Jessica Reighard discusses how teachers are teaching students with all kinds of learning, social, emotional, and developmental learning. Their research shows that today’s student body is more and more diverse, with behavior issues, and social and emotional issues, that are interfering with the ability to learn. We’re not preparing our teachers for the challenges of the classroom.
Mackin Educational Resources, the industry leader and global distributor of print and digital media to PK-12 schools and libraries, proudly announced the formation of the TYSL movement, or Transform Your School Library. This philanthropic endeavor was designed to provide school librarians and educators with critical information related to the evolution of today’s school library, TYSL is comprised of dozens of the country’s leading change-advocates committed to shaping the future direction of school libraries.
I “test drive” each of the featured apps so that teachers can make a determination about whether or not to download and try them. Researching, downloading, and sampling these apps can take a LOT of time – I show you ten awesome apps in one hour or less!
Get your piece of the prize! This year’s contestants have the opportunity to win $15,000 in monthly awards and a grand prize of $50,000 in technology spend. The Collaboration Nation awards program highlights examples of collaboration and successful educational technology projects.
Many teachers asked, “How do I earn respect from my administration?” A teacher’s relationship with their administration is the most important relationship in an educator’s professional life. If the interactions are strained, it can put a lot of stress on the teacher.
In 2015 edWeb.net hosted 300 webinars – from gaming and code to literacy and art, we explored so many topics in education this year. Check out our list of the top ten attended webinars in 2015!
edWeb welcomes Monarch Center for Autism as a sponsor of the Teaching Students with Autism community
edWeb.net is delighted to announce that Monarch Center for Autism has joined the consortium that sponsors Teaching Students with Autism, a free professional learning community (PLC) where educators can share information to help support the needs of students with autism.
The Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN) of SIIA, the principal trade association representing the software and digital content industries, announces the new members of its ETIN Board of Directors.
The question now is not “where can I find help?” but “how can I quickly curate all of the resources available to find the best help for me and my students?” The options can be overwhelming!
The NewSchools Venture Fund (a nonprofit philanthropy organization working to transform public education) released a report titled, Dissatisfied but Optimistic, which outlines the need for and a path toward developing new models of school.