Computing is an integral part of every aspect of our lives, from how we connect with each other to the way we do our jobs and get around. Computing is the number one source of all new wages in the U.S. economy Continue reading
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As a second-year English teacher, I had a problem: I wanted to teach my sixth-grade students the wonders of English via a robust, Continue reading
Every day, new insights into learning science provide vital knowledge of what students need to succeed, but how can we sift through the deluge of research and implement the best insights for learner success? It’s a daunting task that often exceeds the time and money allocated for development. Continue reading
Creating a new project-based learning (PBL) activity to engage and motivate your students is exciting and filled with endless possibilities--until you need to plan it. Taking on too much at one time or trying to cover too many disciplines are common pitfalls Continue reading
Education is rapidly changing and one of the buzzwords you’ve likely heard is “personalized learning.” This approach to learning places students in the driver’s seat, giving them more control over their own education Continue reading
The masses perceive teachers to have summers off, but anyone who specializes in the field of education knows that there really aren’t any breaks. Summer is often a time filled with many hours pondering and planning for the year to come. Continue reading
Individual learners are different—if we can make an uncontroversial claim about teaching, surely it is this. In any classroom, students will have a range of interests, backgrounds, and abilities. But do people also have different learning styles? Continue reading