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New Classroom Ideas Come from Colleagues

Emily Liebtag

Jul 4, 2016

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.

Personalized Learning

5 Myths of Project-Based Learning Dissected and Debunked

Andrew Larson

Jun 25, 2016

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.

Leadership

Could an Extra Hour Be The Key to Teacher Retention?

Guest Author

Jun 19, 2016

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.

EdTech

6 Apps That Can Help with Student Assessment

Guest Author

Jun 10, 2016

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.

EdTech

Smart Review | Drones in Education: Let Your Students’ Imaginations Soar

Amber Chandler

Jun 3, 2016

By: Amber Chandler. A Smart Review of a new book regarding drones and how to safely and effectively implement their use in the classroom, as well as the potential for student-centered learning experiences.

EdTech

Smart Review | Science Popularity Picks Up Steam with littleBits STEAM Student Set

Catherine Wedgwood

May 28, 2016

This Smart Review features the littleBits STEAM Student Set, tested by our expert fourth and fifth grade students to see if it was a user-friendly way to have fun while encouraging learning through invention and creation.

Personalized Learning

Beat the Summer Slide with Project-Based Learning

Amber Chandler

May 27, 2016

To avoid the dreaded "Summer Slide" with students, parents can harness the positive energy we all associate with summer break by helping children find educational projects around their own choices and interests.

Leadership

Preparing Teachers for 21st-Century Learning

Guest Author

May 20, 2016

By: Bill Taylor. How are teachers being developed to use educational technology in a way that best supports a student’s ability to learn?

Leadership

Learner-Centered Leadership Means Teachers and Students Lead, Too

Carri Schneider

May 5, 2016

Harmony Public School leaders don’t just create opportunities for their teachers to lead. They create opportunities for their students to lead as well.

Leadership

A Silent Wish for Teacher Appreciation Week

Guest Author

May 3, 2016

By: Amy Lin. This week, parents and students nationwide will show their gratitude to teachers. As an educator, what do you really wish for? Share with us here or on social media.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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