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Wanna flip? Math class is logical place to start
08/11/2015
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So you want to try flipped learning but don’t know where to begin? One subject that lends itself well to the adjusted pace and additional practice time that flipping offers is math.
In fact, one expert calls flipping math “the world’s biggest no-brainer.”
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Engaging lesson plans that will make your students crave school
09/16/2015
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Is this the year you’re determined to do something drastically different in the classroom? Maybe you’ve been teaching for decades and a particular lesson needs a fresh coat of paint. Maybe you’re a new teacher looking for ways to…
Get your students on the road to digital citizenship with a digital driver's license
12/28/2018
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As more schools go 1:1 and embrace bring-your-own-device (BYOD) initiatives, the need to teach students — and educators — about digital citizenship is intensifying. In fact, the U.S. Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act emphasize the…
Virtual reality in the classroom just got affordable
11/27/2015
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What could your students learn if you took them to the Great Wall of China? To the bottom of the ocean? To Mars? Or inside the human body?
With advancements in virtual reality (VR) technology, it’s not only possible to experience such places in precise 3D detail, it’s…
Turn screen time into learning time
12/02/2015
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In one corner of the building, a 3D printer hums and whirs, rhythmically building a bright blue sculpture designed by a 9-year-old boy. Across the room, a girl sporting a virtual reality headset explores a…
Infographic: Create a school makerspace in 3 easy steps
12/29/2015
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This is an updated version of a post that published on June 24, 2014.
As maker education gains steam, many educators are looking for ways to incorporate making and tinkering into…
Infographic: Design engaging learning spaces
01/15/2016
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If you want evidence that educators care about the physical setup of their classrooms, look no further than Pinterest, where you’ll find…
Learn one secret for flipping your elementary classroom
02/02/2016
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Four years ago, before the concept of flipped learning really took off, I wrote a blog post about flipping the elementary classroom. It resonated with a lot of people, and to this day it is one of the most-read blog posts…
Google Expeditions offers stunning field trips without leaving school
02/05/2016
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Have you ever taught a science lesson on animal adaptations and wished you could show something more compelling than a photograph or labeled diagram in a textbook? Have you dreamed of teaching about fragile coral reef ecosystems by going for a dive and really looking closely at these…
5 resources to connect your students to real scientists
02/11/2016
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A challenge that science educators face is the need to create meaningful and relevant connections between their content and the scientific community. The task is neither new nor any more important than it was decades ago. In the past, teachers organized field trips or invited class speakers…