Youtube v.s. Books
On YouTube, “you can get a whole story in six minutes,” he explains. “A book takes so long. I prefer the immediate gratification. Unchecked...
November 29, 2010
Project Based Learning
Many of us out there know that project-based learning (PBL) inspires students to understand core content knowledge more deeply and gain key skills for...
October 26, 2010
Standards’ Impact for Special Ed.
Special education advocates are greeting the burgeoning common academic standards movement with a mixture of optimism and caution. Education Week: Standards’ Impact for Special...
September 23, 2010
Why American Schools Must Go Green
Schools can go green by deploying rooftop solar systems or tapping into wind energy projects by using a model that requires little to no...
September 9, 2010
Social and Emotional Learning and the Start of School | Edutopia
Social and Emotional Learning and the Start of School | Edutopia Number One Make a special effort to greet children in a positive and...
September 2, 2010
First virtual school in Mass. opens Thursday
First virtual school in Mass. opens Thursday The first online-only public school in Massachusetts is set to go live Thursday, becoming the first virtual...
September 2, 2010
Revitalize STEM learning
Hands-on creation could revitalize STEM learning Some technology experts, such as MAKE Magazine founder Dale Dougherty and Pixar’s Tony DeRose, are promoting hands-on learning...
July 19, 2010