augmented reality (AR) is described by Jaime Donally in a recent edWebinar as a "digital layer in our real world that gives an illusion that it exists in…
New Zealand is putting student empowerment at the heart of its data drive
New Zealand is a small, some would argue, perfectly formed, country. We’re diverse and proud of it. That diversity is reflected in our education system. Our roughly 5,000…