Think big: How to jumpstart tech use in low-income schools
The challenges of rural schools are many of the same (though not all) that low-income public schools face across the country: inadequate access to technology and broadband, tight…
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Rich resources for celebrating Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, PBS LearningMedia offers a rich collection of multi-media resources, lesson plans and student guides that can complement educators’ teaching tools, MindShift reports
How can we maximize the potential of learning apps?
Let’s dive directly into the world of educational apps. Our survey suggests that the majority — one might even say, the vast majority — of educational apps encourage…
Steve Hargadon: Escaping the Education Matrix
“We tell a story about the power of learning that is very different from what we practice in traditional models of school,” says Steve Hargadon, education technology entrepreneur,…
The importance of low-stakes student feedback
Assessment is both a cornerstone of measuring learning and a point of contention between educators and policymakers, Mind/Shift reports.
How can developers make meaningful learning games for classrooms?
Though many educators are excited about game-based learning, the movement is still very much in a state of transition, Mind/Shift reports.
Age of distraction: Why it’s crucial for students to learn to focus
Digital classroom tools like computers, tablets and smartphones offer exciting opportunities to deepen learning through creativity, collaboration and connection, but those very devices can also be distracting to…
In the rush to buy new tech for Common Core, what happens to the big picture?
Who’s ready for the Common Core? Many schools and districts are re-assessing what they need to do, and how much they will need to spend, to comply with…
Dan Pink: How teachers can sell love of learning to students
In his new book To Sell is Human, author Daniel Pink reports that education is one of the fastest growing job categories in the country, Mind/Shift reports.
Beyond Minecraft: Games that inspire building and exploration
The success and popularity of Minecraft in and out of classrooms is no surprise, Mind/Shift reports.