If we want our children to be able to succeed we have to look beyond our own cities and towns and help our children to live and work in a global community. This means that as teachers we should be choosing texts, lessons and projects that reflect what is happening globally as much as what [...]
While some foundations did have to cut back on their amounts or get out of the grant-giving business altogether, new granters came on board and Web site traffic continued to increase. Not too surprisingly, Grant Wrangler’s annual survey showed that 54 percent of grant seekers sought technology funding last year. Learn how four districts turned [...]
During a recent learning walk at the School of One in Manhattan, T&L Blogger Lisa Nielsen found that differentiating instruction is not just a term; it is the way the school does business, and there are many lessons that can be learned from visiting the school. Here are five lessons she learned during the visit.
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A comprehensive 234-page report, “Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects,” results from a two-year study under the auspices of the National Academy of Engineering and the Board on Science Education at the Center for Education, part of the National Research Council.
A committee of experts on diverse subjects has attempted to [...]
There is something wonderful about computers and children. It seems to help equalize the learning and playing field for a lot of students. Also, when working in technology, students have a better opportunity to learn at their own pace, as well as to learn in their own unique ways.
Since I began teaching technology, I [...]