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Top 10 Reasons to Use Big History Project This School Year
Humans interested in Humanity, proceed. Middle school and high school teachers interested in a cool integrated block, read on. High school principals interested in boosting engagement, critical thinking, and writing across the curriculum—we have a super block for you. 1. What is Big History? Go to Big History Project’s website. To watch their 2 minute video introducing Big History, you simply click the play button on the Waffle House image (intrigued? You should be). You don’t have to sign up to watch it and learn more, but you will want to. And signing up is free. Big History Project is run by a non-profit organization (i.e. they are not out to sell anything to anyone), and it’s OPEN, FREE, and ONLINE. Enough said.
Getting Smart On Blending Middle Grade Math
A collection of blog posts from leaders in the field that outlines student-centered approaches to learning in blended math sponsored by The Nellie Mae Education Foundation.
EdTech 10: Next Gen School Supplies
It is back-to-school time and as we are reviewing the school supply list for our students next to pencils and pens, we may see some new next gen items. This week's EdTech 10 reviews some we'd like to see.
Find Out What Teachers Actually Use—and Why
We're at a time when digital tools and open resources are exploding and less traditional textbooks are being used. It's vital that districts are aware of the best and most used resources in their schools.
i-Ready Named Winner of Readers’ Choice Awards
Adaptive instruction software named winner of eSchool News' 2014-2015 Readers' Choice Awards.
Teaching Online Across State Lines
Evergreen Education Group recently released Teaching Across State Lines, a report examining the growing issue faced by teachers who teach online in multiple states. The report concludes that the patchwork on alternative certification and reciprocity is inadequate to handle rapidly expanding full and part time online learning.
Life’s Universal Themes Capture Student Engagement
As educators, we often ponder how we can capture the big ideas in order to create increased student engagement. We recently interviewed two educators who are utilizing Big History Project at their schools to do just that.
EdmodoCon 2014, Bigger and Better
Reserve your spot today for the 2014 EdmodoCon. This virtual conference will inspire and advance how you use Edmodo to improve your learning and teaching experience.
Summer Spotlight: Competency Based Education
Don't miss iNACOL's summary of competency-based learning that gives an introduction and overview of one of the most exciting trends in teaching and learning.
What Does Educational Success Look Like? Depends on Who’s Doing the Looking
By: Kurt Bauer. What does success look like? It’s not all that unique or profound, but it’s still a question that gets at the core of the staggeringly enormous apple that we call education. When will we know we’ve accomplished our goals? How do we recognize when we’ve achieved our purpose?