In this month’s edGlobal webinar on edWeb.net, presenter Lynn Nolan introduced five critical areas where educators around the world are requesting support.
Is your school thinking of implementing a 1 to 1 device plan? 1 to 1 pioneer Michael Mason talked about his district’s digital education network or “Wolves D.E.N” in this month’s edTech Innovators webinar. Michael shared strategies and best practices for implementing a technology initiative. He discussed the specific device his school district selected, as well… 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 →
In the final installment of the Extending Fraction Understanding series presenter Sara Delano Moore talks about fractions in the primary grades. In this hour long session Sara discusses when the foundations of fractions are laid and when the formal study of fractions begins under CCSS. She also talks about how the idea of sharing fairly is an important for… read more →
Principal Eric Sheninger and educator Juliana Meehan discussed the evolving model of their Independent OpenCourseWare Studies (IOCS) program, which was implemented this year at New Milford High School. Eric and Juliana shared how their program has paved the way for their high school students to choose from a dizzying array of OpenCourseWare offered by the… read more →
Over the past few years, schools have begun to evaluate the efficacy of both mobile learning and social networking. While concepts have usually been evaluated separately, the advent of numerous mobile devices and new education based social networking tools has caused the ideas to become tightly interrelated. Presenter Shawn Gross shared an overview on… read more →
Graphic organizers are a great way to help students see the “big picture” and organize their thoughts. While the first image of a graphic organizer we think of is usually a Venn Diagram, there are many other types of other graphic organizers that can be used. Presenter Shannon Holden as he shared his extensive list… 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 →
eBooks, eContent, and eReaders, oh my! With so many e’s it can be hard to tell one from the other. In this month’s Emerging Tech webinar presenter Michelle Luhtala explored and explained the various formats of digital content. During the hour long session Michelle discussed what to consider when selecting a format and an effective… read more →