Encourage critical thinking by turning your class into a Socratic Seminar
With so much talk about the Common Core standards and truly increasing our student’s argumentative powers and critical thinking skills, ... Read more
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This easy presentation software lets students focus on content, not design
Students spend more time playing around with presentation software than you might think. Shouldn’t they be using that time on the material itself? Fortunately, there is a new…
3 ways to revamp lessons for the interactive learner
Educators who want to reach students who favor interactive communication know that integrating digital tools into their lesson plans can be an effective strategy. But to make a…
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.
Teach students to communicate effectively in the Innovation Age
Communication looks different in the Innovation Age compared to the Information Age of yesteryear. Here's how to help students succeed
Deeper learning has significant impact
New research reveals that students who attend schools with a focus on deeper learning are more likely to graduate on time and demonstrate higher achievement and test scores,…
How music can inspire strong student writing
On the first day of school, I give my students a pep talk. My goals for the year are laid out. I tell them I expect them to…
Tech aids at-risk students
Interactive learning and other technology-enabled strategies can increase engagement and significantly improve achievement among at-risk students, according to a new report from the Alliance for Excellent Education (AEE)…
What keeps girls from pursuing STEM fields?
Every student who has returned to school this fall should have the opportunity to prepare for the rapidly growing job opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math–also known…
Overcoming barriers to school connectivity
Funding remains the largest and most-cited obstacle when it comes to updating schools’ infrastructure and installing high-speed broadband internet access, according to a survey from the Consortium for…