In this Age of Information, teachers, students, and parents all seem to have the same complaint – the amount of knowledge and information available on the Internet is overwhelming, where do I begin? Instead of being paralyzed by the Infosphere, there are ways you can harness its power by organizing it into categories! In the… 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 →
Now more than ever, it is important for teachers to get involved in active professional development that can drastically impact their growth capabilities. In this month’s Leadership 3.0 webinar, Lyn Hilt provides examples of how today’s educators can use social media tools and innovative options for more effective and meaningful professional development. She discusses edcamps,… 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 →
The common core standards are essential in creating a shift in the learning standards in this ever-changing society. If used properly, these standards can provide learners with unique ways to engage with content that is otherwise unavailable. Nicole, who was named T.H.E Journal’s Innovator of the Month, discusses how she was able to use iBooks… read more →
With technology constantly improving, now is the time to implement mobile learning devices into your curriculum. In this month’s Mobile Learning webinar, presenter Scott Newcomb shares his experiences over the past 5 years of working with students to use mobile learning devices. He highlights challenges that may come up during implementation, provides potential solutions,… read more →
Professional development is an important part of the process for teachers working in grades K – 12. Librarians should play an important role in this facilitation according to the AASL Standards. In the July webinar for our Emerging Tech community, presenter Michelle Luhtala showcased 5 professional development workshop ideas that librarians can facilitate. Among these… 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 →
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 →
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.