In this month’s Common Core Standards in Math webinar on edWeb.net, presenter Sara Delano Moore talked about the developmental progression from addition to multiplication. She gave real world examples and practical application strategies to teach students of all ages.
The Prek-3 Digital Learning community on edWeb.net was proud to host presenter Mark Schlichting in this month’s session. Mark, a veteran children’s designer and creator of Broderbund’s Living Books series, shared his insights and experiences from 25 years of experience creating award winning educational interactive content for children.
This months Teaching Students with Autism webinar on edWeb.net explored simple solutions to solve social and behavior problems. Presenter Linda Hodgdon discussed visual strategies that are used effectively with students of all ages in both special and regular education settings.
It is important for teachers to feel confident and competent when it comes to choosing and implementing the most appropriate technology tools for your early childhood classroom. Whether a technology enthusiast looking for new ideas and guidance about developmentally appropriate practices, or completely new to the idea of using technology with young children
Branding is key. Telling our stories is critical! Why should we allow people to create their own perceptions, which could be rooted in misinformation, based on word of mouth or what is published in the local paper?
Quest-based learning uses game mechanics and a game-based learning portal as a “stage” for active learning both in and out of the classroom. The presentation of course material is accomplished through an engaging series of challenges (quests) that are carefully planned to take place over a designated time frame.
Learning is intensely personal to every student. In order to learn effectively, students’ initial conceptions and prior knowledge must be engaged to ensure they can make sense of things for themselves. At the same time, they want and need their own ideas to be heard in every lesson.
In this month’s edGlobal webinar on edWeb.net. presenters David Bong and Kyle Ennis discussed the importance of language assessment and new technologies to evaluate the learning of languages for students worldwide and in the workplace environment.
Many new teachers enter the classroom thinking they are going to awaken young minds to the joys of learning. Unfortunately, our traditional educational system has worked in a way that discourages the natural process of inquiry. Students become less prone to ask questions as they move through the grade levels.
Presenter Noel Wall of the Medal of Honor Foundation provided a brief history of the Medal of Honor and its legacy of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. She introduced the free Medal of Honor Character Development Program.