5 cool TED-Ed lessons for summer break
Take a look at some engaging and oddball TED-Ed videos for those "I'm bored" moments this summer.
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Data doesn’t talk–people do
Professor Andrea Jones-Rooy brilliantly stated in Quartz: “Data doesn’t say anything. Humans say things. We’ve conflated data with truth. And this has dangerous implications for our ability to…
No going back: Why schools need to keep some pandemic techniques
With a pandemic-induced move to virtual comes increased access to online PD events and a greater chance to share best practices.
Illustrative Mathematics, Family Engagement Lab, and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Collaborate to Support Family Engagement in Math
Illustrative Mathematics (IM) and Family Engagement Lab have partnered to bridge classroom curriculum and at-home learning in elementary school mathematics. ... Read more
Assessment in 2020: How data will mitigate COVID-related learning losses
In normal times, a discussion about the future of assessment might look five years ahead to talk about the prospects of more authentic computer-aided assessments or potential developments…
Let’s Talk About Your Job Search
A record 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. It’s the biggest jump in new jobless claims in US history. There ... Read more
7 cool–and slightly funky–TED-Ed Lessons to watch at home
Many schools across country are closed for two weeks--or longer--due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and a great number of districts have moved online to help students stay current…
4 questions to ask about multimedia content
When considering multimedia presentation systems for classroom use, one’s mind immediately goes to the hardware--the monitors, projectors, and other components often grab all the attention. But, what is…
Here’s why AI skills will make or break students’ futures
It’s OK if you don’t know exactly what AI is--but you need to learn, and quickly, because it’s already firmly ensconced in our lives, and AI skills are…
Why we love our SEL tools
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an increasingly important part of the curriculum in many schools—and for good reason. SEL helps students develop key skills they’ll use to…