There’s A Difference Between Cars & Kids Ken Robinson probably doesn’t need an introduction for most of you. Eloquent and inspirational speaker obsessed with creativity, school improvement, and the concept of each person finding their “element” in life. Of course, industrialized forms of learning, while trying extremely hard to uncover the gifts in every learner,…
The landscape of social media changes almost too quickly to talk about, but there are trends that are worth a look, especially in regards to % of users, and time spent invested per visit, and daily. Twitter and facebook are decidedly different networks, so they really aren’t competitors in a strict sense, but being as though…
By displaying the iPad on the projector, you’ve got an easy way to broadcast your screen–or a student’s screen–to the entire class.
These days, it’s almost impossible to be an educator without implementing some kind of technology in the classroom. From blogging to educational games to online tracking tools, there are numerous tools that educators can take advantage of to cater to an increasingly tech-savvy group of learners. But not everyone knows just how to do that…
Why Teachers–Not Schools–Are The Real Institutions by TeachThought Staff “I am a teacher, therefore I teach,” is a phrase that seems to describe your job pretty well. After all, teaching is what you are getting paid for. But times are changing and such narrow perspective could become dangerous. At the very least, you are probably…
Teachers may spend their days imparting knowledge to others, but that doesn’t mean they should stop learning themselves.
While scientists may have a reputation for being anti-social, when it comes to using social media you’ll find the best and brightest in diverse scientific fields taking full advantage of the chance to connect with laymen and other scientists alike. Twitter is full of opportunities to hear what these scientists have to say, follow their…
Quick Response codes, popularly known as QR codes, are popping up everywhere from the center of Iron Man’s suit to bottles of wine. Basically a barcode, when scanned, QR codes link to something on the web, from ads to videos and music to surveys. Despite the fact that many young people currently say they’re not likely to scan…
A List Of The Best Literary Put-Downs There is a kind of unwritten rule among writers that you don’t criticize colleagues’ work too harshly, because they understand just how hard it is to produce great pieces. And yet, over the years handfuls of famous writers have taken huge exceptions to this rule, often with harsh…
A one-size-fits-all approach has never worked in education, and the variety of school options available today attests to that fact. While a number of private schools specialize in specific content or teaching approaches, the costs can be prohibitive to most parents. Charter schools have been rapidly multiplying throughout the country, offering students and families private-school-quality…
Here’s What A 2,000 Year-Old Lecture Hall Looks Like Kom el Dikka, a 2nd century AD Roman amphitheater in Alexendria, Egypt, allowed for an audience of up to 800 people, and hosted lecture theater performances, and even wrestling events. There is also speculation that it might’ve been a full-fledged university. Its excavation began in the…
Whether you’re looking for a place to scribble ideas or organize plotlines, these ipad apps for writing have you covered.
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