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Will MOOCs Replace the Traditional Classroom Model?
posted by: Ruthie | April 11, 2014, 01:46 pm   


The question about the future of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and other online classes is one that concerns many educators.  No matter your feeling about the role of MOOCs in post-secondary education, the fact is that we’re in the middle of a period where education is undergoing a dramatic change.

 
Indiana Teacher Evaluations: Unfair?
posted by: Ruthie | April 10, 2014, 02:54 pm   


In the wake of ground-breaking legislation in 2011, teacher evaluations in Indiana are making headlines this week. According to recent reports, the State Board of Education, lawmakers, and education policy experts deemed the results – only 2% of educators in Indiana are in need of improvement –
as “too good to be true.”

 
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities: STEM on the Rise
posted by: Ruthie | April 09, 2014, 02:43 pm   


Each month, we select the top picks from our PD Calendar and share them with you.  This month we looked at the top picks for STEM subjects. For more opportunities in a wide variety of subjects, be sure to bookmark our
professional development calendar.

 
Guest Post: Top Five Free Educational Apps
posted by: Ruthie | April 08, 2014, 04:34 pm   


In today's technological society, a growing number of children engage in daily use of smartphones and other handheld devices, providing a unique opportunity for teachers to integrate learning and technology. Below is a list of five, free educational apps, which can be easily integrated into lesson plans and used to cultivate interest in educational subjects.

 
Spring Reading: The Top Five Books on Technology in the Classroom
posted by: Ruthie | April 04, 2014, 03:04 pm   


While this past winter seemed long and interminable, spring has finally come.  With only a few months left, we’re now in the home-stretch of the school year.   Spring also brings increasing antsiness in our students.  Trying out something new or integrating some technology is a great way to keep them interested.  Our reading list is full of great selections that will help you find that perfect “something” to keep students focused in class.

 
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