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Teaching with Comics: Resources for Teachers
Over the past few weeks I’ve been exploring teaching with comics—for reading, history and social studies, art, and science. Now for a roundup of resources to help you bring comics to the classroom!
Designing Powerful Learning Experiences
When people talk about curriculum they are usually talking about instructional materials. With all the new learning opportunities--projects, adaptive learning, simulations and games--I like to think in terms of learner experiences.
#SXSWedu: It’s Hump Day!
It was another powerful day at #SXSWedu and the weather seems to be making a turn for the warmth Austin is known for. We’ve made it through half the week and still have another great day of programming ahead of us tomorrow.
Teaching Art with Comics
Comics are a great gateway to art and drawing. Comics range in style from stick figures to realism, but they all tell a story to the reader. Hopefully you're convinced that you (and your students) don't have to be "good" or "talented" at drawing to draw comics. Drawing is a skill that can be improved with practice -- no inherent "drawing talent" required -- and drawing comics can be a great incentive to practice.
For-Profit Impact: Potentially Bigger, Probably More Diffuse
Impact investors should embrace education entrepreneurship, support R&D, and invest in education venture funds
The 5 Steps of Effective Technology Integration
It’s not uncommon to see a teacher bring his or her personal iPad into the classroom to support instruction and label it technology integration. It is, however, ineffective. Following is a systematic approach to integrating technology into the classroom both effectively and efficiently.
3 Global Lessons Students Can Learn from A Kickstarter Video
The lessons students can learn from this Kickstarter video are valuable to their education. Students will walk away knowing there is an entire world behind a t-shirt, where people who help make the shirts they wear everyday have dreams too.
Embrace Change in the New Year with Genius Hour
In order to develop something truly remarkable, we must first engage in constructive play driven by passion. Helping students combine their interests with research, planning and goal setting is a noble role for an educator.
Make Your Webinar Plans for 2014 Now- With Temple Grandin
Mark your calendars now and register quickly for this free series that will offer a new understanding, not only for special education student needs but for the best and most update strategies for schools to be able to meet those needs.
Research Reveals Why Students Need Field Trips
This study confirms the significance educational programs offered by art museums and cultural institutions have in our students’ educational outcomes. In a time when many districts are scaling back on field trips due to budgetary constraints or to fear that the time spent on a field trip is time lost in “seat time,” this research helps to advocate for learning outside the traditional school setting.