With the new school year upon us, teachers face the challenge of implementing Common Core Standards and increasingly using technology with an emphasis on literacy. Mobile devices are increasingly being used in the classroom and by students in their daily lives. In this month’s Mobile Learning webinar, presenter Darla Moore introduced new ways of using… read more →
Farm to school can play a strong role in promoting good health and creating strong economies. In recognition of this, Congress designated October as National Farm to School Month. This is a time to celebrate the connections that are happening all over the country between schools and local food! In this month’s Growing School Gardens’… read more →
Text-dependent questions. Text-based answers. These are two phrases often heard in conversations about the Common Core State Standards. Why is there a new emphasis on evidence? What types of questions and tasks will help you push students to engage in discussions that are grounded in examples from the text? In the first webinar from TIME… read more →
In this Age of Information, teachers, students, and parents all seem to have the same complaint – the amount of knowledge and information available on the Internet is overwhelming, where do I begin? Instead of being paralyzed by the Infosphere, there are ways you can harness its power by organizing it into categories! In the… read more →
Now more than ever, it is important for teachers to get involved in active professional development that can drastically impact their growth capabilities. In this month’s Leadership 3.0 webinar, Lyn Hilt provides examples of how today’s educators can use social media tools and innovative options for more effective and meaningful professional development. She discusses edcamps,… read more →
The common core standards are essential in creating a shift in the learning standards in this ever-changing society. If used properly, these standards can provide learners with unique ways to engage with content that is otherwise unavailable. Nicole, who was named T.H.E Journal’s Innovator of the Month, discusses how she was able to use iBooks… read more →
With technology constantly improving, now is the time to implement mobile learning devices into your curriculum. In this month’s Mobile Learning webinar, presenter Scott Newcomb shares his experiences over the past 5 years of working with students to use mobile learning devices. He highlights challenges that may come up during implementation, provides potential solutions,… read more →
Professional development is an important part of the process for teachers working in grades K – 12. Librarians should play an important role in this facilitation according to the AASL Standards. In the July webinar for our Emerging Tech community, presenter Michelle Luhtala showcased 5 professional development workshop ideas that librarians can facilitate. Among these… read more →
Presented by Tim Hudson, PhD – Director of Curriculum Design, DreamBox Learning Sponsored by DreamBox Learning View the webinar “Intelligent Adaptive Learning” In this webinar, Dr. Tim Hudson shares insights about leveraging technology to improve student learning. At a time when schools are exploring “flipped” and “blended” learning models, it’s important to deeply understand how… read more →
Presented by Thomas D’Amico, Superintendent of Human Resources and Leadership Development, Ottawa, Canada Sponsored by NASSP, NAESP, and School Leadership Briefing The world has changed, and so should our teaching and learning environments. The focus on technology in the last decade has notresulted in improved student achievement. In order to “get it right” this time,… read more →