How Does Technology Improve Learning? This is a contributed post by Jenna Smith It doesn’t matter what you want to learn, whether it’s how to play the piano, solve advanced calculus problems, or cook gourmet French food, technology can help you do it. A simple example of this is biologcal dissection. Twenty years ago, all…
Planit crowdsources community planning & encourages users to be involved in planning & design of projects, neighborhoods, and social spaces.
3 Digital Tools For Common Core Academic Vocabulary by Susan Oxnevad first appeared on gettingsmart.com The Common Core identifies six instructional shifts needed to effectively implement the standards in ELA/Literacy. Shift 6 suggests an instructional change in the teaching of Academic Vocabulary. While there are many specific vocabulary standards in the K-12 Language strand, it’s helpful and important to look…
What Is The Definition Of Global Learning? Globalization. Definitely not a high-interest topic. For every person reading this quick preview, probably 18 more skimmed right past, busy trying to survive right here, right now. This makes sense. Even when it does get attention, it is often bursting with rhetoric and emotion—discussed in tones of enthusiasm…
contributed by Justin Marquis, Ph.D. Why are we always so resistant to spending money on education? The primary response to the President’s State of the Union Address call for universal preschool has been for people to question how it will be paid for. We can afford universal free education for everyone, let alone for at-risk pre-schoolers. End of debate. In the…
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This cartoon is, by far, the best example we have answering the request to “show your work” in mathematics class.
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Short of lifelong study under monkish self-discipline, any history of education is going to be necessarily brief. Miss some stuff. Oversimplify. Like the one below, conveniently in infographic form that leaves out all mention of Socrates or John Dewey, but includes facebook and MOOCs. That said, it’s worth a skim if for no other reason…
Sexting could be defined as the process of sending any communication that relays sexual desire or intent. It’s not limited to nude images.
One of the ways to network is through LinkedIn Groups, a section that allows you to get to know and develop your reputation through the sit
Has twitter jumped the shark? Yesterday we’d have answered no, but after seeing these products we’re beginning to wonder. As a social media platform, twitter is so easy to love (Imagine Google+ products), but consumerism eventually gets to everyone. 5 Sure-Fire Signs Twitter Has Jumped The Shark 1. Twitter Sneakers are oddly desirable, no? And…
PBL acts both as a curriculum and instruction tool, as well as a new way for students to think about school.
Although it’s common for professionals to decide they want to earn an MBA after spending a few years in the workforce, some people know they want that credential from the beginning of their academic careers. In either case, coming into the MBA program with a rudimentary background in business concepts and principles ensures you have…
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