Podcasts are a powerful medium for consumers and creators. This year it’s been exciting to see so many educators enter the podcasting space. Regular followers of the blog know that I launched my podcast earlier this year. So you can imagine that I get pretty excited to talk about podcasts with my educator friends! Fellow […]
One of the exciting things about the increased availability of educational technology is how it’s changing the way we think about traditional classrooms. The Virtual High School has created global online classrooms for secondary school students and online professional development for educators. They also offer Advanced Placement classes, unique electives, and STEM courses. The Virtual High School As one of the first […]
Teachwise Inspire is an online tool for educators that provides easy, affordable access to classroom resources and professional development on-demand. For a low monthly cost, members can access lots of content. This includes tens of thousands of teacher-reviewed, teacher-approved K-12 content. It is all aligned to the Common Core Standards and connected to curriculum goals. […]
Science4Us is a standards-based digital science curriculum that teaches science using the 5E inquiry-based instructional model. In addition to over 350 digital games and online activities, there are tons of offline experiments. There are also hands-on projects to boost student engagement. It’s a great choice for teachers looking to include cross-curricular activities that connect science instruction to math and language arts. Students […]
Many schools across the country have professional development days built into their calendar and regularly send teachers to sessions related to their discipline or passion. These are great opportunities to collaborate with staff members in your building and meet educators with similar goals in nearby schools. If your school doesn’t have the resources or hasn’t […]