A Common Language: 30 Public Education Terms Defined
In any field, knowing what a colleague means when they use a word is critical. Here are definitions for 30 common public education terms.
The Definition Of Mobile Learning
While often characterized by technology, mobile learning is learning characterized by the need and ability of the learner to be mobile.
What’s A Twitter Chat? An Example And Definition For Teachers
A twitter chat is a public discussion based on a topic through a series of questions that serve as discussion prompts–all using a unifying hashtag.
What’s A Thematic Unit? A Way To Unify What You Teach
In math, a thematic unit could explore the relationship between math and video games. In Language Arts, it could about the language of social protest.
A New Definition For Equity In Education
When discussing equity, there are so many convenient phrases but there may be a larger view that we’re missing.
A Definition Of Web Literacy (And How Students Can Benefit)
Web literacy touches on a variety of competencies but allows students to do one essential thing: meaningfully engage on the Internet.
8 Steps To Design PBL In The Classroom
What is problem-based learning? An approach to learning where the identification, analysis, and solving of problems drives student learning.
A Stunningly Simple Way To Explain Pi
What is Pi? Pi (or ‘π’) is a mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
The Difference Between Googling And Inquiry-Based Learning
Search is about finding pieces, knowledge is about knowing the potential value of those pieces.
What Is A Learning Simulation?
Learning Simulations: An Overview This post has been updated from a 2012 post. Clark Aldrich is an enthusiastic advocate for new learning forms, and leading thinker on the power of learning simulations and author of Learning Online with Games, Simulations, and Virtual Worlds and Unschooling Rules: 55 Ways to Unlearn What We Know About Schools and Rediscover Education. (These…
What Is COPPA & How Can I Keep Student Data Safe?
What Is COPPA & How Can I Keep Student Data Safe? by Rose de Fremery, Moondrop Entertainment Privacy is a serious concern for everyone, from school administrators to parents. Simply clicking “I Agree” or signing up for a new service can mean that you are consenting to provide a company with a wide range of your…
What Is Oculus Rift? A Virtual Reality Headset Owned By Facebook
Oculus Rift is one of the pioneering virtual reality headsets originally crowd-funded and eventually purchased by Facebook.
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