Mixing up the curriculum and the methods of teaching students is important in maintaining younger students’ interest. These websites offer great alternatives for teaching. This also gives students the opportunity to work with technology – a vital skill for their future. The article offers 5 websites and the topics range from grammar to typing and […]
Websites to Encourage Tech Learning
August 23rd, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Students Dismiss STEM Early On
August 10th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
When are students losing interest in STEM? The answer is earlier than we thought. In a study focused on interest in astrology, scientists found middle school is the time the desire significantly declines. The study was based off of asking students of four different age groups what their interests were, and they wanted to do […]
Virtual Reality, A Game Changer in the Classroom
July 25th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Technology has always been a large part of the classroom, improving learning and allowing curriculum to be taught in unique ways. Virtual Reality (VR) has the power to completely transform the classroom in the coming years and could change the way we educate students. Instead of simply lecturing on the Solar System, for example, VR […]
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Ideas for Integrating Social Media in the Classroom
July 22nd, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
How to make teaching history more interesting? Have students use what they enjoy to spend time on – social media. Instead of just lecturing on the previous presidents, allow the students to create a social media campaign about them. Youth are basically social media gurus so let them prove their knowledge while they learn. This […]
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Tips for Teaching Code
July 12th, 2016 by Ellen Donnelly
Students today, having grown up with technology, already have the basic computer skills that used to be taught in school. The next step is to introduce coding; however, how it is introduced is what matters. Student use apps in their daily life and are familiar with a range of technologies, but coding is a different […]
STEM Educators: Listen and Learn
July 8th, 2016 by Rich Feller
Educators! Listening to music about science is a fun and interesting way to get students engaged. Research has proven music to be very influential and can affect the listener deeply. Showing younger learners an artist they may recognize is a great way to build connections with STEM. Just like the “Fifty Nifty United States” song […]
Job Forecast and Ed Requirements Through 2018
November 27th, 2010 by Rich Feller
Major study says “America needs more workers with college degrees, certificates and industry certifications,” said Anthony P. Carnevale. “If we don’t address this need now, millions of jobs could go offshore.”
