Transitioning to the Common Core Standards requires teachers to use new methods that emphasize a conceptual understanding of Math. In this month’s Blended Learning webinar, presenter John SanGiovanni discussed best practices for implementing these methods. John shared a case study from Howard County Schools where administrators created an implementation plan that included a feedback and support system,… 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 →
Listen to the interview with Marlene Woo-Lun, publisher of Library Media Connection, along with Larry Jacobs, founder of Education Talk Radio. Original Airdate: 7/11/13 Hosted by Larry Jacobs, the founder of Education Talk Radio, with Marlene Woo-Lun, publisher of Library Media Connection. Listen to the interview below.
For admin-level users only Must-read guidelines for site administrators 1. Please do not execute theme, plugin, or WordPress system updates, even if you see a notification in the dashboard. Either email Justin ([email protected]) or use the WPEngine staging area to test the update fully before deploying it on the live site. 2. Please exercise extreme caution working… read more →
Family Math Nights are a fun and interactive way to encourage parents to practice math education at home. In this month’s Implementing Common Core Standards in Math webinar, presenter Stephanie Shultz shared tips for hosting a successful Math Night. She discussed reasons to host a Family Math Night, resources to create activities, and how to overcome language barriers.… 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 →
Listen to the interview with Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO, edWeb.net and Dr. Peggy George, co-host of Classroom 2.0 Live, about the use of the internet and how social media creates good learning experiences for educators. Lisa and Peggy met on edWeb as Peggy became a regular at our edWeb webinars. They talked back and… read more →
Like all online learning models, implementing an online language learning program can be a large task to undertake. Without the right plan, implementation goals can get lost in translation. In this month’s Tech for Language webinar, presenter Jennifer Frazier explored different implementation models, as well as best practices for implementation. Attendees learned about current trends… read more →
In this interactive webinar presenter Sara Moore discussed the State Standards as they relate to 6th and 7th grade math, as well as how these lessons carry over into 8th grade. Not only did Sara share examples that made ratio’s tangible, but participants also chatted amongst each other offering ideas of their own! “If it took 7 hours to… read more →
Presented By John J. Ratey, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Research Synthesizer, Speaker, and best selling Author In This Session While exercise in good for the body, Dr. John J. Ratey, MD, argues it is more important for the brain, especially when it comes to students in the classroom. Join… read more →