Why Education Needs More Than Reform
Disruption in general is about unsettling, often thought of in terms of chaos. Disruptive collaboration is working together to force change.
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Developing Digital Literacy: Building Blocks for Today’s Classrooms
Given the fast-changing digital environment, digital literacy is now a must-have ability in education.
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A Brief History Of Gamification In Education
The term ‘gamification’ first gained widespread usage in 2010 referring to incorporation of social/reward aspects of games into software.
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15 John Dewey Quotes On Education, Experience, And Teaching
Among the more popular John Dewey quotes? “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.”
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The Most Significant Change of Common Core Adoption
The Most Significant Change of Common Core Adoption While debates around the Common Core State Standards have often focused on mathematics content and assessments, the most consequential shift has been structural: literacy became a cross-disciplinary responsibility rather than an English Language Arts (ELA) franchise. This reorientation—from siloed skills to shared, disciplinary literacy—altered curricular design, professional…
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An Inquiry Framework: 5 Levels Of Student Ownership
The 5 inquiry modes itemize the purpose of learning in different domains and identifies the effect of inquiry on student ownership.
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Classroom Manage Tips For Substitute Teachers
As a substitute teacher entering a new classroom, classroom management is crucial. These tips can help get you started.
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What’s The Definition Of Alcoholism?
What is the definition of alcoholism? When drinking has a sustained negative effect on you and you either don’t stop, or try to stop and can’t.
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What If Ideas Were Currency?
What if–in pursuit of learning–hobbies, expertise, and original thinking were currency? What if you had to trade one idea to get another?
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Strategies For Using Assistive Technology In The Classroom
Modeling, mind mapping, fast listening, and hands-on learning are just a few strategies for using assistive technology in the classroom.
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12 Common Core-Aligned Math Apps
These 15 apps are aligned with Common Core math standards and are great for building math skills. The list is separated by grade level.
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A Sign Of The Times: Statistics Outgrowing Other STEM Fields
Statistics is not merely a tool; it is a pillar of modern STEM education.
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The Best Math Apps for Middle School Students
A collection of teacher-approved Common Core-aligned math apps for middle school students, such as DragonBox, BrainPOP, and others.
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16 Questions To Help Students Brainstorm Project-Based Learning
Brainstorming for problem-based learning: Which ‘parts’ of the world would most benefit from my creativity, affection, and sustained effort?
