NEWS & TRENDS: When the SAMR Model Isn’t Enough By TL Editors published 21 November 18 For many educators, using technology to achieve individualized learning experiences where students move at their own pace is the ultimate goal of the SAMR model.
10 Sites for Checking Plagiarism By David Kapuler published 21 November 18 The best free plagiarism checkers for your classroom
NEWS & TRENDS: We’re Closing the Digital Divide, But What About the Participation Gap? By TL Editors published 21 November 18 This observation around screen time and media usage has profound implications for educators.
NEWS & TRENDS: AT&T Ends Lifeline Subsidy By TL Editors published 20 November 18 5,400 low-income subscribers in the Chicago area and downstate will no longer receive the monthly Lifeline credit on their landline bills as of November
NEWS & TRENDS: Louisiana Considers Special Recognition for STEM Work By TL Editors published 20 November 18
NEWS & TRENDS: Convincing Students that Learning Blue Collar Job Skills Will Pay Off By TL Editors published 20 November 18 With jobs in the trades going begging, Janesville (WI) Superintendent Steve Pophal says more people need to consider the value of certifications and two-year technical degrees.
Adding and Using Comments on Screencastify Videos By Eric Curts published 20 November 18 It's simple to use, has lots of nice features, works on Chromebooks, and is free for videos up to 10 minutes long.
FEATURE: Ed Tech Leaders Take on the Digital Equity Divide By Eileen Belastock published 20 November 18 This invitation-only event focused on sharing and learning about the many innovative solutions that district leaders are creating to close the digital equity divide.
Why You Shouldn't Limit Screen Time By Lisa Nielsen published 19 November 18 As innovative educators know, not all screen time is created equal and one-size-does not fit all when it comes to learning and development.
NEWS & TRENDS: Using the Science of Learning to Redesign Schools By TL Editors published 19 November 18 Some schools are being restructured to fit the needs and interests of students—a practice called school redesign.
Editing Videos for Involuntary Curiosity: 3 Chemistry Examples By Ramsey Musallam published 16 November 18 Often times a powerful video can simultaneously engage AND demotivate students by "inducing" curiosity, while also explaining the content that underlies the phenomena.
Quakertown Community School District Adopts Hitachi Interactive Projectors By TL Editors published 15 November 18 The high school recently completed a five-year renovation project, which included retrofitting classrooms with Hitachi’s CP-TW3005 interactive projectors.
BACK OFFICE BUSINESS: Carolina Biological Supply Company Announces California Adopted New School Science Teaching Materials By TL Editors published 14 November 18 School science supplier Carolina Biological announced that California selected its science curriculum for adoption as one of 29 approved new teaching materials for the state’s science classrooms.
Intentional Act: Give Credit By Matthew X. Joseph published 12 November 18 Sometimes we forget the fact that if you post someone’s content and do not give them credit, you are essentially stealing their work.
Related Words By Ozge Karaoglu published 12 November 18 Simply write the word or a phrase that you would like to find related words/phrases about and the tool will come up with many words or phrases.
Google Science Fair as my Biology Final Exam By Ramsey Musallam published 9 November 18 The Google Science Fair designed in such a way that students are inspired to turn their thoughts and ideas into a format that address a gap in the world, and thus, change it!
Reverse Dictionary By Ozge Karaoglu published 8 November 18 Sometimes, you try to think of a word but you can’t say it. Here is a website that will help you find the words that you’ve been thinking about all day long!
What's New in Google - October 2018 By Eric Curts published 7 November 18 Catch up on everything new in G Suite for Education from October 2018, and see great ideas and resources!