Mobile devices are changing the way we do everything from pay for a coffee to hailing a taxi, but are they changing the way we learn? Dr. Paul Kim discussed the minimal effect of mobile devices on teaching and learning in an otherwise digital era in this month’s Mobile Learning Explorations webinar. He took and in-depth… read more →
Badges have been used for years to show merit, recognize achievement, and display status. In today’s technology driven age, badges, like almost everything else, have gone digital. Go-Go Labs’ Lisa Dawley and Teacher Julie Stratton gave an in depth look at digital badges in this month’s Game Based Learning webinar. Each presenter shared her unique experience… read more →
Most of us know there are apps for cooking, music, bumping, teaching, even dancing. What you may not know is that these same apps can be used for teaching students with Autism. Presenter Karina Barely, discussed the use of iPads and mobile devices as a learning tool for students on the Autism Spectrum in this… read more →
Collaboration, student assessment, networking, there’s and app for that! In fact there are countless apps and tools that can be used to quickly assess students with just one touch. Presenter Kathy Schrock explored these apps in this month’s PD in Action webinar. In addition she demonstrated several different apps that can be used for networking… read more →
One of the most important tools for professional development is the a Professional Learning Network, or PLN. The PLN can be a source of knowledge, perspective, and feedback that will serve the educator well throughout their career! In this months New Teacher Help webinar, presenter Shannon Holden showed administrators, teachers, counselors, and librarians how to… read more →
Have you ever wondered how a digital age filled with smartphones, tablets, and apps for almost everything impacts your brain? Presenters Betsy Hill and Dr. Sara Sawtelle discussed how a technology driven era is affecting our brains in this months Brain and Learning webinar. They explored what brain research is telling us about video games, cell phones,… read more →
Infographics are rapidly becoming the premier method of conveying data, trends, even résumés. These informative and eye catching images come in all shapes and sizes, and are beginning to be very popular in classrooms across the nation. As abundant of the types of infographics, are the tools available to build them. Presenter Shannon Holden explored… read more →
Integrating blended learning into an existing curriculum can be both a difficult and beneficial task. Though it is a rapidly growing instructional model, the many different approaches to implementation can make finding the right solution can feel like going on a treasure hunt without a compass. Who better to lead you on your Blended Learning journey… read more →
Presenters Marian Heard and Claudette Bateup, shared their experience and expertise about partnerships, as well as information about their own program Scientists and Mathematicians in Schools (SMiS) in this months edGlobal webinar. They discussed a wide variety of Scientists and Mathematicians in Schools (SMiS) partnership styles and activities, including face-to-face and distance contact and report on evaluation… read more →
Educational games and apps are a useful tool for Blended Learning, making it important to choose games in different content areas that not only align with standards and support learning goals, but engage students as well. In this session, Max Holechek, UX Designer, Ayu Othman, Art Director and Dr. Tim Hudson, explored games from a… read more →