This Autism Simulator Is Horrifying
According the CDC, 1 in 88 children are identified with a form of autism. It is almost fives times as likely in boys than in girls.
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The Best Response Ever To “Show Your Work” In Math [Image]
This cartoon is, by far, the best example we have answering the request to “show your work” in mathematics class.
36 Things Every 21st Century Teacher Should Be Able To Do
From taking screenshots to appreciating memes here are things every 21st century teacher should be able to do.
Google Glass: Your Life Is A Video Game
Google Glass by Mountain View are glasses that function as a heads up display to give you information, record experiences, or share data.
4 Teaching Tips For More Effective Direct Instruction
Editor’s Preface: Direct instruction–whether by whole class lecture, or one on one compulsion isn’t the most progressive style of learning in the world, but it may have a role. Below, Sara Briggs offers teachers four teaching tips for getting more out of direct instruction. Learning can be challenging for a variety of reasons. Students constantly…
The Problem With Rubrics In Learning
The problem with rubrics in learning is that they’re often subjective and their point systems are often arbitrary.
The Fundamentals Of Blended Learning
The following post describes the fundamentals of blended learning, including its definition, popular models, and effective in-class results.
How Learning Platforms Can Support Personalized Learning
“How Learning Platforms Can Support Personalized Learning” by Marie Bjerde first appeared on gettingsmart.com I wish school were different for my children. As a mom living in a school district with excellent schools, high test scores and property values, research-based practices, and warm, thoughtful educators who care about my kids you would think I would…
Duolingo: Innovative Educational App for Learning Languages
Duolingo is an innovative educational app that allows users to learn 19 different languages in a gamified environment.
8 Of The Best Digital Whiteboard Apps For iPad
From Educreations Whiteboard to Google Jamboard to Goodnotes 5, here are 8 of the best digital whiteboard apps for iPad.
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A Brief History Of Education [Infographic]
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…
10 Tips & Tools To Deal With Information Overload
As news gets faster and the amount of information we consume increases, the idea of information overload is commonly banded about.
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