5 tips to bring engineering into the classroom
STEAM education is critically important in the classroom, and engineering education is a key part of STEAM learning. And on World Engineering Day, the need for students to…
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Using VR to radically improve learning outcomes
We have hovered our proverbial mouse over the 21st century now for two decades. Yet, our education system and structure had shown little to no trace of modernization.…
5 steps to building a robust online CTE program
For more than 16 years, my goal has been to help students discover their passions and see their potential through career and technical education (CTE).
Using the book club model in the classroom
Middle school English teachers like Carrie Friday at Southwest Middle School in Palm Bay, Florida are using the book club model.
4 ways to enrich CTE programs
If more schools enhanced their CTE programs, more students would feel comfortable pursuing the trades. The good news is that boosting program participation is not a huge investment.
A simple routine to support literacy development in all subjects
When you look at the five components of reading and how teachers’ emphasis on them changes as students learn to read, one constant is word learning. This shouldn’t…
Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports
Esports--commonly accepted as “a multiplayer video game played competitively in front of spectators, by both professional and amateur gamers”--is quickly becoming a household term along with esports game…
5 elements of a strong math intervention program
Over a decade ago, Vail School District overhauled our math curriculum and intervention plan and have continued to make updates as our students’ needs have evolved. In this…
4 ideas to infuse critical thinking in ELA and social studies
Every teacher knows the importance of critical thinking in education. Strong critical thinkers make better decisions, are more informed, have more career opportunities, and are generally better equipped…
Many educators say video is more effective than text-based content
A new survey predicts that video in education will continue to grow, as a majority of educators say they believe video content is more engaging and effective than…