Tag: education
A Crowdsourced List Of The Best iOS Education Apps
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We've curated a list of the best education apps for Apple's iOS. But now it's your turn. Share your favorite apps, vote up apps that you like, and make this list as useful as possible!
New ‘TED Talks Education’ Brings Big Names And Big Ideas
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Sir Ken Robinson, Bill Gates, Geoffrey Canada and more take on big topics in the all-new TED Talks Education. Full feature presentation is here.
10 Resources For Learning Over The Summer
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It’s been a long, long school year between hurricanes, snow, and days off from school. Many parts of the nation won’t be getting out on time this year.
The 7 Most (And Least) Effective Ways To Improve Student Achievement
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A study is making the rounds that details a few of the best ways to improve student achievement. It also touches on the least useful methods.
How 6 Billionaires Are Changing Education
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What kind of stake do the world's richest business magnates have in education? The answer to that question involves cutting-edge research, for-profit empires and schools on multiple continents.
A Simple Quote That Completely Defines Education
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This quote gets me thinking that anyone is capable of anything. It brings to mind the purpose and goal of education at its core. I just love it.
20 Great Websites For Elementary Educators
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Some of the best websites for elementary educators are ones that save time, make you think, and inspire. Here's just a handful!
The Student’s Quick Guide To FAFSA And Taxes
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Students are saddled with debt. It's a fact of life. But if you're a student looking to figure out how FAFSA works, what it means for your taxes, and basically what the heck everyone else is doing about it
Why iPads Aren’t The Answer (But Still Important)
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There is only so much an iPad can do. This video proves that. So iPads aren't the answer, but they are still an important part of education. Here's why.
27 Ways To Be A 21st Century Teacher
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So what does it take to become a 21st century teacher? This handy chart details more than two dozen ways to get started. A must-read and share.
The 12 Technologies Forever Changing School Libraries
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For students at the K-12 or university level, the school library can be the most important stop on a research journey, whether it's the first destination or the last. In order to keep up with modern challenges, some of the most innovative campus media centers in the U.S. are looking for ways to use technology to make the learning process smoother—both in person and remotely.
5 MOOCs Teachers Should Take As Students
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MOOCs may or may not save higher education, and if they save it they may further widen the gap between elite and lesser-known schools. They may also reinforce existing achievement gaps for students. As massive open online courses continue to evolve, however, educators need to know what they are and how they are changing the education landscape.
20 Ways To Make Professional Development More Effective
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Administrators often ask how to best utilize their staff meeting time to promote best instructional practices and improve professional development. Here are a few handfuls that could help them out.
How Teachers Are Using Blended Learning Right Now
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A year-long report is out and it details how teachers and students are taking to blended learning - what's working and what's not.
The Importance Of The Evolution Of Education
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Over the past century, the modes of both imparting and receiving education have undergone a paradigm shift. The evolution of education has become more important than ever.
How To Start Using Google Apps In Education
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It's actually far simpler to start using Google Apps in education than you might think. Here's how one teacher figured it all out.
