Archive: 2016
Leadership
Thank You For Coming Back
Thanks to teachers, school administrators, and everyone that supports them. Thanks for coming back for another school year.
Leadership
What Does Effective Educator PD Look Like?
By: Julie Keane. What does effective professional development for educators really look like? Here is what we know works, doesn't work and the importance of design-based research for continued program improvements.
EdTech
The Advantages to Different Mentoring Paths on Robotics Teams
By: Dr. Nathan Dolenc. K-12 robotics programs have become increasingly popular in the past decade, and having mentors for students is an important part of the learning process. Here are the advantages to both high and low mentor involvement on these teams.
EdTech
Educating for Impact in a Project-Based World
By: Jason Swanson. With rapid changes in technology over the next decade, it might turn out that the patterns of disruption that have created a project-based world might also redefine what we mean by "project," changing education strategies.
EdTech
7 Ways to Maximize Student Engagement
Once you have your students’ attention on the first day of school, how do you keep it? Here are a few best practices from teachers and administrators across the nation to help keep that engagement level all year.
Leadership
How to Motivate Your Student For Back-to-School
By: Letise Dennis. From the youngest to the oldest in your household, they all have unique and individual motivational factors. So this year, when preparing for back-to-school, try these ideas for getting K12 students motivated based on their age.
Personalized Learning
Next Generation Science Standards Aligned Open Simulations and Tools
The funding needed to implement NGSS in schools unfortunately means some districts will be left out. However, here are several standards aligned open simulations and tools that can still provide access to this teaching and learning approach.
EdTech
2017 SXSWedu PanelPicker is Open!
The SXSWedu PanelPicker is open from now until Friday, September 2. Take a second to register, click to give these sessions the thumbs up and share your vote on Twitter!
STEM & Maker
Mathematical Modeling For High School Students
By: Sasan Erfan and Yunkai Zhang. Mathematical modeling is an integral yet underrepresented part of our society. So student-founded AoCMM is on a mission to inform, excite and educate high school students everywhere about this necessary field of study.
EdTech
8 Learning Platform Observations, 8 Startup Signals
What does the platform revolution mean for learning? After reviewing K-12, HigherEd, corporate and professional learning platforms, here are eight observations and eight trends spotted.