Why You Should Unplug

We are connected most of the time these days. I consider myself extremely connected, and even I find myself at times overwhelmed by how connected people are. We’ve often gone out to...

The 15 Best iPad Apps For The World Language Classroom

The iPad has fundamentally changed how and what I teach in my...

7 Ways To Use Google Tools To Maximize Learning

There are a boatload of awesome Google tools that we use every...

Why You Should Use Video In Education

When I was a student, ‘using video in education’ mostly meant showing...

What Is The Role Of Content In Flipped Classrooms?

In a flipped classroom, students ‘attend’ the lesson outside of the classroom,...

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4 Tips To Help Students Start Blogging
By Holly Clark on January 13, 2014
“Ms. Clark, I can’t believe it! Someone from Argentina and New Zealand just read my blog!” This kind of wide-eyed excitement is why I...
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What Are Librarians In The Digital Age?
By Katie Lepi on January 12, 2014
So what is the role of the librarian in the digital age? Take a gander at the handy infographic below to find out!
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10 Ways To Get Students Excited About Reading
By Hardik Parikh on January 12, 2014
Here are a few tips and tricks to help you improve reading skills for a variety of students at different levels.
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Why Active Kids Learn Better
By Katie Lepi on January 11, 2014
The fact that humans (especially Americans) are steadily becoming more sedentary and obese is no secret.
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8 Great iPad Apps for ESL Students
By AlishaEllis on January 11, 2014
When you’re talking about learning a language in the U.S., you’re generally talking about ESL which refers to “English as a second language” or the...
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What Teachers (And Students) Must Know About Cyberbullying
By Katie Lepi on January 10, 2014
School isn't just about learning and books, as teachers are already well aware. For students, going to school also teaches them about a slew of...
4 Key Considerations For Student Tablets
By Heather Brigs on January 10, 2014
It's common to see students bringing along their tablets when they go to school. These devices have become powerful that they are now preferred over...
Top 10 Essential Web Tools For Project-Based Learning
By SandraMiller on January 9, 2014
Blending the traditional textbooks with innovative web tools that inspire collaboration will be the wisest thing you’ve ever done for your students.
5 TED Talks Teachers And Students Should Both Watch
By Cormac Reynolds on January 9, 2014
These are some of our favorite TED Talks that we think both teachers and students alike will learn from and enjoy.
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The Must-Have Tools for Online Learners
By Peter Davidson on January 8, 2014
Online education gives students access to courses that may not be available locally, but they must have the right tools to take full advantage of...
5 Inspirational Messages Shared By Anonymous Students
By Jeff Dunn on January 8, 2014
What would you say if you could do so anonymously? These images are from anonymous students and are quite moving. To me, at least.
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The Visual History Of Classroom Technology
By Jeff Dunn on January 7, 2014
It's been quite awhile since the early days of classroom technology. However, it's still something worth knowing about as we all race into the future...
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10 Ways To Have A More Productive Year
By Dawn Casey-Rowe on January 7, 2014
The new year is here. I must be getting old because years seem to be passing faster and faster these days.
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10 Ways To Promote Your Classroom Library
By Jeff Dunn on January 6, 2014
You have a classroom library. Your library is chock full of useful resources and information that's just waiting to be absorbed by your eager students....
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5 Social Networks For Students To Get Academic Help
By Christina James on January 6, 2014
With the growing use of social networking sites like Facebook and twitter, the methodology of education for students is finding new and improved ways.
25 Brilliant Teacher Blogs Worth Following
By Jeff Dunn on January 5, 2014
There are hundreds of quality teacher blogs out there. Here are some of the most popular - perhaps inspiration to blog yourself!