Games in the Mathematics Classrooms: There’s an App for That! | Edutopia
Game based learning is on the rise! This is very exciting news for students (especially math students) because, as these games become easier to access and to use, schools … Continue reading
The Value of Tinkering
One of the best things about working in education is the ability to watch children learn as they tinker. Tinkering as it applies to a school setting is more than the … Continue reading
Earth Day 2014: Green Cities
Today is Earth Day, and I am excited about this year’s theme – Green Cities. This year’s theme is near and dear to me because of its emphasis on creating sustainable living communities. … Continue reading
Building Math Fluency Using Technology
Many teachers deal with the same recurring question each year – how to effectively integrate technology into the classroom? With so many mobile devices to choose from, it is easy … Continue reading
The Myth about Social Media in the Classroom | Edutopia
Believe it or not there is a myth about social media in the classroom. Many believe the use of social media in the classroom will create even more distractions for … Continue reading
Happy 3.14159265358979323846264 Day!: 7 Classroom Resources for Learning Pi|Edutopia
On Friday, March 14 – Students around the country will spend the day exploring the amazing world of Pi. As teachers in every grade level plan their activities, I’d like … Continue reading
Resources for Learning About Empathy on Valentine’s Day | Edutopia
Given the special holiday we are about to celebrate in many of our schools, I could not resist sharing a great resource from Edutopia all about how to teach empathy in … Continue reading
Six Winter Olympics-Themed STEM Resources | Edutopia
If you are like me, you are gearing up for the Winter Olympics in Sochi! Since so many of my students will also be closely following the games, I thought … Continue reading
Digital Learning Day 2014: Resource Roundup | Edutopia
Attention teachers and administrators: the third annual Digital Learning Day is on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Digital Learning Day is a K-12 initiative which promotes “the opportunity for a robust … Continue reading
Essentials of Play
We should stop talking about play as an extra; a transition between lunch and math. Play is a fundamentally important part of every child’s school day. Let’s make sure play … Continue reading
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