Seven instructional strategies for the Common Core
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A modern data solution analyzes data in real-time, giving educators immediate insights to make informed decisions that positively impact student success
Once blocked, Twitter is now a classroom tool
Taxation, representation and slavery were up for debate recently at Wauwatosa West High School, where juniors engaged in a multi-day, in-class simulation of the first Constitutional Convention in…
New Common Core resource aids students with special needs
One of the best non-profits for the advancement of education technology has developed a new, free Common Core website for educators that offers customizable resources to improve teaching…
8 incredibly easy steps to a professional development makeover
There’s a lot of talk these days, especially with the implementation of Common Core, about how to reform student learning. However, there’s a group of learners education is…
Teaching students to evaluate info critically
In the Age of Information, students must learn how to evaluate the accuracy and relevancy of the nearly limitless information at their fingertips. But how can these skills…
School principals beg for help with Common Core
It’s no surprise that schools across the country are gearing up for implementation of Common Core, with many teachers and school principals fully aware of what the standards…
Connected Districts, Part 2: Prioritizing ed-tech
We presented the idea of the "connected district" in Part 1 of this series, where we featured one district that has made personalized learning a top priority, and…
The secrets behind one school’s remarkable turnaround
Twelve years ago, Maplewood Richmond Heights High School in St. Louis, Mo., ranked among the area’s lowest-performing schools. With a 59-percent poverty demographic, low test scores, and dilapidated…
How to teach students about their digital footprint
Students must know about their digital footprint and the consequences of online actions Technology is an integral part of teaching ... Read more
New: 10 of the best Apple and Android apps for education in 2014
Last year we presented “10 of the best Apple apps for education in 2013,” which highlighted some of the best apps for mobile technology. However, with new upgrades…
How the ‘four Cs’ fit with the Common Core
Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking are an integral part of the Common Core standards; here are free resources that can help you teach these skills.
What good are mentors in an online age?
In an age where anyone with an internet connection can learn everything from how to cut a pineapple to “Intro to Engineering” from MIT, are mentors still relevant…
11 apps for coding: From beginners to masters
As students begin to not only use technology, but create it’s functionality, a recent explosion in coding resources have hit the web, providing coding apps ranging from introductions…
10 next-generation science apps for education
Just like technology, science is always changing to reflect progress and information learned. With these 10 next-generation science apps for education, you’ll find an array of apps that…
How to Create Assessments for The Common Core
Assessments for the Common Core require more than just multiple choice. Learn how to create practice assessments that measure concepts, not facts.
Five steps to a successful blended learning program
As school leaders consider blended learning, here are five key considerations gleaned from the thousands of schools we’ve worked with to implement blended learning programs. Define your academic…
8 great apps for Android users
iPhones and iPads may have once been educators' and students' go-to devices, but Android-based tools are increasingly present in classrooms across the nation. These eight apps, which cover…
The 6 hidden tricks for Bring-Your-Own-Device success
