App of the Week: Getting ready for middle school
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The former Editorial Director for both eSchool News and eCampus News, and was formerly the Managing Editor of eCampus News. Before working at eSchool Media, Meris worked as an assistant editor for The World and I, an online curriculum publication. She graduated from Kenyon College in 2006 with a BA in English, and enjoys spending way too much time either reading or cooking.
Latest posts by Meris Stansbury (see all)
- #4: 25 education trends for 2018 - December 26, 2018
- Video of the Week: Dealing with digital distraction in the classroom - February 23, 2018
- Secrets from the library lines: 5 ways schools can boost digital engagement - January 2, 2018
5 effective teaching tips for students with literacy challenges
As classrooms and teachers grow stronger in providing individualized and personalized instruction to every students, it’s never been more important to define and address the often-myriad literacy challenges…
3 easy ways to get students future ready
Change is inevitable, and while it’s important to design lessons with an end result in mind, it’s difficult to prepare students for a future that doesn’t exist yet.…
App of the Week: VR field trips!
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App of the Week: Better parent-teacher communication
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App of the Week: Thoughtful sex-ed
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5 technologies to avoid in the classroom-and what to use instead
One of the most popular articles on eSchool Media is a surprising one to the editors: “6 apps that block social media distractions.” This story, which seemed a…
App of the Week: Exploring natural wonders
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App of the Week: A global project platform
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6 growing trends taking over academic libraries
Spreading digital fluency is now a core responsibility of academic libraries, and Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) are poised to amplify the utility and reach…
App of the Week: Teen-created inclusion
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The must-have elements of teacher-loved PD
Ineffective PD wastes teacher time, district’ resources, and most importantly, affects student results. In “Teachers’ Skills in the Digital Age and Personalized PD for Teachers,” hosted by edWeb.net…
App of the Week: Helping learn big numbers
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USA Today: Students need to know this for media literacy
Students today are increasingly turning to online new sources to meet their research needs. Because of this, it is important for educators to teach students about trustworthy news…
5 tips for getting blended learning right
When implementing a blended learning model, it is important for schools to be aware of key components and steps to integrate into their plan. In “Five Tips for…
Teacher-loved upcoming conference has incredible number of registrants
“I think this conference is unique in that all the sessions are educator-led, rather than vendor-led. It’s a conference for teachers by teachers. Think of it like education’s…
App of the Week: Education’s best digital library
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The 5 top priority classroom practices
“If we don’t have enough time or resources to do everything we’re asked to do, or want to do in ... Read more
App of the Week: Reach emotional goals
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Teachers in one district urged to learn in their pajamas
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these [teachers] from the swift completion of their [PD]. You may be thinking of mail couriers, but…
App of the Week: A creative collaboration tool
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Here’s what schools need to know about ESSA right now
Recently, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos told the Council of Chief State Schools Officers (CCSSO) that states should continue to move forward with their ESSA plans. However, accountability regulations…
App of the Week: Program a robot buddy
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App of the Week: A collaborative calculator
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Why personalized learning should start in school libraries
With personalization a growing initiative in schools, the library may not be the first thing educators think of as a resource. However, according to Michelle Luhtala, library department…
App of the Week: Math meets the Grim Reaper
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5 of education’s alternative facts
There are many alternative facts I choose to believe in my personal life; for instance, the salad I eat for dinner cancels out the cheesesteak I had for…
Tips for teaching students with Autism about digital citizenship
Instructional Technology Specialist at Cumberland Academy of Georgia, Jennifer Liang, knows all about digital citizenship. But teaching the fundamentals of digital citizenship to students with High Functioning Autism…
App of the Week: Math gets adaptive
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Does growing student diversity mean a renewed focus on personalized learning?
Research shows that diversity in today’s students (e.g. socio-economic background, gender, race, and previous learning experiences) is greater than ever before. In fact, a conservative 30-40 percent of…
App of the Week: Play with Smithsonian resources
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Is Betsy DeVos good or bad for edtech?
School choice, support of teachers unions, and her record in Michigan have been the leading controversial talking points in education when it comes to Donald Trump’s pick for…
The best PD webinars of 2016—did you watch?
edWeb.net just completed an analysis of their 2016 webinar viewership stats for 2016. The professional learning community hosted 260 PD webinars in 2016 that were viewed by 165,000…
App of the Week: Tools for wireless making
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15 Hot Edtech Trends for 2017
With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for everything from professional development to digital learning, and…
App of the Week: Composing music
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App of the Week: A small group math experience
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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…
App of the Week: A gorgeous cooperative journey
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Are librarians the key to a Future Ready school?
According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Education Technology, librarians are at the forefront of helping schools become “future ready.” However, too often librarians are left…
