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6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia

6 Things We Know for Sure with iPads in School | Edutopia. Like many schools, we are discussing the pros and cons of technology integration. In my school, we’ve been … Continue reading

November 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Perils of Testing

If you’ve ever wondered what too much testing can do then check out this photo. tlb Source

November 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Resources for Understanding the Common Core State Standards | Edutopia

Resources for Understanding the Common Core State Standards | Edutopia. Teachers and administrators – the folks at Edutopia have done an amazing job putting together a resource guide for teachers … Continue reading

November 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

It’s the Age AND the Stage…Developmental Readiness for Kindergarten (part 2)

Originally posted on Smartypantz Blog:
Welcome to part 2 of my commentary and suggestions regarding Kindergarten Readiness.  You can read the first installment in my blog from yesterday. It is…

November 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Flipped Mobile Classroom: Learning “Upside Down” | Edutopia

The Flipped Mobile Classroom: Learning “Upside Down” | Edutopia. There is a growing debate among educators about the merits of “flipped” learning. What does flipped learning mean? “Flipped learning occurs … Continue reading

November 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Perception

Some call it ambitious but I call it Confident. There will always be some who cannot see the “you” that you see in yourself. tlb Source

November 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Are Schools Really Ready for the Latest in Technology?

Are Schools Really Ready for the Latest in Technology? I saw a tweet this morning that I want to share today on principalaim because it asks a fundamental question about technology use … Continue reading

November 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Model school trains teachers in ABCs of reading instruction

It has never been more important than now that early readers receive the best, most comprehensive reading instruction. In this video clip from PBS NewsHour, a school community in Hartford … Continue reading

November 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Question of Homework: What is Right for Every Child?

Question of Homework: What is Right for Every Child? Journalist and author, Annie Murphy Paul, once again delivers a great article this time discussing the merits of homework and when it … Continue reading

November 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Best Lesson for Students

My best friend posted this photo in her newsletter. I loved the photo so much I had to share it on my blog. Inspiring students to hold onto their dreams … Continue reading

November 9, 2013 · Leave a comment