Learning and competency data can be useful tools in assessing a student’s individual learning needs. In this month’s Blended Learning webinar, presenters Sharnell Jackson and Tim Hudson shared best practices for organizing and using student data in order to better meet student needs. They also discussed processes for using and analyzing data at the student,… read more →
There are countless digital games that target the K-12 market. In this month’s Game-Based Learning webinar, presenters Dr. John Richards and Dr. Michael Levine shared a research based analysis of the market, as well as the role of these games in education reforms. The webinar explored the research conducted by Dr. Richards and the Cooney Center that… 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 →
School garden programs are becoming more widely adopted. In this month’s School Gardens webinar, the presenter talked about the Edible Schoolyard Project, an online network that supports school garden programs around the world. The webinar demonstrated how those involved in a school garden program can collaborate and share ideas. It also shared best practices for… read more →
How does your garden grow in the fall? With cold frames, and chilly plants, and covered beds all in a row? Quite the contrary! Presenter Thianda Manzara talked about back to school gardening in this month’s Growing School Gardens webinar. She discussed several choices for cover crops, ideal conditions for growing and harvesting, and the science behind… read more →
In today’s technology-driven times where teachers are expected to address the Common Core State Standards, finding helpful materials in textbooks can be a difficult task. Presenter Shannon Holden explored FREE resources available to teachers online in the form of digital textbooks in this month’s TechTools webinar. He discussed research, saving vs. spending, and ingredients for… read more →
“Flipped Classroom- You keep on using that phrase. I do not think it means what you think what it means.” With so much information being introduced this can often seem true. When should you flip, how do you flip, what is flipping? In the final webinar in the Flipped Learning Primer series, presenters Aaron Sams and Brian… read more →
In this webinar, presenter Sean O’Neil, Technology Coordinator, and T.H.E. Journal’s EdTech Innovator of the Month, shared his use of technology at Antioch High School in Antioch, California. Sean discussed using gamification in the classroom to encourage students to work on problems and skills to reach the next level. Sean also shared how he used… read more →
In this months Emerging Tech webinar, presenter Michelle Luhtala talks about mobile learning in the library and it’s relationship to eContent. In the hour long session, Michelle discussed how the tools we use to access eContent impact school library services. She also discussed factors to consider when developing instructional programs that use mobile technology such… read more →
This month’s webinar explored new ways to invite students, parents, and community members to be part of your school garden experience. Nino La Stella, Greenhouse Director for the Montclair Public Schools in New Jersey, shared A Feast for Every Season, a Mount Hebron Middle School Greenhouse program that enables its students to appreciate the rhythm… read more →