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Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom
Teaching kids skills like meditation and integrating practices can help them develop mindfulness throughout the school day. Here are several resources to help calm their bodies and activate their minds in the classroom.
9 Ideas for Combatting Boredom in School (and Why Being Bored May Not Be All Bad)
I recently asked friends and educators: What’s the opposite of boredom? What are ways we can combat boredom? And finally, should we? Here are the nine responses, takeaways and helpful tips I received.
EdTech 10: Get Your Learn On
Summer is the perfect time to pursue some personal and professional learning goals, and this week’s top ten is full of opportunities for educators to do just that.
Face (to Face) Time: The Power of Vibes and Group Dynamics in a Digital World
We live in a digital world with many online professional development opportunities for teachers. However, it's still important for educators to meet face-to-face to continue connecting with colleagues in a personal way.
5 Ways to Grow and Sustain a Great EdTech Company
Here is advice on five ways to grow and sustain a successful education technology company with dedicated employees for the long-term from the leaders at Curriculum Associates.
Smart Review | The Visual Edge
A book that provides educators resources to engage students in deeper learning connected to the Common Core State Standards, while also helping them visualize and organize their thoughts.
New Classroom Ideas Come from Colleagues
I was curious as to how today's teachers are finding inspiration for their classroom. So I asked around 60 of my educator colleagues where they find their best ideas, and here is what I found.
5 Myths of Project-Based Learning Dissected and Debunked
There are often misconceptions about project-based learning, so here are five PBL myths addressed from my own perspective and experience working in a school and system that has successfully implemented PBL.
Could an Extra Hour Be The Key to Teacher Retention?
By: John A. Dues. A nonprofit coalition of Ohio charter schools is working to solve its teacher retention challenge by reorganizing the school day to better benefit staff and students.
6 Apps That Can Help with Student Assessment
By: Jenny Wise. There is one aspect of education that all teachers and learners face: assessment. So here are a few creative methods for using technology that can help provide a more accurate and useful assessment of performance and learning.