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Are We Over Loading Our Students?
31-05-2013 Hits:1531 On Education 
Michele McArdle
To give homework or not, that is the question. Our schools are increasingly asking young people to be involved in not only academic life but also sport, drama, music and...
Read moreGoogle Docs and the Dreaded Research Paper
Google docs has transformed the writing instruction of the classes I teach. Prior to our school's adoption of Google Aps, I gave significant feedback on the margins of student papers.…
The Problem with ICT Specialists
When it comes to the discussion of ICT in our schools and embedding it within the Australian Curriculum we may have it wrong or at least as educators we need…
Are We Really Connected?
In the 21st century there are many wonderful things about education that teachers and students should celebrate. One of these things is the use of technology. Technology has allowed both…
Create Stylish Word Clouds with Tagxedo
What The World Needs is Individuals.
As I enter my 21st year of teaching it gives me pause to reflect on education and my own approach to teaching. I find myself rebelling against tradition and authority…
This is How Democracy Ends - An Apology
Almost a year ago, I offered my time to the middle school at which I was employed to give a two-night presentation that promised to ease parents’ concerns about the…
Wordle: Creating Word Clouds
Wordle is a word cloud web tool which creates graphic representations of frequently used words. Users can easily individualize their word clouds as there are many formatting options including…
Wiffiti - the Interactive Message Board
Wiffiti is an interactive real-time message board Wiffiti is a dynamic and interactive message board that displays real-time messages from various social media sources. Wiffiti is an excellent tool for teachers who want the…
What's so wrong with rewards at school?
Something I’m asked time and again, whilst doing training for schools, is how can we use rewards effectively with children who’ve experienced trauma? Well there are a few fundamental questions…
The PDF Toolkit
The PDF (Portable Document Format) file format is extremely useful for educators as documents can be viewed across all computing platforms. This is particularly helpful as the on-line access for parents and…
IPAD OR IPLAY?
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning What are the real differences between the iPad and tablets loaded with appropriate software applications for early education, like theiStartSmart®…
TECHNOLOGY WITH EARLY LEARNERS
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning There is growing recognition of the importance of incorporating technology in meaningful and authentic ways into classroom curriculum and day-to-day…
How To: Setup Elmo and Smart Board Together
Written by Jake G Hits: 1333
This is a quick guide to configuring your Projector, Elmo, and Smart Board to work together. Using the free Image Mate software from ELMO USA, you can quickly scan documents to be placed into Smart Notebook. Let me know if you have any questions - Jake G
Education News
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Crossway Community in Montgomery needs new principal, wants to expand to D.C.
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] Jun 17, 2013 | 13:01 pmThe Washington Post ran an article Monday morning highlighting the financial struggles of Crossway Community Montessori, Montgomery County’s first charter school and only public Montessori school. Here are some other facts about the school that didn’t make it into the[…]
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Is competition in education killing our sense of community?
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] Jun 17, 2013 | 11:31 amI recently published a post that slammed modern school reform as essentially an urban land reform project, written by Leslie Fenwick, dean of the Howard University School of Education and a professor of education policy, It said in part: Read[…]
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Dear Harvard, My Career Deserved More Respect
Education Jun 17, 2013 | 11:00 amIn 1961, Phyllis Richman started applying to graduate school at Harvard. But she was discouraged when a professor asked how she would balance her professional life with 'responsibilities' to her husband. Host Michel Martin speaks with Richman about a response[…]
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What's the most 'natural' way to learn? It might surprise you
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] Jun 17, 2013 | 10:32 amHere is a counterintuitive piece on what we consider the "natural" way to learn, from cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham. He is a professor and director of graduate studies in psychology at the University of Virginia and author of "Why Don't[…]
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The Learning Network Blog: Worst Wildfires in Colorado’s History
NYT > Education Jun 17, 2013 | 10:26 amWhy are normal preventive measures falling short as fires rage in Colorado?
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St. Mary’s College names interim president
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] Jun 17, 2013 | 09:54 amSt. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts school that faces an abrupt leadership transition following a sharp enrollment decline, named a veteran higher education administrator Monday as its interim president. Read full article >>
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'I didn't really research anything' in high school, D.C. valedictorian says
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] Jun 17, 2013 | 05:31 amThis Washington Post story by my colleague Emma Brown tells the revealing story of the academic trouble that some of the highest achieving graduates from D.C. Public Schools face when they start college. Read full article >>
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The Learning Network Blog: News Quiz | June 17, 2013
NYT > Education Jun 17, 2013 | 01:03 amSee what you know about the news of the day.
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