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7 Essential Tools for a Flipped Classroom
The flipped classroom uses technology to allow students more time to apply knowledge and teachers more time for hands-on education. It’s a continually changing strategy that evolves with technology.
I Want to Learn When I Want to Learn
The schools that are open to instituting real blended learning environments will see the myriad benefits of self-directed student learning, while others deploying digital learning using a less evolved instruction model will likely realize some, but not all, of the benefits that broader blended learning can offer.
Why College Students Should Invest in New Learning Innovations
Throughout young students’ educations, the topics they study have largely been decided for them. They’ve probably spent most of their academic time studying core topics like English, mathematics, science and history, with the possibility of some elective courses and extracurricular activities during high school.
Classroom Management Made Easy
By: William Lester. This articles gives creative opportunities to classroom management using iPad, iPod, and SmartPhone apps.
Humanizing Online Learning with VoiceThread
If you are an online instructor who is aching to break out of the social limitations of the text-based discussion forum that still dominates online courses, learn how VoiceThread can help.
How to Find the Magic in an Educational App
The concept of how to find the magic in an educational app came up recently during our weekly EducationalAppTalk forum. The question arose, “Why should educational apps be field-tested?” Well, we (teacherswithapps) field test apps with kids on a regular basis and have found that most often it is the kids who find the MAGIC.
Distance Learning and Online Relationships
I never get to meet most of my students in person, because I teach asynchronous online courses via Blackboard, for the City University of New York (CUNY). I was part of a cohort of Ph.D. students who began teaching after fully online programs were available.
How Online Learning Prepared Me for University Life
Choice is a basic fiber of Western Civilization. Today, a growing number of students and parents when given a choice are leaning towards virtual learning experiences rather than the more traditional options. As a graduate of an online public school and a current member of the class of 2014 at the University of Washington, I have spent some time reflecting on the ways I benefited from having the option to attend an online school and the unique ways it prepared me for college.
Encouraging Innovation in Curriculum: Strategies for Support and Implementation
Educators strive to equip students with the tools necessary for enlightenment, self-empowerment, and success. Once students begin their college experience, it becomes the responsibility of that institution’s professors and administration to prepare those students for future endeavors.
Students Thrive in Blended Math Program
by Jane Roberts, first appeared on Commercial Appel on 2/15 Early afternoon math class at Presbyterian Day School (Memphis) looks unusually like a think tank. Wifi work stations are scattered around a large room. Boys of all ages are working individually or in groups. Some are sprawled…