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Four Ways to Get Your Students Involved in the Classroom
In a day and age when the American education system is under fire, teachers need to think outside of the box in order to engage their students in learning.
Deeper Leading
I recently had the opportunity to attend the first ever Deeper Learning conference in San Diego, CA. Educators from around the country convened to discuss deeper learning and the successes and challenges they have encountered in their efforts to precipitate it.
Campus Tech: NYU Tests New Mobile App to Drive Enrollment, Provide Authentic Learning
NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies created a mobile course-prep app as a marketing tool. Here’s how your school can do the same.
Do My Students Still Need Me?
I'm a teacher and whereas I used to think my students couldn't learn without me, I'm no longer so sure. Recently I found myself asking the question, "do my students still need me?"
Top 5 Things to Look for in Common Core Materials
The shift in the typical classroom setup has been underway for a while now. A focus on personalized learning in classrooms whose students have a broad range of skill levels and learning styles has meant teachers have had to become adept with new setups (flipped, 1:1 computing, etc.), methods (small group, whole group, etc.), and tools (handheld devices, online assessments, etc.) to help them differentiate instruction.
Appreciate Teachers by Providing Opportunities for Support
This year when I pondered teacher appreciation, Mr. Lambrecht came to the forefront of my mind. A dynamic and lively instructor, he didn't buy into our drama.
International Studies: Opportunities and Challenges for Higher Education Systems
Will taking online courses replace studying abroad for students around the world? In this article Kirsten Winkler explores the internationalization of higher education.
Preparing for the Future
The future of education will be on display next week in Arizona, at the Education Innovation Summit. There will be a wide range of speakers and panel discussions, which I am really looking forward to hearing.
Obeekaybee: Online Teaching Jobs, Resources, and Edupreneurship Opportunities
Obeekaybee.com is quickly gaining the attention of teachers, administrators, nationwide courseware providers and influential leaders in education. It redefines the online teaching space and has become the go-to place for online teaching jobs, resources and opportunities for edupreneurs worldwide.
Students Shine Through Digital Portfolios
Voyager Academy Charter School in Durham, NC is a project-based learning school that currently has about 1,250 students across grades K-11. We started with 320 students in grades 4-7 in 2007 and have grown exponentially. This upcoming school year we will add 12th grade and complete our growth.