Fixing One of the Biggest Accessibility Issues: Color Contrast By Lisa Nielsen published 14 October 19 In this article you'll learn why this is important, what the standard is for color contrast, and how to make content with accessible color contrast.
Report from Tech & Learning Live Austin By Matthew X. Joseph EdD published 11 October 19 #TLtechLive Austin brought together high-level educators that understood the benefit of taking the time to learn something new.
Focus on the Doing of Social Studies, Not Just the Model By Glenn Wiebe published 7 October 19 Is it possible to take the best parts of Madeline’s model and adapt it to a world that needs our students to be engaged, informed, and knowledgable citizens?
Transforming STEM Education from a Noun to a Verb: STEM in all Areas, Part One By Michael Gorman published 4 October 19 STEM action is something all content areas can embrace as they engage students in authentic learning.
Building The First Middle School Esports League By Chris Aviles, Teacher, Fair Haven Schools, NJ published 3 October 19
What's New in Google - September 2019 By Eric Curts published 2 October 19 Find out what's new in G Suite for September.
5 Ways to Make Your PLN Work for You By TL Editors published 1 October 19 As the educational technology coach and a district personalized learning coach for Verona Area High School, in Verona, Wisconsin, a key part of my role is supporting my colleagues as they learn to integrate technology into the classroom.
Top 5 Ways that Programming in Education has Changed By Steven Lahullier published 1 October 19 The trend towards programming in education has gone through many changes over the past forty years.
How Can Schools Better Use Data to Personalize Learning? By Tara Smith published 1 October 19 While most US high-school students aspire to earn a college degree, less than one in three succeed.
Emojis. Cause they’re good for kids and fun to use. What’s not to like? By Glenn Wiebe published 30 September 19 One of my fave conversations centered on the idea of using emojis as a way to help kids make sense of social studies and incorporating them as part of a quality lesson that can help improve student thinking and literacy skills.
Seeing the Whole Lesson with Video Reflection By TL Editors published 27 September 19 As a teacher, I spend the majority of my planning time trying to find new and insightful ways to engage my students, to give clear instructions, and to relate content to them.
Review: Epson BrightLink 697ui Interactive Projector By Phil Hintz published 27 September 19 Epson describes its BrightLink 697Ui ultra short-throw interactive display as “the ultimate academic collaboration tool,” and it’s nothing short of amazing.
Implementing a Blended, Phonics-Based Literary Approach By Melissa Cassada published 27 September 19 A balance between technology and one-on-one instruction ignites special ed students’ love for reading.
Spice Up Your Slides with 600+ Free Design Templates By Eric Curts published 26 September 19 In this blog post we will look at over 600 design theme templates for you and your students to use in your creations.
How is 5G Set to Change the Classroom? By Catherine Ellis/TechRadar published 25 September 19 Faster, smarter and more interactive – a new generation of learning
Yes . . . Your Class Does Need a 12 x 8 foot Map (And Online Interactives) By Glenn Wiebe published 24 September 19 Be sure to make a stop at the Nat Geo Mapping Resources page to find the MapMaker Interactive and other handy tools.
Personalized PD to Maximize Educator Learning By Matthew X. Joseph EdD, Jeni Long, Sallee Clark published 23 September 19 Why design staff meetings and PD with a “one size fits all” approach?
Simple Way to Determine Your Website's Accessibility By Lisa Nielsen published 20 September 19 The websites of all public schools and schools that receive any federal funding must by law be accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.
Holy Artwork, Batman! Teachers Should be Using #SeeingAmerica and SmartHistory! By Glenn Wiebe published 18 September 19 There are tons of things to explore at Smarthistory.
