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Students can learn how to tackle real-world challenges when they engage in educational simulations--learn how one college is embracing the trend.

Students can learn how to tackle real-world challenges when they engage in educational simulations--learn how one college is embracing the trend.

Reports of cyberbullying rose in recent years, and though researchers quibble about what the numbers mean, they all agree there’s a problem.

"The focus on literacy and numeracy is leading to Scottish primaries neglecting Stem teaching, with one primary teacher confessing she had not taught computing science for “years”."

A few weeks ago I asked a group of teachers to describe a lesson where technology was used effectively to impact learning. After som

"You might be tempted to dismiss the idea of the “future ready teacher” as just the latest bit of shallow jargon or the newest passing fad in education, but before you do, dig a little deeper into the movement and you’ll find a wealth of resources designed to help education stake holders increase the opportunities for digital learning for all students. One of the key planks of the future ready movement is an emphasis on increased opportunities for blended learning."

Transformational teachers share best practices, build mentoring relationships, observe their peers, keep things fresh, model their subject's usefulness, and demonstrate caring beyond what they teach.

We have an obligation to test educational technology before widespread adoption, write Britt Neuhaus, Philip Oreopoulos, and Thomas J. Kane.

"What happens when students own their own learning? It turns out that when students take control of their own learning, they gain a whole host of benefits. So what are they?"

"Are you among those who think that blended learning is just another online course? Well, in that case, you need to read this post. Blended learning is a superior training methodology that is a blend of online delivery of formal educational content and traditional classroom interaction."

Students can learn how to tackle real-world challenges when they engage in educational simulations--learn how one college is embracing the trend.

Principals are EdTech leaders in their schools. Explore how they can support classroom teachers’ innovative and effective use of online tools.

Reports of cyberbullying rose in recent years, and though researchers quibble about what the numbers mean, they all agree there’s a problem.

Just like their students, teachers can benefit from gamified learning opportunities.

"A district administrator shares how to get a handle on edtech management"

"An elementary school librarian shares tips that helped him transform a traditional library into an ‘IDEA Lab’ in only four months."

Digital citizenship is not so different from traditional citizenship. We still need to guide students to be kind, respectful and responsible. What’s new is teaching them how to apply these values to the realities of the digital age.

From selling lesson plans to tutoring, writing, and beyond, here are 33 ways that a teacher can make extra money or have a second job.

"Students today are more distracted than ever before. Why is this happening? To explain it simply, they are immersed in their digital devices. In the classroom, this becomes an even larger problem. A recent Pew Research Study found, “87% say these technologies are creating an ‘easily distracted generation with short attention spans’ and 64% say today’s digital technologies ‘do more to distract students than to help them academically.’” While it is clear that digital technology is distracting students, the technology is here to stay."